Economic Outlook looks at sectors that make Spokane region tick

Did you know that one out of 10 jobs in Spokane and Kootenai counties is in the health-care field?

Or that all of Spokane’s major real estate records were broken last year?

What about the region’s population? Kootenai County added 3,000 people in 2003, and Spokane County added 5,000.

http://www.spokesmanreview.com/news-story.asp?date=022904&ID=s1493843&cat=section.business

It’s all in The Spokesman-Review’s 2004 Economic Outlook in today’s newspaper.

Staff reporters spent the past year following the business sectors that compose the region’s economy. In their report, you’ll find stories on health care, real estate, tourism, agriculture, technology, manufacturing, banking, utilities, nonprofits, timber and mining.

In addition to looking back at the top business stories of 2003, we spoke to a number of local and regional economists about 2004 and beyond. Their forecasts are included.

# Read the 2004 Economic Outlook online: http://www.spokesmanreview.com/econforecast/2004/