The Hub City has received another accolade for its economy and job strength, taking the No. 17 spot on CNN Money's "Where the Jobs Are," which ranks the top 25 counties for job growth across the country.
The Hub City has received another accolade for its economy and job strength, taking the No. 17 spot on CNN Money's "Where the Jobs Are," which ranks the top 25 counties for job growth across the country.
According to CNN Money's website, Lafayette Parish has seen a 27.2 percent job growth from 2000-2011.
The CNN article points out that while the oil and gas industry has anchored our economy, "manufacturing, retail, medical services and tech play a big role, too."
The money magazine also notes that Lafayette's access to interstates makes it a prime attractant for freight compa nies like UPS and FedEx. - Heather Miller