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Home My WebLink About07/07/95 <~ i Æ. .. '- -- BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM luly 7, 1995 /í TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION 1. The Council recently instructed us to have alternative concepts prepared for the Budget and Finance Committee relative to the $100,000 in the Block Grant which could be used for creation of a redevelopment district. We are working on that project and will have those alternatives for the Budget and Finance Committee on August 14th. 2. I had an opportunity to see the updated concept for canals downtown, this week. The concept, which may be discussed privately between the sponsors and property owners, now consists of a square piece of land running down "R" Street from 17th to 20th, down 20th from "R" to "0", down "0" from 20th to 17th, and down 17th from "0" to "R". At this point, it calls for complete street closures, no parking or traffic, and a 30-foot wide waterway. An editorial note is that the businesses in the area are ill- sùited to losing all traffic and parking. 3. The County did send back a revised draft of a greenwaste/woodwaste project agreement and it looks like that is moving forward positively. We will continue to monitor it and hope to have it to you at your first meeting in August. 4. I will be taking some vacation time over the next two weeks. Next week, Wednesday through Friday (July 12-14), I will be off and Gail will be in charge. I will also be taking about three total days off the following week, however, I will be in for the Council meeting on July 19 and will be in on Monday and part of Tuesday and Wednesday. During my time off that week, John will be in charge. In both instances, the office will know how to get in touch with me if that is necessary. 5. We had interviews for the Management Information System (Data Processing) Director position this week. We intend to be bringing back the favored candidate and making an offer as soon as possible. 6. Responses to Council referrals and inquiries are enclosed regarding the consolidated. maintenance district and the status of the Mercy Charities housi ng proj ect. - -- - ---------- I =.. >- I ~ . ..- HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL July 7, 1995 Page -2- 7. A memo on the upcoming ribbon cutting ceremony for Clinica Sierra Vista is enclosed. 8. A status report on the Casa Royale issue is enclosed wi th regard to Building Code violations. This is a chronology of events beginning with the first inspection by the Fire Department. Copies of the actual correction notices can be made available, if you so desire. The owner and the City have discussed the issues which need to be resolved. Additional information will be coming from the Fire Department with regard to Fire Code violations, along with an overall assessment of the issues and recommendations from the City Manager. 9. The Parks division is out of the Senior Center storage facility. 10. Ci ty and County staffs met wi th the consul tant on the Fi re Study, this week, to review draft work. They have to do some rewrites. Genera 11 y, I would characterize the report as recommending continued refinements to the existing agreements - it is not earth-shaking. AT.alb Enclosures cc: Department Heads Trudy Slater Caro 1 Wi 11 i ams - -- I PHASE 1 ,2&3 --. / ",.- :"".<,".-," / ,C!, lil[~ . -~'D '[ ;~:¡" ' . -- '::r : :;" i " :,&" - ' ZZ~h"H'~!~',,"llIlq.J1HI"!IU¡I;<JJ~,,;¡1!l\l¡j!lc: ;......_-... .' ~"'wJ~!!1'!J!.!!!)II'!JI!,1"'!llr'\í!"':lIL.cnttl~':ti!!lI!I!1!1!!!\'!;!1~ .." ,."I"'1J""",It!1;¡!~'" ~"'Þ.I;,I ~A !lm:7.~F.::AAH: ,ftrCi)~Ð; ;"~!~!"~'!=~~~: ,.~~tmml!æ;~~JW 1J!!I!1~"ß~1!!1!!mi¡¡U!1!1JJ1!J!~\ IIHiI!Iih~".~. ,'l\tr"tU¡¡¡¡.;!\1!}J1IWlr:!ID.III1I!!2!l1~ffiiJ}JItt~¡rl1l1¡."h!"u;It!!IMIill:2!'.~UUilr!b. --0" :., ..!'~'I'!',lhl,lnll',:!,,! ",,"\tt,'II!..II,'!¡I"!I!~1111t~III!I\!,!f;JnrllmU1!r.I.!1m,:.:,.:;,:", t!J 111 11 ' Project Concept plan CENTENNIAL PLAZA & RIVERWALK --- -- --- - -- - --- -- r. ~ :1 ~I ~I -- .. ..... ~ " . Z " 0 ~ " - -I- " (J ,~ IU " '" en ~ -~ en " ~ j ~ ~ ~ U) " ' . " " . ,... ~ 0 ~ . , ., .. "" ' ~ ~ '(\ ~ ø: . 't " . " ~ ~~",," CJ '\ ~ ~I ~ '" en I- -~ :e~ " -ì' ~ ...I~ ~ I-~ ---.... r . CJ~ " " ~ W~ " " .... Ó~ .~ "" , D:Q " - '-, a.~ -~--1A "- - --I ---- - ~ I- I' -------- - ,---.-.--==- "2 \ --., ---.-.-..-----. \.1) I' """'.-.-.-...-.".-.--- :E ~ J\ ~ "-. '\ "-. " , ~ '! - - - - - - - - ~ . ~I ~ ~ ~I ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I I I ? ~~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ - ..~ IQ ~ ~~ ~~ ~ @ ~ ~~ \ "\ \ \. ~t- ---- ~ ~ '. f\.. -' ~ .'. .' --- - - _. ìt "" ~ "" z , ~I~ " 0 ~ ~\ l"-i - " I- - ~ ~~ " " ~ (.) '" ~~I! '- " " w '- 1-t '- , '" en " ~ en , cn~ " " o~ a:~ ~ CJ~ ~ ~ ". ..I~ " ;., C(~ z~ " c(~ , CJ~ " " " " ~ "- " " " ~ .:;.. ,",~ -- ¡::.. , -- '. ~ ~ Æ . - B A K E R 5 F I E L D PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director ~ DATE: June 30, 1995 SUBJECT: Council Referral #15026 Consolidated Maintenance District Councilman McDermott requested staff, in the next year, study the following: 1. What the appropriate adjustment is from industrial to residential, as to the number of units per acre that they are charged; and 2. What the standards are for development of our median islands (i.e. should we have exactly the same standards for areas in front of industrial and arterials that we have in front of residential and arterials). Public Works and Parks staff will be jointly studying these two items over the next few months. Staff will keep the Council apprised on their progress. ,ft~ 3 19!1) C 1O94:\MAIN1ì15026. REF RMR:mps xc: Frank Fabbri, Parks Superintendant Reading File Project File Jacques R. La Rochelle Marian P. Shaw ,- ,-, . l' ~, '"' -~' IF - 1O>ECZJrV-~D- -- -I ~CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL ~ ~ .~ ~ ~ ." .- JUN 1 6 1995 ME~TI~G CF: 06/14/95 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT R~FERRED TO: COMMUNITY SVC JEPT L ANDE~S~N ~EFERRED TO: PUBLIC WORKS R ROJAS !T=M: RECORD# 15026 Resolutlon merg'~g four !4) Inte~1~ ~aln~enarce Dlstrlcts lnto the Co~so11aated ~a:~tenance Distrlct, app~ov1ng and adoptlng ~ne PubllC WC~KS Di~ectors Report and the 1995-96 Budge~, ccnflrming the assessments and authorl:1ng collectl0n of assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector. ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL: MOTION TO OVERRIDE PROTESTS AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. APPROVED. NS: PO: IC: KM. AB: RR. ~AYOR PRICE VOTED AYE TO BREAK TIE VOTE.**xMCDERMOTT REQUESTED STAF~ MEET WITH MR. HEDRICK TO HELP REMEDY THE PLANT PROBLEM*** ***MCDERMOTT, REFERRING TO CORRESPONDENCE FROM FRANK J. MCKENNA, REQUESTED STAFF, IN THE NEXT YEAR. STUDY: 1) WHAT THE APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMEN~ IS =ROM INDUSTRIAL TO RESIDENTIAL, AS TO THE NUMBER OF UNITS PER ACRE THAT THEy ARE CHARGEC: AND 2) WHAT THE STANDARDS ARE FOR DEVELOPMENT C~ OUR MEDIAN ISLANDS (1.e. SHOULD WE HAVE EXACTLY THE SAME STANDARDS FOR AREAS IN FRONT OF INDUSTRIAL AND ARTERIALS T~AT WE HAVE IN FRONT OF RESIDENTIAL AND ARTE~IALS)*** BACKUP MATERIAL ATTACHED: YES DA=E FORWARDED BY CITY CLERK: 06/15/95 ----~ .. ' ~ Æ . ~/J:- - ~ B A K E R S F I E L D W l ("..L. ~ Nò£.- ""1OtÁ~~ Economic and Community Development Department ?~ MEMORANDUM July 5, 1995 TO: Jake Wager, Economic Development Director ~. FROM: George Gonza1e, ommunity Development Coordinator SUBJECT: Status of Mer arities Housing California - Madison Place At the June 14, 1995 City Council meeting, Agreement No. 95-152 was approved to amend the original agreement with Mercy Charities Housing California to provide financial assistance for a 56 unit family-housing at Madison Street and Casa Loma Drive. The original agreement provided for City funds to cover the cost ofarchitecturaVengineering ($120,000), fees/permits ($263,000) and off- street improvements ($167,000). The amended agreement reduced the off-street improvements to $32,000 and added acquisition and acquisition costs totaling $135,000. To date Mercy Charities has contracted with Martin-McIntosh for engineering services including a work survey, Phase I environmental report, soils report, and a study of off-site utilities. In addition, the appraisal firm of Gary Crabtree, Affiliated Appraisers was selected to complete the appraisal of the 5.2 acre site. The acquisition of the proposed Mercy site is still scheduled to be completed July 31,1995. The annexation of the proposed housing site has been delayed by LAFCO, however, the final annexation is now set for September 1995. The annexation will not delay Mercy's submission of their tax credit application to the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAF). dlt:gg's mercyud.mcm JUt 61995 !.:-n .~. -...' . -. ,;;n~f' ~¡:jj,l'(k\G~:~;n; .. . _..~-..' "" --- - ----------- - --- --- - - - Æ " 8 - B A K E R S F I E L D Economic and Community Development Depanment M E M 0 R A N D U M July 5, 1995 TO: Jake Wager, Economic Development Director FROM: ~lton. Development Associate SUBJECT: Clinica Sierra Vista Ribbon Cutting According to Colleen Sullivan, assistant to Steve Shilling, Clinica Sierra Vista is scheduling the ribbon cutting for the Lakeview Clinic for Thursday, August 3 in the late morning. She is preparing the invitation list and will finalize the time shonly. Lt. Governor Davis is supposed to attend (he is already scheduled for an event in Bakersfield later in the day). We will send Clinic a an updated mailing list of Councilmembers and others. If you wish to add to the list please let me know as soon as possible. nbonCUlmem/gen.6/jf k ~ --- Wi:- '^*I ~i;V- '~"I~ u--) \ 7 ~ ~l Jf~~ ((Y1Ì~O L-- \Ù %! lÅ'<~ ~ ~\<--? ~ JtlL 61995 " .' ,. (: - " '.-,,:'" -., MEMORANDUM ~ July 7, 1995 TO: GAlL WAlTERS, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER FROM: JACK HARDISTY, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIREC SUBJECT: CASA ROYALE MOTEL INSPECTIONS AND NOTICES In response to your request to review our involvement with the Casa Royale, I had the inspectors summarize what they have done and attached related notices and reports. 1. On January 30, 1995, Russ Combs was called to 251 South Union Avenue by the Bakersfield Fire Department, due to electrical fire. Russ Combs observed other violations and called Randy Fidler and Bill Harrelson to said address. Upon observing certain building violations Randy Fidler wrote a correction notice not to occupy the 300 wing of said address until approval from Building and Fire Departments. 2. On April 26, 1995, the Building Department was called by the Fire Department to meet at 251 South Union Avenue. An inspection of the 300 wing was made by both departments. Numerous health and safety violations were found. A correction notice was written at this time and a copy was given to Mr. Bina. It was suggested by both departments to post a security guard at the 300 wing to protect property. 3. On May 17, 1995, a correction notice was issued by Bill Harrelson to obtain a demo permit and remove fire damaged storage structure by June 17, 1995. 4. On June 14, 1995, Randy Fidler went to said address to see progress on damaged storage building. Upon arriving he observed small children playing in and around structure. Mr. Fidler left site and returned with City Attorney Carl Hernandez. Children were still there and Mr. Hernandez advised us to call the Health Department. 5. On June 16, 1995, by appointment with Mr. Bina, the Building Department, Health Department and Fire Marshal met at Casa Royale Motel for a room-by-room inspection. Numerous building, health and fire code violations were found. The 300 wing at this time was posted as unsafe and not suitable for occupancy by all three departments. Occupants were asked to vacate said premise by June 19 at which time the 300 wing was posted as a dangerous building. 6. On June 22, 1995, by appointment, the building, health and fire departments met at 251 South Union Avenue to inspect the 100 wing. Building, health and fire violations were noted. A sub-standard building notice was issued. 7. On June 26, 1995, a Notice of Summary Abatement of Public Nuisance was issued to the Casa Royale to complete removal of burnt storage structure. --- --- .,. "~..=~'" ~ Gail Waiters July 7, 1995 Page 2 8. July 5, 1995, Randy Fidler and Carl Hernandez went to Casa Royale for a follow-up inspection of burnt structure. Noting building was still there they spoke with Mr. Bina about problem. Mr. Bina was told that he would be given two more days to cleanup the burnt shed or the city would call for bids to remove structure. Mr. Bina was told to contact air pollution control about approval and get building permit to demolish. 9. On July 7, 1995, Mr. Bina called Randy Fidler about burnt structure. He is contacting air pollution control and will try to get demo permit on Monday. He was given another extension to Wednesday to clear the burnt building. pjt Attachments m\mgw -~~----~-- ~ ---- - - -------_u_----- ------------- -~----- ----------~ u .... .... ..... League of California Cities .... .... ,....... June 28, 1995 /' Mayor Bob Price 1501 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, California 93301 Dear Mayor Price: This is just a quick note to thank you for your effort the other night on.s1l.6.l, the bill authored by Senator Quentin Kopp. Under the bill, someone in Bakersfield who wanted to circulate petitions to amend the city charter would only have to get signatures from 15 percent of the voters in the city who cast a vote for Governor in the last general election. Current law requires signatures equaling 15 percent of the registered voters. The practical effect of the bill is to lower the number of signatures required by about one-half! Thanks very much for the effort in contacting Trice Harvey. As you probably know, Trice voted for the bill. He did, however, receive your message. He apparently just ignored it or committed too early to the author. The bill now moves to the floor of the Assembly. We are trying to go all out on the bill. If nothing else, maybe enough NO votes on the Assembly floor will make the Governor look at the bill more closely. Give Trice another try on the floor. This bill is the result of a problem in San Fraiìcisco - not B~ersfield. Thanks again for letting me interrupt your evening. I do not want to do that too often. !Rfbtr"¡::~;\,:--~-~~--~ l Dwight R. Stenbakken : rC"~':c:.:":",, ¡ Legislative Director c: Alan Tandy, City Manager, Bakersfield II JUL 3 1995 i I I: ~"1T~~;":~-;";::;-;_:-;\~-.-,~J:\ -~ ,\ ¡'.--ct, .,'~, "-'~ ~'" - CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OFFICE HEADQUARTERS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OFFICE BOX 1519, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549 1400 K STREET, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 602 EAST HUNTINGTON DR., SUITE C (510)283-2113 (916) 658-8200 MONROVIA, CA 91016 FAX (510) 283-7833 (818) 305-1315 FAù< (916) 658-8240 FAX (818) 305-1345 1995 THE GREAT CALIFORNIA COMEBACKI Taking Care of Business Has Become the Name of the Game. See page 8 HOME SWEET HOME: Consider These Areas' For Your Next Facility Site! 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EXPORTS To create new markets for the anticipated deluge of ON THE glass, plastic, paper and other recyclables, California created the Recycling Market Development Zones (RMDZ) program. 1995 OUTLOOK 5 1 From the Publisher's Desk ~ I I It's excit;ng tn find" stnte Uke CaUfnmia that has made a commitment to attract new businesses and more importantly, one that takes pride in keeping established businesses satis- fied. California has done a great deal to turn around its economy and establish a team attitude to help keep businesses growing. A "'1 unified effort has been born in TeamCalifornia and is evidence that I the backbone of future economic development will also continue I with this same teamwork. This issue of Outlook CALIFORNIA is proof-positive that great things can happen when economic allies combine their efforts to produce an infonnative piece that will help educate you on why your company should consider the benefits California has to offer. 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Comlog Robert Holmos/Canlom;a Office 01 Tourism 6 OUTLOOK 1995 r ¡ ~ I ! I~ ~ Av~ra9Q roanufaQturi.ng: wa:ge fn CaUfQ.rnia $36,480 (1993), according to the California Employment Development Department. ! Top fiveindv$tr~e$ i.o CÆtlifo.fni@ Agriculture, Tourism, Services, Manufacturing, and Aerospace/defense. GrOfi$ State; PIjQ¡d;yç1! For 1993, California's estimated GSP is $828 I billion accordinf to the UCLA Forecast~ which estimates GSP figures. California ranks as the world's 7th largest economy. i I by Janice Marschner omething good came out of the recession for California. California's state gov- ernment began paying more attention to its business community. Today, the public and private sectors are working together to achieve what Governor Pete Wilson .