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DED releases
November 2014 jobs report
Missouri’s unemployment rate dropped by three-tenths of a
point to 5.6 percent in November,
the lowest since May 2008, according to seasonally adjusted data released recently by the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Last month,
the state also added 4,500 jobs to
its nonfarm payroll employment.
 Many industries experienced growth in November, including manufacturing
(3,000 new jobs), professional and business services (2,300 new jobs), and
transportation, warehousing and utilities (1,500 new jobs).
Missouri’s nonfarm payrolls have increased 42,200 jobs over
the past year.
For more Missouri economic data, please connect with the
Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC) at missourieconomy.org.
If your company is interested in learning more about
Missouri's resources for new and expanding businesses, please visit ded.mo.gov.
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