The long-run growth in industry shares of employment capture the evolotiuon of the economy over the 26 year period. These data capture the ongoing transition from the old economy to the new wherein the old was focused on goods producing and the modern economy emphasizes the role of service providing. These changes help the user understand the shift in economic development away from business attraction and retention and to talent attraction and retention. It is also important to note the renewed emphasis on investments in the individual that grow our own local talent.