Madras

Jefferson County offers a dynamic community with a high quality of life, affordable living and easy access to a skilled workforce. The county's blue-collar work ethic, combined with its agricultural roots, gives Madras and Jefferson County a unique advantage for manufacturing and related industries. Madras High School's CTE programs provide students with hands-on experience in agriculture, business, graphic design, construction, and more, preparing them for in-demand careers. The expanded Central Oregon Community College campus in Madras offers affordable four-year nursing degrees and other in-demand programs. Additionally, the county offers a variety of housing options, including affordable homes and a lower cost of living compared to other areas in Central Oregon, making it an attractive place to live and work.

With abundant land availability, including large industrial parcels, and reliable utilities, including abundant water from Opal Springs, Jefferson County provides the ideal infrastructure for businesses of all sizes. The county's pro-business environment supports entrepreneurship and innovation, attracting major companies like Daimler, Brightwood and Erickson Aero Tanker. The Madras Municipal Airport Industrial Center, with its availability of FAA lease land, offers additional opportunities for industrial development. Jefferson County communities Madras, Metolius and Culver, participate in the state’s Enterprise Zone program providing significant benefits to businesses, including tax credits, exemptions and abatements.

Madras serves as the gateway to Jefferson County, offering easy access via two state highways (97 and 26), rail and the Madras Municipal Airport. This prime location provides businesses and residents with seamless connectivity to major markets and destinations. Jefferson County's combination of resources and amenities makes it an attractive destination for companies looking to expand or relocate.