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What’s Happening on Main Street Montana

The Main Street Montana Project Roundtable in Great Falls on June 12, 2013, focused on vital topics affecting local economies. It highlighted Montana's impressive personal income growth, ranking fifth in the nation over the past year, while also addressing challenges like the Euro debt crisis, the ongoing debt ceiling debate, and concerns surrounding stock market fluctuations. This discussion not only offered insights into the state’s economic performance but also fostered collaboration among community leaders to enhance growth and stability.

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What’s Happening on Main Street Montana

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  1. What’s Happening onMain Street Montana

    Main Street Montana Project Roundtable Great Falls, Montana June 12, 2013
  2. Montana and U.S. Personal Income Growth 5th Fastest in Last Year 37th Highest Personal Income Per Capita Euro Debt Crisis Debt Ceiling Debate Stock Market Crash U.S. Montana 14th Fastest Personal Income Growth since Depth of Recession Source: Quarterly Personal Income, Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Dept. of Commerce. 37th using 2012 data.
  3. Payroll Employment Nearly Recovered(Indexed to Peak Employment) Great Falls Montana U.S. Source: Current Employment Statistics, April 2013 preliminary. Peak employment for Montana occurred in March 2008. U.S. indexed to Jan. 2008 peak. Great Falls to Montana peak in March 2008.
  4. Montana and U.S. Unemployment Rate Montana has the 12th lowest unemployment rate in the U.S. U.S. Montana Cascade Source: Local Area Unemployment Statistics from MT DLI and the Current Population Survey from BLS. 12th lowest from April 2012.
  5. Regional and Reservation Unemployment 2012 Source: Montana Dept. of Labor and Industry Reservation Unemployment Rates, 2012, and Local Area Unemployment Statistics, BLS and MTDLI.
  6. Montana Average Annual Wages Cascade 2012: $35,400 Montana 2012: $37,100 Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, BLS, and MT DLI
  7. Montana Average Annual Wages INFLATIONWAGE GROWTH Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, BLS, and MT DLI
  8. Montana Average Annual Wages WAGE GROWTH 2nd Fastest Wage Growth Last Year Yet, 44th Highest Average Annual Wage 41st Hourly Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, BLS, and MT DLI. 48th determined by 2011 ranking.
  9. Take Away Points Montana’s economy is growing quickly, Faster income growth, Faster job growth, Faster wage growth, and Lower unemployment than the nation. But we have a long way to go. What are we doing right? What do we need to work on? Let’s focus on wages.
  10. Industry Composition of U.S. and MT Economies (by GDP) Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Gross Domestic Product 2011.
  11. Comparative Industry Employment Federal – 3% State – 5% Local – 11% Private – 81% Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2012.
  12. Comparative Industry Private Employment: US, MT, and South Central MT MT US North Central Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2011 Private Employers only.
  13. Comparative Industry Private Employment: US, MT, and South Central MT MT US North Central Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2011 Private Employers only.
  14. iClicker Question What industry do you represent? Wholesale or retail trade Leisure Activities (hotel, food, entertainment) Healthcare Education Other
  15. Montana Personal Income by Industry Since 1930 Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Personal Income from 1930, SICs to NAICS conversion compiled by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry Research and Analysis Bureau.
  16. Industry Mix Compared to U.S. Roughly equal in good-producing industries, but less manufacturing. Larger government, health care, and tourism. Smaller financial and business services. Industry mix doesn’t explain lower wages.
  17. Wages and Productivity Wages Labor Productivity Source: Wages from Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2011 annual. GSP and employment from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and average hours from the Current Employment Statistics. Calculated by MT DLI R&A.
  18. Montana’s Aging Population Under 20 20 to 64 Over 65 Working-age population levels out after 2015. Workers must become more productive to maintain economic growth. Source: Census and Economic Information Center, MT Dept. of Commerce, April 2013
  19. Productivity Defined Productivity: the “recipe” used to combine labor, capital (equipment), and inputs together to make output. Measured by labor in states. Does NOT mean workers are lazy. Recently, it is a factor of technology. Work smarter, not harder.
  20. Productivity Defined High Productivity Low Productivity
  21. Factors Influencing Productivity Education
  22. Productivity and Education Source: Education attainment from 2009-2011 ACS, U.S. Census. GSP and employment from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and average hours from the Current Employment Statistics. Calculated by MT DLI R&A.
  23. Productivity and Education Montana’s labor productivity is lower than expected given education levels. Source: Education attainment from 2009-2011 ACS, U.S. Census. GSP and employment from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and average hours from the Current Employment Statistics. Calculated by MT DLI R&A.
  24. Factors Influencing Productivity Education Experience in job Job Matching Industry Mix Urban concentration Use of technology Spread of best practices and innovative methods Business Size
  25. Use of Technology(measured in percent of workers in IT fields) Source: Occupational Employment Statistics, 2012. Employment in 11-3021 and 15-0000 as percent of total employment.
  26. Factors Influencing Productivity Education Experience in job Job Matching Industry Mix Urban concentration Use of technology Spread of best practices and innovative methods Business Size
  27. Montana has High Rates of Entrepreneurialism #3 for Percent of Households owning a Business #6 for Employer Startups #15 for Net Employer Startups Montana Ranks Among States Source: Kaufman Foundation, 2012. Employer statistics from Business Employment Dynamics, 2010Q2 - 2012Q3, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Percent of Households from Current Population Survey, 2009-2012. Analysis by MT Dept of Labor and Industry
  28. Business Startups by County 2007-2010(as percent of existing establishments) Source: Research and Analysis Bureau, MT Dept of Labor and Industry
  29. Job Performance of New Firms Started Since 2007 by Size Source: Research and Analysis Bureau, MT Dept of Labor, using QCEW micro data.
  30. Montana has Lots of Small Businesses, but Large Business Provide the Jobs and Wages ESTABLISHMENTS Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), 2012
  31. Montana has Lots of Small Businesses, but Large Business Provide the Jobs and Wages EMPLOYMENT WAGES ESTABLISHMENTS Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), 2012
  32. Large Businesses Provide Higher Pay and Benefits Average Wage Providing Insurance Source: Quarterly Census and Employment and Wages and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Center for Financing, Access and Cost Trends. 2011 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey-Insurance Component.
  33. Factors Influencing Productivity Education Experience in job Job Matching Industry Mix Urban concentration Use of technology Spread of best practices and innovative methods Business Size
  34. Economic Development Concept Map

  35. Full Report Available atwww.lmi.mt.gov

    Barbara Wagner, Chief Economist Montana Department of Labor and Industry 406-444-5474 bwagner@mt.gov
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