As Sacramento County celebrates its 175th anniversary, it’s entering a new era of economic momentum, strategic investment and a renewed commitment to the 1.6 million residents and over 73,000 establishments it serves. Long recognized as a center of business, agriculture and government, the county is now becoming a hub of manufacturing, energy and high-tech services. Today, the region supports over 50,000 jobs and more than 3,500 establishments in advanced industries, backed by a diverse and highly educated workforce.

This year, Sacramento County approved its updated Economic Development Strategic Plan, establishing a bold and actionable five-year roadmap for a more competitive, inclusive and business-ready economy. The plan prioritizes site readiness, redevelopment, workforce development, regional partnerships and targeted industry attraction, setting the framework for the county’s next decade of growth.

“With this Economic Development Strategic Plan, Sacramento County is building momentum — supporting industry growth and community investment to create lasting opportunity for all.” — Crystal Bethke, Director of Economic Development

Spearheading this plan is the Sacramento County Office of Economic Development (OED). “With this Economic Development Strategic Plan, Sacramento County is building momentum — supporting industry growth and community investment to create lasting opportunity for all,” says Crystal Bethke, Director of Economic Development.

OED does this by evaluating sites for companies, coordinating incentives, helping businesses streamline and navigate permitting processes, and providing resources that help small and large businesses thrive. It leverages its role as a founding partner of the Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC) and a leader in other partnerships to collaborate on regional initiatives that maximize impact. 

Sacramento County is planning for the future with a strong supply of industrial and retail properties, significant developable land and 11 major master-planned communities underway. The development pipeline features more than 22,000 housing units and millions of square feet of commercial, logistics and manufacturing space. At the same time, Sacramento County is reinvesting in long-established neighborhoods by strengthening commercial corridors in the unincorporated communities it uniquely serves. From supporting industry growth to empowering small businesses, Sacramento County is shaping a resilient, opportunity-rich economy that will serve the community well into the future. 

To learn how you can be a part of Sacramento County’s future growth, please contact the Office of Economic Development.