Small Cities Rankings – 2010 Best Cities for Job Growth – Includes Great Falls, Billings, Missoula

This year’s "best places for jobs" list is easily the most depressing since we began compiling our annual rankings almost a decade ago. In the past–even in bad years–there were always stalwart areas creating lots of new jobs. In 2007’s survey 283 out of 393 metros areas showed job growth, and those at the top were often growing employment by at least 5% to 6%. Last year the number dropped to 63. This year’s survey, measuring growth from January 2009 to January 2010, found only 13 metros with any growth.

By Michael Shires

Full Story: http://www.newgeography.com/content/001517-the-best-cities-for-jobs

Full Lists: http://www.newgeography.com/content/001516-2010-how-we-pick-best-cities-for-job-growth