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LABOR: AN ABUNDANT NATURAL RESOURCE
Since locating our manfacturing and final assembly plant
in Greenfield, we have been pleased
with our ability to attract and retain high-quality, skilled
associates while keeping labor costs low"
Tom Richmond
former Director of Manufacturing,
Altec Industries. |
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Businesses in Botetourt County
enjoy favorable labor conditions and a stable social environment.
Botetourt Facts & Figures
- Labor market of 325,000 workers
• 16% of County workers are in education, health and social
services
• 15% work in manufacturing
- Lower
labor costs
- Less than 3% union presence
- Well educated workforce
• Over 81% of County residents have high school or higher
education
• 20% have Bachelors degree or higher education
- Low divorce rate of 7%
- High home ownership rate of 88%
- Nearly sixteen percent (16%) of County residents are US veterans
Statistical Information Resources
US Census
Data and Other Resources
There are a number of excellent
resources which provide details on Botetourt County demographics - population,
income levels, age statistics and more. Here are some popular links:
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