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2. 3/02/042 Economic Indicators State, Regional*, and US Comparisons The 12-state region consists of AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, MO, NC, OK, SC, TN, and TX. Regional averages are weighted averages. Source: US Census Bureau, Internet Release date: March 21, 2003.

3. 3/02/043 Economic Indicators State, Regional*, and US Comparisons The 12-state region consists of AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, MO, NC, OK, SC, TN, and TX. Regional averages are weighted averages. Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis.

4. 3/02/044 Economic Indicators State, Regional*, and US Comparisons The 12-state region consists of AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, MO, NC, OK, SC, TN, and TX. Regional averages are weighted averages. Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis.

5. 3/02/045 The Changing US Economy Services vs. Manufacturing Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

6. 3/02/046 The Changing Arkansas Economy Services vs. Manufacturing Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

7. 3/02/047 The Current Arkansas Economy Largest Employers in Arkansas - 2003 Sources: ES-202 Data, Arkansas Employment Security Department, Corporate Web Pages, American Business Directory, Info USA. Manufacturing 1.Tyson Foods 2.Pilgrim’s Pride 3.Whirlpool 4.Georgia Pacific 5.International Paper 6.Cooper Tire 7.OK Industries 8.ConAgra 9.Emerson Electric 10.Superior Industries Non-Manufacturing 1.State/Local Government 2.Wal-Mart 3.Federal Government 4.JB Hunt 5.Baptist Health 6.Triad Hospitals 7.Alltel Corporation 8.Dillard’s 9.Arkansas Children’s Hospital 10.Kroger’s

8. 3/02/048 The Current Arkansas Economy Arkansas Gross State Product Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce.

9. 3/02/049 The Current Arkansas Economy Arkansas Covered Employment Source: Covered Employment and Earnings 2002, Arkansas Employment Security Department.

10. 3/02/0410 Average Weekly Earnings and Industry Concentrations in Arkansas-2002 Source: From data obtained from Arkansas Covered Employment and Earnings, 2002 Annual Averages. (Average Weekly Earnings of $533.28) Highest 5 RankManufacturingEmployeesLQNon-ManufacturingEmployeesLQ 1.Paper $870.6213,0692.82Mgt of Companies $1,156.4522,4951.56 2.Chemicals $855.415,538.71Utilities $1,045.976,8301.36 3.Petroleum Prod $853.96934.93Health Care $841.3137,406.96 4.Primary Metals $815.378,3731.94Pro/Tech Services $758.8829,786.53 5.Textile Mills $802.27406.50Wholesale $749.6944,864.94 Lowest 5 RankManufacturingEmployeesLQNon-ManufacturingEmployeesLQ 1.Apparel $366.532,822.94Accommod & Food Serv $196.2778,498.91 2.Leather $378.081,9264.58Arts, Ent, & Rec $255.868,902.59 3.Food Products $470.6252,8194.11Admin & Waste Services $330.3948,711.76 4.Furniture $504.109,4751.86Retail Trade $351.31129,9951.03 5.Misc Mfg $507.487,5831.30Other Services $406.7525,985.91

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