Only San Francisco and Alameda counties have more commuters who hold bachelor or graduate degrees.
“”The data says that Solano County contributes the educated workforce that is driving the economic engine of neighboring counties within the Northeast Bay,” Michael Ammann, president of Solano Economic Development Corporation (EDC) said. Most important Ammann said “expanding Bay Area employers need to know that Solano has an educated labor force looking for job opportunities in Solano and business friendly Solano communities welcome new employers. Our saying is “Plant Your Business in Solano” and grow your business with our highly qualified work force.
The latest census data shows there are 75,000 Solano residents who commute out to other counties (see chart below) with more than 19,000 who have achieved bachelor or graduate degrees.
Ammann predicted that Bay area business will reduce their workers “carbon footprint” by moving to Solano County that will result in more high paying jobs in the future. He cited the growing biotech industry, food and beverage, and other specialized manufacturing clusters paired with the availability of industrial and business parks that are “shovel ready” as reasons why Solano will experience economic development opportunities.
Solano County Residents' Commute Flows
Educational Attainment of Population that Works Outside of the County • 2006
NOTE: Source: US Census Bureau, 2006 American Community Survey. Data taken from the Solano County 2008 Index of Economic and Community Progress. A research study funded by Solano County and conducted by the Solano EDC. See entire Solano County Index of Economic and Community progress can be found at: http://www.solanocounty.com/economicindex