~ likes to call the "California Comeback." development has had such a direct voice California's in-state business devel- The new focus began in 1992 when with a governor. Consequently, business opment efforts are coordinated through Governor Wilson and the California climate improvement has been at the top four Agency field offices located in Los State Legislature created the California of the Administration's priority list. Angeles, San Diego, San Jose and Trade and Commerce Agency. The The Trade and Commerce Agency Sacramento. Services include one-on- Agency Secretary's membership in the oversees all state economic develop- one problem solving, expansion assis- I Governor's Cabinet represents the first ment efforts, international commerce tance, technical advice and help in locat- time in California history that economic and tourism. ing the best site for a facility. 8 OUTLOOK 1995 ~ -I - California rolls up its attraction efforts, including local eco- sleeves and gets the job nomic development grants and loans. It done. Under the leader- also administers the Enterprise Zone ship of the Trade and program, which provides sales tax cred- Commerce Agency, more its, a special hiring credit, long term car- than 600 economic ryover of net operating losses and development agencies, expensing of depreciable property in chambers of commerce, thirty-five specially designated areas utilities and local offi- throughout California. cials work together The California Defense Conversion to keep California Council provides matching funds to competitive for business, technology-related firms and consortia to create jobs and to pro- applying for funding from federal mote investment. defense conversion and emerging tech- TeamCalifomia works .nology programs. by forming project-spe- The Office of Strategic Technology cific "Red Teams" and helps California enhance its technology sending them out into the leadership through a program of state field to tackle problems grants to a consortia of companies, uni- like permit approvals and versities, federal labs and agencies cutting through the red working on technology transfer to the tape. commercial marketplace. The Agency's Office The Trade and Commerce Agency of Permit Assistance works with California community col- helps companies obtain leges to provide skills training to new environmental permit and expanding businesses. Through the approvals. It also pro- Economic Development Network, it vides counseling for provides training in total quality man- companies as they enter agement, and helps small companies the regulatory process make use of the latest information tech- and plays an ombuds- nologies. man's role throughout Given the importance of television that process. and motion picture production to The Office of Small California, the California Film Business provides hands- Commission provides location permit on help to small busi- and scouting assistance to California nesses while overseeing film makers. Many cities and counties a broad range of loan have designated Film Liaisons, who programs from energy serve as the marketing partners with the conservation and haz- Commission to attract film production ardous waste reduction to their communities. to environmental assis- International trade and investment tance and farm loans. represent nearly 20 percent of The Office also operates California's gross state product. the State Loan Guarantee Promoting California exports overseas California is ready on a moment's Program for small business, which pro- and foreign investment into the state are notice to remove roadblocks to business vides guarantees to banks so eligible vital to California's competitive position expansion. That's the mission of small businesses can obtain needed in the global marketplace. TeamCalifornia. Businesses locating or credit. California's outreach to the world expanding in California have a team The Office of Business includes Offices of Trade and ready to work with them. Team Development offers a wide range of pro- Investment in Tokyo, London, Hong California breaks through the logjams grams designed to assist local areas in Kong, Frankfurt, Mexico City, Taipei that make it tough to do business. their business retention, expansion and and Sub-Saharan Africa, and a 1995 OUTLOOK 9 representative in Israel. Expansions into California, supporting hundreds of thou- ~ China are currently underway. sands of jobs. California's myriad of I Cal~f?rnia is extremely well vacation destinations,. its II posItIOned to benefit from the world famous toUrIsm ; new opportunities offered by attractions and natural won- \~ NAFfA and the GATT. ders make this state a must- The Office of Foreign stop destination for millions Investment assists overseas of tourists every year. companies considering locat- The Division of ing or expanding in California. Tourism works with the The Office provides investors public and private sector to with detailed data on promote California as a California sites, and acts as a leading destination for trav- business advocate and liaison el and tourism. California's between government and for- share of domestic and inter- eign investors. national travel accounts for The Office of Export 194 million leisure trips Finance provides loan guaran- annually. tees for exporters seeking cap- As mentioned earlier, ital to complete export sales. ensuring a positive business Every year 300 "new to environment for California export" companies receive help with compallles IS a high priority for their international expansions. California's government. In 1993, ~ Tourism is a $53 billion industry in working III bipartisan harmony, I Price. Price. Price. I , 10 OUTLOOK 1995 Governor Wilson and the California burden on job-producing manufacturing Legislature enacted significant refonns industries. to enhance the business cli- The research and mate in this state. development tax credit has A costly, fraud-ridden been expanded and made per- workers' compensation sys- manent. New laws also allow tem underwent a major over- an eight-year carry-over peri- haul that is reducing costs by od for losses occurring in the more than $2 billion annual- first year of business, and a ly. Half the savings is going 100 percent carry-over during directly to reduced premiums the first three years of opera- for employers. tion. Major tax refonn legisla- California's more than tion was enacted, as well. 850,000 small business estab- Fees and disclosure burdens lishments are the backbone of under the unitary method for the economy. Tax improve- corporate taxation were ments for small business repealed, making it easier for includes more liberal capital multinational companies to gains exclusions to encourage do business in California. A investment, reduced rates for six percent tax credit for the closely held corporations and purchase of manufacturing equipment, other tax incentives. and a five percent sales tax exemption The Health Insurance Plan of for start-ups, directly reduces the tax California is a model for the nation, with Priceless. If you've ever wondered what became of the California Dream, you'll be glad to know it still exists. It's the other California. The great Central Valley. Gaining recognition as one of the leading, developing economic regions in the country. And where everything from owning a home to visiting the beautiful Yosemite Valley are within your reach. . Fast-Track Pennitting . Investment Tax Credits . Highly Productive Workforce . Excellent Higher Education Network . Superior Quality of Life . Free and Confidential Site Selection Service ThE CENTRAL VALLEY The Other California California Central Valley ~ Economic D~velopment Council 2059 West Bullard Avenue, Suite 185 Fresno, California 93711 Call: 1-800-676-SITE 1995 OUTLOOK 11 strict underwriting reforms and use of can provide all the capital any business not only the world's finest system of purchasing cooperatives to help small needs. higher education, but the country's best companIes provide coverage for Nothing stands still in California; 21 educated workforce. Nearly one-fourth employees and dependents-at reason- of Fortune Magazine's 100 fastest grow- of the adult population are college grad- able rates and without employer man- lUg companies are found here. uates; more than 1.5 million dates. California's nearly 900,000 business Californians have a graduate or profes- 1 Few aspects of modem business life establishments are constantly expanding sional degree. are more painful than complying with their horizons. Many international firms The strength of California's government regulations. workforce is not just in California is responding with high-end jobs. We have one-stop permit shops in become a major manufactur- major cities, a top-to-bottom ing state over the past two review of environmental regu- decades; thus the workforce lations of the state is ready and available at Environmental Protection every level of production. Agency and time certain- California's employ- ty for companies filing ers enjoy access to one pennits. of the nation's largest Governor Wilson's state employment 1995 Business Initiatives agencies, the include reducing person- Employment al and corporate income Development « tax rates, further reduc- Department. ing regulation and com- Businesses with job pliance costs for business openings can find and industry, and curbing qualified workers ~ 3 lawsuit abuse through through employment --I Ë tort reform. Development Job CD California is in the Centers. The forefront in responding California Community to changing times. Colleges provide California understands workplace learning, that only by creating a application of tech- positive climate can nologies and compre- companies compete in hensive training lU the global economy. streamlined manufacturing Companies in California processes. are nourished by other The California California companies. Employment Training Whether it's guidance systems Panel, a national model, pro- for aircraft or containers for vides funds for job and food products, suppliers of industry specific training of every type are spread through- new hires and for worker out California. Makers of retraining. everything from computers to Whether it is electric clothing, from electronics to enzymes maintain their corporate headquarters cars, cellular wireless communications can find virtually any component they here. Nowhere else in America is the or the latest generation of sophisticated need from a California source. consumer market and the business mar- microprocessors- California California leads the nation by far in ket as large, sophisticated and diverse as is the natural home to the industries that wealth-generating industries such as in California. will be household words in the next cen- computers, electronic components, A century old commitment to edu- tury. aerospace, telecommunications, health cate men and women to match .,)I"{'I,I:. care technology and agriculture. They California's grandeur has given them 12 OUTLOOK 1995 - .... J8.0 c A L I F 0 R N I A The HOTTEST place to do business in California is the Central Valley, and Hanfor., . an OASIS in the heart of it. Hanford is ta. ecific industries, Analysis. I KINGS COUNTY he gate ENTERPRISE ZONE the omia Cut through development maze. the maze City of Hanford Economic Development Office 317 N. Douty Street OREATER SOUTH SAN JOAQUIN VA...., Hanford, CA 93230 RECYCLING MARKET Tel (209) 585-2582 DEVELOPMENT ZONE i Fax (209) 582-1152 I , ~ BUSINESS TU RN-A-ROU N D IMPROVES ECONOMY ~ 1 More companies are opting to stay and expand in the Golden State by Mike Marando alifornia's commitment to business and future economic growth has helped the No.8 economy in the world point in a northerly direction as the 21st Century approaches. As the Golden State emerged from a pesky 4-year recession a year ago, its attractions and aggressive marketing campaigns for new business are indeli- ble marks for everyone from site loca- tors for large companies to tourists. Consider TeamCalifornia. Now in its fourth year, this statewide initiative has worked to help retain and attract new businesses in California and create jobs. 14 OUTLOOK 1995 j v . I . s . I . o . N , I r , t' 8. OJ ltIJ I ~ Thriving, well balanced communities don't just happen. They're the result of vision A far- sighted blending of future merit with healthy growth. Our vision of excellence is a merging of noble dreams with a rich heritage. We're creating one of the finest cities in the nation. Share our vision, Call for more information and a video introduction to the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency. 10500 Civic Center Dr. Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. (909) 989 -1851 1995 OUTLOOK 15 ,----- Local governments and the private sec- from San Diego. City of Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, tor have joined together to use the National Semiconductor Corp., the Joint Venture Silicon Valley Network TeamCalifornia approach in employing $2.3 billion Santa Clara-based integrat- and the California Trade and Commerce "Red Teams" to retain businesses and ed circuit manufacturer, broke ground Agency to keep the expansIOn in create jobs. For example, McDonnell California. Circuits manufactured at Douglas Corporation - one of the this facility contained elements as small ~ state's premier aerospace concerns - as three and one-half tenths of a micron had all but said it would move produc- (0.35) in a Class I clean-room. '" tion of its MD-ll fuselage-building A textbook TeamCalifornia effort .S: E functions out of state from San Diego. helped persuade Packard Bell Corp., the 0 u However, a Red Team explored ways to nation's third-largest computer manu- " 0 0 cut costs and save money - including facturer, to remain in California instead J siting a new manufacturing facility in of moving to Texas. Packard Bell was the Long Beach enterprise zone. growing rapidly in recent years, employ- Douglas announced in July 1994 it was ing approximately 1,400 people at its taking back fuselage construction work Chats worth facility, and ready to when its chief sub-contractor, General expand. The Trade and Commerce Dynamics, announced it was getting out Agency's Red Team provided Packard of the business. At that point, several Bell with site selection and enterprise sites were considered, including Utah zone assistance. As a result, Packard and overseas locations. In February March 31, 1995 on a $100 million Bell in February 1995 took residence of 1995, McDonnell Douglas Corp added expansion in Santa Clara that created up the closed Sacramento Army Depot <c.' 1,500 jobs at its Long Beach jet assem- to 200 new jobs by the end of the year. building and anticipate adding 600 bly plant and moved MD-11 functions The company worked closely with the employees within five years. I ~ i 16 OUTLOOK 1995 n the age of the Information Superhighway, it may be forgotten that companies still must move products and people. Pleasanton, with seven access points to two major interstates, and a BART line under construction, is ideally situated to meet those needs. Information moves well too, through an extensive underground fiber optics and cable conduit. This lOO-year-old city FOR ASSISTANCE has charm and many attractions but C~N~A~T: , Gail Gilpin Hewlett-Packard, AT&T, and Golden Grain Economic Development Manager . all selected Pleasanton because transportation City of Pleasanton, California (510) 484-81 55 positioned them well for their future. I I I I I ! World class higher education. Two Technology leader. California virtu- I 1 million Californians are enrolled in the ally invented the high tech industry, on I nine campuses of the University of which rests the future of American man- California, the 20 State University cam- ufacturing. California is home to 34 puses, 107 community colleges, and 94 percent of the nation's semiconductor independent colleges and universities. companies, to 30 percent of U.S. com- I I California has been home to 58 Nobel puter makers. California spends $31 ! prize winners; currently the University billion annually on research and devel- of California alone boasts 18 Nobellau- opment; triple the amount spent in sec- reates and 241 members of the National ond place New York. California ranks Academy of Sciences. I Skilled work force. I Nearly one-fourth of I California's adult popu- I lation are college gradu- ates. More than 1 . 