Staff photo Anna Oltman, an employee at Mallard Pointe Kennels in Coal Valley, with Oscar, a dachshound owned by Tony Navarro of Moline Growth in the service sector is not new. An unscientific poll of the U.S. West telephone directory from 1999-2000 lists 63 lawn and grounds maintenance services, up from 32 listed 10 years ago. Those numbers aren't going to slow anytime soon. An IDES projection from 1996 to 2006 shows service jobs increasing 20.5 percent, compared to a 13.3 percent growth in total employment. Mr. Ballman said.
Kennels are a growing popular service for vacationers.
Mallard Pointe Kennels, on U.S. 6, Coal Valley, has experienced the boom of the service industry. Open since 1995, the kennel expanded in 1997, and added grooming services. People who provide services say clients often come through recommendations from other customers. Mallard Pointe is no different. Mrs. Ernat said.