Civil Municipal - April 2024

OPENING L INES US MANUFACTURING GETS A BOOST FROM SMALL CITIES Source- www.supplychain247.com , Amy Wonderlin, First Published 04th of March In various cities across the U.S., manufacturing is experiencing a resurgence, creating job opportunities for many Americans and bolstering the economy. A recent survey by Zetwerk identified the top cities and states for manufacturing jobs. Statewide, Nevada had the largest increase in manufacturing employment growth since 2018, up 17%. Hawaii by contrast has seen the biggest decline, decreasing nearly 12% since 2018. “One surprising trend we uncovered in this study is the significant increase in manufacturing employment in smaller metropolitan areas like Bloomington, Illinois, and El Centro, California, which outpaced larger, more established hubs. This suggests that smaller cities are becoming unexpected growth hotspots in the manufacturing sector, challenging traditional notions of where manufacturing activity thrives. Citywide, Bloomington, Illinois, had the largest surge in manufacturing employment, up nearly 150% since 2018. This is likely attributed to Rivian, an American electric vehicle manufacturer that is headquartered just north of the city in Normal. Data from the Illinois 15 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 04