Post 200 The guide to the region's top businesses
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| Rank | Name | Total employees | Local employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | FedEx | 290,000 | 8,600 |
| None | Giant Food (Ahold USA) | 6,273 | 3,954 |
| None | Macy's | 161,000 | 8,000 |
| None | McDonald's | 650,000 | 14,980 |
| None | Safeway | 180,000 | 10,700 |
| None | UPS | 398,300 | 2,976 |
| None | Verizon | 195,000 | 13,100 |
| None | Wal-Mart | 2,100,000 | 7,525 |
| None | AT&T | 267,720 | 5,357 |
| None | Comcast | 135,000 | 2,847 |
Many of the companies with the largest presence in the region are not based here. Here are the top out-of-state employers, based on how many people work locally.
NOTE: Our methodology for the rankings.
