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Transportation

Highways

Interstate I-84

Highway 86

Highway 7

Highway 30

Highway 26

Motor Freight Carriers

FedEx Freight

Gary Smith Trucking

Oak Harbor Freight

UPS Freight

USF Reddaway

Rail Service

Union Pacific

Air Transportation
Nearest Airport	Miles from Airport
Baker City Municipal	3
Pendleton Regional	90
Boise National	130
Portland International	304

Location From Major Cities
Portland, Oregon	304
Bend, Oregon	247
Seattle, Washington	372
Yakima, Washington	252
Spokane, Washington	297
Reno, Nevada	542
Twin Falls, Idaho	253
Boise, Idaho	122
Sacramento, California	675
Salt Lake City, Utah	471

Cargo Handling at Nearby Airports
Airport	Annual Enplaned Tons		Annual Enplanements
	Freight	Mail
Portland Industrial	275,798	11,823	13,879,701
Boise	N/A	N/A	2,871,210

Nearest Deep Water Ports
Name	Distance	City
Port of Morrow	130 miles	Boardman, OR
Port of Portland	302 miles	Portland, OR

Education

Name of Institution	Number of Students
Eastern Oregon University-Branch	60
Blue Mountain Community College-Br.	110
Baker High School	620
Baker Middle School	335
South Baker Elementary	336
North Baker Elementary	342
Brooklyn Elementary	321

Universities and Colleges
Name	Eastern Oregon University
Main Campus Location	La Grande, OR
Branch Campus Location	Baker City, OR
Type of Institution	Public University
Degrees Offered	Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's
Degree Programs (Distance Learning Program only)	Fire Services Administration (BA/BS); Business Administration (BA/BS); Business Economics (BA/BS); Liberal Studies (BA/BS); Philosophy, Politics & Economics (BA/BS); Physical Education & Health (BA/BS); Psychology (BS); Master in Teacher Education; Master of Science Education

Universities and Colleges
Name	Blue Mountain Community College
Main Campus Location	Pendleton, OR
Branch Campus Location	Baker City, OR
Type of Institution	Community College
Degrees Offered	Associate's, Other Professional Certificates
Degree Programs (Distance Learning & local classes)	Associate of Applied Science Oregon Transfer Degree; Associate of Science Degree; Associate of Applied Science Degree; Certificates of Completion for Accounting Technician, Dental Assisting, Education, Hospitality & Tourism, Office Assistant, Office Assistant/Medical

K-12 Education
Elementary
School District	# of Schools	Enrollment	Pupil/Teacher Ratio
Baker School District 5-J	5	999	24 to 1
Middle School/Junior High
School District	# of School	Enrollment	Pupil/Teacher Ratio
Baker School District 5-J	1	335	22 to 1
High School
School District	# of School	Enrollment	Pupil/Teacher Ratio
Baker School District 5-J	1	620	25 to 1
Drop-Out Rate
High School	Rate
Baker High School	0.6%
SAT/ACT Scores
School District	SAT			ACT
	# Taking	Verbal	Math	# Taking	Verbal	Math
Baker School District 5-J	42	526	523	10	22.4	22.2

