Solano County Part of Nation’s Top Job Growth Markets

While the nation and most of California is facing declining job growth, Solano County is enjoying sustained employment.

Michael Ammann, president of the Solano Economic Development Corporation (EDC), said recent employment growth reports show both the Sacramento and Bay Area regions have posted growth rates above 2 percent for the past year, compared to California’s static job growth of 1.8 percent, and the nation’s 1.4 percent.

“This is good news for Solano County residents,” Ammann said. “While we don’t have a breakdown for Solano, the reports confirm what we have observed-Solano County is enjoying sound, long term business expansion and new development.”

The report, issued by the Sacramento Regional Research Institute, said expanded growth in construction and professional and business services resulted in the growth pattern.

Ammann said when major biotechnology corporations, such as Alza, Genentech Novartis and major office users such as State Compensation Insurance Fund and Coparts Inc, and manufactures like All-Weather, Alamillo Rebar Inc, CytoSport, Simpson Dura-Vent, and distributors Henry Wine and Gymboree who all have expanded their facilities in Solano County continuing to create more job opportunities for local residents.

“It is imperative we maintain our momentum to provide a trained workforce and flowing labor force so we can continue to attract and grow businesses that will assure high paying wages for our residents,” Ammann said. “So plant your business in Solano and you will grow just like these successful companies.”

“Solano EDC, working in partnership with cities, the county and the private sector, is creating awareness about the benefits of locating a business in Solano County. Good jobs make good sense for a solid base that will give cities the resources to maintain our high quality of life,” Ammann said.