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First quarter report shows strong economic growth locally
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The Pittsburg Micropolitan Area, also known as Crawford County, has seen growth in jobs and payroll in recent months. - photo by Courtesy Photo
PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Kelce College of Business at Pittsburg State University has released its economic report for the first quarter of 2022. According to Dr. Michael Davidsson, the data in the report suggests that Pittsburg’s economy continues to do well, and is still growing, despite the COVID-19 recession. The report points to local banks as a sign of economic recovery with a “138 percent increase in deposits” between 2015 and 2021, growing from $400 million to $970 million.