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Cadillac AreaA Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce Publicatio
BUSINESS MAGAZINE JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014 • Volume 20-No. 1
Finding workers Area's economy needs skilled workers.
See pages 5 to 7
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ur cover story points to
the reality of an unthink-
able paradox. There is not
enough available talent in
the Cadillac area, north-
ern Michigan or even Michigan to
fill skilled labor positions, especially
in the manufacturing sector. Beyond
manufacturing, there is not a ready
and available talent pool in the wait-
ing in other sectors impacting chambermember employers. Good jobs exist
today that are unfilled because talent
cannot be located from entry level posi-
tions that require requisite communica-
tion skills to highly technical positions
that require advanced certifications
or graduate level college degrees. The
paradox exists when factoring within
the Wexford/Missaukee Labor Market
there are currently 2,200 people receiv-
ing unemployment, but jobs still go
unfilled because reliable talent is not
in abundance. Those numbers do not
account for individuals excluded from
employment tracking. That scenario is
more deflating when considering those
individuals likely have not been consis-
tently employed, have either given up
seeking work or perhaps no work his-
tory at all.
Despite overall improvement in
Michigan (employment) and job growth
(regionally) as indicated in our cover
story, unemployment numbers have not
decreased in great percentages in the
Wexford/Missaukee Labor Market in
the last 12-months. That is a problem.As addressed by Mr. Bennington in the
cover story, if we reach a point where
a skilled labor force in manufactu
ing cannot be maintained or attracte
and if coupled with a lack of commu
nity support, then we have seriou
issues. However, this is not a uniquel
Michigan problem and support fo
manufacturing in Lansing and in th
Cadillac area does exist, so that is a po
itive. In addition, we must be reminde
through the worst of the last recession
the Cadillac area did not lose a majoemployer, but there is no time for com
placency.
The fix may not be in place, bu
the issue is being addressed region
ally, by Baker College, the Wexford
Missaukee Career Tech Center, north
ern Michigan manufacturers, th
Chamber, and the Northwest Counc
of Governments among other suppor
ing entities focused on opportunity too
Collaboration and opportunity can b
a powerful tool and strategies must b
forwarded built on engaging student
parents, educators, and communit
stakeholders. I firmly believe there
opportunity in northern Michigan an
that we can shape our future by pro
actively growing our own talent as th
best long-term strategy. Collectively, w
need to reinforce good jobs do exist an
not every job has to have a four or si
year college focus. Continuing educa
tion always, as the career jobs of toda
will require that. We will not expan
the regional economy without accom
modating the need for all employers t
have access to a talented and reliablworkforce. The priority is now.
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Mission StatementThe Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce is a visible
business leader that advocates and drives business
opportunities. Through business alliances, we are a
catalyst for our membership and provide a persuasive
regional voice benefiting our communities.
Jon Catlin, Executive DirectorChemical Bank 775-6151
Kelly Cater, Vice-ChairRec Boat Holdings 775-1351
Mike Hamner, Past Executive DirectorAvon Protection Systems, Inc. 779-6200
Scott Hunter, TreasurerBaird, Cotter & Bishop, PC. 775-9789
Eric BakerWolverine Power Cooperative 775-5700
Dennis BensonDennis H. Benson, PLC 876-9405
David CoxWexford-Missaukee ISD 876-2260
Tim KnaggsFekete Knaggs & Burr Insurance 779-7919
Bill Kring9 & 10 News 775-3478
Dr. Kyle HoggDental Health Professionals 775-9797
Melody HurleyWalmart Supercenter Store 775-8778
Dan MinorCadillac Casting Inc. 779-9600
Kelly SmithBaker College of Cadillac 876-3100
Don SchepersSchepers Agency, Inc. 825-2411
Brian Williams
Blue Heron Cafe & Bakery 775-5461
CHAMBER STAFF 775-9776
Bill Tencza, [email protected]
Doreen Lanc, Director of Membership [email protected]
Deb Gillies, Leadership Director/[email protected]
Amanda Hamilton, Administrative [email protected]
Kent Wood, Director of Government [email protected]
Website:www.cadillac.org
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Publisher: Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce
The Cadillac Area Business Magazine is a publication of theCadillac Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber reservesthe right to edit or refuse articles and advertisements submittedto the Cadillac Area Business Magazine and reserves the rightin its sole discretion to accept or refuse inserts and other mate-rials to be distributed through the publication.
