The document provides an economic review of the Reno-Sparks metropolitan statistical area (MSA). It finds that while employment increased by 5,900 from 2010 to 2011 and 7,500 from 2011 to 2012, unemployment remains high at 12.2% in February 2012. The largest employment decreases from February 2011 to February 2012 occurred in local government, construction, retail, and state government. The largest increases were in leisure and hospitality and professional and business services. Manufacturing, construction, and retail remain among the largest industry sectors for employment in the region. Taxable sales declined sharply during the recession but have leveled off in recent quarters.
An individual is facing personal challenges such as a sick mother, lack of friends, uncertainty about their testimony, and a father who lost his job, and wants help understanding scriptures better and preparing for a mission despite difficulties with an older brother.
The document provides an economic review of the Reno-Sparks metropolitan statistical area (MSA). It finds that while employment increased by 5,900 from 2010 to 2011 and 7,500 from 2011 to 2012, unemployment remains high at 12.2% in February 2012. The largest employment decreases from February 2011 to February 2012 occurred in local government, construction, retail, and state government. The largest increases were in leisure and hospitality and professional and business services. Manufacturing, construction, and retail remain among the largest industry sectors for employment in the region. Taxable sales declined sharply during the recession but have leveled off in recent quarters.
An individual is facing personal challenges such as a sick mother, lack of friends, uncertainty about their testimony, and a father who lost his job, and wants help understanding scriptures better and preparing for a mission despite difficulties with an older brother.