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You can have it all at the Bayview Business Park

 Low costs, abundant power, world-class fiber optics, easy-access transportation, a prime work force and Northwest Washington's superb quality of life!

 

The Port of Skagit provides a welcoming environment to a diverse array of industries at the Bayview Business Park. We are looking for companies who are seeking to establish themselves in Washington State and contribute to the economic growth of Skagit County. Let the Port of Skagit be a partner in the growth and development of your business.

 

There are many good reasons to expand or relocate your business in the natural beauty of Skagit County. The following are answers to typical inquiries:

 

Why should your firm come to Skagit County?

  • Affordable real estate available.
  • Mild climate.
  • Well-educated work force.
  • Minimal traffic problems, crime and congestion.
  • A great place to live, work and play!
  • To see how aerospace businesses can take flight in Skagit County, CLICK HERE. 

How do business costs stack up?

  •  Land and wage costs are competitive.
  • Taxes are lower than in most other areas of the Puget Sound region.

 

Are good employees available?

 You bet. Skagit County's central location between two major population centers (Seattle and Vancouver, B.C.), gives any organization locating here a distinct recruiting advantage over most rural locations.  In fact, there are more than 100,000 people living within a 35-mile radius of Bayview Business Park.

 

What about transportation?

  •  Skagit Regional Airport is adjacent to the Bayview Business Park, and commercial flights out of Bellingham Airport are only 30 minutes away.
  • Access to Interstate 5 is only four miles away.
  • Skagit Transit connects Bayview Business Park to Burlington, Mount Vernon and Anacortes.

 

What other advantages does Bayview Business Park offer?

  •  Our industrial-capacity fiber-optic network is world-class and robust enough for any application.
  • The exceptional infrastructure includes a state-of-the-art stormwater management system.
  • Shovel-ready sites and leasable buildings are available for warehousing & distribution, food processing, manufacturing and more.
  • A concentration of 19 aviation-related businesses at the business park and adjacent airport create valuable synergies. CLICK HERE for more information about how aerospace industries take flight in Skagit County.

 

What about the lifestyle and community in Skagit County?

  • Outdoor activities such as hiking, rock climbing, skiing, fishing, boating, jet skiing, camping or golfing ... you'll find it all in or near Skagit County.
  • Local street fairs, festivals, shows and celebrations
  • Shopping centers & unique boutiques to visit
  • Easy access to professional entertainment and sports events in Seattle
  • Excellent K-12 school systems plus a terrific community college
  • Local hospitals serve the county with quality healthcare while residents have convenient access to specialized services at other centers located within a 60-mile radius.
  • To learn more about the City of Mount Vernon's attractions, CLICK HERE.

 

What's the next step?

Contact us, and we'll be glad to give you a site tour or provide any help you need to make a decision to come grow with us. Call 360-757-0011 and ask for the port’s Real Estate Division. 

Quick Facts: Skagit County

For the past decade, Skagit County has been one of Washington state's leaders in job creation. An available workforce with a tremendous work ethic, excellent local schools, a great community college, affordable housing, outstanding health care, a low crime rate, and cooperative local agencies make Skagit County a great business location.

-- choosewashington.com

Population (2010 census):

Anacortes                                    15,778

Burlington                                     8,388

Concrete                                         705

Hamilton                                         301

La Conner                                       891

Lyman                                            438

Mount Vernon                           31,743

Sedro-Woolley                          10,450

Unincorporated                        48,117

Total                                      116,901

 

Ethnicity (2010 census):

White                                      89,964

Hispanic                                  19,709

Indian or Alaska native            2,038

Asian                                        2,025

Black                                           640

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 180

Other                                          159

Two or more                            2,456

 

Skagit County households: 43,713

 Median Household Income (2009): $54,335

 Per Capita Personal Income (2009): $25,956

 Median Home Price (realtor.com): $235,000

 Taxable retail sales (2011): approximately $550 million

Assessed Valuation (2009):  $16,873,311,000 

Labor Force (Census Bureau):

Civilian                                               56,710

Total Employed                                  51,493

Total Unemployed                              5,217

Unemployment Rate (Sept 2011)     9.2%

Employment by Industry (Washington Employment Security Dept., 2008):

% of total     Av. Wage

Government

21.7%             $41,400

Retail/Wholesale

16.9%             $29,100

Manufacturing

11.5%             $51,100

Health Care/Social Assist.

9.6%               $33,700

Accommodations/Food Svc.

8.4%               $14,400

Construction

7.2%               $51,500

Ag, Forestry, Fishing

6.1%               $28,200

Combined

81.4%             $36,400

 

Top 10 Employers (WWU College of Business & Economics):

  1. Skagit County                                   1,642
  2. Skagit Valley Hospital                       1,028
  3. Mount Vernon School District            820
  4. Skagit Valley College                        729
  5. Skagit Valley Casino & Resort          558
  6. Draper Valley Farms                         550
  7. Sedro-Woolley School District         525
  8. Burlington-Edison School District     470
  9. Puget Sound Refinery                      400
  10. Regence Blue Shield                        385

2009 high school graduates enrolled in postsecondary education (state Education and Research Data Center):

Anacortes School District                             64.5%

Burlington-Edison School District                 65.6%

Concrete School District                              43.9%

La Conner School District                            78.9%

Mount Vernon School District                      64.4%

Sedro-Woolley School District                     55.7%

Skagit County combined                             62%

Washington State combined                        62.9%

 

 Details:

Private employment growth 2001-2006 (fedstats.gov): 11.5%

 Portion of workers who commute out of county (Census Bureau): 47%

 Education, bachelor’s degree or higher (Census Bureau): 20.8%

 Education, high school diploma or higher (Census Bureau): 86.5%

 Owner-occupied houses and condos (Census Bureau): 30,956 (60%)

 Renter- occupied residences (Census Bureau): 14,601 (28.4%)

 Vacant Residences (Census Bureau): 5,916 (11.5%)

 Population density (Census Bureau): 69 people per square mile

 Compiled October 2011