During the 1850's, the hills and rivers of Nevada County bustles with the activity of thousands of gold miners. Local ore deposits were found to be some of the richest in all of California, generating one of the largest human migrations in history.
There is just an incredible talent pool here. When I need to hire an engineer or anyone else, there are many very good people available. This obviously provides a huge advantage if you are trying to grow a business."
Jon Abt, AJA Video |
Today, the lifestyle of Nevada County reflects its colorful past -- with beautiful downtowns and neighborhoods reminiscent of the region's history. Located between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, Nevada County provides easy access to a wealth of cultural and recreational activities.
The energy of Nevada County's technology companies is evident in the groundbreaking research and innovative products that are developed locally. Long renowned as one of the world's leading centers for video technology, the area is also home to international leaders in information processing, medical equipment, and scientific glassblowing.
"Michael Silergleid of Television Broadcast states, "Those lucky enough to visit Grass Valley or Nevada City quickly understand what keeps the engineers coming -- quality of life."
Labor Costs
| Sample Nevada County Wages for 1Q 2007 |
|
Occupation
|
SOC
|
Median Hourly Wage (50th percentile)
|
| Sales Managers |
11-2022
|
$39.40
|
| Computer & Information Systems Managers |
11-3021
|
$35.29
|
| Human Resources Managers, all other |
11-3049
|
$41.10
|
| Computer Software Engineers, Applications |
15-1031
|
$34.19
|
| Computer Support Specialists |
15-1041
|
$19.31
|
| Retail Salespersons |
41-2031
|
$10.54
|
| Data Entry Keyers |
43-9021
|
$13.66
|
| Machinists |
51-4041
|
$14.52
|
Source: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov Updated 7/07
NOTE: This data is for the Northern Mountains Region and includes Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Plumas, Sierra, Siskiyou and Trinity counties |
Higher Education and Training
Transportation
|
Distance From Major Cities
|
|
City
|
Distance/Direction*
|
|
Sacramento, CA
|
57 miles southwest
|
|
Los Angeles, CA
|
443 miles south
|
|
Portland, OR
|
565 miles north
|
|
Las Vegas, NV
|
536 miles southeast
|
|
Phoenix, AZ
|
815 miles southeast
|
|
Seattle, WA
|
737 miles north
|
| Source: Mapquest.com |
*from Grass Valley |
| Air Transportation |
|
Airport
|
Distance*
|
| Sacramento International Airport (SMF) |
64 miles
|
| Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) |
92 miles
|
| San Francisco International Airport (SFO) |
154 miles
|
| Source: Mapquest |
*from Grass Valley |
Quality of Life
| Healthcare Services |
|
Facility
|
Information
|
| Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital |
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital is poised to meet the health care needs of generations to come, with services that include acute medical/surgical care, cancer center, 24-hour emergency room and ambulance, and an ambulatory treatment center. Source: SNMH website |
| Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital |
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital is a 97-bed acute care hospital nestled in the heart of California's Gold Country at the base of the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains in Auburn, California. Source: SAFH website |
For further information on a Nevada County business location, please explore the following websites or or contact Alison O'Sullivan at Upstate California, 866-726-4332.
Nevada County Economic Resource Council
Nevada County Gold Magazine
Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce
Nevada City Chamber of Commerce
Nevada County Gold
