The Tri-Cities labor market slipped into its seasonal summer slump in June still flexing its slow-growth muscles. June’s report holds some critical clues to not only the progress and durability of the region’s economic recovery but how that recovery is… Read More ›
The Tri-Cities labor market entered its seasonal three-month slump with the loss of 300 nonfarm jobs. At the same time, the number of people employed increased by 363 and the unemployment rate increased to 3.4%. That’s a pretty good labor… Read More ›
INFLATION ADJUSTED BUYING POWER UPDATE Inflation-adjusted buying power for the four classes of workers in the Tri-Cities varied when last year’s increased were compared to 2008 averages – the year before the Great Recession hit the local economy. In the… Read More ›
A hiring surge in the Kingsport-Bristol’s Leisure and Hospitality sector and an upward revision in March’s jobs pushed total Tri-Cities nonfarm employment above the pre-recession benchmark for the third straight month in April. Preliminary, nonadjusted numbers from the Bureau of… Read More ›
Tri-Cities employers added 500 nonfarm jobs in March and the unemployment rate ticked up by 0.1%. Employment was 878 better than February’s total and the labor force increased by 1,218 people. March’s labor market picture was an extension of what… Read More ›
Estimates are calculated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in the four-county area. Occupation title Annual avg. wage Family and General Practitioners $240,420 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other $233,030… Read More ›
Estimates are calculated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in the four-county area. Occupation title Annual avg. wage Family and General Practitioners $240,420 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other $233,030 Architectural… 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.