Scholarship Programs Available

US Navy

US Air Force

US Army

Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative

Baker County 4-H Leaders Association

Cockram Memorial Scholarship

Beta Sigma -- Alpha Delta Chapter

National Wild Turkey Federation

Baker County Chapter Long Beads

Four Rivers Chapter

Rods of Oregon and Idaho

Baker Community Choir

Old West Federal Credit Union

Knights of Columbus Scholarship

Baker Elks Lodge #338 -- Most Valuable Student Scholarship

Oregon State Elks Vocational Scholarship

Allan H. McCullough Scholarship

Soroptimist International Violet Richardson Award

Triple C RediMix FFA Scholarship

Stewart Sullivan Scholarship

Harold Alfred Wyatt Scholarship

Norris E. Dodd Scholarship

Nadie Strayer Scholarship Fund

Mercedes-Benz Drive Your Future Scholarship

Bobb McKittrick Scholarship

Agricultural Honor Beginning Venture Scholarship

Marie White Scholarship

Cecil R. Holloway

Mabel Sullivan Erickson Scholarship

Baker Education Association

Baker County Cattlewomen/Baker County Livestock Association

Ty Baker Memorial Scholarship

Gertrude Fortner -- Rose Haskell Chapter AXPEP Scholarship

Mildred Rodgers -- Chapter AXPEO Scholarship

Baker County Quilt Club

Colonel Harry L. Dale Scholarship

National FFA Organization - Fastline Publications Scholarship

National FFA Organization - Ford Trucks Built Ford Tough Scholarship

Roy E. Cate Scholarship

Baker City Rotary Club Scholarship

Kelly Ebell Scholarship

Rosemary Rouse Scholarship

Geiser-Pollman Scholarship

Herman Steiger Award

Olivia Allen Gera Scholarship

Elizabeth and Bernie Baer Scholarship

Sanford and Mary Adler Scholarship

COSA -- L. G. Wells Award

Ford Family Scholars Foundation

J.W. Stuchell Scholarship

Leo Adler Foundation Scholarship

Valedictorian and Honor Society Cash Award

Salutatorian and Honor Society Cash Award

School to Work

Baker High School offers a comprehensive vocational program to students. Any student may select classes in industrial and engineering systems (auto mechanics, small engines, drafting, building construction and woodworking), natural resources (ag and forestry), and family and consumer science. Several of the classes offered meet the requirements of the Tech Prep program and are thus eligible for dual credit through Blue Mountain Community College. In addition to the programs, several activities are offered which support the course goals. These include FFA, Forestry Club, and Auto Club.

Business-School Partnerships

Baker High School has developed school-to-business relationships with several local companies and agencies. The Health Research Occupation class provides students with an opportunity to shadow a multitude of health professionals. It's not unusual to find our students in an operating room or doctor's office. The transitional component of our special education program is directed by a vocational coordinator, who seeks work opportunities for our students.

Quality of Life

Public Parks	9
Public Swimming Pools	1
Public Tennis Courts	10
Football / Soccer / Baseball Fields	8
Golf Courses	1
Cinemas	1
Public Libraries	3
Theatres	1
Museums / Galleries	10
Churches	28

Child Care
County	Total Licensed Providers	Total Capacity
Baker County	29*	278
*4 are also certified providers

Climate
Average Annual Precipitation	10.6 inches
Average Annual Snowfall	18 inches
January Average Daily Humidity	89.42%
July Average Daily Humidity	59.02 %
January Average Daily Temperature	31 degrees F
July Average Daily Temperature	70 degrees F

Crime Rate
Category	2003		2004		2005
2006 Crime Index =147
	Number	Rate	Number	Rate	Number	Rate
Willful Homicide	0		0	0%	0	0%
Forcible Rape	7		4	-43%	2	-50%
Robbery	2		2	0%	3	33%
Aggravated Assault	14		6	-57%	3	-50%
Burglary	62		56	-10%	59	5%
Motor Vehicle Theft	22		35	-9%	16	-54%
Larceny Theft	280		314	12%	216	-31%
Arson	8		4	-50%	1	-75%
Vandalism	192		207	8%	128	-38%
Total	587	N/A	628	7%	428	-32%

Hotels, Motels and Conference Facilities

Hotels and Motels
Name	City	# of Rooms
Always Welcome Inn	Baker City	40
Baker City Motel	Baker City	17
Bridge Street Inn	Baker City	40
Budget Inn	Baker City	36
Eldorado Inn	Baker City	54
Geiser Grand	Baker City	30
Oregon Trail Motel	Baker City	54
Rodeway Inn	Baker City	53
Super 8 Motel	Baker City	72
Sunridge Inn	Baker City	155
Trail Motel	Baker City	2
Western Motel	Baker City	14
Halfway Motel	Halfway	26
The Depot Inn	Sumpter	14
Unity Motel	Unity	7

