eCanned Workforce News for Greenbrier County, West Virginia

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Greenbrier County, West Virginia, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 6.9%, or 876 jobs, between 2002 and 2006. From of the area's 3-digit NAICS industries, the Plastics and rubber products manufacturing industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 69 jobs in that time period. The declines in Plastics and rubber products manufacturing makes up 2.5% percent of the total job loss in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Top Declining Industries: 1. Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (69 jobs lost) 2. General merchandise stores (68 jobs lost) 3. Wood product manufacturing (66 jobs lost) 4. Nursing and residential care facilities (52 jobs lost) 5. Accommodation (41 jobs lost) Out of the 121 3-digit NAICS industries, 27 did not change, 52 showed an escalation in the number employed, and 42 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period. From the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Administrative and support services industry has grown the most with 251 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in Administrative and support services makes up 16.4% percent of the growth in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Top Growing Industries: 1. Administrative and support services (251 new jobs) 2. Construction of buildings (206 new jobs) 3. Credit intermediation and related activities (180 new jobs) 4. Food services and drinking places (127 new jobs) 5. Justice, public order, and safety activities (118 new jobs)

 

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