December 22, 2011

Statement from Gov. Nixon congratulating Springfield on report that city had third highest job growth in U.S.

JEFFERSON CITY - Gov. Jay Nixon today issued a statement following a report issued by the financial analysis company 24/7 Wall St. that Springfield had the third-highest percentage of employment growth (4.96 percent) in the United States over the 12-month period that ended in October:

"This good news about Springfield's job growth is another clear indicator that Missouri's economy is continuing to move forward. Jim Anderson and the Springfield Chamber of Commerce are to be congratulated on this recognition of how their hard work in showcasing Springfield as a great place to live, work, and run a business is paying off.

"When taken together with the news today that Missouri added 10,900 manufacturing jobs in the 12-month period that ended on Nov. 30, there is solid reason for continued optimism for the Show-Me economy."