Bed and Breakfast Inns
Name	City	# of Rooms
A Beaten Path	Baker City	2
Baer House	Baker City	3
Bruno Ranch	Bridgeport	2
Orville Chandler Ranch	Haines	4
Hillside B&B	Halfway	4
Inn at Clear Creek Farm	Halfway	6
Pine Creek Chalet	Halfway	3
Pine Valley Lodge	Halfway	6
Scoop-n-Steamer	Sumpter	4
Sumpter B&B	Sumpter	6
Taylor's Cabin	Sumpter	1

Conference Facilities
Name	Geiser Grand Hotel
City	Baker City
Maximum Occupancy	200

Types of Facilities (Yes/No)
Teleconferencing	Yes
Hotel/Motel	Yes
Restaurant	Yes
Convention/Exhibit	Yes

Conference Facilities
Name	Sunridge Inn
City	Baker City
Maximum Occupancy	150

Types of Facilities (Yes/No)
Teleconferencing	Yes
Hotel/Motel	Yes
Restaurant	Yes
Convention/Exhibit	Yes

Conference Facilities
Name	Baker Tower
City	Baker City
Maximum Occupancy	150

Types of Facilities (Yes/No)
Teleconferencing	Yes
Hotel/Motel	No
Restaurant	No
Convention/Exhibit	No

Conference Facilities
Name	National Guard Armory
City	Baker City
Maximum Occupancy	700

Types of Facilities (Yes/No)
Teleconferencing	Yes
Hotel/Motel	No
Restaurant	No
Convention/Exhibit	Yes

Conference Facilities
Name	Elks Lodge
City	Baker City
Maximum Occupancy	400

Types of Facilities (Yes/No)
Teleconferencing	No
Hotel/Motel	No
Restaurant	Yes
Convention/Exhibit	Yes

Social and Cultural Amenities

Local Theater Companies
Name	Crossroads Center for the Creative and Performing Arts
Location	Baker City
Emphasis	Painting, Sculpture, Weaving, Dance, Theater and more
Significant Achievements	Currently working to renovate the historic Carnegie Library as the new creative and performing arts center

Local Choir
Name	Community Choir
Location	Baker City
Emphasis	Musical Performances

Art Galleries
Name	Crossroads Center for the Creative and Performing Arts
Location	Baker City
Emphasis	Painting, Sculpture, Weaving, etc.

Local Museums
Name	Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
Location	Baker City
Emphasis	Oregon Trail Migration
Name	Oregon Trail Regional Museum
Location	Baker City
Emphasis	Baker County and Regional History
Name	Leo Adler House
Location	Baker City
Emphasis	Baker County's Greatest Philanthropist, Leo Adler
Name	Eastern Oregon Regional Museum
Location	Haines
Emphasis	Western Memorabilia
Name	Pine Valley Community Museum
Location	Halfway
Emphasis	Pine Valley History
Name	Huntington Museum
Location	Huntington
Emphasis	History of area before Snake River was dammed.
Name	Cracker Creek Museum of Mining
Location	Sumpter
Emphasis	Mining history
Name	Gold Post Museum
Location	Sumpter
Emphasis	Historic Sumpter items and antiques
Name	Sumpter Municipal Museum
Location	Sumpter
Emphasis	Sumpter Valley history gold mining, logging, and ranching

Public Libraries
Name	Baker County Public Library
Location	Baker City
Branch Locations	Haines, Richland, Halfway, & Huntington

Sports and Recreational Facilities
Name	Baker Sports Complex
Location	Baker City
Brief Description	The Northwest's premier center for baseball, softball, soccer and flag football. Four state-of-the-art diamonds surrounded by a running track. Beautiful views of the Elkhorn and Eagle Cap Mountains accent this one of a kind facility. An indoor batting and practice facility make this center a year round attraction. Located adjacent to the Baker High School track and Ash Grove Tennis Center.

