County of San Bernardino: Economic Development Agency

Defense Contracting

San Bernardino County is home to a growing defense contracting industry as well.

New businesses locating here are very aware that the lower cost of housing compelled engineers and other highly-skilled workers to live in San Bernardino County and commute to established technology centers in Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange Counties. By locating in San Bernardino County, defense contractors such as Magneto Inductive Systems, Ltd., found local engineers who are happy to abandon the long commutes.