2002 to 2006 Labor Force Summary for Grand County, Colorado

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Grand County, Colorado, the total number of jobs in all industries in the county has increased by 4.6%, or 315 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. The Membership associations and organizations industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 135 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in Membership associations and organizations makes up 13.8% percent of the total employment decline in Grand County, Colorado. Top Declining Industries: 1. Membership associations and organizations (135 jobs lost) 2. Rental and leasing services (29 jobs lost) 3. Heavy and civil engineering construction (27 jobs lost) 4. Food services and drinking places (24 jobs lost) 5. Ambulatory health care services (22 jobs lost) Of the 91 industries (3-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each year, 34 experience no change, 37 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 20 industries reported employment loss in the period.Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Specialty trade contractors industry has added the most employment with 149 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Specialty trade contractors makes up 3.0% percent of the total growth in Grand County, Colorado. Top Growing Industries: 1. Specialty trade contractors (149 new jobs) 2. Food and beverage stores (86 new jobs) 3. Construction of buildings (65 new jobs) 4. Building material and garden supply stores (51 new jobs) 5. Professional and technical services (33 new jobs)

 

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