Tillamook County residents will build a future characterized by a high quality of life for all citizens. Realizing this future means creating a strong economy that maintains the traditional base in forestry, agriculture, and fishing, while providing increased opportunities in tourism, recreation and other industries. A strong economy means quality jobs, vocational and job training opportunities, livable incomes, and affordable housing for all county residents.

Vision of our Economy

The citizens of Tillamook County believe that quality jobs are more than just adequate compensation. Quality jobs offer a positive, healthy and safe work environment that leads to a higher level of job satisfaction. As a county that cherishes historic values and traditions, Tillamook County residents look forward to the development of an economy that complements and builds upon industries that have been a part of the landscape for over 100 years.

In addition to maintaining the traditional economic base, citizens will seek to diversify the Tillamook County economy by attracting new industries, encouraging development of locally owned businesses and further expanding the tourist industry. In order for a strong and diverse economy to develop, a wide variety of coordinated actions are necessary.

Economy Goals

Goal 2.1 Support traditional economic base in forestry, fishing, and agriculture

Strategy 2.1.1 
Promote the development of sustainable and innovative management practices and businesses that add value to our present resources (dairy, wood and fish products).

Goal 2.2 Provide vocational and job training opportunities

Strategy 2.2.1 
Provide special job training in applied technology through Tillamook Bay Community College.

Strategy 2.2.2 
Host job training and skill development seminars and workshops.

Strategy 2.2.3 
Encourage local businesses to create apprenticeship opportunities for county residents.

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Goal 2.3 Diversify the economy

Strategy 2.3.1 
Promote successful industry clusters.

Strategy 2.3.2 
Encourage telecommuting and other home occupations.

Strategy 2.3.3 
Promote and encourage nature-based tourism businesses.

Strategy 2.3.4 
Promote locally owned business development and entrepreneurship.

Goal 2.4 Provide living wage jobs

Strategy 2.4.1 
Promote year round family wage jobs.

Goal 2.5 Plan for and expand tourism and recreation

Strategy 2.5.1 
Develop summer and off-season tourism.

Strategy 2.5.2 
Promote and encourage nature-based tourism.

Strategy 2.5.3 
Improve tourism marketing strategies.

Goal 2.6 Promote the development of affordable housing

Strategy 2.6.1 
Encourage group projects and sweat-equity programs that develop affordable housing.

Strategy 2.6.2 
Assure that adequately serviced developable land is available within established communities without loss of useful farm or forestland.

Strategy 2.6.3 
Ensure an adequate supply of affordable workforce housing.

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