There were two business licenses issued in Monroe County in August, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State.
Monroe County saw one business license issued the month before.
The most popular type of business licensed in August was a Domestic Limited Liability Company, making up 100 percent of licenses granted.
Pennsylvania suffered a surge of unemployment and business closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The average annual unemployment rate in the state more than doubled in 2020 to 9.1 percent. This was the highest annual unemployment rate in Pennsylvania since 2003. Since then, the unemployment rate has been decreasing, reaching 4.3 percent in early 2023.
Businesses licensed in Monroe County for August
| Business Name | Business Type |
|---|---|
| EAM Distribution, Inc. | Foreign Business Corporation |
| MB Jewelry Store, LLC | Domestic Limited Liability Company |
