The National Association of Purchasing Management
Cincinnati

The National Association of Purchasing Management-Cincinnati (NAPM-C) provides two vital and timely surveys about the state of the Greater Cincinnati economy. NAPM-C has partnered with the Applied Economics Research Institute to prepare and report these surveys.

The Greater Cincinnati Report on Business is a monthly survey that tells us the condition of business RIGHT NOW in the Greater Cincinnati region. It is a flash pool that secures information from a key economic participant in all businesses, the Purchasing Manager. The report is a summary of information reported by the Purchasing Managers for Greater Cincinnati firms of all sizes in a variety of industries.

The survey is issued on the last day of each month by the Applied Economics Research Institute in collaboration with the National Association of Purchasing Management-Cincinnati.

The Economic Forecast of the Greater Cincinnati Report on Business is a distinct semi-annual survey. It provides primary statistical data on regional Purchasing Managers' outlook and forecast for the Greater Cincinnati regional economy over the upcoming year.

The economic forecast is issued on the last business day of May and December by the Applied Economics Research Institute in collaboration with the National Association of Purchasing Management-Cincinnati.