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Lawrence Faces Stagnant Jobs Amid Growth Hopes and Setbacks
Lawrence leaders confront stagnant Douglas County job growth after a surge in earlier expansion plans. Major employers like American Eagle and others paused or cut jobs, while debates over leadership, site availability, and incentives influenced prospects. Despite ambitious Horizon 2020 goals, 1997 to 2007 data show slow growth and a shortfall from the 20 000 jobs target by 2020.
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Lawrence
Allen Press
Packer Plastics
Reuter Organ
Douglas County
American Eagle
Crimson and Blue
Charles Jones
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Kansas Department of Labor
Ottawa
Sept. Il
E&e Display Group
Honeywell
Johnson County
Davos
Farmland Industries
Sprint
Kansas City
Wichita
Bob Johnson
Jones
Lawrence Municipal
East Hills
Chamber
Mike McGrew
McGrew