Health Care
The Health Care Industry is one of the US Department of Labor’s High Growth Jobs Industries. The health care industry is predicted to add nearly 3.5 million new jobs between 2002 and 2012, an increase of 30%. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
From 2002-2012, 10 of the 20 fastest growing occupations are concentrated in health services. These positions include medical assistants (59% growth), physician assistants (49% growth), home health aides (48% growth), and medical records and health information technicians (47% growth).
Positioned to provide a positive, receptive environment for the healthcare industry, Tucumcari and Quay County have put in place a set of strategies designed to insure that both basic health services and boutique or specialty services and alternative health care providers find it to be the right decision to locate in Tucumcari and Quay County.
Coupled with the development of Ute Lake Ranch on the south shores of Ute Lake, Tucumcari is attracting both talent and health savvy consumers demanding quality products and services. Our development strategy includes:
1. Working Our Plan
Conducting Periodic Environmental Scans
Conducting Periodic Market Assessments
2. Being Prepared to Meet the Industry Need
| Community’s demographics Community spending patterns Infrastructure inventory |
Target demographics Inventory of desired products and services Commitment of public sector participation |
3. Implementing Appropriate Incentive
| Affordable MainStreet properties Infrastructure enhancementss Revolving loan funds Fee waivers |
Tax Increment Financing Property tax rebates Streamlined permitting |
4. Providing a Clear Criteria for Incentives
| Jobs created Capital Investment Tax revenue |
Jobs retained Retail sales volume Target company |
Willing to locate in a targeted development area
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