October 14, 2011 (The Editor’s Desk is updated each business day.)

Employment in Silicon Valley high-tech businesses, 2000�2009

Employment in Silicon Valley high-tech businesses, by industry, 2000—2009
Industry	Total Employment		Percent change
Industry	2000	2009	Percent change
Computer systems designs and related services	9,770	2,793	-71.4
Businesses operating in multiple industries	1,195	1,927	61.2
Internet, telecommunications, and data processing	7,045	1,161	-83.5
Computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing	1,172	975	-16.8
Semiconductor and electronic component manufacturing	3,168	914	-71.2
Architecture and engineering services	1,601	554	-65.4
Software publishers	1,454	420	-71.1
Scientific research and development services	784	195	-75.1
Electronic instrument manufacturing	717	155	-78.4
Communications equipment manufacturing	231	0	-100.0

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