Economic forecast predicts slower job growth as nation's economy continues to cool

The region’s job growth in 2024 is expected to be about one-third of what it was in 2023 as the national economy slows and a tight labor market limits growth potential. Bright spots in the economy include health care and manufacturing, as the Panasonic plant begins to hire.

The morning event focused on the health care sector so, in addition to the typical economic forecast, the report also includes a deeper dive into the characteristics of the health care workforce.