Business Plan E 3.0 in Sacramento is hoping to bring 500 firms to the region which will substantially increase the number of jobs available. Mayor Kevin Johnson is actually projecting an increase of 5,000 new jobs over the next 5 years.  Johnson’s Press Secretary, Ben Sosenko said: “We want companies to start here and not have to move to the Silicon Valley to move and expand. We want them to have the resources here in place.”

Meanwhile, Elk Grove is likely to get more jobs.  RC Manufacturing is expanding to the south of Sacramento, boasting 230,000 square feet of new construction housing manufacturing, offices and parking. Elk Grove Mayor Gary Davis was thrilled by this news, saying:

“This is a game changer for Elk Grove.  The Southeast Policy Area will be a catalyst for significant job growth in Elk Grove and the region. We are thrilled to welcome (this) company to our community.”

At the moment, Sacramento ranks 96 out of 150 in the 2016 US  Best & Worst Cities to Find a Job. Hopefully that number will go up with these new initiatives.