Name	Quail Ridge Golf Course
Location	Baker City
Brief Description	18-hole municipal course featuring breath-taking views on a challenging layout.

Name	Leo Adler Memorial Parkway
Location	Baker City
Brief Description	A 2.5 mile path system that traverses along the Powder River as it winds its way through Baker City, this multi-use path connects the historic downtown with the Geiser-Pollman Park, Baker County Library, Baker Sports Complex, Kirkway Park, Baker High School and residential neighborhoods.

Name	Sam-O-Swim Center
Location	Baker City
Brief Description	Sam-O-Swim Center is an indoor swim facility boasting fast lanes and naturally heated pools. A small pool is just right for toddlers, while the larger pool serves anyone from the playing pre-teen to the senior taking water aerobics.

Name	Elkhorn Lanes
Location	Baker City
Brief Description	Elkhorn Lanes provides bowling for the entire family. League nights, party rentals and food service make Elkhorn Lanes a fun place for children of all ages.

Name	Historic Baker City
Location	Baker City
Brief Description	Oregon's second largest historic district boasts shopping, dining, and fun. Come see this wonderful asset, with over 110 buildings on the national register. Places like the Geiser Grand Hotel, Baker Tower, Mint Fox, and more are unique to Baker City.

Name	Ash Grove Tennis Center
Location	Baker City
Brief Description	Six lighted courts at the Ash Grove Tennis Center mean that you won't have to wait. These beautiful tennis courts are adjacent to the Baker Sports Complex in Baker City.

Name	Ski Anthony Lakes
Location	Baker County
Brief Description	Ski Anthony Lakes offers the best powder in Oregon, with the highest base elevation of any ski area around. High speed lifts and smaller crowds mean that you'll have more skiing and less waiting. A 45 minute drive from Baker City, Ski Anthony Lakes is located in the Elkhorn Mountains.

Name	Hells Canyon National Scenic Area/Scenic Byway
Location	Baker County
Brief Description	North America's deepest canyon is located right here in Baker County. Hells Canyon offers a bundle of exciting opportunities, whether you like hunting, fishing, boating, camping, hiking, or sightseeing.

Name	Sumpter Valley Railroad/Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area
Location	Sumpter
Brief Description	The historic Sumpter Valley Railroad steams along through tailings created by the mining dredge that now serves as an interpretive piece in the state park. Join us for a train ride, a tour of the working dredge and a night's stay in beautiful Sumpter Valley.

Name	Elkhorn Crest Trail
Location	Baker County
Brief Description	26 miles of hiking trail wind along the tips of the Elkhorn Mountains. The Elkhorn Crest Trail leads guests from one high mountain lake to another, along 9,000 foot peaks, with breath-taking views of both Baker and Sumpter Valleys.

Name	Phillips Reservoir
Location	Sumpter Valley
Brief Description	For boating and fishing lovers, Phillips Reservoir offers gorgeous scenery and enough fishing to last all day. A 30 minute drive from Baker City toward Sumpter, Phillips Reservoir is close to all of the action, but feels like a million miles away.

Name	Scenic Byways
Location	Baker County
Brief Description	Hells Canyon Scenic Byway and Elkhorn Drive wind their ways through untouched wilderness, national forests and agricultural land. Enjoy the ride!

Name	State Parks
Location	Baker County
Brief Description	Farewell Bend and Unity Lake State Parks offer wonderful camping facilities with options for boating, fishing and other water recreation.

Name	Hewitt and Holcomb County Parks
Location	Eagle Valley
Brief Description	Near Richland, Hewitt and Holcomb County Parks are the gateway to Brownlee Reservoir, home of top rated warm water game fishing.