2013/2014 Board of Directors
To expand the economy
skilled jobs need to be filled
BILL TENCZA,Chamber President
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A Traverse City native with extensive legislative experience
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to the team at the Chamber and the Alliance,” Traverse
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“His wide range of legislative work in Lansing and north-
ern Michigan combined with his local background makehim an excellent choice for this key position as a voice for
northern Michigan’s business community with local, state,
and national officials.”
Members are encouraged to contact Kent at the Traverse
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ARTICLE SUBMITTED BY: ADAM COOLEY, JEFF JENNETTE, KARA KOSLOSKI,
DANIELLE NORDHOF AND DEANN SCHNEIDER
On November 20th, “Economy Day” was on the agenda for this
year’s Cadillac Leadership class. It began with a guided tour of the
industrial parks with information and history provided by City
Manager, Marcus Peccia; Chamber President Bill Tencza; and Tino
Breithaupt of the Michigan Education Development Corporation.
Following the tour, was a group discussion that included Tencza
and Breithaupt, as well as Jon Catlin, representing the Cadillac
Industrial Fund and Rexair’s Bruce Schafer. Discussion centered on
economic development, education needed for positions and many
other items needed in the manufacturing world both in Cadillac
and globally. Joy VanDrie, the Director of the Cadillac Area Visitors
Bureau discussed the importance of tourism in the Cadillac area as
well as supporting local businesses. Niki Schultz spoke about the
Great Start Collaborative and the return on investment with early
childhood programming. The Cadillac area is truly fortunate that
the Chamber emphasizes the importance of this within their mem-
bership and the community.
The class also took tours of Rexair as well as Cadillac Castingwhich was very informative. Kara Kosloski, of the Leadership Class,
said “I was blown away during these two industry tours. Rexair is
manufacturing a product for the global market, selling and shipping
all over the world, and participating in an industry showing growth.
Inside the walls of Cadillac Casting was a world I would have never
imagined existed here in Cadillac with flames shooting and dedi-
cated, hard-working staff. Our industrial parks are truly supporting
Cadillac in a giant way and providing many necessary jobs and it
was eye-opening to see what actually happens right here every day.”
Finally, the big news for this year’s class was that their project w
approved by both the Leadership Board and the Chamber Boa
Class participants Tac Lee and Katelyn Richard presented to bo
groups concerning a partnership between the Leadership Class a
the City of Cadillac on building a handicapped accessible playsca
near the boat launch on Chestnut Street. The project was una
mously approved by the Cadillac City Council on December 2and fundraising and site preparation will be beginning soon. DeA
Schneider of the Leadership Class said “I am so excited to be pa
nering with the City of Cadillac to build the first play structure this ADA compliant in the Cadillac area. I feel this will complete t
Keith McKellop walkway for many more families to enjoy the bea
ty of Lake Cadillac.”
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Building a strong local economy in the greater Cadillac area requires
a delicate balancing act between several factors. One factor that is
mentioned frequently is the need for skilled labor. The lack of employ-
ees with the skill set needed is starting to impact companies’ ability to
climb out of the Great Recession.
“As industry moves at a fast pace to delivering full order books,
the strong businesses have weathered the storm,” said Peter Lanc,
Human Resources at Avon Automotive. “They have survived. The cost
however has been high, the loss of many jobs and many skill sets and
importantly work based behaviors have been lost,” he said.
