It's merry to be in Manufacturing

36010 IT'S MERRY TO BE IN MANUFACTURING Manyfacturers like you make Christmas possible for everyone California leads the nation in doll and stuffed 22 MILLION toy manufacturing with 15 LOCATIONS packages estimated to ship on December 2, 2013-the single busiest day in FedEx history. ALL OF THIS HOLIDAY EFFORT DOESN'T GO UNNOTICED... Since 2011, manufacturing wages in Oregon and Washington are up 9% and 6% respectively. Including employer-provided benefits, manufacturing employees on average earn 17% more than non-manufacturing jobs. Oh Christmas Free, Oh Christmas Free MANUFACTURING TREES: AMOUNT OF TREES HARVESTED IN 2013 6.4 M 3.5 M 3 M 2.3 M 2.3 M #1 producer of trees in the country. OREGON NORTH CAROLINA MICHIGAN PENNSYLVANIA WASHINGTON IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST... an annual harvest of nearly 9 million Christmas trees are Christmas trees are exported as far away as Japan, Hong Kong, and the Philippines. 92% of the Chrismas trees produced with an estimated sales value of $145 million. grown are exported out of the area. MANUFACTURING GIFTS What Giflb Pair Better Than Food And Alhletic Gear? PREFERRED FOOD GIFTS 24.16% 31.42% STEAK CHOCOLATES 25.22% 28.41% ... ........ SMOKED MEATS/ CHEESE BASKET WINE Consumer food gifting is scheduled to increase this year by 4.9% (just keep away from fruitcakes) With the high possibility of receiving a rich foodstuff this Christmas, maybe it's a good idea to also ask for some athletic gear to help keep the holiday pounds from sticking. IN OREGON... bicycle frame and footwear manufacturing grew more than 70% between 2001 and 2006. there are 700 individual athletic manufacturing firms that employ more than 14,000 people. Better Jobs, Better Living Between 2010 and 2012, the manufacturing sector grew by 4%, adding nearly 500,000 jobs. With no signs of slowing down, this growth represents more "good jobs," meaning jobs that pay well, provide good benefits, and offer greater employee satisfaction. With greater overall compensation than other industries and greater employee well being, manufacturing jobs continue to raise the country's standard of living, and will ensure a very merry Christmas for families around the world. ... . . . . . . . . . . . NAkt AKT MANUFADTURING SOURCES 1 http://news.van.fedex.com/sites/default/files/pressmaterials_file/FedEx_Holiday_Fast_Facts 2013pdi https://www.census.gov/newsrocm/releases/archives/facts_for_- featuresspecialLeditions/cb11-ft24.html 2 http://www.wsj.com/articles/manutacturing-wages-rise-fast-in-some-states-amid-skills-shortages-1412902098 3 http:/www.mbda.gov/sites/default/niles/ESA_1thebenefitsotmanufactuningjobstina5912.paf 4 http://www.prwcta.org/news-events/tacts-at-a-glance 5 http://www.foocmanufactuning.com/news/2014/12/food-gifts-fil-consumers-2014-holiday-wish-lists & http://www.pdxeconomicdeveloprnent.com/cluster-activewear.htrml 6 http://www.mbda.gow/sites/detaultfiles/ESA 1thebenefrsotmanutacturingjobstinal5912.pat