manatee county economic profile march 2006 prepared by scruggs & associates inc davidson nc overview this document is an of florida the purpose information to assist business and community leaders in developing a five year plan strengthen sustain economy contains three primary sections industry component o overall job wage firm growth metro region including employer self employed data comparisons national averages current cluster identify changes s traded sector industries potential emerging that may promise significant value as measured gross metropolitan product gmp workforce trends labor force occupational mix workers changing skills demographic population income educational attainment other factors affect climate innovation indicators such patents venture capital cost housing ratios
