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ST. LOUIS -- On Tuesday morning, a former Boeing chief executive officer took the stage before a crowd of Missouri's political and business leaders and offered a bold prediction: After decades of losses in manufacturing, the sector is poised for a turnaround in St. Louis.
"I can assure you, what we're doing here in St. Louis is unique," former Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg said. "It is extraordinary. And it will transform the region."
In surveys conducted in May and June, 46% of employers said they plan to add positions over the next 12 months, compared to 53% last year, 62% two years ago.
In surveys conducted in May and June, 46% of employers said they plan to add positions over the next 12 months, compared to 53% last year, 62% two years ago.
A St. Louis Community College report found the region gained almost 80,000 workers over the past 10 years.