“We now see a lag between the fast response times by industry to
meet the renewed demand for their products and service and the laborit needs to deliver that demand.
“We also face the perfect storm that the workforce is not available in
enough quantities or in many instances with the behaviors needed to
develop successful business,” Lanc said.
Elaine Wood, CEO of Northwest Michigan Council of Governments
and Northwest Michigan Works, Inc., said she has seen a slow but
steady improvement in the region’s economy. But there is a need for
types of workers.
“We see particular labor force gaps for the ‘middle skills’ jobs, which
are those requiring some post-high school education and training but
not the traditional Bachelor’s Degree, ” Wood said. “We are encourag-
ing parents, students, unemployed adults, and educators to strongly
consider the many wonderful careers that result from one-year and
two-year certificates or degrees after high school.”
It is ironic that unemployment is still high, in the Cadillac area it is
higher than the state and national average, there are good jobs avail-
able. The problem is the skills needed are different from those that
were needed in the old economy.
“If we don’t have skilled labor, if you don’t have a toolmaker or elec-
tricians and since we are global, if somebody cuts us off, who is avail-
able to get that industry going again?” said Todd Bennington, Plant
Manager at BorgWarner in Cadillac, earlier this year. “And think of
this, if I can’t draw on a skilled labor base here and my costs go up,
there is no reason for me to stay in Cadillac. We have to keep that in
mind. If we don’t have labor or legislative support or community sup-
port, there is nothing magical about being here.”
High school students today should look at manufacturing as a viablecareer option, said Rob Best of Pure Michigan Talent Connect.
“There are well paying jobs with room for advancement in many of
our local manufacturers here in Wexford and Missaukee counties,”
Best said. “Many of these employers will provide the training as well.”
He said many area manufacturers have been searching outside of
the area to find employees with the skill set needed today. He said
those potential employers have not had a great success in finding the
right people.
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The skills picked up today by some high school students do not meet
the need for manufacturers. Kelly Cater, Rec Boat Holding Director of
Human Resources, said applicants coming directly from high school
do not have the mechanical skills the boat manufacturer used to see.
“Many have not had a shop class or done work on their own vehi-
cles,” Cater said. “Hands-on mechanical experience is critical to our
business. We need workers who are comfortable with power tools,
hand tools and can problem solve. If I had jobs that required the
repetitive use of their thumbs — like texting or X-box, I would have
many qualified candidates.
“The Career Tech students are the exception to this rule. They do
have hands-on experience and they are good communicators. In my
experience, they have been trained to look you in the eye, know about
your company and come prepared with a list of questions. This com-
munication piece is also critical.
“The texting generation is not utilizing verbal communication,”
Cater said. “Knowing this, they need to work on their interview skills.
Short, abbreviated answers will not get you the job. You need to be
able to fully explain your thoughts, ask questions and think on your
feet.”One of the issues with finding skilled workers for manufacturing
is the misconception that factory jobs are dirty and don’t pay well.
Bennington has been working to dispel that myth. While he was in
South Carolina he worked with local high schools, bringing in offi-
cials to tour the plant. Officials got a hands-on introduction and saw a
clean factory, workers using multi-million dollar machines as well as
workers who were making as much as the school officials.
Today’s factory floors do not look likethey did 20 years ago. Now factories
are filled with expensive and highly
technical equipment that must be run
by skilled trades workers.
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Bennington said. “If a school counselor has no experience with manu-
facturing or going into a factory, how can they drive their kids into that
profession? They have to feel and touch it. We had to show people what
our business was all about and they were blown away.”
Manufacturing is not the only industry searching for skilled workers.
Banking needs employees with math skills, obviously, but also need
employees that have polished communication skills and provide good
customer service, said Chemical Bank Community President Jon Catlin.
“We want people that … are friendly, have a pleasant personality,”
Catlin said. “We want people that know how to talk to customers anduse proper phone skills, and have time management skills. Most of the
above skills, are not taught in schools and need to be practiced by the
high schooler’s today.”
