Industries
Precision manufacturing
Fueled by specialized workforce training programs, the region’s manufacturers use sophisticated technology to create critical components for growing industries.
45%
more affordable power than the rest of California
18,900
jobs in advanced manufacturing
#1
state for international investment in advanced manufacturing
$1.2 billion
precision manufacturing sales (2022)
Sources: SMUD, Roseville Electric, JobsEQ 2024 Q3, New Foreign Direct Investment, Capital Region Economic Assessment
Training partnerships
Sierra College Sierra College’s industry-leading mechatronics technology and advanced manufacturing programs prepare students for positions in businesses and industries that manufacture, utilize or repair equipment incorporating electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics and programming. Sierra College has partnerships with Bosch to prepare students to work in its silicon carbide chip fab and Siemens to support welding at its railcar manufacturing facility in Sacramento.
Sierra College’s industry-leading mechatronics technology and advanced manufacturing programs prepare students for positions in businesses and industries that manufacture, utilize or repair equipment incorporating electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics and programming. Sierra College has partnerships with Bosch to prepare students to work in its silicon carbide chip fab and Siemens to support welding at its railcar manufacturing facility in Sacramento.
Los Rios Community College District The Los Rios Community College District offers two-year degrees in design, engineering and electronics technology. Students in these programs participate in a mixture of technical and classroom courses, preparing them to work in multiple fields such as robotics, fiber optics, programmable interface controllers and stamp microcontrollers. American River College is an official NARTE (National Association of Radio and Television Engineers) Federal Communication Commission (FCC) test site.
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The Los Rios Community College District offers two-year degrees in design, engineering and electronics technology. Students in these programs participate in a mixture of technical and classroom courses, preparing them to work in multiple fields such as robotics, fiber optics, programmable interface controllers and stamp microcontrollers. American River College is an official NARTE (National Association of Radio and Television Engineers) Federal Communication Commission (FCC) test site.
Manufacturing assets
Metro Air Park
Metro Air Park is a 1,320-acre, fully entitled business park located near Sacramento International Airport. It supports industrial, manufacturing, distribution, and tech-commercial uses, with available lots ranging from three to 166 acres that are environmentally ready and designed for rapid development.
Placer Commerce Center
The Placer Commerce Center is a proposed industrial complex featuring 11 industrial buildings ranging from 57,000 square feet to 1,000,000+ square feet, with options for smaller, divisible units. These facilities offer customizable office spaces, dock and grade-level doors, an ESFR fire sprinkler system and industrial zoning.
Ansync Labs
Ansync Labs is a multi-functional manufacturing, design and prototyping company that helps companies develop and test their products in small batches across industries including healthcare, semiconductor, IoT, automotive and defense. Ansync Labs’ equipment can manufacture and develop PCB products, flat and curved LED displays, machined hardware products and more.
Bosch
Siemens
DMG MORI
Kratos Defense Systems
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Operating costs & incentives The Greater Sacramento region offers the productivity and talent advantages of a California location at a better value than coastal markets. We partner with state and local governments, utilities and other organizations to incentive and accelerate investment.
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The Greater Sacramento region offers the productivity and talent advantages of a California location at a better value than coastal markets. We partner with state and local governments, utilities and other organizations to incentive and accelerate investment.
Infrastructure The Greater Sacramento region is home to two ambitious community-owned utilities. It is centrally located with an international airport and major North/South and East/West freight routes, allowing for efficient travel and transportation of goods domestically and internationally.
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The Greater Sacramento region is home to two ambitious community-owned utilities. It is centrally located with an international airport and major North/South and East/West freight routes, allowing for efficient travel and transportation of goods domestically and internationally.
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