Major Employers
With nearly 34,000 business establishments and 483,000 people in the labor force, there is considerable opportunity for employers and employees alike to find a great fit. The Region and the labor force are poised for success. The outlook for growth in the labor force from 2009 to 2014 is fully 9.9%. The 2000 Census data puts the distribution of Blue collar to White color workers at 47.9% and 52.1% respectively.