Catlin said Chemical Bank provides training programs to help the
staff learn about the bank’s processes. But needs potential employees
to come into the job with a great personality to augment the position.
Rec Boat Holdings, which had a hiring surge last fall, developed a plan
to prepare for the hiring, Cater said. She said the company had a pool
of 350 applicants prior to the hiring process. The company held a job
fair in June, which included participation from the human resources
department as well as all of the managers.
“Prior to the job fair we had training on interviewing tactics,” Cater
said. “This job fair netted us 350 applicants over the course of 4 hours.Since then we have received 50-plus applications per week. The upfront
preparation allowed us to complete the background checks prior to our
actual need. This planning has really paid off. When our need to hire
began we had prequalified applicants ready to go. Bringing managers
into the process was also a key element to success. We all had some ‘skin
in the game’ to make our staffing growth successful.”
But what an employee makes it through the door, it takes dedicati
job performance to stay on the payroll.
“The reality is that we have not only lost manufacturing skills, b
more importantly, the work ethic that was part of what Cadillac w
built upon is a significant challenge,” Lanc said.
“This, coupled with the challenge of attracting people into the co
munity who are much more ‘aware of the consequences’ of losing a j
in an area where there is little or no opportunity for alternative wo
magnifies the shortage of talent problem. This aspect hits both the b
collar employee and those in the ‘professional’ ranks.”That lack of jobs for those who face unemployment after moving he
creates another problem for some even before a potential employee
hired.
“In filling the skilled positions such as branch managers and comm
cial lenders, the biggest obstacle that we find is in luring a prospect
candidate here and then having a hard time finding a job for the traili
spouse,” Catlin said. “We also here that there is a need for young prof
sionals to have an opportunity for them to get together with other you
professionals and be able to meet and talk about common issues.”
There is a high percentage of “labor bouncing” between organizatio
Lanc said. But to help the community grow a more stable workforce
needed. To get to that point, work is needed to be done by the comm
nity as a whole — business leaders as well as elected and governmofficials.
“It is clear that new hiring practices and strategies are required,” La
said. “What is also clear is we need to re-skill others who are in the co
munity and find new ways of attracting new employees to want to co
and live in our area. This is a community agenda.”
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Chamber Calendar
JANUARY
8Rise Up! Cadillac 7AM
Hosted By: Cadillac Area YMCA
Sponsors: Curry House Assisted Living & Memory Care
& Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
10 Lecture Luncheon Noon - 1:15PM
“You know about CTC, but what else happens at
Wexford-Missaukee ISD?”
Presented By: Jeff Jennette, Wexford/Missaukee &
Manistee ISD Superintendent
Location: Baker College of Cadillac Student Center
FEBRUARY
11 L.E.A.D. (9th-12th Grades)
Location: Wexford/Missaukee CTC
12 Rise Up! Cadillac 7AM Hosted By: Baker College of Cadillac
Sponsors: FirstMerit Bank & ServPro of Manistee,
Ludington and Cadillac
13 L.E.A.D. Jr. (7th & 8th Grades)
Location: Wexford/Missaukee CTC
14 Lecture Luncheon Noon - 1:15PM
“2014 Election”
Presented By: Rich Studley,
Chief Executive Officer of the Michigan Chamber
Location: Baker College of Cadillac Student Center
MARCH
110th Annual Cadillac Variety Show 7PM
Location: Cadillac Community Schools Auditorium
12 Rise Up! Cadillac 7AM
Hosted By: Wexford-Missaukee Career Technical Center
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December 2013Learning how to get through your worst days with grace, in order toexperience your best days ahead! Presented by: Emily Klotz
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Emily has a strong belief in community
and working together to make it better.Emily was kidnapped while jogging,
thrown into the abductor’s car trunk,
and later tortured and raped. She found a way to forgive her
abductor through faith and was able to move forward and
live in grace. Because of this event, she now spends time
mentoring women about fulfilling their dreams, and moving
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DECEMBERLecture Luncheon
NOVEMBERLecture Luncheon
Presented by Jim MacInnes, President
and CEO of Crystal Mountain
Jo Spry,
Cadillac Area Public Schools
pictured with
State Representative
Phil Potvin
Todd Bennington,
BorgWarner Thermal SystemsDiana Seehase,
Mercy Hospital Cadillac
Trent Taylor,
Wexford County Undersheriff
“Security in the Workplace”The topic at the luncheon was to have the proper procedures in place in the case of a violent
crime in the workplace. A plan of action, security system, train employees, and working with
your local law enforcement were part of the presentation.
