I have been taking soccer teams to the area to play for over 15 years and have seen it deteriorate.
So many companies have gone it's a shame. I remember playing at GE Fields. Great facilities. Gone.
I think the biggest business in the area might be the VA hospital and the school district.
They do have one of the best indoor soccer facilities in the state and it is full of tournaments all winter.
I do like the area and it is sad there are just not enough jobs.
One last thing, great Italian restaurants if you know where to go.