Industries
Business Recruitment & Retention
Business Recruitment & Retention
A true business-friendly environment can only be achieved through a deep understanding of the needs of the local businesses.
Solid relationship building, and effective, on-going communication are the cornerstones of Lake County’s approach to learning about the local business community. Information about fast track permitting/navigators that help businesses through the regulatory process.
Through a multi-tiered approach to business retention and expansion, LEAD has created an extensive business support system that assists businesses in achieving their goals of economic prosperity.
Lake County’s Top Industries
| Industry | Employed | Average Annual Wage (Lake County) | Average Annual Wage (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 19,848 | $55,910 | $63,066 |
| Retail Trade | 18,972 | $38,513 | $40,632 |
| Construction | 13,331 | $57,145 | $67,392 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 12,442 | $24,477 | $28,218 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 8,394 | $41,693 | $53,588 |
| Educational Services | 7,905 | $48,235 | $59,666 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 6,457 | $32,328 | $40,717 |
| Public Administration | 5,430 | $55,113 | $77,329 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5,306 | $70,126 | $112,892 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 4,871 | $49,386 | $61,126 |
Lake County’s Top Occupations
| Industry | Employed | Average Annual Wage (Lake County) | Average Annual Wage (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 14,195 | $40,000 | $47,000 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 13,807 | $39,100 | $50,500 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 12,272 | $29,600 | $33,100 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 10,196 | $37,000 | $45,300 |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 8,946 | $44,400 | $58,700 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 8,273 | $85,900 | $98,900 |
| Management Occupations | 7,068 | $103,500 | $124,200 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 6,421 | $32,800 | $37,800 |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 5,694 | $31,600 | $35,800 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Occupations | 5,578 | $51,900 | $64,800 |