But the changes are likely far from over .
Moore said that while he expects a business boon in Jeffersonville over the next two decades thanks to River Ridge and the city ’ s strong local business community , he conceded there will likely be some differences compared to pre-pandemic life . For example , office space may be reconsidered by larger companies as so many workers have adapted to working-from-home and utilizing technology to accomplish their tasks .
So what would a good year look like in 2021 ? Chesser said the best solution for creating economic steadiness in Southern Indiana and across the globe would be the development , distribution and affordability of a safe and effective vaccine .
Despite 2020 ’ s challenges , Chesser said business recruitment locally in a trend that she hopes will continue in 2021 .
“ At 1si , we typically manage about 18-22 active economic development projects in our pipeline . In September , we were at 34 active projects which represent companies looking to locate or expand in Clark or Floyd counties ,” she said , as she added that the drop in the unemployment rate is also an encouraging sign .
“ However , the new jobs are not necessarily easy replacements for the lost ones . Shifts in the types of jobs available are absolutely disruptive as the workforce and education systems adapt to new projections .”
2020 UNEMPLOYMENT RATES | LOUISVILLE METRO
APRIL / JUNE / AUGUST 2020
August : 7.1 percent June : 6.5 percent April : 16.5 percent
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