A little more than one of every four mortgaged homes in the Tri-Cities was equity rich in the fourth quarter of 2019, according to Attom Data Solutions. At the same time, a little more than one in 10 local mortgaged… Read More ›
LABOR MARKET
Tri-Cities jobs pass pre-recession mark; growth still lags area markets
Last updated Feb. 8, 2020 The Tri-Cities labor market ended 2019 with more nonfarm jobs than it had in 2008 – the year before the Great Recession hit the local economy. The gain was almost 1,900 jobs from the pre-recession… Read More ›
Tri-Cities labor market posts another solid growth month, adds 600 jobs
By DON FENLEY November’s Tri-Cities’ labor market report was a continuation of what is building to be one of the best years since the recession. The local economy added a little over 600 nonfarm jobs in November while the number… Read More ›
Tri-Cities jobs market inching toward recovery status – wage progress mixed
There were 550 more nonfarm jobs in October than in September, and there were 1,397 move people employed. The seven-county region’s unemployment rate of 3.3% was unchanged from September because the labor force increased proportionally to the number of employed… Read More ›
Tri-Cities jobs, employment increases in Sept. – no sign of a slow down, yet
The Tri-Cities labor market has moved beyond the seasonal slump now that schools are back in session. Employers continue adding non-farm jobs, and employment is higher without signs of slow-down. So far this year, employers have added an average of… Read More ›
Tri-Cities employers add 2,500 jobs in August
The Tri-Cities labor market added 2,500 nonfarm jobs in August. It was the beginning of a seasonal labor market rebound and the weakest August-July job performance it five years. The August month-over-month job gain peaked in 2013 and 2014 at… Read More ›
Tri-Cities jobs market slogs through seasonal slump with a trend increase
The Tri-Cities jobs market is plowing its way through seasonal slowdowns with a steady momentum toward making 2019 the year it officially recovers from the Great Recession. June, July, and August are typically the bottom of the year’s labor market… Read More ›
Excellent and well written !!
I like the “BOOMER BABIES” lol
Donâ¦. Would you be so kind as to add Bristol, Tennessee Vice Mayor Lea Powers to your mailing list? Thank…
Thanks for the comment Debbie. It's a snapshot of today's conditions, stay tuned
Always of interest to get confirmation of what I see as the year moves on.