AM_OrangeCounty Why_SoCal_Tech | Page 19

Opportunity abounds for growing companies Southern California has a lot to offer growing firms. Sure, the weather is great, but the talent base is also strong, and growing. The region provides the best of both worlds: competitive wages for employees, and cost savings for employers compared to other large markets. The Southern California tech/med-tech ecosystem is alive, fueled by talented local graduates, a strong base of existing companies, and opportunistic investors ready to fund the next big idea.