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This analysis includes portions of Indian Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, Tupper Lake, Raquette Lake,
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Schroon Lake, and North Creek. The LQs are greater in industries such as health care, other
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services (e.g., automotive repair, beauty salons, drycleaners, etc.), forestry and mining than
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they would be if onlly Newcomb were examined. As such, Newcomb may choose to capitalize
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on stronger industries such as forestry, or perhaps cultivate those industries that are lacking in
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the area, such as retail and trade or accommodation and food services.
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Figure 8 – Regional Location Quotients
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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