Dateline City:
Rochester, N.Y.
- Small business job growth slowed 0.18 percent from the previous month, yet is 0.08 percent higher than a year ago
- South Atlantic reclaims the top spot among regions
- Washington remains top-ranked state, increasing its sizable lead
- Seattle continues to lead metro areas, followed by Atlanta and Phoenix
- Education and Health Services and Financial Activities increase modestly among industries
The Paychex | IHS Small Business Jobs Index declined from 100.70 in August to 100.52 in September, a decrease of 0.18 percent. While now at its lowest level in 2016, the national index remains 0.08 percent higher than a year ago. After a one-month hiatus, the South Atlantic returned to its position as the top-ranked region. Showing continued strength, Washington’s index reached 104.91, an all-time high for the state index. Seattle remained the leading metro area, with its index increasing 0.44 percent from the previous month.
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INFO
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NASDAQ
