News from January 2022


Lafayette-West Lafayette sees 4.1% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in March in the Lafayette-West Lafayette metropolitan statistical area was 102,500, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Yuma sees 3.9% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in March in the Yuma metropolitan statistical area was 56,800, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Michigan City-La Porte sees 2.2% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in March in the Michigan City-La Porte metropolitan statistical area was 39,600, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Flagstaff sees 12.3% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in May in the Flagstaff metropolitan statistical area was 63,200, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Kokomo sees 6.2% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in March in the Kokomo metropolitan statistical area was 36,600, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.


Jesse Cook at the Del E. Webb Center on February 1, 2022

Jesse Cook at the Del E. Webb Center on February 1, 2022.

Hypnotic Workshop: Make Your Dreams Come True in 2022! on February 1, 2022

Hypnotic Workshop: Make Your Dreams Come True in 2022! on February 1, 2022.

'I can come home for any reason': Rideshare workers choose freelance driving for schedule flexibility

Workers who choose to drive for Uber often cite the convenience of being able to set their own schedules around their homes lives and responsibilities as their primary reason for taking up freelance work.

Ride-hailing companies praised for offering ‘flexibility’ to its freelancers

The freelancing field’s recent boom amid the pandemic has benefitted various industries, and ride-hailing businesses are no exception, receiving positive feedback regarding its convenience.

Ride-hail driver: Freelance 'allows my schedule to come first'

Driving for Uber is a convenient option for workers that need the ability to set their own schedules around their personal lives and responsibilities and to be able to work as necessary.

'I am getting them home safely': New York City Uber driver lists merits of the job

Princess Monteiro works two jobs in New York City: She's a ride-hail driver and a mother of two.

Gig economy continues to surge in the U.S. as workers increasingly opt out of traditional workforce.

Recent reports indicate that the gig economy continues to grow and predicts that 60% of the U.S. workforce will consist of independent workers by 2027.

Town Council Meeting and Work Session on February 10

Town Council Meeting and Work Session on February 10.

Ribbon Cutting at Midwest Computer Solutions on February 3

Ribbon Cutting at Midwest Computer Solutions on February 3.


Virtual Legislative Hotline - Session 2 on February 4

Virtual Legislative Hotline - Session 2 on February 4.


Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson sees 3.1% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in March in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson metropolitan statistical area was 1,048,100, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Fort Wayne sees 2% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in March in the Fort Wayne metropolitan statistical area was 219,900, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.