“The second quarter of 2012 resulted in a slight drop for three of the four indices that comprise the Thurston County Economic Vitality Index, after a record-setting first quarter. Consumers, CEOs and small businesses showed slightly less confidence in the strength of the current economy than in the previous quarter.”

“The Economic Vitality Index is designed to monitor past trends and current conditions, providing timely assessment of Thurston Countys economic climate through various assessment tools. The various indicators provide a comprehensive picture of the local economy from both the demand and supply side of the equation,” quoting the Business Examiner.
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