6 Current Industry
Facts supporting Local Natural Outdoor Products
1.
The natural health food and alternative product
industry has grown over 22% each year nationally even during the economic downturn, making
it one of the fastest growing industries.
2.
In Oregon, the small business botanical product
manufacturing industry captures $33 in sales per personal income compared with
US national average of $9 per
personal income and the industry captures 34.3% of total local market which is
25.8% above national average as reported this year by the Bizminer Competitive
Market Analysis.
3.
Bend tourism is back to prerecession levels as of December 2012 according to room-tax collections.
4.
The central Oregon outdoor recreation industry
has seen growth in 2012 (as of December) and is above the national average. In
retail sales, the sports footwear sector has seen the biggest growth of the
industry, followed by equipment purchases. The fitness sector has also seen
good growth.
5.
There is an increase in the popularity of
running and bicycling and their supportive races in recent years.
6.
There is a strong local movement for local
products in Bend as in many other areas of the country. People want to support
their local economy and local artisans.
Just a few supportive reasons for retailing natural alternatives for the discerning outdoor adventurers. Find some at tstonics.com
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