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title: SW Florida's Economic Future Involves Strong Growth, Some Friction
description: A strong showing by the construction industry sustained January employment in Southwest Florida although the jobless rate increased as Christmas retail jobs evaporated. Lee County’s unemployment rate was 5.3 percent in January, up from 5 percent in December, and Collier’s was 5.2 percent, up from 4.7 percent, according to figures released Tuesday by the Florida …
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# SW Florida's Economic Future Involves Strong Growth, Some Friction

The News-Press researched and added insights about economic growth in SW Florida and how it will shape the region's future.  They talked to industry leaders from various industries to come up with 30 sectors to watch leading up to 2030.  

[Read the full article and see what Eastern Architectural's Vice President had to say about growth for EAS](http://www.news-press.com/story/money/marketwatch/2015/05/09/regions-economic-future-involves-strong-growth-friction/27058745/)

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