A vibrant tourism sector and higher education core forms the basis of Ashland’s economy. Light manufacturing firms boast a number of green and global businesses while home-based businesses grow with the support of excellent fiber connectivity. Retail is run by mainly independently owned businesses offering unique products both in-store and on-line. A creative culture fosters nearly 100 restaurants, numerous galleries, music and theatre cultivated by being the home of the 80 year old world-class Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
Ashland is a town of just over 20,000 people but a visitor destination for nearly 300,000 throughout the year. Southern Oregon University is located in Ashland with over 6,000 students and with faculty and administration numbering over 750 as the largest employer. This sets the stage for a highly educated workforce and population, an engaged citizenry and a knowledgeable public.
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The role of tourismTourism in Oregon is a $10.3 billion industry. The tourism industry directly generates . . . Read more |
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Arts, Entertainment & Recreation(NAIC code category 71) |
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Film, Video & Animation(NAIC code 5121) |
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Finance and Insurance(NAIC code category 52) |
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Food Service and Drinking Places(NAIC Code Category 722) |
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing(NAIC Code Categories 311 and 3121)Read more . . . |
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Health Care & Social Assistance(NAIC code category 62) |
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Lodging/Accommodation(NAIC Code category 721) |
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Manufacturing(NAIC code categories 31-33) |
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Professional Services(NAIC code categories 5411, 5412, 5414, 5416, 5418, 5419) |
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Real Estate and Rental Leasing(NAIC code categories 53) |
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Retail Trade(NAIC code categories 44-45) |
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Solar Industry(NAIC code category 23821) |
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Technology/Innovation(including NAIC codes 3254, 3345, 5112, 5171, 5179, 5182, 51913, 5413, 5415, 5417)Technology companies in Ashland and the Rogue |
