The local economy is experiencing steady, healthy growth, according to the Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), which jumped eight points in February to a four-month high of 63.5. February marks the 13th straight month of expansion, according to the monthly survey of purchasing managers compiled by the Wayne State University School of Business Administration and the Southeast Michigan chapter of the Institute for Supply Management.

http://www.mlive.com/jobs/index.ssf/2011/03/southeast_michigan_purchasing_managers_i_1.html
http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/03/02/southeast-michigan-purchasing-managers-index-jumps-in-february/