Location at a Glance
If metro Vancouver BC was located in the US it would be the 25th largest MSA. Larger than Portland, Pittsburgh, or Cleveland.
Immediately adjacent to I-5, Salish Village is less than 17 minutes from the Canadian Border.
Washington State has committed to making $40 million in road improvements at Salish Village, starting this year.
Looking to avoid high tax and retail prices, Vancouver consumers drive to the US. 60,000 cars pass I-5 Exit 260, Salish Village, daily.
With 160 acres in development, Salish Village is equipped for retail & entertainment projects large and small.
The Vision
Salish Village, situated on 160 acres, is poised to become the largest multi-purpose development undertaken in Whatcom County this century. Combining immediate access to the Vancouver BC market, the pricing advantages of USA, and the Lummi Commercial Company’s commitment to success creates an unparalleled platform for those businesses that become a part of the Salish Village community.
Phase Two underway!
Unique Assets
Marketplace Arbitrage
For anyone familiar with both sides of the border, the pricing difference is undeniable. First, Canadian retailers acknowledge charging more for the same goods found in the US. This is due to shipping, tariffs, and other unavoidable costs. For example, a Vancouver resident will pay $75.99 ($57 USD) for a pair of 505 Levis. On the US side of the border the same retailer sells the exact same pair for $33.61. To top it off, retail tax in Vancouver is 12%. No wonder the border crossing at Blaine WA is the second busiest US-Canada crossing with over 10 million BC residents crossing annually.
One-Stop-Shop Permitting
Unlike the typical myriad of city and county permitting, the entirety of Salish Village is under the permitting authority of the Lummi Nation. The Lummi Indian Business Council, the government of the Lummi Nation, houses all planning, permitting, and natural resources functions under a single roof - located less than three miles from Salish Village. This one-stop-shop and a collaborative philosophy ensures the development and permitting process is well-communicated, predictable, and functions in the quickest manner possible.
Bellingham International Airport
Located immediately south of Salish Village is Bellingham International Airport (BLI), the third largest airport in Washington State. BLI offers service to Seattle and other major west coast destinations through Alaska/Horizon and Allegiant Air. Because of its proximity and the cost of flying from Vancouver, 65% of BLI’s passengers are from Canada.
Indian Employment Tax Credit
The Indian Employment Tax Credit (IRS Form 8845) is a credit against U.S. Internal Revenue Service taxes calculated on wages, including health insurance costs, for each qualified individual. Qualified individuals include enrolled members of an Indian Tribe, or the spouses of enrolled members, who live on or near an Indian reservation. This credit is a bottom-line incentive of approximately $4,000 annually per qualifying worker for businesses located at Salish Village.
Unbeatable Freeway Access and Visibility
Not only is Salish Village immediately adjacent to Interstate-5, Exit 260 southbound is literally within feet of the site. Furthermore, the Lummi Commercial Company operates two high-visibility, 50-feet wide digital billboards located just before the Exit 260 off-ramps thereby making Salish Village businesses impossible to miss.
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