Does the economy have a silver lining?

摘要

The current state of the national (and international) economy is anemic, at best. The prolonged recession (depression?) has sapped almost every ounce of life from the construction trades. I am amazed and dismayed at the toll it has taken here in the Southwest, and can imagine that the rest of the country is faring just asrnpoorly.rnIf you are reading this column, chances are pretty good that you are still in business. That's a good thing. The attrition rate for plumbing and HVAC contractors here in Arizona is horrendous with many long established businesses closing their doors.