It did survive, however, as a local economic and social hub for area farmers.

"The bad guys know this is the economic hub of the region, and they have come here to operate."

From what I've read, it was a major political and economic hub as well.

The city is the major market and economic hub of the area.

Wilmington is the state's largest city and its economic hub.

The center is the economic and political hub of the city.

It is also the economic and commercial hub of the district.

It is expected to become the center of an economic hub in the plateau region.

Despite its small population, the village is an important transportation and economic hub for the area.

It is the economic hub and the largest of 24 settlements on the island.