5 m i I I i 0 n + San Jose's RMDZ covers Californians have a grad- entire 170-sq. mile dry uate or professional degree. And, the number + $800,000 Green Fund for of managers and profes- finandng and location sionals in the state's workforce doubled in the incentives in San Jose 1980s. A global leader. 1 + San Jose: one of the California 1 s nation's largest supplies America's window to I of collected feedstock Asia, and Asia's window to the United States. + San Jose Enterprise Japan is our top investor Zone tax benefits country with a book overlap Green Industry value of $27 billion. During the past decade, districts direct investments in California from + Permitting assistance Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, and + Easy access to major Singapore have highways, rail lines, and grown dramatically. San Jose International California has more Airport advanced infrastructure for international com- merce than anywhere else in the coun- first in university and industrial R&D try. California boasts three of the coun- spending with more than 20 percent of try's top five container ports, handling the national total. 70 percent of the west coast container Staple industry growth. From volume. California's 32.4 million peo- sweaters to soup to nuts, if America pIe represent a large and diverse work wears it and consumes it, California force accustomed to dealing in the inter- makes and grows it - literally. national marketplace. The technologi- California has replaced New York as cal base of California companies, uni- America's leading fashion center. versities and research institutions ensure California's $9 billion apparel industry I that products produced in the state can includes more than 5,000 clothing compete anywhere in the world. establishments, doing everything from I , 18 OUTLOOK 1995 I !.- I I Looking to Expand or Relocate? I I Join the thousands of other companies that use the free resources I provided by the World Economic Development Alliance. WEDA is a service funded by our members and FREE for companies looking to expand or relocate their companies! By completing and sending us this card, you will receive the confidential information you need to pinpoint your next expansion/relocation site. For faster information call1-800-632-WEDA TODAY! -----------------.------------------------------------------ Name f^'*~E Company Address 0 YES our company is looking to expand, relocate, or City State ~Zip- open a new facility. We would like to receive free confidential information Phone Fax on the following areas: Please help us by answering SPECIFIC STATES AND COUNTRIES OF INTEREST the following questions: 0 000 NEW ENGLAND 0 'If 1E~SIr~~~TH CTRL. 0 340 EUROPEIMEDIT. 0 005 Connecticut g rsð ~~~~~nd A) Our Company is: 0010 Maine 0185 Kentucky 0015 Massechusetts 0190 Mississippi 0 355 Nethe~ands 0 Actively Looking for a site 0 020 New Hampshire 0195 Tennessee 0360 Germany 0 025 Rhode Island 0 200 WEST SOUTH CTRL. 0 365 France 0 In a preliminary search 0 030 Vermont 0205 Arkansas 0370 Belgium 0 Future interest 0035 MID-ATLANTIC 0210 Louisiana 0 375 Flanders 0 040 New Jersey 0215 Oklahoma 0 380 Ireland B) We are interested in: 0045 New York 0220 Texas 0 385 Denmerk 0 o~ ~8J'T'~~Stt':~~c 0225 MOUNTAIN 0 390 Spain 0 Manufacturing space 0 230 Arizone 0395 Scotland 0 060 Delaware 0 235 Colorado 0400 Czech Republic 0 Warehouse space 0 065 Dist. of Col. 0240 Idaho 0 405 Austria 0 Office Space 0 070 Florida 0245 Montana 0 410 ASIAIMIDDLE EAST 0075 Georgia 0250 Nevada 0415 Dubai 0 Land 0080 Maryland 0 255 New Mexico 0 4~ ~~RJ::~~bbean 0 085 North Carolina 0260 Utah - C) Current number of employees 0 090 South Carolina 0 2i'o ~¡c~gming 0 430 US Virgin Islands 0 095 Virginia 0 43ã Z'õNJ:'~~r:~ERICA 01t050 0 1~ '~~;~riRf~i~RL. 0 275 Alaska 051 to 500 0 280 Cal~omia 0445 SOUTH AMERICA 0110 lilinois 0 285 Hawaii 0 450 Brazil DOver 500 L! 115 Indiana L! 290 Oregon g:~~~~tina 0120 Michigan 0 3~ ~t~W~~Wg~IES D) Type of product or service: 0125 Ohio 0465 EAST ASIA 0130 Wisconsin 0 305 Pue~o Rico 0470 Hong Kong 0 135 WEST NORTH CTRL. 0310 Guam 0 ~ fM~Rapore 0140 Iowa 0315 CANADA 0 145 Kansas 0320 Westem 0 485 North E) We are most interested in the 0150 Minnesota 0 325 Central 0490 South 0155 Missouri 0 330 Eastern 0 495 SOUTH PACIFIC areas indicated to the right. 0160 Nebraska 0 335 MEXICO 0 500 Australia 0165 North Dakota 0 505 New Zealand 0,70 South Dakota ------------------ ------------- - -- -h- -- -- ----- -- ----- --- -- Name F^'*~'E Company 0 YES our company is looking Address to expand, relocate, or open a new facility. We would like to City State ~Zip- receive free confidential information Phone Fax on the following areas: Please help us by answering SPECIFIC STATES AND COUNTRIES OF INTEREST the following questions: 0000 NEW ENGLAND 0175 EAST SOUTH CTRL. 0340 EUROPEIMEDIT. 0 005 Connecticut 0 180 Alabama g ~g w.~~~nd A) Our Company is: 0010 Maine 0,85 Kentucky 0015 Massachusetts 0190 Mississippi 0 355 Nethe~ands D Actively Looking for a site 0 020 New Hampshire 0195 Tennessee 0360 Germany 0 025 Rhode Island 0200 WEST SOUTH CTRL. 0 365 France 0 In a preliminary search 0 030 Vermont 0205 Arkansas 0370 Belgium 0 Future interest 0035 MID-ATLANTIC 0210 Louisiana 0 375 Flanders 0 040 New Jersey 0215 Oklahoma 0 380 Ireland B) We are interested in: 0045 New York 0 220 Texas 0 385 Denmark 0 O~ ~8J'T'~')¡'tt':~IC 0225 MOUNTAIN 0 390 Spain D Manufacturing space 0 230 Arizona 0395 Scotland 0 060 Delaware 0 235 Colorado 0400 Czech Republic 0 Warehouse space 0 065 Dist. of Col. 0240 Idaho 0 405 Austria 0 Office Space 0 070 Florida 0245 Montana 0 410 ASIAIMIDDLE EAST 0075 Georgia 0250 Nevada 0415 Dubai D Land 0 080 Maryland 0 255 New Mexico 0420 CARIBBEAN 0 085 No~h Carolina 0260 Utah 0 425 East Caribbean C) Current number of employees L! 090 South Carolina 0 265 Wyoming 0 430 US Virgin Islands 0 095 Virginia 0270 PACIFIC 0435 CENTRAL AMERICA 01t050 0 1~ '~~e~ci~¥~i~RL. 0 275 Alaska 0 440 Honduras D 51 tò 500 0 280 California 0445 SOUTH AMERICA 0110 Illinois 0285 Hawaii 0 450 Brazil ! 0 Over 500 0 115 Indiana 0290 Oregon 0 455 Argentina 0120 Michigan 0 3~ ~~.~W~~I~g~IES 0 460 Belise D) Type of product or service: 0 125 Ohio 0 465 EAST ASIA 0 130 Wisconsin 0 305 Puerto Rico 0470 Hong Kong 0,35 WEST NORTH CTRL. 0310 Guam 0 4~ f:R~~2apore 0140 Iowa 0315 CANADA I 0,45 Kansas 0 320 Western 0 485 North I E) We are most interested in the 0150 Minnesota 0 325 Central 0490 South 0155 Missouri 0330 Eastern 0 495 SOUTH PACIFIC I. areas indicated to the right. 0160 Nebraska 0335 MEXICO 0 500 Australia 0165 North Dakota 0 505 New Zealand 0170 South Dakota i I I ~ 1 , ---------------------------------------------------------- NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL / - FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO 2035 DALLAS TX POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE 123 WORLD TRADE CENTER WORLD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE PO BOX 581126 DALLAS TX 75258-9900 11'111.1.1...1.1.1.1.1..1.1.1..1.1..11...11'11.1.1.1 -------------------------~-------------------------------- NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO 2035 DALLAS TX POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE 123 WORLD TRADE CENTER WORLD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE PO BOX 581126 DALLAS TX 75258-9900 11...1.1.1...1.1.1.1.1111.1.1..1.1111111.11'11.1.1.1 : I CONSIDERING EXPANDING OR RELOCATING YOUR COM'INY TO CALIFORNIA l ",01 IInywhele else in the wOlld? As a busy executive who will decide where your company will expand or relocate to, you have a choice... You could spend your valuable time and corporate resources searching directories, hiring consultants, and looking for the numbers that will help you make your corporate relocation or expansion decision. You could make one simple call and get all the valuable information you need for FREE! Join the thousands of other executives that use the free resources provided by the World Economic Development Alliance. WEDA is a service funded by our members and FREE for executives looking to expand or relocate their companies! By dialing one simple number, you will receive all the information you need to pinpoint your next expansion or relocation site. It's easy, simple, and FREE! CALL TODAY! PHOTOCOPY AND FAX THIS PAGE TO 214-241-3858 FOR FREE INFORMATION! r"..'..'......."""""....'..'..'.."""""""'..'..'..', , Name: , , Title: ' , , , Company: ' , , FOR FASTER PROCESSING, TAPE OR GLUE YOUR ' . BUSINESS CARD HERE! MAIL OR FAX TO 214- : 241-3858 . : World Economic Development Alliance Street/Suite: ' , 123 World Trade Center. Dallas, Texas 72528 USA . City/State/Zip , Phone (800) 632-9332. Fax: (214) 241-3858 . . Tel: Fax: ' , , . I use area for high technology, research and development, industrial and multi- tenant uses. Since its inception, the partnership's Contact: Richard Bruckner economIC development team has Region: Orange County retained 44 businesses representing Telephone: 714-254-4300 more than 6,600 jobs, as well as provid- ed expansion assistance to existing Economic development officials at Anaheim businesses. Of these business- the state and local level are aggressively es, 25 are companies employing more working to create effective programs to than 3,200 people while generating hun- combat the often high cost of conduct- dreds of millions of dollars in annual ing business in Southern California. sales and that either would have left The City of Anaheim recognized the Anaheim or would not have come to the need to foster strategic programs that City. design, to cutting, to sewing, to packing promote business growth and improve and worldwide distribution. The top the area's economic viability. agriculture state in the land, California Two new programs offer up-front shipped $48 billion in processed foods financing for qualifying projects, and in 1992, everything from world double the normal rebates for ener~y renowned chardonnays to Peaches and efficiency measures. The Partners m C t ct 1 k U1 ' . . on a : Ja e Hager pears, to specialty items such as aspara- ~ff!cIency (PIE) Pr?gram provIdes q~al- Region: Central Valley gus and artichokes. Ifymg ~ust~me~s wIth low cost financmg Telephone: 805-326-3765 Top tourist destination. California is for major hghtmg, thermal energy stor- the No.1 tourist destination in North age or building envelope efficiency mea- Bakersfield is turning red tape into America. The state generates $53 bil- sures. The ne,:" Construc~ion. Incen.tive red carpet. The city's commitment to lion annually from tourism in an indus- Program provIdes financIal mcentIves customer service continues to attract try that creates 200,000 jobs for for new ~acilities to en~ourage archit~c~s new businesses and strengthens its Californians. In turn, these revenues and engmeers to desIgn beyond mIll1- image as "the other California." generate more than $3 billion to local mum Title 24 requirements. Promises of a coordinated permit pro- and state tax coffers. The state;s cess, speedy response to inquiries, and a Division of Tourism works with the pub- genuine welcome are not just phrases- lic and private sector to promote G. they are policies of the Bakersfield City California as a leading destination for. " enter, Council. travel and tourism. California's share of orøle This city in California's heartland domestic and international travel 8m pioneered TeamBakersfield, an innova- accounts for 194 million leisure trips y tive conce~t of all de?artments .~orking annually. . h with a busmess. WhIle other cItIes lure Following are spotlights on cities and busf" øl businesses with promises that their tax- areas you may find meet your criteria for ore Ihre reøsons payers will subsidize the private sector, a new site. Contacts have been provided 10 consider Anøheim! Bakersfield offers a unique and scarce ¡ for your convenience. commodity-superior customer service. Is TeamBakersfield successful? Ask The City is also aggressively pro- State Farm Insurance. It's 580,000- moting its. o~portunity for g~owth and square foot regional administrative cen- success wIth~n three key busmes~ cen- ter will employ over 1,000 people when ters: AnaheIm Center - located m the it opens in December 1995. State City's civic center, it includes. offi~e, Farm's engineering and architectural retail, civic, cultural and resIdentIal firm has said that it has never worked uses; Anahei~ Corp?rate Tri~ngle - a with a city as helpful as Bakersfield. corporate and mdustnal area wIth a pre- Ask United States Cold Storage. The mier o~ce district for Fort~ne 500-type company's state-of-the-art bulk storage co~pames; and AnaheIm Ca~yon and distribution facility recently opened j Busmess Center - a 2,500 acre mIxed- one month ahead of schedule. Company j I 20 OUTLOOK 1995 i ~ I I ~ . \\ t úl'defstal'dS \N ",ofce. I-\OúSII'ß 1\>iS is a oW t : I 1\>efe'S a stable ""Of d's do"" "to"" " to be success u'd Wlosit sef'/es.Coocot te ate ,,\eo\)' 01 a«Ofóable. Rap' to sal\ rfal\ClSCo. :.~e íoe ",úl\icipal a"d co"" eels (0 ~it" co"" e"ti 0" íaCl \ It I eS .to cot1\ t1\ ut el f t te "ote S . "d caters ~~~p:;t \\OÚses COf~~~~~~~t:te úoi'llefSit)' C~~~~;O((\ 3ifC{3,t. ....~d ~ne{~e{\t{3\1'1 loc3ted - i\J.~~ :~ce3{\' tWO col'cofd \s a SO el'tO the I'ael \ fO tOe t-\3p3 \J3\\e,/ . S3Cf30' 03\' do~e{l st3te p3f\(S. P ,of . tio\1a\ aif?ofts, a d lI1i\es ot VJate{VIa'/s \I\tef 1\ 3 d 3 thO US 31\ ' s~o{ts teams, al\ . \¡\/\1at a j1,feat ~\ace. \is"¡,,g a"Ó boatl"g. {o,.14 ore- {4°,.",atíoK CaRR: i-800- 727 -225A , I I aerospace ties (Lockheed Corporation) as its entertainment roots (The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros., and N.B.C.), with over 11,000 businesses calling Burbank "home". The commu- nity has provided these businesses with an environment to grow and prosper. The city of Burbank has made a commitment to carefully plan and pro- vide for the future of its citizens. It is doing just that through an aggressive economic development program to recruit and retain the businesses that make Burbank unique. It is clear that Burbank's future success is limited only by its imagination. The sky's the limit, and Burbank is reaching for the stars. Home to over 25 Fortune 500 companies, Bakersfield's pro-business attitude is known world-wide. officials praise the city for speaking with California, and it goes by the name of one voice, solving problems before they BURBANK. Burbank is not only a arise, and finding creative solutions. beautiful city, but one that offers many Contact: Bill Reeds With 26 Fortune 500 companies advantages to the people and businesses Region: East Bay Area operating alongside many smaller firms, that call Burbank "home". From first- Telephone: 800-727-2254 and a lifestyle consisting of big city class educational and housing opportu- amenities combined with interesting nities to available industrial and com- Concord invites businesses to locate activities such as band concerts in the mercial space and strategic transporta- in a vital business environment and to park, Bakersfield touts itself as the ideal enjoy the attractive residential neighbor- California business address. With its hoods, recreation, and entertainment I commitment to customer service and its ~e that represent the best of California. cooperative attitude, TeamBakersfield Concord is a city that understands what has truly replaced red tape with red car- careful- it takes for a company to be successful. pet. Concord, with a population of 113,000, is the largest city and the regional center of Contra Costa County. It is located in the eastern portion of the highly desir- J able San Francisco Bay Area. The city is j situated in the Mt. Diablo Valley, an Contact: Chris Foss attractive suburban setting approximate- Region: San Fernando Valley ly 25 miles east of San Francisco. Telephone: 818-953-9582 tion systems, Burbank stands apart from Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and comparable communities in southern major state and interstate highways pro- Safe streets... quality schools... low California, the state, and the country. vide excellent access to the region's con- costs of doing business...an extensive Burbank is located 12 miles north of sumer market and work force. A future transportation system...housing alterna- downtown Los Angeles, and serves as BART extension linking Concord to east tives of all types...business-friendly gov- the gateway to the San Fernando Valley. Contra Costa County will strengthen ernment. Contrary to the image provid- The city is spread over 17 square miles this connection. Concord is also served ed the public through the press, a city and has thrived since its incorporation in by Buchanan Field Airport, home base with these qualities does exist III 1911. Burbank is known as much for its to approximately 610 privately-owned I I I 22 OUTLOOK 1995 ' ~ aircraft. The Oakland International Airport is a 30-minute drive from the I city. Concord's highly educated work force has attracted many corporations to the Concord business community. Over 61 percent of the population age 25 and above has at least some college educa- tion, with 26 percent having at least a 4- year degree. I DESTINATION OF CHOICE Where the Mountains meet the Ocean Quality of Life Architectural Beauty A Sense of Community Abundance of Cultural Activities "City of Vision" Award International Conference on Making Cities Livable Concord is a city that understands A Changing Economy what it takes for a company to be successful. Stable Visitor and Tourism Sector An Economic Plan for the Future Businesses have found Concord's Strong Retail Expansion Underway excellent quality of life an invaluable Active 850 Acre Redevelopment Project Area asset. Parks, youth programs, and sports Chamber of Commerce/Conference Visitors Bureau activities provide opportunities for fam- "4th out of Top 100 California Cities In Which to Do Business" ilies to relax and play. Parents California Business Magazine Magazine has ranked Concord as one of Resources the top ten cities in the United States in which to raise children. Out of 828 U.S. Full Service Airport cities, Concord was ranked among the Working Fishing Fleet and Yacht Harbor top in the areas of children's health, edu- University of California, Santa Barbara - UCSB cation, low crime, strong economics and Small Business Resource/Training Center - City College an attractive environment. City of Santa Barbara Outdoor activity is a prime ingredi- ent in the Concord lifestyle. There are Community Development parks, golf courses and miles of scenic Department hiking trails. The Concord Pavilion, a Call or Write: performing center for some of the David D. Davis, Director biggest names in show business, best PO Box 1990 typifies local appreciation for mixing SANTA BARBARA Santa Barbara, CA 93102 COMMUNITY entertainment with the great outdoors. DEVELOPMENT 805-564-5461 or fax: 805-564-5477 1995 OUTLOOK 23 Chamber of Commerce, Riverside a program of business retention and County Economic Development Agency expansion which emphasizes a cus- , and Riverside Community College. In tomer-service approach in dealing with this survey, businesses from all over the the business community. The program C t t, J. B dl county were questioned about their atti- has become an integral part of Corona's on ac, 1m ra ey 1 d . fi . 