Bartlesville’s accessible and central location, growing workforce, along with the presence of a nearby Wal-Mart distribution center suggest that industries involved in Distribution & Logistics would find the area particularly attractive.
Major Activites and Services
Distribution of durable & non-durable products. Operate merchandise warehousing and storage facilities. Provide consolidation of freight consignments, trade document preparation, packing, crating and otherwise preparing goods for transportation, and logistics consulting services. Operate refrigerated warehousing and storage facilities.
Rationale
- Access to US Highway 75
- Location near Tulsa and Tulsa Airport
- Successful existing Wal-Mart Distribution Center
Growing retail workforce, likely attracted to higher-paying and more stable positions
Distribution & Logistics - U.S. Overview
| Industry | NAICS Code | 2010 National Employment | 5-Year Projected Change | National Earnings per Worker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freight packing & logistics services | 48899 | 29,932 | 2% | $41,724 |
| General warehousing & storage | 49311 | 612,628 | 9% | $42,787 |
| Refrigerated warehousing & storage | 49312 | 55,201 | 4% | $46,609 |
| General wholesaling | 42 | 6,329,368 | 3% | $73,158 |
Source: Economic Modeling Specialists, Inc.