April 19, 2024 | njspotlightnews.org
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Bolstered by a strong monthly jobs report, New Jersey’s labor commissioner told lawmakers Thursday that small businesses are thriving and the state’s labor force is as robust as ever.
New Jersey added nearly 14,000 jobs last month, with seven out of nine industries seeing growth, including the construction, manufacturing and transportation sectors, according to new jobs data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
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NJ SEED: Small business is the backbone of the economy, so it is a good sign to see strength in that sector. Job growth in seven of nine sectors is also a good indicator of the state’s strengthening economy.