The inability to find workers could stunt the growth oftechnologycompanies in virtually every sector, from biotech towirelesscommunications, according to the nonprofit San DiegoRegional Technology Alliance.And that could chill the demand fornew office, research and developmentand flex building space, themainstays of San Diego's thrivingcommercial real estate market.

The technology alliance and the San Diego WorkforcePartnershipcollaborated to identify specific workforce needs forSan Diego. The twoorganizations say the wirelesssector, inparticular, has quadrupled since 1990 in the number of firmsandpayroll. Digital and new media companies have alsoemerged asleaders of the county's growing economy.

"For employees seeking to relocate, these reports confirm SanDiego isthe place to be," says Cliff Numark, chief executiveofficer of theregional technology alliance.