Incentives

Grant Programs
Baker/Morrow Regional Partnership
Description	Lottery dollars awarded for the purposes of business recruitment, expansion and retention. The Board of Directors, which is made up of local representatives from both Baker and Morrow Counties, reviews applications for approval.
Eligibility/Criteria	Eligible applicants are entities that create or retain jobs in the short term or longterm for Baker and Morrow Counties. The project will demonstrate fund leveraging (including in-kind contributions from the applicant and/or outside sources). Projects that demonstrate a 5:1 match will receive a higher rating for that criteria element than those projects that do not meet this target. The project will create or retain jobs with Partnership funds through short or long term job investments. Applications that demonstrate at least one (1) job created per $5,000 of Baker/Morrow Regional Partnership funds will receive a higher rating for this criteria element than those projects that do not meet this target. Ineligible activities include: retirement of any debt; payment for expenses incurred prior to grant approval; substitution for local government expenditures for existing or continuing public services; maintenance of existing staff, except to provide new technical assistance for regional coordination or local economic development activities; relocation of a business from one labor market to another within Oregon, unless accompanied by an expansion of that business or the business would otherwise relocate outside Oregon; ongoing operating expenses; or reimbursement of owner's/applicant's time.
Contact	Karen Kendall, (541) 276-6745

Employer Workforce Training Fund
Description	Fund dollars can be used to cover 50% of the costs of training current workers. The maximum award to any one employer will be $40,000. The grant award must be matched 1:1 by the employer through in-kind or cash contributions.
Eligibility/Criteria	The fund cannot be used to train new employees or public sector employees, to recruit employees, relocate employees from one area to another or to fund proprietary training. All expenditures must provide evidence of successful completion of the training by specified employees. Additional obligations will include some upfront information about employees and compliance with necessary followup and reporting activities.
Contact	Sara Miller, (800) 645-9454

Loan Programs
Targeted Business Development Fund
Source of Funds	Oregon Economic and Community Development Department
Uses of Funds	Finance land, buildings, equipment, machinery and permanent working capital
Maximum Portion of Project	40%
Terms and Fees	Fixed rate; up to 5 years; 4% below prime market rate with floor of 4%; fixed rate
Eligibility/Restrictions	Distressed community. Manufacturing, processing, high tech, distribution and regionally significant tourism. Job creation of 1 job/$20,000 borrowed.
Maximum Amount	$500,000
Contact Information	Gary Ross, (503) 986-0172

Entrepreneurial Development Loan Fund
Source of Funds	Oregon Economic and Community Development Department
Uses of Funds	Fixed asset and working capital
Maximum Portion of Project	80%
Terms and Fees	Fixed rate; up to 5 years; 2% above prime
Eligibility/Restrictions	Must meet two of the following: in operation less than 24 months; revenues of less than $100,000/year; owned by a severely disabled person. Must be secured with adequate capital. Personal guarantee required. Applicant must complete certified counseling program and have completed business plan. Loans cannot refinance debt.
Maximum Amount	$25,000 initial; $15,000 follow-up
Contact Information	Gary Ross, (503) 986-0172

Brownfield Redevelopment Fund
Source of Funds	Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Uses of Funds	Conduct environmental actions on brownsfields.
Maximum Portion of Project	N/A
Terms and Fees	Rates based on the equivalent Bond Buyers Index. 20 year terms.
Eligibility/Restrictions	Any organization, municipal or non-municipal, is eligible EXCEPT if under an active enforcement order relating to contamination at the site. Must link to economic development or community revitalization.
Maximum Amount	$250,000
Contact Information	Scott Fairley, (541) 276-4063

Credit Enhancement Fund
Source of Funds	Oregon Economic and Community Development Department
Uses of Funds	Real property, buildings, machinery, equipment; working capital, including receivable and inventory financing; export financing.
Maximum Portion of Project	Varies
Terms and Fees	Four programs are available: 1) Conventional may guarantee up to 90% of a loan; 2) First loss may guarantee up to 25% of losses on a loan; 3) Evergreen entrants for initial working capital or lines of credit; and 4) Evergreen Plus helps to secure larger lines of credit.
Eligibility/Restrictions	Manufacturers, processors, destination tourism facilities, distribution, high tech, and transportation facilities; any business in an economically distressed area of the state; any business that uses brownfield funds to clean up a site; companies with fewer than 200 employees.
Maximum Amount	$500,000
Contact Information	Gary Ross, (503) 986-0172

