Creative Talent

Strong Regional Labor Force

Lares Research employees design and manufacture dental lasers and handpieces.

Employers can draw skilled employees from a five-county area labor force of approximately 220,000 within a 60-mile radius. 

High Volume of Students

California State University, Chico and Butte College provide a steady stream (approximately 40,000 students live in the area) of part-time workers, interns, and graduates ready for full-time employment who wish to stay in Chico. 

Ability to Recruit and Train

The region’s lower cost of living, good housing market, and high quality of life make it easy to attract and recruit workers from the Bay Area and Southern California markets.

• Employee recruitment and assessment services are provided by the Butte Community Employment Center. 
• On-the-job training reimbursement is also available at the Butte Community Employment Center.
• The “Come Home to Chico” program attracts experienced alumni back to the area for employment and investment opportunities.

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