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Location
CONVENIENT LOCATION
On the sunny side of Oregon and a half-day drive
to nearby major markets
- 5 hour drive to San Francisco
- 5 hour drive to Portland
- 1 hour drive to world-famous Crater Lake
Better-than-Oregon weather
- The sunniest Oregon city (300 days/year)
- Refreshing high-desert climate at 4,100 feet elev.
- Year-round livability
EXCEPTIONAL WORKER BASE
An Educated Worker
- 88% have a high school diploma
- 30% have a college degree
- 700 graduate yearly from over 60 local college programs
A well-trained worker
- Workforce serves over 3,100 local businesses
- Trained in a dozen diversified industries
A well-balanced workforce
- Mix of 64% blue collar/35% white collar
- Nearly 60% of our population is between the ages of 20-64
- Even split of male and female workers
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SMALL TOWN INTANGIBLES
No government red tape
- A savvy planning commission
- Expedited permits
- Fewer departmental reviews
Your friends & neighbors are your community partners
- Proven model of community support – View case studies
- Community investors truly invested in the community
- More than 18 economic development organizations cooperate to make sure your individual needs are met
A relaxed city culture
- No rush hour – 15 minute average drive time
- Lots of wide-open spaces
- Peaceful pace of life
AN UNMATCHED OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE
The best Oregon activities
- Summer: biking, golf, sailing, camping, hiking, kayaking, fishing, hunting, birding, zip-lining, whitewater rafting, exploring
- Winter: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, birding, duck/goose hunting
- A certified Blue Zones Community® focused on healthy lifestyles and soul-enriching experiences
Wonderful things to experience
- Discover the beauty of world-renowned Crater Lake National Park
- Go spelunking in the Lava Beds National Monument
- Hike the Pacific Crest Trail
- World-class fly fishing on the Williamson River
- Hitting the links on an Arnold Palmer course at Running Y Ranch Resort
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PERSUASIVE ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES
Lower operating costs
- A favorable county tax structure
- Available property tax breaks (via Enterprise Zone)
- Access to abundant renewable energy (geothermal/solar)
- No sales tax
Affordable development
- Favorable real estate prices
- Available low-cost loans
- An available urban renewal grant (via URD)
Economical workforce
- Low state worker’s comp rates
- A modest hourly wage rate
- Available on-the-job training discounts (via OTJ)
