May 2006
Mean
| Columbus MSA | $17.57/hr, $36,540/yr |
| Ind. | $16.92/hr, $35,190/yr |
| U.S. | $18.84/hr, $39,190/yr |
| Columbus MSA | $13.77/hr, $28,640/yr |
| Ind. | $13.70/hr, $28,500/yr |
| U.S. | $14.61/hr, $30,400/yr |
Monthly Unemployment Rate
March 2008
(not seasonally adjusted)
| Region 9 | 5.5 |
| Ind. | 5.6 |
| U.S. | 5.2 |
March 2008 (not seasonally adjusted)
| Columbus MSA | 44,900 |
| Ind. | 2,966,500 |
| U.S. | 137,019,000 |
2005
| Region 9 | $9,247.0 |
| Ind. | $195.0 |
| U.S. | $10,301.0 |
Population
July 1,
2006
| Region 9 | 319,268 |
| Ind. | 6,302,646 |
| U.S. | 298,754,819 |
2004 - 2014 Long-Term Projections
1 Team Assemblers
2 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
3 Helpers--Production Workers
4 Registered Nurses
5 Retail Salespersons
6 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
7 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
8 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer
9 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants
10 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Major Employers in Region 9
(based on number of employees)
Argosy Casino Hotel
Columbus Regional Hospital
Gecom Corporation
Aisin USA Manufacturing Inc.
Valeo Sylvania
Delta Faucet Co.
Batesville Casket Company
Belterra Casino and Resort
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
Cosco
Cummins Inc.
Grand Victoria Casino and Resort
Seagram's Distillery
Hillenbrand Industries
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Major Educational Institutions in Region 9
(based on number of employees)
Developmental Services
Hanover College
Ivy Tech State College
Indiana University - Columbus
Community Learning Center
Purdue University (Greensburg and Columbus)
Contech Institute
Indiana Business College
Southeast Indiana College and Continuing Education
Indiana Wesleyan University (Columbus)
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Skills in Demand for Region 9
As of
April 27, 2008
| 1 | Maintain Safe Work Environment |
| 2 | Sort Raw Materials/Products Used In Manufacturing |
| 3 | Work As A Team Member |
| 4 | Apply Good Listening Skills |
| 5 | Move Heavy Objects |
| 6 | Apply Health/Sanitation Standards |
| 7 | Adhere To Safety Procedures |
| 8 | Serve Customers/Clients |
| 9 | Use Basic Math |
| 10 | Use Cash Registers |
| 11 | Manage Time Effectively |
| 12 | Apply Food Handling Rules |
| 13 | Follow And Give Instructions |
| 14 | Receive Payments & Make Change |
| 15 | Use Computer |
| 16 | Apply Personal Care Procedures |
| 17 | Interpret And Communicate Information |
| 18 | Exercise Leadership |
| 19 | Use Excel Spreadsheet Software |
| 20 | Use Microsoft Word Processing Software |