A strengthening economy is showing in the newest employment figures, announced on October 29th. And with anticipated seasonal growth later this year, the region is likely to finish with the strongest private sector employment numbers since 2008.

Private sector employment in the Roanoke metro area in September, 2015 was at the highest point of any September since 2008 with more than 139,400 workers, up 500 workers from September, 2014. Employment gains in the past year appear to have come mainly from growth in leisure and hospitality, manufacturing and financial activities. 

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