On the "Tech Coast", Long Beach is a main player in the Southern California economy, plus the gateway to the Pacific Rim. Commerce and industry have thrived here with skilled, well-educated employees who are now the driving force behind technology centers, aerospace, trade, sophisticated logistics, transportation, engineering, telecommunications, orbital launch services, computer software and peripherals. Blessed with the support and resources of a state university, community college, and numerous technical training institutes, the future here looks very bright!