Charles Gascon

Economists have worried about the decline in new business formations for decades because they’re a strong driver of job growth. But entrepreneurs in the age of the pandemic are turning that around.

St. Louis Community College released its annual State of the Workforce report Wednesday, which surveyed local employers on their top concerns. This year, COVID-19 fell down the list, while hiring and retaining employees ranked first.

Chuck Gascon, a regional economist, said a slower, more targeted recovery could help the area's economy more in the long run.

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