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cates, Mr. Pearson said, that Virginia’s retail trade continues to maintain above average growth compared to the rest of the country.
1986 employment figures reported
The Virginia Employment Commission’s annual revision for nonagricultural employment has been reported, and indicates a 4.2 percent increase, or 102,400jobs, statewide.
Mr. Pearson observed that “while down from the exceptionally high 5.7 percent rate in 1985 and 4.9 percent in 1986, this rate continues to represent a healthy expansion.”
For the purpose of visualizing the impact on the state’s economy, the Bureau said the 4.2 percent increase is roughly equivalent to add
93.1%