Cincinnati experienced the strongest jobs growth of any major Ohio metro area in 2014, adding 21,700 jobs for a 2.1% increase to become the state's largest job center, followed by Cleveland which grew by 1.2% adding 12,400 jobs, while Columbus grew the slowest at 0.8% adding 8,300 jobs.

1. Cincinnati leads Ohio cities in jobs growth
Cincinnati
• Cincinnati generated the most job growth of any major Ohio metro area last year and is now the state's
largest job center. Greater Cincinnati added 21,700 jobs during 2014, according to data released from
the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. That represented a 2.1 percent growth for the 15-
county local region. The Cleveland area added 12,400 jobs, a 1.2 percent increase. Columbus,
meanwhile, grew by just 0.8 percent while adding 8,300 jobs.
Source: JLL Research, Cincinnati Business Courier, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
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