What 100 New Jobs Would Mean to Decatur and Morgan County
When an existing business expands or a new business or industry invests in the downtown Decatur area, significant benefits ensue. The entire public and private economic structure in Decatur and Morgan County benefits from increased payroll dollars, increased demand for housing, goods and services, greater capital investment and, most importantly, a broader tax base. The overall benefits that Decatur and Morgan County would enjoy as a result of a new business relocating to Decatur's city center and creating one hundred (100) new jobs are summarized below.
Through the Partnership for Progress our area is expected to create a minimum of 700 new jobs (direct and indirect) during the next five years. And the growth that this will produce must be managed with vision and responsibility.
The success of the Partnership for Progress program is dependent on the strong financial commitment of the corporate leadership in our community. The men and women who are providing exceptional leadership in the campaign have already made their five-year investments in the Partnership for Progress. Now we urge you to join us and make your investment in the future of Decatur and Morgan County.
The Impact of 100 New Jobs
| Employment (Direct and Indirect) |
207 Jobs Per Year |
| Increase in Personal Income |
$6.6 Million Per Year |
| Increase in Retail Sales |
$2.7 Million Per Year |
| Increase in Durable Goods Demand |
$1.0 Million Per Year |
| Increase in Non-Durable Goods Demand |
$1.7 Million Per Year |
| Increase in Housing Demand |
416 Per Population Per Year |
Creation of 107 Indirect Jobs
| Job Type | Number of Jobs Created |
|---|
| Wholesale, Retail, Entertainment |
35 |
| Business Services |
28 |
| Other Manufacturing |
18 |
| Public Administration |
10 |
| Financial Services |
6 |
| Transportation |
3 |
| Construction |
2 |
| Other |
5 |
Increase of $1.0 Million in Durable Goods Demand
| Type of Durable Good | Amount of Demand |
|---|
| Automobile Dealers |
$765,000 |
| Building Materials |
$133,333 |
| Furniture |
$99,000 |
Increase of $1.7 Million in Non-Durable Goods Demand
| Type of Non-Durable Good | Amount of Demand |
|---|
| Restaurants |
$630,450 |
| Food Stores |
$532,730 |
| General Merchandise |
$220,860 |
| Apparel |
$61,080 |
| Other |
$247,030 |
