But good times have returned to Peoria, where a vibrant Midwest economy has produced new businesses and cut the unemployment rate to about 4 percent.

According to official statistics, there were 87 workers on the social welfare contribution rolls working in producing businesses in 1998.

It takes extra effort to produce new businesses that will make a dent on the revenue growth line.

Although the Provenzanos withdrew in favor of giving the Matrangas a cut of waterfront racketeering, by the late 1880s, the two families eventually went to war over the grocery and produce businesses held by the Provenzanos.

According to official statistics, there were 81 workers on the social welfare contribution rolls working in producing businesses in 1998, and in trade and transport 17.

For a weekend double date outside Portland, we couldn't resist the Hood River Fruit Loop, a loosely affiliated network of orchards, produce stands, berry farms and other related businesses in the Hood River Valley.

According to official statistics, there were no workers on the social welfare contribution rolls working in producing businesses in 1998, and in trade and transport also none, but 391 such workers worked from home.

Over time, the town has converted itself from a location for producing businesses to a service-industry-based location and is among the biggest high-technology locations in the Frankfurt Rhine Main Region.