Non-Manufacturing Growth Slows in September

Tempe, AZ, October 3, 2007--Business activity in the non-manufacturing sector increased at a slower rate in September than in August, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.

The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, chair of the Institute for Supply Management Non-Manufacturing Business Survey Committee and senior vice president of supply management for Hilton Hotels Corporation.

"Non-manufacturing business activity increased for the 54th consecutive month in September," Nieves said. "The overall indication in September is continued economic growth in the non-manufacturing sector but at a slower pace than in August."

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