This blew me away (not really)

[Chris_Wendt]

24/7 Wall Street published a report listing the largest employer in each of the 50 states. State and City governments were excluded, as were K-12 public schools.
I read the report both with astonishment and with a pen in hand and piece of paper on my desk with which I kept a sort of score.
Here are my observations:

• In 20 states, one, single employer is the largest: Wal-Mart!
• In 14 states, that state's University system is the largest employer.
  Included in this group is NY, where SUNY is the largest employer
• In 10 states, 10 different healthcare providers are the largest employer
• In 2 states, a supermarket or grocery chain is the largest employer
• in 2 states, manufacturing companies are the largest employers
  One of those companies make airplanes, the other makes jet engines for those airplanes
• In one state, Alaska, the (Anchorage) airport is the largest employer
• In one state, Nevada, a gambling casino is the largest employer

Oh, the inferences for the future...for the future of our children and grandchildren!

Astounded....

Chris Wendt
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