1 h h k. "" h. h 1 Region: Western Riverside County tudes, pans an relatIve manCia ealt. mar etmg ellort, w iC was recent y Telephone: 909-736-2260 Corona received high marks for featured in an area business magazine Riverside County in terms of having one for its imaginative approach and positive While California has suffered of the least amounts of jobs lost due to results in economic development. through the drastic effects of a reces- relocation, which is no small feat con- sion, the city of Corona has maintained sidering the onslaught of other states steady growth and a constantly improv- trying to attract business from . C ing quality. of life. Last ye.ar, almost California. Among. Corona, busines~es, oron.1I 2,5~0 new Jobs were crea~ed m Corona. 22.8 perce~t were m a ~aj~r groWIng leøtler/ '" While most of these new jobs were cre- mode. ThIs compares with Just over 3 ." ated as a result of new businesses, sever- percent in Riverside and 1 percent in WIt al hundred resulted from expansions of Moreno Valley. Also, m separate comp already-existing compames such as Manpower Employment surveys for the to hire' Watson Pharmaceuticals, Fender last two years, Corona has been the lead- Musical Instruments, Cast Art, Dogloo, er in the Inland Empire, with about one- Core Mark and Meyers Marketing. third of the companies contacted expect- Corona stands above others in a sur- ing to hire additional workers this year. Fashioned after TeamCalifomia, the vey supported by the Inland Empire How does Corona do it? Much of the "Team" approach in Corona draws on Economic Partnership, Riverside credit can be attributed to Team Corona, the support of various state and local organizations as well as city staff and elected officials-whomever is appro- priate to the specific company and cir- cumstance. This initiative is credited for much of Corona's success in keeping businesses from leaving. Doug Mills, vice president of opera- tions for Fender Musical Instruments, said his plant was destined to move out of state until TeamCorona brought offi- cials from the city, county economic development agency, the State ~ Department of Trade and Commerce, ð1 Southern California Edison, Inland ~ '< Empire Economic Partnership, the Air Quality Management District and the Private Industry Council to discuss everything from financing, plan process- ing and employee training to utility rates. Not only will Fender stay in Corona, Mills says, there are even plans for expansion in 1995. Corona has had much more industri- al space development. Last year, in I excess of 1 ,800,000-square- feet of ' industrial space was leased, and another , . . , , 500 OOO-square-feet was constructed. Corona's creatIve and posItIve approach to businesses has bolted theIr T' h 'd I' .11 city into a leader in economic development. e new gm e Illes Wi encourage more office construction in the future, city officials hope, 24 OUTLOOK 1995 I SotltfiGate esta.blished . DOsrnèsse5 .âln<e, +iIIP¿ofit from th e .opp~rtun i~ tiÎé š€l1ât1âwâi tt h ém" by' r o'êâ1:ilî g .IL." '.'. . i.1i .'( j , I I , For More Information Contact: ~ Redevelopment Agency ! City of South Gate \ 8650 California Avenue '\ South Gate, California 90280-3075 ,; (213) 563-9531 t ~ \ ) *£ntrepreneurial Hot Spots: The Best Places in America to Start and Grow a Com an { Published by Cognetics, Inc. Cambrid e Mass. ,""N: FR!~!'E""'!~'.'\e;N"."'.'..'.~°"".'!"':<(~., of the county. Major highways, rail- Corporation, its enterprise zone designa- ~~j .', ~ . \~1 II ii, r~ads.' municipal ai~orts and commer- tion or the Recycling Market 1 ^~>. Cial mterstate and mtrastate bus and Development Zone Program, the loca- . trucking lines service the Valley. The tional process is streamlined. Contact: John E. Quiring county also offers one of the California Hanford's 85% labor participation Region: Central Valley enterprise zones which may be used by rate represents an eager labor force with Telephone: 209-233-2564 new or expanding businesses to receive a strong work ethic and a variety of on tax benefits and incentives. and off-the-job training programs which Situated in the heart of California's ensure that skills are tailored to employ- Central Valley, Fresno County covers a ers' needs. 6,000-square-mile region, making it the Hanford is a safe community. Kings fifth-largest county in the state. It is the County has the lowest comparative nation's number-one county for agricul- crime rate per resident than neighboring tural production with a gross crop value Contact: C~line Haugen counties, metropolitan areas, and the exceeding 3 billion dollars. While agri- Region: Central California state as a whole. culture supports the county's financial Telephone: 209-585-2582 Hanford is a forward-looking com- munity with a small town atmosphere. In the heart of California's fastest It knows what quality of life is all about. growing region, the Central Valley, Hanford lies equidistant from Los c:J Angeles, San Francisco, and ~ Sacramento, and just 30 miles south of ¡g ::J Fresno. Kings Industrial Park itself is located 2 miles south of the city. Contact: Kurt Hahn Region: Northern California . . Telephone: 707-431-3306 Fresno IS the natIOn's number-one county for agricultural production. Located in the center of California's base, Fresno has diversified into a broad premium wine region, 75 miles north of range of industries which provide San Francisco, Healdsburg is much approximately 87% of the nonagricul- more than first appearance might indi- tural wage and salary jobs. cate. The city retail center attracts a With a population surpassing the regional market of over 35,000 people. 750,000 mark, Fresno County offers a Its historic downtown plaza is like a pic- range of lifestyles in~luding small towns Hanford is a haven for companies ture of "Main St~eet, U.S.A.". . and large urban enVIronments. A pro- wanting a quality location. Incorporated m 1867, Healdsburg IS ductive and abundant labor force, inex- truly a full-service city which operates pensive land and construction costs This industrial park was created in water, sewer and electric utilities, as ~ combined with a competitive cost of liv- 1975 through a redevelopment project. well as possessing an enchanting meet- "-, ing and a business-friendly environment It comprises 1,000 acres of industrially- ing center complex on Fitch Mountain help to make Fresno County a preferable zoned land, half of which is fully ser- overlooking the Russian River and adja- site for commercial, residential and viced. The industrial park has become cent vineyards. The city has endeavored í industrial expansion and location. home to over 20 companies on 360 land- to balance its projects and programs first ~ These factors have contributed to accel- scaped acres. between helping existing businesses and . erated growth in the manufacturing, ser- Land is abundant, with parcels rang- retaining jobs, while attracting new i vice and distribution-based industries, ing in size from 3 to 100 acres. Access business and generating new jobs. placing Fresno in the top 10 most pre- to major transportation routes that Efforts to assist existing business fall ferred locations in the United States. stretch to all comers of the state is right into two categories. It was critical to Fresno County is the financial, trade, at the park's doorstep. Quality labor is remove both impediments to reinvest as commercial, and educational center for plentiful and affordable. well as create a positive atmosphere the surrounding five-county region. It is Whether incentives are offered which will invigorate merchandising also the hub for transportation facilities through the Hanford Redevelopment attitudes. Its redevelopment agency has connecting central California to all parts Agency, Crown Economic Development already undertaken the following prqjects: 26 OUTLOOK 1995 J and programs: flood mitigation, replacement of downtown infrastruc- ture, business program promotions, added parking, undergrounding of utili- ties, streetscaping, and antique street lighting. A small agency can maintain a positive momentum by being willing to take risks. Contact: Shannon Murphy Region: Southern California Telephone: 909-765-2318 Nestled in the quiet hills of western Riverside County, Hemet is home to some 53,000 residents and serves as a winter home for thousands more who enjoy its scenic beauty and mild climate. Hemet's wide choice of housing and abundance of recreational and retail opportunities makes it a desirable home for young professionals and retirees. We may be perfect for your business! You make the comparison... ~,~ SANT A MARIA V ALLEY Hemet is a desirable home ~ ~ ECONOMIC for young professionals and -...:: ~ retirees alike. ~~~~ DE VELO PMENT Hemet has seen significant growth in ASSOCIA TION recent years and is committed to provid- Call or Write: ing an efficient and friendly develop- Bob Royster, Executive Director 110 South Pine Street, No. 225 ment process. Roughly 19% of the Santa Maria, CA 93454 city's labor pool is between twenty-five 805-922- 773 7 orfax: 805-349-9875 and thirty-four years of age. Approximately 15% of the work force Community Sponsored Non-Profit Corporation 1995 OUTLOOK 27 B" "~:"f h .dbhld d A... as attaIne ac e or egrees an an ctIvIty Includes Elk Corporation's new additional 33% have had some level of 167,000 square foot roofing shingle ......... 11" Sl'hl h 7m 1 ... co ege traInIng. Ig t Y more t an "(0 p ant, Sears' LogistIC Services 250,000 I WE MAKE IT ALL EASY of the labor force are employed in man- sq. ft. expansion on their I million sq. ft ¡ ufacturing. An additional 12% are facility, and State Farm's completion of . . . with our Business Start-Up employed in some fonn of professional a 564,000 sq. ft. regional headquarters. Kits. The Kits have all the forms capacity. Key manufacturing firms in you need to comply with the area include Skyline Manufacturing, government reqUirements Ametek, Phillip's Gasket, Edelbrock throughout the year. . . . and The Deutsch Company. . Actual government forms to Recreational opportunities in Hemet tear out and mail in are unequaled elsewhere in southern . Easy step-by-step instructions California. The Domenigoni Reservoir, . . now under construction, will be the Sole Proprzetors/Partnershlps largest man-made body of water in A valuable kit for the person starting . . . a business as a sole proprietor or southern Cahfornta, with ~ver 22,500 with a general or limited partner. acres for all types of recreatiOnal oppor- Kern County offers opportunities Contains 18 federal and state tunities. for businesses seeking to access government forms, plus many local Choose Hemet as your place to live, California's huge market government r~qUlrements. work and play in southern California. With an estimated annual growth Invaluable gUIdance, plus you ,.. . . should never have to visit a Hemet s scemc beauty, nuld chmate and rate near 4%, Kern County offers government office! abundance of recreational opportunities tremendous opportunities for businesses Corporations make it the foremost choice for home, seeking to access. Califo~ia's huge mar- This kit gives you all the forms you work and play! ket. A strategic locatiOn; excellent will need to incorporate your multi-modal transportation systems; business. The remainder of the 27 abundant affordable land labor and forms get your business started with housing; and a "can-do" ¿ositive' busi- state and federal government . . t h I ness chmate are key elements of Kern's reqUlremen s suc as sa es tax, .. licenses and permits, state and attractIve market. These attnbutes com- federal taxes. Contact: Greg Whitney bined with the existing economic base, L. .t d L. b'Z'ty C. Region: Central Valley dominated by oil and agriculture, lml e la I I ompanzes Starting a Limited Liability Telephone: 805-861-2774 assures a broad based economy for years Company (LLC) will give you the to come. liability protection of a corporation A "can-do" attitude toward new and you'll pay the lower taxes of a business is one of the reasons why in partnership. Get the 30 forms you 1987 a unique partnership of public and need to get started with state and .'. . federal requirements such as sales pnvate . entItIes formed the K~rn tax, licenses and permits, state and Economic Development CorporatiOn federal taxes. (KEDC). Employers ~har~ed with the mission of c~eating Contact: Tom Smith If your business is going to hire ~ diversified and strong economic base Region: Central Valley r employees, even one, the In Kern County, the KEDC works coop- Telephone: 800-533-4039 J Employer's Kit is a must! It eratively to recruit new business and ~ contains all 18 requi:ed forms, the retain existing business. This spirit of Companies contemplating a move to 112 govehmhmled~t-requhlreddIPosters, teamwork, along with the market ameni- California must consider Kings County. j~ p us WIt 0 Illg sc e u es. . . . . . . ties In Kern County, has proven key to Its umque locatIon, eqUIdistant from Los Order Today! Call success. Angeles and San Francisco, allows 1-800-331-8877 . <:>ver the past ei~ht years ~DC has access to all of t~e state's major cities . faclhtated 92 projects creatlllg over from a central pOInt and offers a new or 6400 jobs for Kern County. A recent existing operation the opportunity to '?'- example of this activity is the Frito-Lay take full advantage of the California CALIFORNIA CHAMBER of COMMERCE $77 million expansion, creating up to lifestyle and climate in a setting made 300 new jobs for area residents. Other for business. 