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December 9, 2025 | Economic Development Collaborative

Sonoma County commissions artist, secures site for memorial to honor victims of 2017 wildfires

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved agreements with award-winning landscape sculptor Cliff Garten and the City of Santa Rosa to create a memorial that will honor victims of the 2017 wildfires.

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December 1, 2025 | Economic Development Collaborative

Creative Sonoma announces $180,000 in grants to 45 arts and cultural nonprofits

August 14, 2025 | Economic Development Collaborative

Creative Sonoma announces grant program supporting nonprofit arts producers

May 8, 2025 | Economic Development Collaborative

Creative Sonoma announces public art grants for 19 projects in west Sonoma County

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Sonoma County Economic Highlights

Businesses

95% of businesses have less than 50 employees.

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2024 Sonoma County Indicators Report

Workforce

4.4% average unemployment rate (Oct-Dec 2025)

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2025 Q4 Job Market Tracker

Lodging

Q3 2025 TOT revenues were $20.1 million.

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Transient Occupancy Tax Report

Manufacturing

Manufacturing makes up $5.2 billion of GRP.

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2024 Manufacturing Industry Insider

Healthcare

Leads local industries in job growth since the pandemic.

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2026 Healthcare Indutry Report

Real Estate

In 2024, 1,012 housing permits were issued in Sonoma County.

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2025 Construction Industry Report

Creative Sector

Creative economy projected to grow 4% by 2028.

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2023 Sonoma County Indicators Report

Agriculture

Sonoma County winegrape values ranks 2nd in the State.

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2023 Agriculture Industry Insider

Tourism

Direct visitor spending totaled $2.4 billion in 2024.

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City Demographics

Economic snapshots of Sonoma County's 9 cities.

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2025 City Snapshot Reports