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Fort Bend County achieved the largest percentage increase in employment in the nation from March 2012 to March 2013, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). BLS, the independent statistical arm of the U.S. Department of Labor, released results showing Fort Bend tops the list of the 334 largest U.S. counties, with an increase in employment of more than 7 percent, well above the national average of 1.6 percent.

While employment in the county is up overall, the largest percentage gain in Fort Bend was in the information segment, which grew 46.7 percent during the same time period. Other notable gains include natural resources and mining (35 percent), construction (19.1 percent), leisure and hospitality (17.6 percent), and education health services (13.8 percent).

“The quality of these new jobs in Fort Bend County is outstanding,” said Tom Wilcox, general manager of Riverstone. “These stellar employment opportunities, top-notch schools and lifestyle-oriented communities all mix to make Fort Bend a popular choice for families moving to the region.”

Recent business expansions and relocation announcements in the county include ALDI, Costco, Niagara Bottling and Ben E. Keith.

To see the full results from BLS, visit BLS.gov. For additional information about Fort Bend County, visit FortBendCounty.com.