S a v e T h e D a t e
2014 Lecture Luncheons N oon - 1:15P M • Baker C olle ge o f C adillac S tudent Center
Frida y , Jan uar y 10 t h
“You know about CTC, but what else
happens at Wexf ord-Missaukee ISD?”
Presented By: Jef f Jennette,
Wexf ord/Missaukee & Manistee ISD Superintendent
Frida y , Fe br uar y 14 t h
“2014 Election” Presented By: Rich Studley,
Chief Executive Off icer of the Michigan Chamber
“Being Green is
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TRENDS FOR 2014:Cooking from scratch: Whether it’s to save money,
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30th anniversary forCadillac Snow Fest
2014 marks the 30th anniversary for the North American SnowFestival, presented by Cadillac Area Festival & Events (CAFÉ) fromJanuary 30 thru February 2. There are traditional events lined-upand a few new ones, plus special anniversary events, see details onthe daily line-up of events, and you’ll see why you should attend.
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CTC introduces new public safety instructor
Michael Mendenhall has been hired asthe instructor in the Public Safety pro-gram at the Wexford-Missaukee CareerTechnical Center. Mendenhall mostrecently was employed as a Police Officer
for the Madison Police Department inMadison, Wisconsin, and was an adjunctinstructor at ITT Technical Institute.Mendenhall is a graduate of Big RapidsHigh School and replaces Terry Williams,who recently retired.
McBain NMC receivesgrant for Arrowsmith Program
equipment upgradeThe Arrowsmith Program classroom at Northern Michig
Christian School in McBain, was recently awarded a grant by tMissaukee Area Community Foundation, a Geographic Compon
Fund of the Cadillac Area Community Foundation. The grant wbe used to upgrade equipment necessary for the implementationthe cognitive exercise program designed to help students overcomlearning disabilities.
The Arrowsmith Program, founded and based in Toronto, Canaseeks to help students overcome learning disabilities by strengtheing weak cognitive areas of the brain which are the underlying cauof many learning disabilities. Northern Michigan Christian Schis one of only 25 site-schools nationwide to offer this revolutionaprogram to students with learning disabilities.
Foundation Youth
Committee awards grant fortutoring /healthy living
afterschool programThe YMCA recently announced receipt of a grant in the amount
$4,000 from the Cadillac and Kellogg for Youth Committee, an adsory committee to the Cadillac Area Community Foundation. Funfrom the grant will be utilized to run a collaborative tutoring/healliving program for youth in all four of the Cadillac Area PubSchools (CAPS) elementary schools. This after school prograprovides tutoring for children in math or reading, a healthy sna
physical play, and nutrition education. Dan Smith, YMCA ExecutDirector, stated, “This afterschool program really strengthens tmath and reading performance of the children in a way them excito participate. The support from YAC builds on their long traditiof supporting programs that make a lasting impact in the lives of oyouth. We expect their latest funding will help us reach over 250 chdren with the tutoring and healthy living program they need to kepace with their peers.”
