8. Business Environment
Photo by Chamber Staff
Life on the Palouse is changing. The once largely agricultural center has given birth to a new wave of technology giants like Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories and other smaller technology companies like Decagon Devices and Amplicon Express. Those businesses bring jobs and an influx of people and supporting businesses.
Shopping and dining options in Pullman are bountiful. From world-famous Ferdinand’s Cougar Gold Cheese to small boutique shops, Pullman has something for everyone. Check some of the following links for a picture of what Pullman has to offer you and your family.
Major Employers
Washington State University…4,352
Schweitzer Engineering………..2,000
Pullman Regional hospital………350
Pullman School District………….268
City of Pullman…………………….324
Safeway………………………………170
The Bookie…………………………..130
Dissmore’s…………………………….92
Decagon Devices……………………80
Shopko…………………………………80
Unemployment Rate:
Total Whitman County average for 2008: 3.98%
Minimum Wage as of January 2010: $8.55
Tax Rates:
Local 7 State Retail Tax…………7.8%
Business & Occupational……….none (local)
Total city property tax rate…..$4.1245/$1,000