According to a recent press release, Oakland County’s job growth since 2010 has outpaced other key counties of similar population around the United States, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson announced. “Oakland County plays a significant role in Michigan’s economic recovery because of our deep dive into the knowledge-based economy,” Patterson said. “And from the looks of it, we are a leader in the nation as well.” Oakland County has 11 percent more jobs than it had in 2010, said … [Read more...]