CEDBR releases employment forecasts and retail sales forecasts for the State of Kansas and the Wichita Metropolitan Area.  CEDBR also releases annual population projections. (This could be separate if needed)  The employment forecast indicates the anticipated change in employment levels in the following sectors.

·         Total Nonfarm

·         Production Sectors

o   Natural Resources, Mining and Construction

o   Manufacturing

§  Durable Goods

§  Non-Durable Goods

·         Trade, Transportation & Utilities

o   Wholesale Trade

o   Retail Trade

o   Transportation and Utilities

·         Service Sectors

o   Information

o   Financial Activities

o   Professional & Business Services

o   Education and Health Services

o   Leisure and Hospitality

o   Other Services

·         Government