The latest Rock Ready Index may inspire confidence in the economy. Rock County Economic Development Manager James Otterstein says the latest data shows little evidence of an impending slow down. Otterstein says the second quarter suggested some decreases in proposed investment and development activities. In quarter three, Otterstein says those numbers have increased dramatically. Other data offering a positive outlook include record high sales tax collections, surging home sales prices, and a sustained unemployment rate below four-percent.
