Contractors Report Economy Is Hurting Businesses

摘要

Plumbing and hvac companies throughout the U.S are experiencing a greater decrease in business than ever before due to stock prices nose-diving on Sept. 29 and the economic downturn of the past two months.rn"Last year we were busy, now it's at a point where there are not many jobs," commented Keith Bienvenu, owner of Bi-envenu Brothers Enterprises inrnMetairie, La. "I don't see much change happening until after the election - a key/critical issue right now in this country. It is the uncertainty of the direction of the U.S. that has everyone skeptical right now."rnAccording to Bill Chronister, president of The Earl's Plumbing in Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., business seems to be spotty and will probably get worse.rnBusinesses have been forced to downsize and reinvent themselves to counteract the affectsrnof the economy.