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Inflation Adjusted Annual Average Wages <br /> (2002 Dollars) <br /> <br /> ............................................ <br /> ............................................ <br /> <br />Manufacturing represents the second largest (14%) employment sector in Lane County, <br />second only to Government (16%). Not all jobs in the service sector are low paying, but <br />the majority pay less than those in manufacturing. The average manufacturing wage in <br />Lane County is approximately 20 percent higher than the County's average wage. <br />Because Eugene has the largest manufacturing base in the County, it is essential that <br />Eugene stabilize and grow its manufacturing sector employment. <br />In addition to the negative effects associated with changes in Lane County's industry <br />mix, several business closures have impacted employment opportunities in the local area <br />(see list below). <br />Business Closures <br />Jobs Lost <br />HMT Technology 350 <br />Sony Disc Manufacturing 277 <br />Rosen Products 225 <br />Stream 206 <br />Emporium Corporate Headquarters 200 <br />Dynamix 97 <br />Advanstar Communications 50 <br />Total 1,405 <br /> <br />The re-establishment of an Enterprise Zone in Eugene is seen as an important tool for <br />attracting new job-creating investments, particularly in the important manufacturing <br />sector. The Enterprise Zone is also viewed as an important tool for the retention of the <br />existing manufacturing employment base that is critical to the local economy. <br /> <br /> <br />