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In 2000 Springfield's economic output (gross metro product) had grown 100% in the last decade--the fastest growing in Missouri. The GMP (Gross Metro Product) of Springfield is more than the combined GNP (Gross National Product) of the countries of Iceland and Belize. |
SOURCE: US Conference of Mayors & Global Insight, 2004
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For a report of the Current Economic Conditions of: Missouri (click
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SOURCE: University of Creighton, National Association of Purchasing Management
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Licensed Businesses |
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| Total Businesses | 11,943 |
| Restaurants (all) | 473 |
| Service Stations | 34 |
| Retail Merchants | 1,467 |
| Apartments | 2,038 |
| Loan Companies, Brokers, Agents | 102 |
| Theaters | 6 |
| Auto Dealers (new & used) | 162 |
| Manufacturers | 170 |
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The above list is only a sample of business categories in Springfield. For more information please contact the City of Springfield (417-864-1000). |
SOURCE: City of Springfield, Finance Department, License Division, April, 2001
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Minority & Women-Owned Businesses |
SOURCE: USDC, Bureau Of The Census, 2002
SOURCE: City of
Springfield, Building Development Services;
Greene County, Building Regulation, 2005 (new construction only)
SOURCE: City of
Springfield, Building Development Services;
Greene County, Building Regulation, 2005 (new construction only)