MSN representatives were not available for comment.
State statistics show that Clark County’s unemployment rate dropped from 11.7 percent in July to 10.2 percent in October.
“Obviously, we are pleased to have been one of the 19 cities that experienced job growth last fall as reported by MSN.com,” said City Manager Jim Bodenmiller.
Bodenmiller credited work of the city staff and various economic partners with the accomplishment, but added, “It is important to put the MSN article in perspective since it reflects only a snapshot in time.
“Like many cities, we experienced both job growth and job loss during 2009,” he said. “Some businesses, like Assurant Group, added employees during 2009 while others were not so fortunate.”
Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Director David Zak said the data reflects an “ebb and flow” of local jobs created and lost.
“Generally, our net growth is good,” he added. “I don’t know the source of (Career Builder’s) data, but I do know there is an accumulation of jobs in Springfield that reflects the ebb and flow of companies hiring and firing.”
Zak said that 3,100 new jobs were announced since 2007, despite the recession.
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