Chart 1. The title is "The Region's Rural Job Growth Has Been Fueled by Services; Manufacturing Lags"

A line graph showing year-over-year growth in three sectors. In May 2002, growth in the services sectors was 0.01%; growth in the construction and mining sector was minus 2.74%; and growth in the manufacturing sector was minus 10.96%. In August 2002, growth in the services sectors was 0.04%; growth in the construction and mining sector was minus 3.27%; and growth in the manufacturing sector was minus 8.41%. In November 2003, growth in the services sectors was 0.16%; growth in the construction and mining sector was minus 2.24%; and growth in the manufacturing sector was minus 7.15%. In February 2003, growth in the services sectors was 2.97%; growth in the construction and mining sector was minus 0.52%; and growth in the manufacturing sector was minus 6.97%. In May 2003, growth in the services sectors was 2.52%; growth in the construction and mining sector was minus 0.17%; and growth in the manufacturing sector was minus 6.69%.