The fastest growing industries in the Rural Capital Area in 2017 were Natural Resources (9% annual job growth), Construction (7%), and Leisure & Hospitality (5%).  In contrast, Information, which primarily includes media publishers, broadcasting and telecommunications services, lost 6% of its employment base.

Most new jobs created in 2017 were in Trade, Transportation & Utilities (3,000 new jobs), Leisure & Hospitality (1,900), Construction (1,600) and Government (1,600).  Over the last 5 years, most new jobs have been created in Leisure & Hospitality, Health Services, and Construction.

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