Posts published in “Economy”

Local economy on growth spurt: Clark County’s gross domestic product hit $24.5 billion in 2022

By The Citizen on June 4, 2024

Clark County saw the fifth highest gross domestic product growth in Washington over the past few years, according to a new study from SmartAsset. Read…

Gas prices falling in Clark County and nationally as travel increases for holiday weekend

By The Citizen on May 25, 2024

Here’s good news for travelers headed into Memorial Day weekend: Gas prices are on the decline. Read more… Source: The Columbian

Clark County’s taxable retail sales rose 1.69% in Q3 outpacing state’s other metro areas

By The Citizen on May 20, 2024

Statewide retail sales slumped slightly in the third quarter of 2023, compared with the previous year, according to a recent report from the Washington Department…

Ridgefield’s food cart pod could be a permanent fixture, with help from the city council

By The Citizen on March 11, 2024

Carts by the Park, Ridgefield’s popular food cart pod on Pioneer Street, is getting closer to making its location a permanent one. Read more… Source:…

Southwest Washington’s regional economist Scott Bailey signs off after 33 years

By The Citizen on November 25, 2023

Scott Bailey’s title may have been “regional economist,” but he didn’t mind being called “Dr. Doom.” Read more… Source: The Columbian

Clark County continues to add jobs with arts and entertainment sector jumping by 15%

By The Citizen on July 27, 2023

As Clark County added 1,500 more jobs in June than it had in May, the area’s arts and entertainment sector saw a whopping 15 percent…

Phase 2 reopens construction projects in Clark County

Phase 2 reopens construction projects in Clark County

By The Citizen on June 9, 2020

The reopening of dine-in services and some in-person shopping are likely to be the most visible changes now that Clark County has moved into Phase…

Expert gauges COVID-19’s potential effect on Clark County’s job market

Expert gauges COVID-19’s potential effect on Clark County’s job market

By The Citizen on March 29, 2020

The ongoing outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 has already had a profound effect on Clark County’s job market, and the impact is likely to…

Unemployment claims soar in Washington, Oregon

Unemployment claims soar in Washington, Oregon

By The Citizen on March 21, 2020

State unemployment offices in Washington and Oregon have been instructed by the federal government to stop releasing daily claim totals before the U.S. Department of…