With 50,493 jobs and a growing diverse economic base, Temecula’s job numbers are creating a positive impact for Southwest Riverside County. State of California’s Employment Development Department has released the first quarter job numbers for 2015, their most current data. The City of Temecula is pleased to announce strong local job growth with additional 1,618 new jobs added from first quarter 2014.
Temecula’s current job number of 50,493 is almost back at its highest peak ever in the City’s history. In the first quarter of 2006, Temecula peaked at 50,864 jobs- just 371 jobs over their current status. With strong job growth trends, Temecula is confident that they will surpass 2006’s record.
Mayor Mike Naggar is excited for the future, “We are proud of the growth we have experienced in the job market and we will continue to work towards creating more opportunities. We are focused on retaining, attracting and creating jobs here in Temecula” he said.
We are proud of our businesses that make the decision to grow in Temecula and ultimately create jobs in our community. Millipore Sigma, a life science company, recently acquired an additional 38,000 square feet of building space, totaling 150,000 square feet dedicated to the development, manufacturing and distribution of biologics. Bomatic Inc., a custom injection molding plastic manufacturer, expanded and relocated to Temecula utilizing a 175,000 square foot building. U.S. Milk Nutrition Inc., a formula and nutritional drink manufacturer, recently closed escrow on a 108,927 square foot building and is expecting to expand here in Temecula. Glasswerks LA, Inc, an architectural glass fabrication company recently expanded to Temecula and purchased a 262,435 square foot building within city limits.