Doug Henton
Doug Henton
levels
We're still not at the levels of 2000, but that was an aberration.
average higher level levels pay skills
There's a higher level of skills being required. The average pay levels have been going up.
economy either ingredient pieces region support sure train workforce
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.
chips computers creative cutting pumped staying tech ten valley
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.
creativity economy focused shifting
We are shifting from an economy that is industrially focused to one that relies on creativity for the consumer.
companies happening help spread valley
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.
economy totally
We actually have a totally different economy now in Sonoma County.
extremely growth job rapid
This isn't extremely rapid job growth, but it's job growth that's being sustained.
coming
The Valley's coming back with a very different profile.
general seen turnaround
I think that's the general sentiment. I think 2006 will be seen as a real turnaround year.
best care figure health tourism
You've got to figure out what you do best as a community. We sometimes get enthralled with the idea of high-tech. But it's all about innovation. And tourism can be very innovative. Health care can be very innovative.