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Rochester, N.Y.
- National index increases by 0.28 percent from December to 100.65 in January
- Washington passes Texas for the top spot among states
- Mountain remains top-ranked region; Dallas tops metro areas for sixteenth consecutive month; Other Services leads industry sectors, followed by Construction
At 100.65, the Paychex | IHS Small Business Jobs Index rebounded 0.28 percent from the previous month to begin 2016. The January index indicates an increase in the rate of small business hiring, matching the highest level since May of 2015, and offsetting the growth rate declines of 2015. The Mountain region remains the top-performing regional index with the best year-over-year growth rate. Washington surpassed Texas to take the lead among states. Despite a drop in January, Dallas maintained its top ranking among metropolitan areas for the sixteenth consecutive month.
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