2009-04-29
07:24:33
Small business plays a big part in the economy of the Rainy River District.
The Northwest Training and Adjustment Board says businesses with under 200 employees made up 96-per cent of all industries in the district in 2007, employing more than 7,600 people.
NTAB says health care and social assistance sectors led the way with 21-per cent of the total workforce. Accommodation and Food Services made up 18-per cent while forest-related industries accounted for 14-per cent of that employment.
