Coachella Valley Region Economic Development Strategy

Table 12. Summary Target Industry/Cluster Table

Particularly relevant to subregions:

Associated with other County/ regional initiatives of:

Strategic focus and implications

Target Industry/Cluster

Involves using new technology and methods to improve efficiency, quality, and flexibility in production Innovations in energy use, from transportation to the built environment Crop resiliency, innovations in ag inputs and their use, incl. sensors, aerial imaging, etc. Untapped potential; quality-of life enhancement

Advanced Manufacturing, with focus on 9 manufacturing sectors (as detailed on Table 13 below)

Thrive cluster of advanced manufacturing, and numerous Innovation clusters

All

Innovation cluster: Climate Tech; Thrive cluster: Clean Economy

Clean Tech and Climate Tech

NW

Innovation clusters: Agricultural Tech, Natural Resource Management Tourism and Outdoor Recreation is a strategic sector in the Thrive State Economic Blueprint Creative Economy is one of the “Strengthen” sectors in the Thrive State Economic Blueprint Transport and Logistics is one of the “Strengthen” sectors in the Thrive Economic Blueprint Relates generally to security needs across multiple sectors featured in various initiatives, including agriculture, transportation, and energy

Agricultural Tech Applications

SW, C/B

Hospitality and Tourism (with Performing Arts)

SW, C/B

Video Production and Distribution (with Music and Sound Recording) Transportation and Logistics (with Distribution and Electronic Commerce)

Competitive opportunity with respect to LA; high LQs

C/B

C/B, Pass

Emerging industry of critical importance

Cybersecurity

NW

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