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Labor

The Richmond metro area is a magnet for labor, drawing a workforce from more than 40 localities statewide. Diverse industries and companies combined with numerous educational institutions provide an ample supply of employees with positive work attitudes and a range of skills and experience for new and expanding companies.

Civilian Labor Force 658,397
Employment 605,574
Unemployment 52,823
Unemployment Rate (Percent) 8.0

Source: Virginia Employment Commission, July 2010.

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