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Sustainable Economy
The economy of Glenn County
is diverse and vital. There is
access to technology and the global market for agriculture and small
businesses. There is a balance
between jobs and housing to minimize commuting. Our children have local work
opportunities to meet their employment needs. The local small business remains the
backbone of the  community. There is concerted and
adequately funded economic development effort. New industries that no longer find
urban environments attractive and efficient places to do business locate within
or near Hamilton
City, Orland and
Willows, in industrial parks created through public and private action. This emphasis on creation of jobs
significantly reduces the county unemployment rate and assists in reducing
the public assistance burden. The retail and service sector also grows, in
part due to an aggressive economic development effort and in part to growth
in population. More goods and
services are available within the county. Sales tax leakage is reduced. Commuting to out of county for employment
as well as for goods and services diminishes in relative importance. The county fully capitalizes on its
proximity to I-5, and generates considerable economic activity related to
motorists on the highway.
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