New Tools for Gauging the Regional Economy and Planning for the Future of Blanco County

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In this month’s issue of Data Points, we present the CAPTEX Stock Index – designed to give civic and business leaders a new angle from which to view the strength of the region’s corporate sector and the conditions of the regional economy. Also featured is a look at Blanco County and strategic planning services now underway by CAPCOG and its partners.

Download the latest Data Points newsletter or read through it below.


Datapoints – May, 2013 by CAPCOG

Sources: TWC (Austin MSA – Mar.).; Census (Austin MSA – Mar.); Texas Comptroller (Cities in CAPCOG Region – Mar.); USPTO (By Assignee in Cities in CAPCOG Region – Apr.); CAPCOG (Index of public companies headquartered in cities in CAPCOG region – April 30); CAPCOG (Index of companies included in CAPTEX Index I and public companies maintaining an economically significant presence in the CAPCOG region – April 30

*Note: Differences or similarities between growth rates of CAPTEX I & II industries are attributable to differences or similarities (respectively) between index components. Certain industries are represented by the same companies in both indices, while others include additional companies within the CAPTEX II index. Differences in index industry growth rates can at times be significant due to differences in component performance.

All information presented “as is” for informational functions only, not supposed for investing reasons or advice

A New Look and Format, Plus a Look at the Wine and Beer Industry

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After a brief hiatus, Data Points is back with a new look and a new format designed to make it easier than ever to keep up with the capital area’s regional economy.

So what’s new? Data Points has been reorganized around three main sections:

  • “Vital Signs” – An at-a-glance look at the essential metrics of the regional economy (includes several items provided exclusively by CAPCOG’s Economic Development Program)
  • “In Focus” - A look at a key topic or issue that is impacting the economy of the capital area
  • “Spotlight On” – Highlights economic development in one of the capital area’s 10 counties giving readers a look at the new tools and strategies that are reshaping the region

As part of the reissue of Data Points, the newsletter will now be published at the beginning of each month rather than at the end. Expect more changes to come, but for now, download the latest Data Points newsletter or read through it below.

DataPoints – April, 2013 by CAPCOG

Sources: TWC (Austin MSA – Feb).; Census (Austin MSA – Feb.); Texas Comptroller (Cities in CAPCOG Region – Feb.); USPTO (By Assignee in Cities in CAPCOG Region – Mar.); CAPCOG (Index of public companies headquartered in cities in CAPCOG region – April 1); CAPCOG (Index of companies included in CAPTEX Index I and public companies maintaining an economically significant presence in the CAPCOG region – April 1 *Note: Updated to reflect changes to index composition and calculation)