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Press Release: DED releases August 2014 Jobs Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                     Contact: Amy Susan

Tuesday, September 16, 2014                                                                         (573) 522-5058

 

DED releases August 2014 Jobs Report

 

Jefferson City, Mo. – Missouri’s unemployment rate for August dropped by two-tenths of a point to 6.3 percent since July, according to seasonally adjusted data released by the Missouri Department of Economic Development.

 

Following July’s revised 12,700-job increase, Missouri’s nonfarm payroll employment edged down by 3,100 jobs in August with employment losses in durable goods manufacturing, healthcare and social assistance.

 

Missouri’s nonfarm payrolls have increased by 49,100 jobs over the past year.

 

Companies interested in learning more about Missouri’s resources for new and expanding businesses should visit www.ded.mo.gov.

 

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Amy Susan

Director of Marketing & Communications

Missouri Department of Economic Development

O: 573-522-5058

M: 573-291-9831

Amy.Susan@ded.mo.gov

www.ded.mo.gov

 

 

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