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Business Climate in Crawford County |
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Crawford County PA is a region rich in reputation for its industrial innovation and entrepreneurial culture. Largely rural, business development and operating costs are low to moderate while access to amenities and services associated with major hubs is quickly available. Supported by a population base of approximately 90,000 people, Crawford County workers are among the most productive in the country. Hundreds of businesses have been established in the county over many years through the efforts of industrious individuals and highly-skilled, dedicated workers. |
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Northwest Savings Bank |
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Crawford County offers the best of both worlds - un-crowded, low crime, neighborly communities with a family-oriented, small town atmosphere while providing close proximity and easy access to larger cities and major markets. All in all, an excellent place to live and work! |
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Labor Force |
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| Civilian Labor Force | 41,500 | |||||||
| Government Officials | Employed | 39,600 | ||||||
| Unemployed | 1,900 | |||||||
| Conference Rooms | Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | ||||||
| preliminary November, 2007, seasonally adjusted-PA Dept. of L & I | ||||||||
Class of Worker |
Russell Standard Corporation |
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| Private for-profit wage & salary |
68.4 |
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| Employees of own corporation |
2.3 |
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| Private non-profit wage & salary |
9.8 |
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| Local government |
5.2 |
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| State government |
5.3 |
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| Federal government |
1.2 |
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| Self-employed |
9.6 |
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| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting |
1.7 |
Watts and Pepicelli, PC |
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| Unpaid family workers |
0.5 |
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Major Employers |
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| Allegheny College |
Educational Services |
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| C&J Industries |
Manufacturing |
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| Channellock, Inc. |
Manufacturing |
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| Crawford County |
Public Administration |
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| Crawford Central School District |
Educational Services |
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| Dad's Products Company, Inc. |
Manufacturing |
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| Lord Corporation |
Manufacturing |
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| Meadville Forging Company |
Manufacturing |
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| Meadville Medical Center |
Health Care/Social Assistance |
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| Penncrest School District |
Educational Services |
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| PPG Industries |
Manufacturing |
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| Wal-Mart Associates Inc. |
Retail Trade |
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| Wesbury U Methodist Community |
Health Care/Social Assistance |
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Operating Expenses |
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| other specialized taxes could apply depending upon the type of business | ||||||||
| Corporate Net Income Tax |
9.99% |
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| Capital Stock Tax |
4.99 mills |
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| Foreign Franchise Tax |
4.99 mills |
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| Gross Receipts Tax |
50 mills |
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| Sales and Use Tax |
6% |
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| Workers' Compensation |
basic premium based on employer's classification code as determined by the PA Compensation Rating Bureau, the carrier's rate for the classification and the employer's annual payroll |
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| Quick Reference Guide |
an abbreviated table of further state license, permit and tax requirements that may be applicable to your business |
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Foreign Trade Zones |
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Military Installations |
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| photos by Beth Rekas | ||||||||
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Economic Progress Alliance of Crawford County 764 Bessemer Street, Suite 101 Meadville PA 16335 814-333-2299 04/21/2008 |
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