Reposted from slcgov.com.

For Immediate Release
February 1, 2011

Salt Lake City #2 in the Country for Jobs
U.S. News & World Report Lauds City for Employment Opportunities

SALT LAKE CITY – Adding to a string of national media accolades, U.S. News & World Report today named Salt Lake City the #2 Best City in the country for finding a job.

Utah’s Capital City has earned recent recognition for its support of the arts, clean air initiatives, livability, bicycle friendliness and, last spring, a ranking by Forbes as the “Best City in America for Commuting.” Mayor Ralph Becker said the news was another indicator that the community is working its way back from tough economic times.

“While I continue to be concerned about our residents who have suffered job losses or are struggling with underemployment, this is a very positive sign,” Mayor Becker said. “It shows we are on the right track as we strive to build a Great American City.”

Mayor Becker recently spoke about the City’s job environment in an interview that accompanies the new rankings. You can read his remarks here.

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