28 OUTLOOK 1995 Housing costs are well below the proximity to universities, Lake Elsinore California average which is an important is becoming the prime site for business factor in choosing any business site. growth. You'll find a vast selection of Try The Kings County Enterprise Zone has available commercial and industrial pad-ready industrial/commercial parcels space, complete with new infrastructure, up to 50 acres, complete with support all within easy access by freeway, air- these digits 1-800-676-8455 puts you in touch with information about the Advanced Technology Center in Oroville. For Spectra Physics it meant design of a robotics system "experts" had deemed Kings County offers a lifestyle and Lake Elsinore offers a vast impossible. For you, it means access climate made for business. selection of available sites. to the best minds a university research park can provide, infrastructure, as well as unfinished land port, railroad and other ample public complete health services, tax zoned for industrial and commercial transportation. The city of Lake credits, and more. use. Several occupant-ready manufac- Elsinore, a city in transition, provides turing facilities are also available com- key advantages for all facets of quality plete with loading bays, docks, and rail- growth and recreation. road access. Land, labor, and operating Join businesses such as the Lake costs in the enterprise zone are low by Elsinore Outlet Center, which was California standards. developed by McArthur/Glenn. Its sales With attractive incentives, a great growth ranks number one with a 520% location, a ready work force, solid cumulative growth from 1990-1992 and infrastructure and cooperative govern- 33.1 million dollars in sales in 1993. ment participation, Kings County offers golden opportunities for businesses who want to grow with California and the burgeoning west coast market. Contact: Ken Cereghino Region: Central Valley Telephone: 209-675-7768 . Contact: Ron Molendyk Over the last three years, Madera Region: S. Riverside County County has thrived economically and Telephone: 909-674-3124 socially by marching to the drum of a different beat. It focused its sites on two A dynamic opportunity is waiting for major targets: determining its future you now in the city of Lake Elsinore, through a definitive planning strategy California. Located in the heart of the and becoming a favored location for most rapidly growing area of southern both living and working California- the 1-15 corridor- Lake During this three year period, Elsinore bridges all activity between Madera County has located a world Los Angeles, Orange County, and San class regional children's hospital (a Diego. $170,000,000 facility) which is part of a With lower housing and land costs, a 1,100 acre mixed use development. It nearby, skilled labor base, and a close has also approved an Environmental 1995 OUTLOOK 29 Merced County's agriculturally- based, yet diversified economy and well-planned support services (power, extra capacity water and sewer systems, and advance telecommunication sys- tems) are added incentives. So is a rapidly growing skilled labor force of more than 70,000 workers and a pool of over 8,000 available workers, ensuring reasonable labor rates. Located III Central California, Merced County is close to major urban areas (within 100 miles of major ship- ping ports like San Francisco, Oakland, and Stockton and 275 miles of the Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach), yet they seem worlds away. Major north/south Highways 99 and Interstate Highway 5, the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe rail- roads, and Amtrak all run through Madera County's industries and economic development have been pegged Merced County. A municipal airport in by economists as the bright and shining star in the Central Valley. the city of Merced accommodates cor- porate and commercial air traffic. Impact Report and Plan for a 15,000 acre master planned development that will facilitate the location of a University of California campus (a $350,000,000 project) located a new Community College campus (a Contact: Chris Stewart $35,000,000 project) both of which are Region: Central Valley an 1,800 master planned development, Telephone: 209-723-3889 resourced financing for a $36,000,000 highway expansion and river crossing to One of the most critical decisions a What's more, Merced County has facilitate development. The county has growing business makes is the selection affordable housing, a temperate climate, added over 1 million square feet of of a new site for development. In light and recreational opportunities abound. occupied industrial space in the past 60 of today's economy and highly compet- It is less than an hour away from the months, added over I million square feet itive marketplace, a mis-step can cost beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains and of new commercial space, updated its millions. Minimize the opportunity for less than two hours from the Pacific overall general plan. error. Join the growing number of busi- Ocean. The San Francisco Bay Area's '" Madera County, with a population of nesses that are moving to Merced cultural amenities are close, but it's also a little over 100,000, has been pegged by County, California, for some very good the gateway to Yosemite National Park. economists as the bright and shining star reasons. Businesses are moving to Merced 1 and fastest growing of the eight Central Moving to Merced County makes County for these reasons and also I Valley Counties over the next five year economic sense. A 6,700 acre enterprise because private and public agencies ~ period. zone allows businesses to take advan- have joined together to make developing A "can-do" attitude that starts with tage of development incentives like sales in this dynamic, pro-growth region a lit- local governments and continues and use tax credits, hiring credits, busi- tIe easier. Site-Find, a high-tech com- through its citizenry is at the heart of ness expense credits, progressive financ- puterized inventory of available com- ~" Madera County's current successes. ing and loan programs, permit assis- mercial and industrial real estate listings Combined with a strong sense of vision, tance, and more. The conversion of within Merced County, can provide these two elements will form the corner- Castle Air Force Base from military to interested businesses with a list of qual- stone for Madera County's future private use has also created a number of ified properties within minutes or hours I growth. unique development options. away. ,I , 30 OUTLOOK 1995 I variety of development opportunities. Having celebrated its centennial in 1988, the city of Orange is still growing, progressing, and improving upon the qualities that make it an enviable place Contact: David McElroy to live, work and play. Region: Orange County Telephone: 714-771-2315 Located in the heart of southern businesses for a variety of tax credits California, the city of Orange (popula- that can add as much as five percent to tion 118,000) encompasses 24 square their bottom line. Coupled with these miles in central Orange County. Orange Contact: Audrey Taylor benefits is a productive staff, as Sierra offers a variety of commercial, industri- Region: Northern California Pacific Packaging discovered last fall. It al and retail opportunities. Examples of Telephone: 800-676-8455 took just two weeks from president its diverse lifestyles range from high- Allan Ennis's first contact with the city rise office buildings to Old Towne his- With the recent $6 million expansion to final approval of the project. "We've toric district antique shops. . . from of the airport and development of a uni- managed in a short two-week period to exclusive hillside estates to 1O0-year-old versity - related research park, the do what other projects have taken nine Victorian homes. Northern California city of Oroville is months to a year to accomplish," con- Centrally located in the region and staging an aggressIve campaign to tractor Andy Wood said of the project. just 30 minutes from Los Angeles, attract businesses. Ennis credited the cooperative spirit of Orange is accessible to all transportation The Advanced Technology Center, a the city. "I've never experienced a networks. Five major freeways pass joint project of California State group of people who came together so through or border Orange, making it University-Chico, and the city of quickly and worked so well. Everyone convenient for both business and resi- Oroville, is a state-of-the-art component was driving toward one goal and all the dentialliving. of the Oroville Airport Business Park. little things that can interfere with a pro- Four major airports are in the vicini- The 1O,000-square-foot building will ject were not a factor." ty, including John Wayne Airport which house laboratories, a health and safety is just ten miles away. The ports of Los center, conference/classrooms, execu- Angeles and Long Beach, two of the tive offices, incubation space, child care, largest trading ports for the Pacific Rim, and teleconference/telecommute facili- are nearby. The Orange County Transit ties. Slated for completion in fall 1995, Authority serves the city of Orange and the center provides businesses with Contact: Gail Gilpin the remainder of the county. direct access to academic expertise. For Region: East Bay Area example, the university has Telephone: 510-484-8155 been working with a current occupant of the business Pleasanton, the City of Planned park, Spectra Physics Progress, is positioned well for business. I Lasers, to develop robotic This lOa-year old city has been devel- equipment. "Industry oped with the cooperation and participa- experts said it was not feasi- tion of all its community members: resi- I ble," said Spectra vice presi- dents, businesses, and employees. It is I dent and general manager ready for the next century, and has busi- , George Balogh, "but some ness on its mind. I Chico State engineering stu- Pleasanton has great corporate I dents lacked the experience neighbors and room for expansion. Orange offers many pleasures and recreation to know better, and devised When major companies, such as Golden for after work and on well-deserved a method for automated Grain, AT&T and Hewlett-Packard, weekends. optical fabrication." move to Pleasanton, their decision-mak- Orange provides its own police, fire Oroville is both a state-designated ers say they like this city for three pri- and water services. A master plan of enterprise zone and a Recycling Market mary reasons: Pleasanton is ideally storm drains and sewers provides for a Development Zone, which qualifies located at the juncture of two major Bay 1995 OUTLOOK 31 I I is a tangible benefit have an undergraduate degree or higher. to business. That educational quality is being main- I I Pleasanton's state- tained through the Pleasanton School of-the-art business District. All four secondary schools in 0 Pleasanton have been named California 0 parks can be :> () accessed from every Distinguished Schools. Five elementary Q ;!. direction in the Bay schools are currently being reviewed for :> <C Area via interstates that same distinction. About 93% of 580 and 680. New graduating high school seniors enter col- BART rail service lege. will begin operating Pleasanton has a thriving community to Pleasanton this with a strong foundation based on its year, and the infor- history, tradition and pride. This safe mation highway is and secure community is home to Pleasanton has a thriving community with a strong in place with exten- 55,000 people who relish the friendly foundation based on its history, tradition and pride. sive underground charm of a small town and the conve- fiber optic and cable niences of a bustling city. Area interstates, easily accessible from conduit. In Pleasanton, you'll find a friendly nearly every city in the region; it has a The high quality of Pleasanton's city staff ready and able to assist you highly educated and skilled work force; work force is influenced by the close through a streamlined development pro- and the quality of life here is among the proximity of national laboratories and cess. This is a great place to live, work, best in northern California. colleges. Over 35% of the labor force visit and do business; and the communi- The excellent transportation system within a lO-mile radius of Pleasanton ty is working to keep it that way. 81..1 Southern California's V 81187 best kept secret. .1 I I I 1 I I THE PERFECT BALANCE FOR BUSINESS AND RESIDENTIAL IN VENTURA COUNTY I ¡ . REASONABLY PRICED BUILDING SITES AVAILABLE . BEAUTIFUL INDUSTRIAL PARKS. ATTRACTIVE HOMES IN ALL PRICE RANGES I . LARGE LABOR SUPPLY. PLEASANT WEATHER ALL YEAR LONG . A WELCOME ATTITUDE FROM THE CITY. EXCELLENT TRANSPORTATION AND UTILITIES : FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DEPUlY CllY MANAGER I ECONOMIC DEVElOPMENT I CllY OF SIMI VALLEY - PHONE 805-583-6701 I 2929 TAPO CANYON ROAQ SIMI VALLEY, CALIFORNIA 93063 , 32 OUTLOOK 1995 in the region. Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, and Rancho Cucamonga is a young city Southern California. wisely-grown and beautifully designed. Distribution Companies- Halfway between Los Angeles and Palm Established transportation systems and a Contact: Linda Daniels Springs (with a commuter rail station), central location make San Joaquin Region: Inland Empire and only minutes from Ontario County a key distribution hub. Situated Telephone: 909-989-1851 International Airport, its natural foothills on Interstate 5, the county has immediate are the breathtaking San Gabriel moun- access to this major transportation artery Peter Uberroth feels corporate head- tains. Its minor league baseball stadium, extending from Canada to Mexico. quarters would be wise to locate in cities "The Epicenter", is home to Cal League Interstate Highways provide direct like Rancho Cucamonga; communities champs, the Rancho Cucamonga access to the greater San Francisco Bay with "a wealth of talented, educated, Quakes, and Arnold Palmer's golf course area, the Sacramento area to the north, family-oriented residents that become will premiere soon. Located among the and principal Central Valley communi- loyal, dedicated employees delighted to state's earliest vineyards, Rancho ties to the south.. The freeway network work near home." Of course the same is Cucamonga also boasts California's first allows overnight delivery of goods to all true of Rancho Cucamonga for manufac- winery and Grape Harvest Festival. points of California, Nevada, Arizona, turers, service companies, and retailers Nearby, residents enjoy skiing, the annu- Oregon and eastern Utah. Rail freight is wishing to be part of the southern al Renaissance Fair, concerts at California market and the Pacific Rim. Blockbuster Pavilion, and soon, The Inland Empire boasts Penske's California Speedway. California's healthiest regional economy The Redevelopment Agency hosts (¡; because it's less expensive to open an "get acquainted" tours and offers a short, c: :; office or plant here and to train and hire introductory music video. By autumn of f- .c: your workers. And, although known for '95, comprehensive information will be .~ a: its high quality of life, it costs consider- available via an 800-number "fax-on- ably less to live here than in neighboring demand" system. LA., San Diego, and Orange counties. San Joaquin is the pick of the The LA. Times describes Rancho crop for business! Cucamonga as the sixth best in the state for raising kids, while Money magazine provided by Union Pacific, Santa Fe, hails it as the eleventh safest city in the Contact: Michael Locke Southern Pacific and a number of short- nation. Even during the recession, Region: Central Valley line railroads. Air freight is available via Rancho Cucamonga's retail sales Telephone: 800-570-JOBS Stockton Metropolitan Airport, and the increased by a significant 14% and it Port of Stockton with its deepwater now reports the highest median income channel is one of the most diversified San Joaquin County is the idealloca- shipping, handling, and distribution tion for business to grow and prosper in inland seaports in the United States. California. A strong commitment to Office Operations - San Joaquin regional economic Development from County is an ideal location for office and both public and private sectors creates a back-room office operations. Sites and preferred business climate. Located in facilities for office uses range from flex Northern California's dynamic growth space and light industrial business parks corridor, San Joaquin County is already to commercial buildings and built to suit home to major agri-business, manufac- opportunities. A qualified pool of cleri- turing and distribution companies. cal and managerial workers, plus estab- Manufacturing Companies - San Ii shed business schools and training pro- Joaquin County's expanding and pro- grams, meet the present and future needs ductive labor pool is a valuable resource of office-based businesses. for manufacturing operations. Human San Joaquin also offers many indus- resource training and retraining pro- trial or commercial sites within a grams are in place for a wide range of California State Enterprise Zone. Rancho Cucamonga is a young industries. The county is well positioned Companies locating in the zone may city wisely grown and beautifully to sources of raw materials, as well as to benefit from significant state and local designed. the lucrative markets of the San incentives. 