Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) employment fell to 246,300 in July, according to recently released data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Like the national employment data, the BLS also revised down the Augusta MSA June employment level to 247,600, 500 fewer jobs than previously reported. The Augusta MSA labor market has weakened over the last three months, with three consecutive months of declining employment and over 3,000 jobs lost (see chart below). The decline in employment was felt broadly across nearly all sectors of the Augusta economy.  Professional

About 10 companies are still needed to match up with students in the AU Hull College of Business accounting program. The SME accounting night event is set for this Wednesday. More than 40 AU Juniors and Seniors will be at the event looking for career opportunities—with another 20+ freshmen also encouraged to attend. So far, 15 employers have agreed to participate. “Many businesses are looking to hire accounting students,” said the Dean of the Hull College of Business, Dr. Mark Thompson. The school will put together resume books of all