Local industries make up one of the city's major sources of income. To
invite further growth in the area of industrialization, the Arab area offers numerous
benefits. Among them are: a favorable tax structure, low-cost T.V.A electricity,
a large supply of available labor and several industrial buildings. Additional
industrial sites are available through the Marshall County Economic Development
Council.
Arab's employment radius is 45 to 50 miles. Although the wage rates in
the area are competitive with surrounding areas, they tend to be lower than wage
rates in metropolitan areas. This cost reduction and the local productive work
force will result in considerable savings to industries.
Local industries make up one of the city's major sources of income. To
invite further growth in the area of industrialization, the Arab area offers numerous
benefits. Among them are: a favorable tax structure, low-cost T.V.A electricity,
a large supply of available labor and several industrial buildings. Additional
industrial sites are available through the Marshall County Economic Development
Council.