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“Wrap-up” Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Manufacturing Summit. Jack Kyser LAEDC Chief Economist February 27, 2004. MAJOR MANUFACTURING STATES IN THE U.S. (2003e average employment, in thousands). Source: U.S. Dept. of Labor, BLS. LAEDC.
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“Wrap-up”Los Angeles County Board of SupervisorsManufacturing Summit Jack Kyser LAEDC Chief Economist February 27, 2004
MAJOR MANUFACTURING STATES IN THE U.S.(2003e average employment, in thousands) Source: U.S. Dept. of Labor, BLS LAEDC
MAJOR MANUFACTURING CENTERS IN THE U.S.(2003e average employment, in thousands) Source: U.S. Dept. of Labor, BLS LAEDC
MANUFACTURING EMPLOYMENT BY REGION IN L.A. COUNTY-- 2002 Los Angeles County Total: 515,888 Source: U.S. Census Bureau LAEDC
BUSINESS SIZE DISTRIBUTION IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY Number of Businesses by Firm Size Number of Employees by Firm Size Thousands Thousands Source: CA Employment Development Department LAEDC
QUESTIONS • Can California compete in the global manufacturing economy? • What strategies would be most effective? • How do we educate residents & elected officials about manufacturing? LAEDC
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