Industrial Development Revenue Bonds
Source of Funds	Oregon Economic and Community Development Department
Uses of Funds	Most of the bonds must be used for capital expenditures (i.e. land, buildings, equipment, etc.)
Maximum Portion of Project	100%
Terms and Fees	Below prime rate. Choice of variable or fixed rate.
Eligibility/Restrictions	Manufacturers and some nonprofits are eligible. Borrowers must be credit worthy. Working capital and debt are not eligible for the program. The business must meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Federal Internal Revenue Code and in state statutes and rules.
Maximum Amount	$1 million to $10 million
Contact Information	Gary Ross, (503) 986-0172

Energy Loan Program
Source of Funds	Oregon Department of Energy
Uses of Funds	Projects that save energy, produce energy from renewable resources, use recycled material to create products, or use alternative fuels
Maximum Portion of Project	N/A
Terms and Fees	Rate set annually by bond sales. Terms may vary from five to 20 years. Loan fees vary.
Eligibility/Restrictions	Individuals, businesses, schools, cities, counties, special district, state and federal agencies, public corporations, cooperatives, tribes and nonprofits may apply. Projects must be in Oregon.
Maximum Amount	Minimum of $20,000; no maximum
Contact Information	(800) 221-8035

SBA 504 Loan Program
Source of Funds	US Small Business Administration
Uses of Funds	Construction, acquisition, rehabilitation and leasehold improvement of real estate and for machinery and equipment.
Maximum Portion of Project	40%
Terms and Fees	Below market rate. Terms are fixed and are based on life of the assets being financed.
Eligibility/Restrictions	Small business expansions and occasionally startups are eligible. Net worth must be less than $6 million and after tax profit for last two years must be under $2 million. Developers do not qualify.
Maximum Amount	$750,000 in most cases
Contact Information	Small Business Administration, (503) 326-2682

SBA 7(A) Loan Guarantee Program
Source of Funds	US Small Business Administration
Uses of Funds	Working capital, fixed asset acquisitions, leasehold improvements, debt consolidation/refinance, and transfer of ownership
Maximum Portion of Project	Guarantees up to 75% of a loan
Terms and Fees	125 years terms. Rates may not exceed market prime by more than 2 3/4 percent.
Eligibility/Restrictions	Small businesses only. Collateral may include land, buildings, equipment, assignment of receivables, inventory and personal assets.
Maximum Amount	$750,000
Contact Information	Small Business Administration, (503) 326-5122

NEOEDD MicroLoan Fund
Source of Funds	Northeast Oregon Economic Development District
Uses of Funds	Equipment, machinery or working capital
Maximum Portion of Project	100%
Terms and Fees	Three-year maximum term with rate above market.
Eligibility/Restrictions	Very small businesses.
Maximum Amount	$4,000
Contact Information	Greg Smith, (541) 963-2399

NEOEDD Revolving Loan Fund
Source of Funds	Northeast Oregon Economic Development District
Uses of Funds	Land, buildings, equipment, machinery and permanent working capital
Maximum Portion of Project	50% (33% preferred level)
Terms and Fees	Market rates. Application fee of $100.
Eligibility/Restrictions	May not be used for the refinancing of debt. Job creation of 1 job/$15,000 borrowed.
Maximum Amount	$100,000
Contact Information	Greg Smith, (541) 963-2399

NEOEDD Intermediary Relending Program
Source of Funds	Northeast Oregon Economic Development District
Uses of Funds	Land, buildings, equipment, machinery and permanent working capital
Maximum Portion of Project	75%
Terms and Fees	Market rates. Application fee of $100.
Eligibility/Restrictions	May not be used for the refinancing of debt. Job creation of 1 job/$25,000 borrowed.
Maximum Amount	$150,000
Contact Information	Greg Smith, (541) 963-2399

