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Economic Impact and Employment

How many jobs will Nordic provide and will the workforce come from Humboldt or out of the area?

September 14, 2021

Nordic plans to hire as much qualified workforce as possible from the local area.

Nordic expects to offer about 100 full-time jobs with benefits in Phase 1, and up to 150 when the facility in fully built out. In addition, there will be many indirect jobs generated in support of the facility (truck drivers, food service, etc.)

Nordic expects approximately 250-300 construction jobs during the demolition and construction period.

Nordic is working closely with College of the Redwoods to revitalize their aquaculture program and with Cal Poly Humboldt to ensure a steady pipeline of LOCAL qualified professionals. Nordic is also working with the Humboldt County Office of Education to introduce information to students about careers in aquaculture, support in-classroom educational programs and more.

What Economic Impact will this project have?

September 14, 2021

Business Development – The project will create many ancillary business opportunities for local entrepreneurs.

Property Tax increases – Site improvements, a subsequent increase in property value and property tax will increase county revenue. Estimated tax revenue will be based on the valuation of the facility through an appraisal process.

Increased local spending – Wages, ancillary spending will result in millions of additional dollars infused into the local economy and local spending on supplies and services will increase during Nordic’s multi-year construction phase. The consulting company Implan estimated for Humboldt County that the impact of direct, indirect and induced labor impact (value stemming from the spending of labor income) would be approximately $48 million annually.

Catalyst for additional development and improvement – The County has established an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD), which will support additional infrastructure enhancement on the peninsula, further increasing business development opportunities.

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About Nordic Aquafarms

Nordic Aquafarms is a progressive producer in land-based aquaculture, with production in Norway and Denmark.

Nordic Aquafarms Inc is developing a large salmon production facility in Belfast, Maine and another facility is in permitting in Humboldt County, California.

We develop local, sustainable, and climate resilient seafood solutions.

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Nordic Aquafarms, Inc.
511 Congress St. Suite 500
Portland, Maine 04101
+1 207 505 5728

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