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”The City of Highland has always taken a proactive approach to community development. It is clear that the City of Highland is making a concerted effort to help existing business, as well as to encourage new business and industry to locate in Highland.“ - Rob Bowman, President and CEO - Terra Properties, Inc.

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Distribution

Highland, Illinois offers a great location to house your warehouse or distribution center.  Highland’s central location enables you to receive your raw materials or move your finished product fast and efficiently.

Reasons to choose Highland for your distribution facility are:

  • *Pulling from surrounding counties, Highland offers a combined labor force of over 1 million
  • *Located in the center of the United States with great interstate, rail and port access
  • *Dozens of available sites and buildings
  • *Electrical rates are very reasonable and reliable
  • *Available high speed fiber network offering high speed data, voice, internet and video services
  • *Mild climate and half the snowfall of the average U.S. location
  • *Highland has a low crime rate ensuring the safety of your business and your employees

Distribution

Occupation Code

Occupation Title

Employment

Mean Hourly

Mean Annual

53-3032

Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor Trailer

14,840

$20.70

$43,050

53-3033

Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services

7,420

$17.44

$36,270

53-7062

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers

22,130

$14.92

$31,030

Source:  U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2015 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage estimates. St. Louis MSA includes Illinois counties of: Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, and St. Claire; and Missouri counties of: Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis, Warren, and Washington.

 

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