Probably the most important ingredient of a competitive region is the workforce. And we can either import our workforce, or we can train and support our own workforce to make sure everyone can participate. If all those pieces are in place, we can have a high-growth economy where everyone can participate. -Doug Henton

 

Probably the most important ingredient of a competitive region is the workforce. And we can either import our workforce, or we can train and support our own workforce to make sure everyone can participate. If all those pieces are in place, we can have a high-growth economy where everyone can participate.


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There's a higher level of skills being required. The average pay levels have been going up.

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I think that's the general sentiment. I think 2006 will be seen as a real turnaround year.

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Ten years ago, this was an engineering Valley that pumped out chips and computers. Now it's all about creative tech and staying on the cutting edge.

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What's really happening is a restructuring. There are companies spread out all over the valley that do nothing but help other companies get started.

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