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Facilities
We have a location for your company. Choose from 26 industrial parks,
numerous stand alone facilities and planned developments. Provide
us with your specific requirements and we will work to find a facility
to meet your needs. York County Industrial
Parks.
Location
If you are looking to expand or relocate your business to the East
Coast, your business can reduce transportation costs in York County.
York is located within one day’s drive of more than 40% of
the nation’s population and 60% of Canada’s population.
With over 3,400 miles of roads and major interstates, two Class
I railroads, easy access to two international as well as 22 local
public and private airports, and close proximity to a waterport,
York County offers a sophisticated transportation network. The major
north-south expressway in York County is Interstate 83, connecting
York with Harrisburg to the North, and Baltimore to the South. U.S.
Route 30 is the major east-west highway, providing easy access to
York City as well as a direct route to Gettysburg and Lancaster.
See the major arteries running through York
County.
Taxes
Your business could save on taxes, increasing your bottom line.
York County has a number of programs that provide state and local
tax abatement, below market rate financing, and other incentives
to businesses locating within the County. Get more information on
incentives.
Cost
of Living
Enjoy life. Spend a little more on yourself. When your busines is
located in York County, you’ll find the lower cost of living
gives you a little extra in your pocket. According to the ACCRA
Cost of Living Index, the York MSA cost of living is below the national
average. Use the ACCRA Cost of Living Calculator to make a cost of living comparisions between York and other participating cities nationwide. York County provides low-cost living with easy access to
the amenities of major metro areas like Baltimore, Philadelphia,
Washington DC and New York. See how
York compares to surrounding areas.
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Workforce/Education
In the midst of a rapidly changing economy and technology advances,
it is important to have employees that can keep your business on
the cutting edge. York County organizations and educational institutions
have partnered together to provide training, education and workforce
development which has resulted in continuing education for the existing
and new workforce. There are 16 colleges and universities located
within a 50 mile radius and York boasts two colleges and six technical
and business schools. York College (Associates, Bachelor’s
and Master’s degrees) and Penn State York (Associates and
Bachelors degrees), produced 1,140 graduates in 2005. York College
and Penn State York are well known for their Engineering program
and graduates. Learn more about York
County’s educational institutions.
Recreation
You don’t have to go away to get away from it all. York County
boasts of a rich quality of life – providing access to the
arts, recreational amenities (12 state and local parks, 21 golf
courses), and historical tourist attractions. Experience
what York County has to offer.
Quality
of Life
In addition to workplace safety, you also want to know that your
employees reside in a safe neighborhood. The York-Hanover area is
one of the top 100 safest Metropolitan Areas according to Morgan
Quitno Press.
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