1995 OUTLOOK 33 I any other county in America. Major Environmental. It has been researchers, developers, and manufac- predicted that environmental clean-up turers all over the world have selected operations around the world will San Diego for their operations. increase dramatically in the next decade, Contact: Ron Phillips Computers/Electronics. More tele- with a majority of efforts directed to Region: Southern California vision sets are now manufactured in the Mexico and other Pacific Rim countries. ~ Telephone: 619-236-9061 San Diego/Tijuana region than any- Many companies with international where else in the world. Computer soft- reach-SAIC, Access Research San Diego is on a roll! It's home to ware companies that were brand new Corporation, Greenfield Environmental the 1996 Republican National just a couple of years ago are now ink- and Advanced Pollution Institute, just to Convention, the 1998 Super Bowl, and ing deals with industry giants such as name a few-have selected San Diego the 1995 America's Cup. More impor- SEGA and are bringing 3-D graphics to for their headquarters because of its tantly, it's the hotbed for the emerging home computers. Compton New Media, ideal location close to growth markets. technologies of tomorrow. a Carlsbad firm, distributes almost 50 Bioscience. It's been more than 25 A close look at the San Diego region percent of the CD Roms produced in the years since Jonas Salk put the first mas- reveals that it has successfully made the United States. The region is also ter strokes on the Torrey Pines mesa that transition to include industries that becoming known as the virtual reality is now the center of San Diego's bio- promise to be the most competitive in capital of the world. science industries. Over the last three the dynamics of the new worldwide International Trade. The passage decades, San Diego has grown in this market. of NAFTA has influenced a number of area and has the nation's fourth highest Here's what is hot in San Diego companies looking at this region to set concentration of biomedical firms. today: up their new facilities to operate on both Research carried out by companies and sides of the U.S./Mexico bor- institutions here is among the most der. But, if the truth be respected in the world. known, the region's growth It's no wonder California Business has been ensured by the large Magazine named San Diego the "Best ~ numbers of companies that Big City for Business in California." focus on international opera- ."f~'i, tions and are already doing '7fSS!!SSSSSS7fS"/SSE7f!!SSSHH7fS!SSYf!,SS!7fSSYfS7f,,/SESS,,/S!E,SESýS7ffSS/i/.j.' /1 business in this area. These rill ',' SAN JOSE 1,/ include well-know companies itDi!~i~' ,'~ ~ -- ',~" ~ ',i_n,_,' such as Sony, Sanyo, Matsushita, Kyocera, Casio, Contact: Leslie Parks Samsung and JVe. Moreover, Region: Silicon Valley the region is one of only two Telephone: 408-277-5880 in the United States where a foreign trade zone overlaps San Jose is the financial, cultural and with an enterprise zone and a governmental capital of the world's pre- recycling market development eminent high-tech mecca, Silicon Valley zone. - where 1,500 of the 2,500 largest U.S. Transportation Industry. electronic companies are located within Companies such as Science a 30-mile radius. Mission Bay in San Diego offers a place to Applications International Underpinning San Jose's success is get away and relax. Corporation (SAIC), TRW, the presence of an unparalleled concen- Titan Corporation and UCSD tration of maverick finns such as Cisco Telecommunications. The Sorrento Powell Structures Lab have put San Systems, IBM, Conner Peripherals, I Valley region has been labeled Telecom Diego on the map as one of the leading Hitachi Instruments, Sony America and Valley as it is now home to QUAL- regions for intelligent transportation Adobe, and nationally recognized uni- I COMM, Hughes Network Systems, systems, fuel cell technology and com- versities, such as Stanford UC- Berkeley Pacific Communications Sciences, Sony posite materials. Today there are more and San Jose State University. and Nokia United States. San Diego than 1,000 firms in the region concen- Silicon Valley continues to be the County has more than 70,000 miles of trating on transportation technologies birthplace of emerging new technolo- fiber optics in the ground-more than and services. gies including telecommunications, 34 OUTLOOK 1995 I. semiconductors, biotech, multi-media city has done an incredible job and there technology and education will be creat- and a host of others. isn't another region that can compete if ed by the year 2000. It's a win-win sit- Statistics reflect the Valley's eco- you're a high-tech company." uation for Santa Barbara and one more nomic stature. Sales for Silicon Valley's San Jose offers location assistance, a advantage to its healthy business envi- I top 150 companies outpaced national foreign trade zone, Enterprise Zone tax ronment. I figures, growing more than 20 percent in c red its, aRe c y c I i n g Mar k e t Expansion and new commercial t 1994, while profits increased 65 percent. Development Zone, a $3.9 million developments help to maintain a r Silicon Valley is home to over half of the Development Enhancement Fund, an strengthening Santa Barbara economy. Î Fortune 500 computer firms and has Export Resource Center, several busi- At the University of California-Santa I 40% of PO"""'" fa.,te.,t growing high n", incuhatms. and a C,nt" fm BMb"",. tbœe new buildings bave b"n t tech companies. Software Development. completed and the construction and I Silicon Valley produces one-fourth expansion for four more are underway. I of the nation's high-tech exports, and These buildings include the new recre- has North America's highest concentra- ation and aquatics center and the I tion of Pacific Rim technology compa- Environmental Health and Safety nies. According to World Trade Building II. Magazine, fully one quarter (26%) of Contact: David D. Davis Without a doubt, the airport is a cru- the fastest-growing global high-tech Region: Southern California cial component of Santa Barbara's manufacturers in the U.S. are located in Telephone: 805-564-5461 health economy. It maintains a 100 acre ~ Silicon Valley - eight times more than commercial industrial park. Together the state of Texas - and San Jose Along the South Central Coast of with its 110 tenants, the airport is claimed the most of any city in the California, nestled between the Santa responsible for $76 million, which is I nation. Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, paid locally in taxes by all airport ser- ~ lies Santa Barbara, a beautiful city. The vice providers and users. city of 85,000 people is ideally located Indeed, Santa Barbara seems to have S 98 miles northwest of Los Angeles. Its it all: a pleasing climate, a beautiful and a finønc;ø¿ climate is pleasingly mild with summer comfortable environment, a quality cuI' t;øp- temperatures still favorable with a range lifestyle and a stable economy. Santa °, /° , of 47-68 degrees. Barbara is the place for living life at its ,a 0 men Companies are easily attracted to the best. beautiful area that has minimal traffic congestion and the best air quality in southern California. Santa Barbara has a very stable and grow- ing economy which IS San Jose International Airport is emerging from the nation- located right in the midst of San Jose's wide recession. The city, Golden Triangle, home to the highest with its resort-like atmo- concentration of high-tech firms in the sphere, continues to attract Valley and only five minutes from both European, American downtown San Jose. These factors and nearby Californians. make this airport one of the most conve- Santa Barbara's eco- nient in the country. nomic future looks even I San Jose's 172 square miles of land brighter considering the includes over half the undeveloped establishment of the nearby I industrial land left in Silicon Valley, and California Commercial much of this space is in prime, improved Spaceport. The Spaceport industrial land. "We evaluated over 50 will be a major provider of sites in and out of the Bay Area," says crucial launching facilities I Adobe Chairman John Warnock, "but in for polar-orbiting space Santa Barbara has it aI/: a pleasing climate, a ' the final analysis, downtown San Jose satellites. Potentially, beauti(ul a.nd comfortable environment, a qual- turned out to be the best choice. The 1,000 to 3,000 jobs in high fty lifestyle and a stable economy , 1995 OUTLOOK 35 , I I ~" trade area of 130,000 people. Divided Family Fitness Centers, T.G.I. Fridays, SANT' A M ARG ARIT\ A' int? ~wo areas, the center includes t~e Famous Footwear, Dairy. Queen, ,1"\ 1"\ exIstlllg 450-acre Santa Marganta McDonalds, and a multI-screen I ,r <::¿' .' Business Park and the flourishing 250 Edwards Cinemas theatre complex. I, Contact: Martin A.Stradtman acre Santa Margarita Town Center. Numerous additional transactions are 1 Region: Southern California Relocating, expanding or beginning currently being negotiated. ¡ Telephone: 714-589-4040 companies are provided a unique Helping to enhance Rancho Santa j composite of attractions in the business Margarita's success as an urban hub is 1 Rancho Santa Margarita is one of park, including finished land parcels its easy access to the 1-5 freeway and its ~ south Orange County's most-dynamic (one-half acre to 30 acres) and excep- strategic location in the midst of new I business environments. Just four miles tionally competitive free-standing, transportation routes, especially the 1 from the 1-5 (San Diego) Freeway, multi-tenant, divisible space leasing and recently-opened section of the Foothill I Rancho Santa Margarita is quickly build-to-suit options. Currently, the Transportation Corridor which leads accessed by a comprehensive network of business park is home to more than 200 into Rancho Santa Margarita. The new new roadways. In addition, the commu- com pan I e sin c Iud i n g Lor a I toll road directly links the community I nity offers a wide range of in-town and Aeronutronic, UNISYS, Toastmasters- with Irvine, Santa Ana, John Wayne I nearby employee and executive housing International, Control Components, and Airport and other major business cen- International Food ters. and Beverage. In addition to its ultimate employ- Designed to be the ment potential of up to 30,000 jobs, focal point of Rancho Santa Margarita has been mas- business, enter- ter-planned to provide a broad selection tainment and retail of housing for approximately 40,000 ¡' activity in Rancho people as well as a wealth of recreation- Santa Margarita is al facilities and community services. the Town Center. Homes are currently priced from under It has been mas- $100,000 to over $300,000. ter-planned to With all it has to offer, clearly include such uses Rancho Santa Margarita occupies one of as retail centers California's most advantageous sites for (up to one million businesses to consider. square feet); pro- fessional finan- ",'""""""""...""" "ccc',,: , " "'" ,'" '," ",' '" " " .. ' .' cial and medical "~ANTAMARIA'T¡\LLEr offices; a central Vl park; civic ameni- - -~ _r ---'---- ties; public ser- vices; a "mixed- Contact: Robert L. (Bob) Royster use" main street; Region: Central California restaurants; and a Telephone: 805-922-7737 Rancho Santa Margarita offers quality of life and a . t f . d dynamic business atmosphere all in one! ~ane y 0 ~esl en- tIal neighbor- "The Way It Was Is The Way It Is"- hoods. The town that's the standard residents live by in as well as fabulous recreational and Center has many uses now, including a Santa Maria, California. Here, the community facilities. And, most impor- fully-occupied, 160,000-square-foot California Dream flourishes in a com-I tantly, its thriving 700-acre mixed-use neighborhood retail center, a new public munity that combines old-time values employment and retail activity center is library and intermediate school, a car with a commitment to business and jobs, 4, already home to over 200 firms and the wash/Chevron gasoline station, two new and a superb quality of life. list continues to grow. Clearly, Rancho residential neighborhoods, and a Target About 100,000 people live in the fer- Santa Margarita is a premier Orange store. Target anchors a 300,000 square tile valley located at the heart of County business address. foot commercial retail center which is California's central coast. Santa Maria Rancho Santa Margarita's new 700- now under construction. It will include is free of traffic congestion and big-city I acre business center downtown is the following tenants: Ross "Dress for tensions. Approximately 200 miles ' planned as the urban core for a retail Less", Big 5 Sporting Goods, PETCO, from both Los Angeles and San 36 OUTLOOK 1995 ~ Francisco, the city is a hub of commerce emerging commercial space industry. and the region's retail shopping center. The California Commercial Spaceport, I Agriculture remains the largest Inc., the Western Commercial Space i industry in the valley and the region Center, Inc. and Spaceport Systems offers one of the world's newest and International, Inc. are hard at work finest premium wine-producers. Santa developing commercial satellite launch Maria is committed to developing its projects at nearby Vandenberg Air Force industrial base while maintaining a bal- Base. The California Commercial ance with agriculture, tourism and retail. Spaceport, with Vandenberg, could cap- Santa Maria's people have a real "can- ture a significant portion of the world do" attitude and people recognize that a market for commercial space companies healthy economy and quality of life go that require access to space through hand-in-hand. polar orbit. The Economic Development That's Santa Maria, where local busi- Association (EDA) actively prospects nesses, the government and residents all for jobs. Its efforts include attracting agree that a healthy balance between new business, ensuring business reten- economic opportunity and quality of life tion, and helping businesses expand is critical. It's a place where workers when appropriate. EDA promotes the Santa Marta combine? old-time can still go home for lunch, or spend the Santa Maria Airport District which values w!th a com"!/tment to weekend at the beach or golf course, all . busIness and jobs. . encompasses 2,598 acres dedIcated to throughout the year. Here, old-time val- airport services, as well as commercial A winning example of Santa Maria's ues are treasured. "Where the way it and industrial development. government/business partnership is the was is the way it is." . I¡\ ¡ill \:$,". Agriculture and industry are a fertile mix when cultivated by the right business climate. Welcome to Watsonville - the CITY OF WATSONVILLE best kept secret on the Monterey Bay. Designated Federal Enterprise Community Contact Ned Madonia California State Enterprise Zone Applicant Tel (408) 728-6014. Fax (408) 763-4016 1995 OUTLOOK 37 1 into any size. Most sites already have development. Simi Valley provides such infrastructu!e improvements made and an environment to Upjohn are ready for development. Interstate 5 Pharmaceuticals, Cerwin- Vega, and Highway 99 provide north/south Countrywide Funding Corporation, access while Highway 58 provides Farmers Insurance, Bugle Boy Contact: Paul M. Saldana access to Interstate 10, connecting Industries, Whittaker Electronics, and ., Region: San Joaquin Valley Shafter to all parts of the western United Dataproducts Corporation. Telephone: 805-746-6365 States. Southern Pacific and Santa Fe Whether you are relocating a family, both operate main rail lines through the establishing a new business, or looking Quietly nestled at the southern tip of community. Minter Field Airport and for a creative outlet, Simi Valley offers a the San Joaquin Valley, Shafter is a pro- Meadows Field provide general aviation special blend of uniqueness not found in gressive community committed to find- and commercial flights, providing other cities. The city of Simi Valley ing solutions to the obstacles businesses access to domestic and international encompasses over 33 square miles and commonly face. That's why the city destinations. has a population of just over 103,000. offers incentives to meet every need. With the combination of good indus- This business and residential communi- From land cost write-downs, subsidies, trial sites, excellent transportation ty prides itself in being clean, open and and a streamlined permitting process to options, a convenient location, and out- thriving. It offers a quiet life and low financing assistance and fee reductions, standing recreational, educational and crime rate. Simi Valley consistently Shafter provides some of the most fertile religious opportunities that suit all ranks among the