MANUFACTURING |
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In Eugene, we are a community of builders, dreamers, innovators, and idea-generators. Our businesses produce products that reach local consumers and stretch far across the globe. Local manufacturers are building products, jobs, and our economy.
As local manufacturers grow their businesses, challenges arise. With this in mind, we are excited to launch the new incarnation of Focus on Manufacturing to convene local leaders, drive industry awareness, and build a workforce ready to tackle the challenges of a new economy.
As local manufacturers grow their businesses, challenges arise. With this in mind, we are excited to launch the new incarnation of Focus on Manufacturing to convene local leaders, drive industry awareness, and build a workforce ready to tackle the challenges of a new economy.
TECHNOLOGY |
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Lane County is home to over 501 Tech Companies, with 73 successful new tech companies launched within the last five years, which employ 3,775 people, bringing over $284 million dollars in wages to the area. The industry’s local average annual wage is $75,272 – is substantially higher than the average Lane County wage of $45,181. Employment growth at local tech companies is expected to rise 23% over the next 10 years. Learn more about the tech industry in Oregon by visiting the Technology Association of Oregon's website.
FOOD & BEVERAGE |
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Lane County is home to over 173 food and beverage companies, which employ over 3,900 people, bringing over $188 million dollars in wages to the area. Going forward, the sector is expected to add 795 additional jobs by 2027 for a 20% growth rate, compared to 11% for all industries. By most estimates, this is a billion dollar industry that will only continue to grow. You can get more info on our food and beverage scene by visiting the Eugene's Table website.
WOOD PRODUCTS |
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Wood products have played a key role in Lane County’s economy for generations. Through the application of innovative technologies, it remains an important economic sector today. Lane County is home to over 200 wood products manufacturing companies, employing over 7,000 people and bringing nearly $400 million dollars in wages to the area. The industry’s annual average wage of $57,724 is slightly higher than the annual average Lane County wage of $45,181. Find out more about the wood products industry on the Oregon Forests website.