Tax Programs
Enterprise Zones
Zone Name	Baker City/County Enterprise Zone
Zone Manager	Jennifer Watkins, (541) 524-2032
Description of Program	100% exemption from the property taxes normally assessed on significant plant pland and equipment. Exemption lasts for three years after property has been placed in service. Project must be located inside the enterprise zone boundary and must be owned or leased by the authorized business firm. The property must be occupied or in use before July 1 of the first year of exemption and not idle for more than 180 days at a time thereafter. In addition to the tax abatement, the City of Baker City provides 50% structural permit rebates and 25% water and sewer rebates for the life of the abatement period. Hotel, motel and destination resorts as well as retail/financial call centers are also allowed.
Eligibility	Business firms that provide gods, products or services to other business operations or organizations. This includes not only conventional manufacturing and industrial activities, but also processing plants, distribution centers, maintenance facilities, warehouses and even operations that handle bulk clerical tasks or after sale technical support. Regardless of being performed for other businesses, the following and similar activities are INELIGIBLE: health care, entertainment, finance, professional services, childcare, housing, property management, construction and any retailing of goods or services.

Extended Abatement Program
Zone Name	Baker City/County Enterprise Zone
Zone Manager	Jennifer Watkins, (541) 524-2032
Description of Program	Same as the above, except the exemption may be extended for four or five years upon approval by the local government.
Eligibility	Same as the above.

Long Term

LongTerm Enterprise Zone
Zone Name	Baker City/County Enterprise Zone
Zone Manager	Jennifer Watkins, (541) 524-2032
Description of Program	Under this program, a business may receive seven to fifteen consecutive years of full relief from property taxes on a new facility. Three criteria must be met in order to participate in this program: 1) total investment must be greater than $5.7 million (as of July 1, 2006); 2) a minimum of 35 new, full-time employees must be hired by the end of the third year of operation; and 3) An average annual wage across all workers at the facility must stay at or above 150% of the county average wage (this would equal $39,441 as of July 1, 2006).
Eligibility	Same as the above programs, with the additional three criteria.

Oregon Investment Advantage
Description of Program	This program provides deductions against the State's income or corporate excise taxes for 10 years. Firms must participate in a preliminary certification process prior to any construction/hiring. Additionally, an annual certification must be filed to continue the benefits.
Eligibility	There is no restriction in terms of the size of investment or type of the firm. Two criteria must be met in order to qualify: 1) The company must create at least five new full-time, year-round jobs; and 2) the operations at the facility need to be the first of their kind in Oregon for that company, and not compete within the local economy.
Contact	Troy Phillips, (541) 524-2037

Business Energy Tax Credit
Description of Program	This program offers tax credits to those who invest in energy conservation, recycling, less polluting energy resources and lesspolluting transportation fuels. The tax credit is 35% of the eligible project costs. The credits can be taken over five years (10 percent in the first two years and 5 percent in each year after). Unused
Eligibility	Eligible projects include: conservation, renewable resource, alternative fueled vehicles, rental dwelling weatherization, transportation, recycling, and sustainable buildings. Trade, business and rental property owners may qualify.
Contact	Oregon Department of Energy (800) 221-8035

Pollution Control Tax Credit
Description of Program	Taxpayers may use dollar for dollar tax credit as a dollarfordollar reduction to their Oregon tax bill. The percentage of the certified facility cost that is available for the credit is variable, depending on a number of conditions. The maximum tax credit is 35%.
Eligibility	Qualifying facilities may include structures, buildings, installations, excavation, machinery, equipment or devices. Facilities must prevent, reduce or control one of the following: air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, solid waste, hazardous waste, used oil by recycling or providing for its appropriate disposal. In addition, the taxpayer must have constructed or installed requirement facility: in response to a requiement imposed by the EPA, DEQ or regional air pollution authority; or for the sole purpose of controlling, preventing or reducing a substantial quantity of air, land or water pollution.
Contact	Department of Environmental Quality (800) 452-4011

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