“Purchasing Manager’s evaluation of the state of the local economy for the coming quarter has weakened somewhat (as it tends to do each summer). About a quarter (26%) of Purchasing Managers feel that the economy will become weaker – a large increase from last month’s 16%. On the bright side, 37% feel the economy will become stronger, up slightly from last month’s 31%.”

Following are some highlights from this month’s report:

Note: Inland Empire data were not collected for the months of October and November 1996, July 2005, and July through September 2007.

Note: Inland Empire data were not collected for the months of October and November 1996, July 2005, and July through September 2007.