| eCanned Employment Update for Lincoln County, West Virginia |
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| Written by Matt | |
| Wednesday, 30 January 2008 | |
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In Lincoln County, West Virginia, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 21.9%, or 581 jobs, between 2002 and 2006. Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Educational services industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 46 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Educational services makes up 4.6% percent of the total job loss in Lincoln County, West Virginia. Top Declining Industries: 1. Educational services (46 jobs lost) 2. Food and beverage stores (27 jobs lost) 3. Construction of buildings (20 jobs lost) 4. Insurance carriers and related activities (10 jobs lost) 5. Administration of economic programs (5 jobs lost) From the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Specialty trade contractors industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 105 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Specialty trade contractors makes up 12.0% percent of the total industry employment growth in Lincoln County, West Virginia. Top Growing Industries: 1. Specialty trade contractors (105 new jobs) 2. Gasoline stations (42 new jobs) 3. Membership associations and organizations (32 new jobs) 4. Professional and technical services (28 new jobs) 5. Ambulatory health care services (21 new jobs)  |
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