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Baker College named ‘Best For Vets’
The Baker College system has been ranked among the nation’s
top 20 online/nontraditional schools in the annual Best for Vets
college rankings by Military Times. The designation includes
Baker’s 12 campuses and three satellite locations across Michigan,
including Baker College Online. “This is another significant desig-
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College.
New owners atNew Image Hair Salon, Inc.
After 39 years, Bill Panasiewicz has sold New Image Hair
Salon to Carol Brewster and daughter, stylist Kristin Robidoux.
Panasiewicz will not be retiring; he will continue to serve with cli-
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McBain and NMC volleyballteams donate $2,000 to Mercy
Breast Cancer Fund
As a result of their annual “Dig Pink” volleyball games, the
McBain Public and Northern Michigan Christian High School
Girls Varsity Volleyball Teams donated $2,000 to the Mercy
Hospital Cadillac Foundation Breast Cancer Fund. The Dig Pink
games are designed to promote awareness regarding breast can-
cer and raise funds in support of local breast cancer initiatives.
“In the last 18 months, thanks to donor support, the Mercy
Breast Cancer Fund has assisted 23 patients with diagnostic mam-
mograms and ultrasound services, averaging approximately $480
per case,” said Precia Garland, Executive Director of the Mercy
Hospital Cadillac Foundation.
Cadillac High School volleyball team donate $4,050to Mercy Breast Cancer Fund
The annual “Dig Pink” volleyball game just keeps getting b
ger and better each year, thanks to the efforts of the Cadillac Hi
School girls volleyball team. At its year-end banquet earlier th
week, a check for $4,050 was presented to the Mercy HospiCadillac Foundation Breast Cancer Fund. This marks four yea
of contributions totaling $13,350. The annual Dig Pink game
designed to promote awareness regarding breast cancer and ra
funds in support of local breast cancer initiatives.
“Every year our goal is to raise more money than the year befor
said Varsity Coach Michelle Brines. “We couldn’t do it without all
the efforts of our players and the outstanding support from our spo
sors. It means a lot to the girls to be able to give back to the people
the community. To hear the stories about how our donations ha
touched and saved the lives of others is so rewarding. It means
much more than any championship ever could,” she added.
Visitors bureau launchesnew website
The Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau is gearing up for a spring 20
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website and soon to come additional social media pages.
The new site is full of area attractions, pictures and video, fu
searchable and all enabled through back-end databases. So, if y
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have been to before. If you see information that isn’t on the
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next year as they launch on-line web and social media campaig
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spring 2014 to draw new visitors to the area.
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Data track 2012-2013
Wexford County Jan. 13 Feb. 13 Mar. 13 April 13 May 13 June 13 July 13 Aug. 13 Sept. 12 Oct. 13 Nov. 12 Dec. 1
Labor Force 12,903 12,989 12,970 12,993 13,594 13,971 13,960 13,564 13,202 13,085 12,927 13,19
Employment 11,283 11,383 11,425 11,544 11,926 12,130 12,015 11,946 11,744 11,585 11,656 11,67
Unemployment 1,620 1,606 1,545 1,449 1,668 1,841 1,945 1,618 1,458 1,500 1,271 1,52
Rate 12.6% 12.4% 11.9% 11.3% 12.3% 13.2% 13.9% 11.9% 11.0% 11.5% 9.8% 11.6%
Missaukee County Jan. 13 Feb. 13 Mar. 13 April 13 May 13 June 13 July 13 Aug. 13 Sept. 13 Oct. 13 Nov. 12 Dec. 1 Labor Force 5,579 5,659 5,646 5,641 5,696 5,896 5,894 5,835 5,741 5,727 5,485 5,64
Employment 4,889 4,933 4,951 5,003 5,168 5,257 5,206 5,177 5,089 5,021 5,027 5,03
Unemployment 690 726 695 638 528 639 688 658 652 706 458 61
Rate 12.4% 12.8% 12.3% 11.3% 9.3% 10.8% 11.7% 11.3% 11.4% 12.3% 8.4% 10.8%
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