Trends Spring has arrived, but the recreational season will slush along, keeping area ski resorts open well into April. Spring time agricultural work is limited primarily to tree pruning. In June, the cherry harvest will open up thousands of jobs. Recreation and tourism visitors will start arriving in April and grow in numbers as the temperatures rise. Employment in accommodation and food services will show steady growth. Home builders still face a difficult market, but could benefit from rising prices and falling inventory. Infrastructure Published Apr-1-2013 ...more
