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  1. which economic indicators are improving for Utah? Check out the latest ULCT review of important indicators: http://tinyurl.com/yc5we5f
  2. 3rd quarter GDP up 3.5%...highest increase in 8 quarters: http://tinyurl.com/yfjlaek
  3. How is the national recession impacting utah cities? Check out the League's Latest update: http://tinyurl.com/yz5ycjc
  4. chart of the day -- comparing retail sales during this recession to previous recessions... http://tinyurl.com/yz84dee
  5. Semptember same-store retail sales up more than economists forecast...however, retailers cautious about 4th quarter expectations.
  6. chart of the day -- changes in retail sales since 2003, which retailers have declined the most? http://tinyurl.com/y8p7wsb
  7. Utah sales tax down 12.7% for Sept, check out ULCT's latest economic indicator summary: http://thecitycafe.wordpres...
  8. 2nd quarter 09 sales tax down 17% nationally...Utah down 16%: http://tinyurl.com/ya7ej3a
  9. looking for a solution to budget shortfalls? The Daily Show reviews an interesting idea in Arizona: http://tinyurl.com/ofhfau
  10. good news, retail sales for august increased 1.1% (excluding MV sales), ahead of the expected 0.4 percent: http://tinyurl.com/lp7da3
  11. http://twitpic.com/h5k5h smothers brothers...as young as ever.
  12. http://twitpic.com/h3pvx Ben Carson, opening keynote speaker for the 102nd Annual ULCT conference.
  13. how bad are fiscal conditions for cities and towns? read the new report from NLC (survey of finance officers): http://tinyurl.com/lw5zjs
  14. New podcast...how is the recession impacting Utah cities and towns? Listen to the perspective of three mayors: http://tinyurl.com/m7tb8u
  15. Utah's economy for June 2009 has returned to the same level of activity as late 2006...http://tinyurl.com/pl5mz8
  16. economy improving, but retail sales drop. consumers lacking confidence? saving more? http://tinyurl.com/nzj3jh
  17. Utah's unemployment ranks 4th lowest nationally, look at a national map of foreclosures and unemployment: http://tinyurl.com/bxzr6q
  18. July distribution of local option sales tax (May sales) is down 10.1%...but is this good news? http://tinyurl.com/krpgyk
  19. International Council of Shopping Centers expects July retail sales nationwide to be off 5.5%...http://tinyurl.com/create.php
  20. best July in 20 years for the Dow...are we headed for a V shape recession rebound? http://tinyurl.com/nbtwk2