top three safest cities in business soil in California. needs, as well as the most affordable the United States for cities with a popu- home prices in California, Shafter offers lation over 100,000. Located in south- unparalleled opportunities for business- east Ventura County, Simi Valley offers es. an excellent California location with a close proximity to metropolitan Los Angeles. Simi Valley benefits from con- venient and efficient transportation with excellent truck, rail, and municipal ser- vices. A deep-water port is located 45 Contact: Don Penman minutes away and the Region: Southern California Hollywood/Burbank Airport, as well as Telephone: 805-583-6701 the Los Angeles International Airport, are within a 45-minute drive. The Simi In many California locations, factors Valley/San Fernando Freeway (State such as the cost of land and construc- Route 118) creates the spine of Simi tion, together with limited room for Valley and connects to interstates 5, 101, Shafter provides some of the most expansion, are fertile business soil in California. pushing business away. Simi Valley With the recent opening of Elk presents the perfect Corporation's $30 million asphalt shin- alternative. There gle manufacturing facility-the largest is an abundance of manufacturing expansion in California industrial and busi- III 1993-came impressive proof of ness park opportu- Shafter's claim that "Our Incentives Will nities of varying Move You". While major developments sizes throughout in California usually take 12-18 months, the Valley. Simi Elk's permits were facilitated in 96 days Valley offers an (including air quality permits). The excellent California city's incentive program saved Elk more location with a sup- I than $500,000 in development costs for portive community I the 87-acre site. dedicated to the I Industrial sites are available from 1 success of industri- Simi Valley is the perfect balance for business and I to 100+ acres, and can be subdivided al and business residential living. I 38 OUTLOOK 1995 I II Big I . diversified compqn les energi zed ta 7 ent and a life. It's more than just a great place for business. It's a wonderful place to work, live and' play. The City of Orange offers an exciting envirOnment to Fbr more information about opportunities for you and your grow your business. We have an outstanding, highly educated business in Orange, call or write: City of Orange Economic work force, a progressive business community, a business- Development Deþartment, 230 East Chapman Avenue, friendly city government and loyal city residents. Orange, California 92666. (714) 771-2315. Not only that, Orange is a wonderful place to live life the way you always thought it was meant to be lived. Our streets are safe and our freeways are dose. We're the hub of Orange. County - minutes from John Wayne Airport, Disneyland, the Pacific Ocean and more. Major "Fortune 500" companies, medical centers and teaching institutions taU Orange home, while modern shop- ping malls and "Mom and Pop" stores are neighbors too. CITY OF ORANGE Come to Orange and you'll find that Our big city amenities are complemented by our small town traditions and hospitality. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Orange is urban, suburban and rural. Orange~ they built an entire cOunty around us! I I and 405 to reach all destinations in for profits, growth and opportunity are needed resources. Businesses in South California and the nation. The system ideal - South Gate is such a place. Gate also enjoy the peace of mind that a provides commuter rail service. Over 1,500 businesses call this 7.5 responsive mayor and city council, as For quality of life, Simi Valley is sec- square-mile community "home" and well as locally controlled police depart- ond to none. Simi Valley has 35 devel- over 25% of the persons employed by ment provide. oped parks ranging from neighbothood these businesses are drawn from the Incorporated in 1923, South Gate has parks to public open spaces. Simi city's 90,000 residents. Just 12 miles been successful in replacing its lost Vall e y has two 18-hole golf courses southeast of downtown Los Angeles, the industrial base of large "smokestack" and one 9-hole course. As a crowning City of South Gate is strategically locat- industries with a myriad of small to achievement, Simi Valley is proud to be ed for conducting business in the coun- medium-sized businesses. In its 1994 the home of the Ronald Reagan . ties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, report, "Entrepreneurial Hot Spots - The Presidential Library. The library con- San Bernardino and Ventura. Best Places in America to Start and tains extensive archives of the Ronald The combination of factors which Grow a Company," the Cambridge, Reagan presidency and provides facili- makes South Gate an attractive place to Massachusetts, "think-tank" Cognetics ties for scholars as well as conference do business include the following. First ranked South Gate No.1 in Los Angeles and meeting rooms for the public. is its location within a California County and No. 30 in the nation, in its All in all, Simi Valley provides the Enterprise Zone and Recycling Market survey of 778 communities nationwide, perfect balance for business and residen- Development Zone, and the city-admin- III terms of being conducive to tialliving. It's truly a safe location ded- istered Industrial Development Bond entrepreneurship. icated to the qualities of life which make Authority. Secondly, availability of a community distinctive space (ranging from affordable existing buildings to large vacant parcels for build-to-suit needs within the 90-acre South Gate Business and Industrial Park) are also important factors. Immediate access to the Long Beach (1- Contact: Oliver Mujica 710) and Century (1-105) freeways and Contact: William Carney Region: Los Angeles Region the city's close proximity to rail and Region: Central Valley Telephone: 213-563-9562 truck routes (such as the Alameda Telephone: 209-521-9333 Corridor) to/from the ports of Los Every now and then, one finds a lit- Angeles and Long Beach allow for ease tie-known location where the conditions in product distribution and attainment of Stanislaus County has long been known for its rich soil and abundant crops. Stanislaus' agriculture-related activities have formed the basis of the county's economy. While agribusiness remains important to the economy of the region, other economic sectors are expanding dramatically. In 1995 Stanislaus County will become home to many new businesses relocating and expanding facilities in California. Beall Trailer, a Portland Over 1,500 businesses call Southgate "home',! based manufacturer of tank and dump trailers will expand into an existing 40 OUTLOOK 1995 . oaquln I 65,000 square foot manufacturing facili- Coun¡ty ty. The U.S. Postal Service will begin operation of an encoding center employ- ing over 700 Stanislaus County workers. I DOT Foods, a midwest distributor will , expand into 100,000 square foot and I Kozy Shack of Hicksville, NY will begin manufacturing its dairy dessert r products to accommodate growth in the California market. I' The City of Modesto, the county's ! largest city, will begin construction of The Plaza Project. The project includes two mid-rise office buildings, a 3,300 seat multi-screen cinema complex, and up to 100,000 square foot of retail space. Contact: Brian Sunshine Region: Los Angeles County Telephone: 310-618-5807 The responsiveness of Torrance to change, its commitment to retaining its position as a corporate "headquarters city", and its competitive edge in the regional and global marketplace ensure an ability to prosper in the future. Torrance has a locational advantage which is permanent and based on a solid foundation of economic strength. Torrance is home to one of the largest shopping centers in the world, Del Amo Fashion Center-which is number one in total sales in Los Angeles County. Several of the mall's anchor stores have the highest gross sales for their respec- tive chains. Torrance supports 14 retail establishments per 1,000 population, compared to Los Angeles County's 9 per 1,000. @ The city's infrastructure is fully developed. The business environment here is ideal for all firms. This is due in SAN JOAQUIN PARTNE.RSHIP part to its excellent access to transporta- tion. Creating Jobs tor San Joaquin CoUtlty Torrance is served by two railroads - 1-800..57 O..JOBS the Santa Fe and the Southern Pacific. 1995 OUTLOOK 41 labor, as well as having the ability to find reasonably-priced and zoned indus- ~ trial and commercial land. Perhaps more importantly, they are finding out what it's like to have communities and I local governments that sincerely want ,~ new businesses and will pave the way to make sure relocations and expansions happen smoothly. Tulare County is a piece of middle America, right ill the center of I California. Strong family values, good schools, safe neighborhoods, affordable homes and friendly people - this is Tulare County. Tulare county is nestled between the Sierra Nevada Mountains on the east and the coastal mountains on the west. It is 180 miles north of Los Angeles and 200 miles south of San Francisco - right on Highway 99. We invite you to explore a Tulare County location as you seek a new home for your business relocation or expan- Access to truck routes and interstate highways is easy. The city's location is convenient for trade activity in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, as well as the Los Angeles International Airport. Contact: Mary Gonsalves Torrance is close to the Alameda Region: Central Valley Corridor which is the major link from Telephone: 209-627-0766 the ports to central Los Angeles. The city is a part of the expanding Tulare County was recently called a Pacific Rim trading network. This long- "jewel in the rough" by a manufacturer term process of international industrial who had expanded his manufacturing restructuring will continue to provide plant into this area. for future growth for retail business and He spoke of low turnover rates tourism as well as non-defense, high- among employees, dramatically- technology firms, and business and reduced worker's compensation costs ~ financial services to/from all parts of the and a strong work ethic. Production and Pacific Rim. distribution is going so well at the plant, sion. Come visit and see the fruits of I 1 The advantages of doing business in he plans to expand his product line. our labor and find out what Kraft, Torrance extend beyond its exceptional More and more businesses are dis- General Foods, Wausau Nationwide ~ location. The city has an office of eco- covering this rich agricultural area in the Insurance, GTE, United Parcel Service ' I nomic development and a unique busi- middle of California's main north/south and many more already know-- Tulare ness-friendly team approach to business transportation corridor and what it County works! ! development issues. means to have available and affordable I 42 OUTLOOK 1995 ~ WORK THE SWING SHIFT. If your idea of the perfect working ~'" And speaking of transportation, environment leaves room for a bit more RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA Rancho Santa Margarita has its own than concrete and glass, you should look SANTA MARGARITA CENTER Transportation Management Association into Santa Margarita Center. to aid your employees with their Located in the town of Rancho Santa CALL MARTY STRADTMAN, VICE PRESIDENT commuting needs, as well as help your Margarita, it's just a chip shot from one of SANTA MARGARITA COMPANY AT company meet air quality regulations. Southern California's most highly"rated (714) 589-4040, WEEKDAYS 8 TO 5. All within an incomparable town public golf courses, Tijeras Creek Golf OR CALL YOUR COMMERCIAL BROKER. comfortably designed for a population of Club. up to 40,000, with Santa Margarita Center, But don't let our picturesque ridge- itself, planned to eventually provide em- lines, wooded canyons and lush, inviting Riven;ide N ployment for approximately 30,000. fairways fool you. Wiì" You'll also find a complete range of Santa Margarita Center means business. s housing from under $100,000 to over The master plan for this 700-acre, $300,000. Apartments too. tailored-for-business environment All fine reasons why over 200 com- includes nearly 10 million square feet of panies of all sizes have already located in office, R&D, light industrial and retail Santa Margarita Center. Companies like space. Loral Aeronutronic and Unisys. Midway between Los Angeles and And all fine reasons why you should San Diego, in the heart of dynamic South give Santa Margarita Company or your Orange County, Santa Margarita Center broker a call today. is strategically positioned within a com- After all, the sooner you call, the prehensive network of roadways, includ- sooner your whole company can get into ing the new Foothill Transportation * Transportation Corridor Map Not To Scale the swing of things. Corridor. Prices shown are effective as of March 28, 1995, subject to sale on or after this date. Maintenance corporations, financially supported by all owners, maintain recreation facilities and common areas. Public facilities and some coadway construction are funded by 'peeial tax ",e"men" payable by pcoperty owne". A,k sale, personnel for detail,. Map ,hown i, ~IIIUCoUI III not to scale and should not be relied on to detennine alignment of coadway, or distance,. Road location, and impcovemen" are based on county.appcoved plans and are ,ubject to - - change. The golf coun;e and clubhou,e are privately-owned facilitie, open to ,he public and ,ubject to fee" rub and regulations e,tabli,hed by the owner. Model, u,ed in ,hi, ad do - 1IE- ., not reflect any racial preference. Offer limited to California re,iden". @ 1995 Santa Mar~arita Company /j cce--, < rate, and an uncrowded lifestyle. ' , VENTURA COUNTY. All skill levels are represented in the . , , ,~~ . current labor pool, ranging from highly "'c technical (Amgen and the naval facili- Contact: Nancy Williams ties of Point Mugu and the Naval Region: Greater Los Angeles Area m Construction Battalion Center), to agri- Telephone: 805-988-1106 culture, with over $800 million in food crops (Sunkist, Dole Foods), to Port of Choosing a business environment Hueneme-related activity and support requires balancing priorities. In addi- (Mazda, BMW, Cool Carriers), and a lion to considering economic factors, continuing diversification of manufac- most employers wish to provide their turing firms. employees and their families the best In Ventura County, the quality of life Ventura County, COVerIng 1,843 possible setting for a high-quality includes a variety of climates, year- square miles with 43 miles of coastline, lifestyle. Ventura County offers many round recreation, quality higher educa- is located just northwest of Los Angeles options. lion and training options, a low crime County and is bordered by Kern County to the north, Santa Barbara County to the F ~~i~Da 9ce~S?llF~ ty west, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. Ventura County is home to over 700,000 people and has ten incorporated cities: Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, . Business Services For Confidential Assistance Please OJ ai, Oxnard, Port . A Productive Workforce Contact: Hueneme, Santa Paula, . Reasonable Land & Building Economic Development Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and Ventura. Costs Corporation of Fresno County An extensive net- . Excellent Healthcare Services 2344 Tulare, Suite 100 work of freeways, . Quality Educational Facilities Fresno, CA 93721 railways, and airport . Access to Markets TEL: (209) 233-2564 facilities offers strategic FAX: (209) 233-2156 access to outside mar- . Entertainment/Recreation keting. The Port of . Low Lease Rates Hueneme, the only deep water port between Los Angeles and San Francisco, has port of entry and foreign trade zone status. As a living environ- ment-from beaches to mountains and every- thing in between, and as an economic opportuni- ty-including its role as a significant player in the greater Los Angeles/Pacific Rim markets, Ventura County is a county full of choices. H-OUn-GOK 1995 \ ~ The city does, in fact, have a number The of bona fide incentives to offer business- es. Watsonville is one of only two fed- B 8 erally-designated Rural Enterprise usmess Communities in the state of California, F 8 dl ' with only 30 nationwide. This means t Contact: Ned Madonia businesses can avail themselves of tax rlen Y , Region: Central Coast exempt facility bonds. Additional 8 f, Telephone: 408-728-6014 financing IS available through the CIty Commercial Water Conservation 8 88 I Situated in the heart of the Monterey Revolving Loan Fund, which provides . Bay area 95 miles south of San businesses with loans up to $100,000, Francisco, Watsonville offers an ideal financed at five percent over five years environment for working and living. for the purchase or upgrade of equip- Watsonville sits in the lush Pajaro ment to conserve waste water. Industrial Valley, one of the world's largest agri- development bonds and a loan guarantee cultural centers. program complete the city's financing Surrounded by the beauty of the arsenal. Watsonville is in the process of ocean and hills, the area is rich in recre- applying for designation as a state enter- I ational facilities, with miles of...o......