Why key Industries Locate in Ellensburg
Ellensburg offers businesses a ready, youthful workforce, geographic location at the intersection of two interstate freeways, vacant land available for your facility needs and an unparalleled quality of life.
We have identified key industries based on how Ellensburg’s assets will enhance a business’ potential to succeed and the business’ ability to create quality jobs.
Healthcare
With a diverse population including 10,000 undergraduate students attending CWU and steady growth in people age 50 and over, Ellensburg provides for the best place to start or grow a healthcare businesses. Whether you are looking to start a temporary nurse staffing agency or transcription service, clinic or be a wellness coach, we have the infrastructure and workforce to help you succeed.
- Workforce: Ellensburg is home to Central Washington University with 10,000 students learning and working
- Growing population: For over 10 years, Ellensburg ranks in the top 10 microregions in the nation for population growth
- Intellectual Capital: Ellensburg is a college town with all the benefits of having motivated students for internships and faculty in health sciences and other disciplines available to perform research
Construction
As you consider the reasons to start or relocate your business, your primary concern is likely be how the move is going to affect your bottom line. Consider this: Ellensburg’s population is growing and so is the need for housing, retail, commercial and industrial space. A pipeline of youthful workers is ready to work as they earn a degree or certificate in Construction Management or Safety and Health Management from Central Washington University. Lower taxes and utility costs combined with land available for you to start and grow your business.
- Availability of Labor: The average age of an Ellensburg resident is 23.4 years old. Motivated, youthful and skilled labor force is available countywide
- Central Location: We are located on the way to everywhere which makes the receiving and shipping of construction materials easie
- More people, more buildings: Ellensburg is in the top ten in the nation for micropolitan population growth and in the top three for county population growth in Washington. People need homes to live in and buildings to work in
Light Industrial
Looking for a youthful, well-educated workforce? Look no further than Ellensburg, home to Central Washington University offering degree and certificate programs in electrical, mechanical, and industrial engineering. Add in the availability of vacant land at less than $5 per SF to build your facility, and we know you will select Ellensburg for your manufacturing business.
- Land, Lots of Land: Whether you are looking for 2 acres or 200 acres, Ellensburg has developable land available
- Central Location: We are located on the way to everywhere which makes the receiving and shipping of construction materials easier
- More people, more buildings: Ellensburg is in the top ten in the nation for micropolitan population growth and in the top three for county population growth in Washington. People need homes to live in and buildings to work in
Technology
Ellensburg offers tremendous value including high performing, highly motivated talent. Living in Ellensburg is known as a ‘best place’ because of our low taxes and utility costs, overall cost of living and quality of life. As more and more workers choose where they live for work, we are an affordable and safe option, yet close to urban centers.
- Available broadband: Gig fiber internet throughout Ellensburg
- Cheap power: Whether your power needs are minimal or hundreds of megawatts, we have affordable power options available
- Opportunity Zones: Ellensburg has not 1 but 2 Opportunity Zones to assist with capital gains
Distribution/Warehousing/Logistics
Located 90 miles from the Puget Sound at the intersection of Interstates 90 and 82, Ellensburg is on the way to everywhere. Join us in the central part of the state where you can select from ample vacant land at both the south and west interchange of I-90 or at our regional airport at Bowers Field.
- Available broadband: Gig fiber internet throughout Ellensburg
- Cheap power: Whether your power needs are minimal or hundreds of megawatts, we have affordable power options available
- Opportunity Zones: Ellensburg has not 1 but 2 Opportunity Zones to assist with capital gains