The most popular type of business licensed in the week ending June 17 was a , 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 Berks County for the week ending June 17
| Business Name | Business Type |
|---|---|
| Gems by Jewels, LLC | Domestic Limited Liability Company |
| Wyomissing Hair and Skin, LLC | Domestic Limited Liability Company |
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