This region has a strong production of forestry ,agricultural and livestock products. This tendency is especially strong in the production of wood, vineyards and the exportation of fruits. The agricultural industry is very developed in the production of wine and dairy products. There are also major productions of cellulose and the building of hydroelectric centers (Los Cipreses, Isla, Abanico, Colbun, Machicura and Pehuenche).
Customer services are mostly found in Talca where commercial and banking venues can be found.