Dateline City:
Rochester, N.Y.
- Small business jobs growth consistent with previous month and up 0.22 percent from a year ago
- Mountain regains top position among regions
- Washington remains top-ranked state, while California nears five-year low
- Seattle continues to lead metro areas, followed by Atlanta
- Other Services (except Public Administration) leads industry sectors; Manufacturing ranks lowest, down 0.85 percent from a year ago
The Paychex | IHS Small Business Jobs Index remained steady in August, up modestly, 0.02 percent, from the previous month. At 100.70, the national index is up 0.22 percent from a year ago. Mountain reclaimed its lead among regions, pushing South Atlantic to the second-ranked spot. Washington continued as the top-ranked state index at 104.30, while California is down 0.82 percent from a year ago and nearing a five-year low. Seattle increased its lead among metros with the strongest one-month gain at 0.92 percent.
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