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LOCAL NEWS  

   Keeping Penn campus vibrant
People who run urban universities could get a good education in business by hanging out for half an hour at 36th and Sansom Streets in Philadelphia.


VENTURE CAPITAL  

   Venture capital grows - for some
The amount of venture capital invested in start-up and other young companies in the Philadelphia region grew sharply last quarter.


RETAIL  

Borders' move could fuel a Chestnut St. rebirth
The planned move of Borders' Center City books and music store to Broad and Chestnut Streets was hailed by city officials yesterday as just the boost that Chestnut needs to become the next hot downtown retailing zone.

  

  
First-quarter investments
Graphic: Local companies that have received funding by venture-capital firms.
Philadelphia-area venture capital
Graphic: Types of local firms and companies that are getting funded.

REAL ESTATE  

   Housing prices soar
Buyer demand exceeds the available supply of houses. It is now common for agents to list a property with a five-day period for submitting a bid, and almost all are above the seller's asking price. The result is soaring property values in a city that is losing population.


NATIONAL ECONOMIC RESOURCES ONLINE  

Bureau of Economic Analysis
Key federal stats agency
Regional Accounts Data
State & Local Unemployment
Wages by Area and Occupation
Bureau of Labor Statistics
The source for all U.S. employment data.
U.S. Economy at a Glance
Mass Layoffs
Federal Reserve Board
Detailed, regular reports on financial markets.
The Beige Book
U.S. Census Bureau
Extensive primary data and monthly series.
STAT-USA
Excellent data presentation. (Subscription fee.)
The Conference Board
Leading source of business cycle indicators.
USDA Economics and Statistics System
In depth view of farm economy and agriculture.
Economic Statistics Briefing Room
White House summary tables
Economics and Statistics Administration
Good starting point. Umbrella agency within Department of Commerce.




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