-..,..---..., ~ pristine beaches, state parks and II. '. forests. The famous golf cours- I es of Monterey are only 20 miles . ~ to the south, with Santa Cruz 14 ~ miles to the north and Salinas 22 ffi miles southeast. The Watsonville . th ~ community area includes the . . .Ill e towns of Aromas, Corralitos, . Parjaro Dunes, Freedom, La WIlle country' t Selva Beac~ and Pajaro, .with a . total combmed populatIOn of . Fast Track Processing. more than 100,000. . SBA Loan Argumentation. ~esidents ta~e grea~ pri~~ in Watsonville's residents take great pride in . IDB Bonds for Manufacturers, theIr commulllty, mamtammg their community. . Water and SewerDeveloper the highest agricultural stan-' Fee Fmancmg, dards in the country and a reputation as Prise zone which would result in addi- . Employee Re~ruitment and Training , Services by PIc. leaders in the field of agricultural tech- tional tax savings for businesses. . Environmental Problem Solving nology. While the economy has been The area has an excellent selection of and Financing. traditionally ag-based, the community conference and convention facilities . Site Selection Services. has succeeded in attracting new busi- available including Pajar Dunes, on the . Low city Water Sewer and nesses that complement agricultural beach just outside the Watsonville city Electric Rates, growth and also offer great Possibilities limits Chaminade Santa Cruz . A Solid Regional Retail Base , Attractmg Over 30,000, for expansion. This is evidenced by the Conference Center, and the Seascape L I E I t f 0 4 700 t . oca mp oymen 0 ver, a recent locations of Marich Confections Resort and Conference Center in Aptos. 900 Different Employers, and Anafaze, an electronics firm. Watsonville enjoys a lively seaside cli- . Regional Transportation Connections. A merger between two aluminum mate, with moderate daytime tempera- . A Business Friendly City Council and extrusion companies-Ketema m tures ranging from 59 degrees in winter Staff Ready to Help You. Watsonville and Columbian Pacific months to 72 in the summer. The city O. Extrusion of Los Angeles-resulted in provides employers and residents with a . the company's consolidating its entire comfortable lifestyle and a rewarding Conlacl: operation to Watsonville, due in large future. KURT HAHN I .. . fí[1IINI:tI H Id b I d tn'al D I ment Auth 't measure to attentIon It receIved from the ea s urg n us eve op on y I . Fax: (707) 4312852 I cIty. Phone: (707) 4313306 1995 OUTLOOK 45 i can reduce debt incuITed from prior years as well as a vehicle for raising much-needed money to advance education and other front-burner pro- grams. The cut will be paid for by keeping a tight control on government spending. A per- sonal tax reduction will benefit 18 million Californians includ- ing those who make decisions TORT REFORM TOPS about where companies locate. A constitutional amend- LEGISLATIVE ment is being considered to keep new regulations from AGENDA FOR being piled on the backs of job creators, with no con sid- CONTINUED eration for their cost. The I amendment would I S TREN G TH TO require a two-thirds vote of the Legislature on any CALIFO RNIA' S law that increases regu- ECONOMY latory ,compliance costs on business. Such an amendment would send the business community a By JULIE MEIER WRIGHT strong message that, while supporting high environmen- tal standards, California simply C ,,!;forni"n' hove every re",on [0 won't create needless regulations J be optimistic as the Golden that retard growth and job creation. I State looks toward the 21 st Californians and Fundamental reform of California's Century. Unemployment stands at a 4- 2,500 small companies legal system, to end the lawsuit abuse j year low, job creation is on the rise, and are insured under the HIPc. that drives prices up and jobs out of more and more companies are saying But our job is far from over. Just as California. Legislation has been intro- I "yes" to relocating and expanding in our private sector counterparts are duced to control trivial lawsuits by hold- I California. doing, we're proposing additional initia- ing lawyers accountable for the suits ! We've worked hard to position tives to make California even more com- they file, capping runaway punitive California as a premier business destina- petitive for jobs and investment. This damages, and repealing the right of tion. Overhaul of a costly workers com- year, we're supporting: criminals to sue over injuries that result- pensation system brought $2 billion in A IS-percent tax cut for businesses ed from their own crime. Ii savings last year alone. We put together and individual taxpayers. The rate cut These proposals will make a differ- 4 Red Teams - groups of public and pri- would reduce California's corporate tax ence in the lives of every Californian. vate officials from the state and local rate from 9.3 percent-cuITently 9th California will out-perform the nation, levels - to help companies solve daunt- highest in the land, and the highest in the create more jobs in more diverse indus- ing problems and remain and expand in Western U.S.-to 7.9 percent over three tries, and lead the nation into the 21st California. And California small busi- years. For individual wage earners, it century. As California continues on the nesses are taking advantage of attractive would reduce every marginal rate which road to recovery, people can point to the health coverage through the Health cuITently.range from 1 percent to 11 per- tough budget cuts, the Red Teams, the Insurance Plan of California - the first cent. pro-business tax reforms, the tax cuts, ! plan of its kind that pools small firms A tax reduction for business and the regulatory reforms as the linch- Ii together to compete for low group insur- improves the state's ability to add rev- pin to an economic comeback in which !1 ance rates. More than 80,000 enues to the tax coffers-revenues that everyone can be proud. .,II{tI'¡:8 ii ;1 46 OUTLOOK 1995 ~ :1 1 I TO CALIFORNIA ~ Location of Choice E CON 0 MÍC"~~'~ INVESTMENTfj '" <,;,}! . Excellent transit facilities I . Skilled, rrofessional, .... Excellent public ser- technic a and produc- . ImmedIate proxImity to vices tion workers Los Angeles ports I .' Superior education . Large investments in . AdJace~t to Lo~ Angeles higli-technology facili- IntematlOnal AIrport. Pacific Ocean location ties and equipment . . MultIple freeway access. Cultural, recreational . A network of, center specialized firms Th 'T' Offi f e lorrance Ice 0 . New business parks Economic i e d +0 0 a C .' Development ¡ ray l' r ccup n y . CustomIzed busmess . h . , S . st n IS ere to assIst you. I . a S1 a ce r . Owners motIvated to l", accom,modate a . An economic investment tenant s needs fund with assistance , options . Near World Trade Center . Competitive taxes & fees LOCATION . Strqng ti~s to the . "Fast Track" permitting OF CHOICE PacIfic RIm procedures TORRANCE FORAN INFORMATION PACKAGE ORADDmONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: BRIAN SUNSHINE, TORRANCE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TORRANCE CITY HALL, 3031 TORRANCE BLVD., TORRANCE, CA 90503 31061&- 58J7 I f 1995 OUTLOOK 47 FOREIGN TRADE By BRANDI HANBACK I oriegn- Trade Zone salvage, destroy, and/or re-export mer- provide the leading third party logistics 1 (FTZ) opportunities chandise without a formal customs services in the San Jose area with facil- j are still largely unex- entry or the payment of customs duties ities totaling over 400,000 square feet. plored by a vast num- or government excise taxes. SJDS facilities are u.S. Customs bond- ber of companies, California offers a distinct geo- ed, FDA food grade approved and BATF I large and small, that graphical advantage when considering and ABC approved. could benefit greatly from their use. A doing business with the Pacific Rim. With over twenty years experience FTZ is a secured specialized area which This proximity combined with operat- in zone operations SJDS provides a I is considered to be outside the customs ing within a designated zone can be a complete menu of FfZ services for Territory of the United States. This spe- powerful combination for ensuring your zone users. Zone services include pick- cial designation offers businesses a host company is operating at an optimum and-pack order fulfillment, value-added of options that can cut cost, reduce duty level. services, returned goods, processing, rates and defer applicable tariffs to keep San Jose is one such FTZ. San assembly and same day delivery ser- I cash positive. Jose's Foreign Trade Zone #18 was VIces. SJDS provides segregated lease I Companies operating within a FTZ granted in 1976. The general purpose space which supports zone projects can store, test, clean, sample, relabel, zone site is operated by San Jose requiring the user to locate on-site. repackage, display, repair, manipulate, Distribution Services (SJDS). Further, SJDS supports and assists in mix, process, assemble, manufacture, Established in 1956, SJDS continues to the development of all sub-zone activity 48 OUTLOOK 1995 I I I under the Zone Grant. SJDS has in- house expertise available to prepare applications for sub-zones, activations, and user training in a cost-effective , manneL SJDS also operates a customs bond- ed container freight station within the FTZ. This service provides cost-effec- tive opportunities for companies export- ing products from the San Jose area. This commitment to promote exports through its services has proven to be a valuable tool, which compliments the entire operation. The foundation of its services is the inventory control system. This state of Proximity to Tijuana's booming the overall US economy continues to the art system allows the flexibility to maquiladora industry, San Diego's bring itself to the international business tailor its services to the needs of over world-class ports and Brown airfield are frontier, taking advantage of these bene- 250 customers. Through this system, more of the many advantages of the San fits and the proximity California has to SJDS has played a significant role in Diego FTZ's location. offer will no doubt position your com- organizing the largest network of third- As you can see, FTZs will offer pany to beat the competition. party logistics providers in the United many advantages to your company. As .,¡II{ol'¡:. States, bringing together 30 operators and more than 1O0.f~cilities which rep- I: I T Y 0 J S. II . II G 0 .\ resents over 20 mIllion square feet of facility space-all connected by an inte- F . grate.d electro~i.c system. This network 0 r e I 9 n 1 provIdes addItional benefits to zone N users as they research cost-effective dis- d I tribution solutions within the United li States. r a e ~ 'Q\~GO' l, SJDS's commitment to the FTZ ~.,~, . industry is demonstrated by its contin- Z Ë ued involvement in the National 0 n e ;. Association of Foreign Trade Zones. ¡('. Currently, Mr. Chris Koelfgen, the FTZ manager, serves as vice-president of this No.1 5 3 , association. In Southern California one can find FEATURES I FTZ #153-S D. It . t d . Bilingual business community and workforce I an Iego. IS opera e 2 000 . th Ot M B' C 't . .', acres In e ay esa uslness ommunl y , by Metro InternatIOnal Trade ServIces, . On the U.S.-Mexican border at the San DiegofTijuana Commercial Border Crossing. Inc.-the nation's largest independent . 7 FTZ designated sites including Municipal Airport. operator of FTZs with many years expe- . California Enterprise Zone benefits: State tax credits rience handling the FTZ activities of Free job refera! service 1 . ffi . Permit fast tracking arge corporatIOns. 0 IceS are adjacent to the U.S.lMexico Commercial . Customs C oss'n -on f th b . t GRANTEE: City of San Diego OPERATOR: Metr? International Trade rIg e 0 e USIeS 1200 Thrid Avenue Services, Inc. border crossings in the world. Only the Suite 1620 9485 Customhouse Plaza S. .... 2 San Diego,CA92101 Suite 1 an Diego FTZ Ollers over ,000 acres San Diego, CA 92173 of finished, industrial land that has been Contact: Lydia Moreno Contact: Steve Gross I pre-approved for FTZ use in addition to TEL: (619) 236-6005 TEL: (619) 661.6700 I 5 FAX: (619) 236-6512 FAX: (619) 661-6711 a 0,000 square foot warehouse. I 1995 OUTLOOK 49 THE IMPACT OF NAFTA AND GATT ON THE CALIFORNIA ECONOMY HAS BEEN - IN A WORD - BULLISH! by Mike Marando During 1994, California . Promoting California exports over- exports were up a solid 15.5 seas and foreign investment into the I .' percent, or $10.9 billion, to state are vital to California's competi- I $81.189 billion - further evidence that tive position III the global arena. products continue to be sold abroad at California's outreach to the world an accelerated rate. This compares to includes offices of trade and investment I i the 1993 growth rate of 2 percent and III Tokyo, London, Hong Kong, I $70.9 billion. Frankfurt, Mexico City, Taipei, and California's export growth exceeded Sub-Saharan Africa, and a representa- 1 the growth of total U.S. exports during tive in Israel. Expansions into China 1994 by 5.3 percentage points. In fact, Exports to Mexico increased by 17.4 are currently underway. the goods and services exported abroad percent, or $1.135 billion in 1994, the The Office of Foreign Investment accounted for a single-year job creation first year of NAFTA. The leading assists overseas companies considering figure of 200,000. export categories to Mexico were e1ec- locating or expanding in California. ~, I Perhaps the main reason exports have tronics and electrical equipment, and The Office provides investors with I resumed their rapid growth rate is that industrial machinery and computer detailed data on California sites, and , I the major economies in Europe and equipment. These sectors grew by 36.1 acts as a business advocate and liaison 'I Asia (except Japan) grew strongly in percent and 29 percent respectively. between government and foreign 1994. This has led to a resumption of California exports to Canada have investors. growIllg exports of transportation grown by 10.1 percent in 1994, or $778 The Office of Export Finance pro- equipment, which had dropped 28.7 million, supporting approximatel y vides loan guarantees for exporters percent in 1993 from 1992. These 14,820 jobs. Total state exports to seeking capital to complete export transportation equipment exports, how- Canada support 160,000 jobs. And, sales. In 1994,210 guarantees support- ever, rebounded by 11.1 percent in total exports to Canada and Mexico in . ed $368 million in export sales. The 1994 from their 1993 levels. Overall, 1994 was $16 billion. This accounts Office of Export Development offers I transportation equipment exports for 19.7 percent of all state exports and both an on-line data base and assists I ! account for approximately 11.6 percent supports roughly 304,000 jobs to California companies attending over- ! of all California exports. Californians. seas trade shows. .oll)jNol:. 50 OUTLOOK 1995 ANAHEIM WORKS FOR BUSINESS. ............... II Anaheim Proved They Want,d Our Business. II -Mike Noggle, President SPM/Anoheim, CA Mike Noggle, SPM!Anaheim, CA, President; Lisa Stipkovich, Anaheim Community Development Executive Director; ond Ed Aghjoyan, Anaheim Public Utilities General Manager. Mike Noggle knows firsthand how Anaheim works for business. He had considered expanding his 250-employee, Anaheim-based plastic mold injection company elsewhere to reduce operational costs. That's when the City's Community Development and Public Utilities departments stepped in to keep SPM/ Anaheim, CA in Anaheim. Anaheim offers: 'J , \'" ¡¡I tJ . Redevelopment assistance . Site selection assistance City of Anaheim, . Energy efficiency strategies California . Job training Community . Utilities incentives Development (714) 254-4300 . Environmental compliance assistan~è Public Utilities . Company-specific, cost-saving ass!~tance (714) 254-4250 . Customized assessments' The same "can do" spirit that helped SPM/Anaheim, CA can work II A Powerful for you. Partnership For Call the City's proactive Economic Development professionals today for Businessll a program customized to meet your ~~pansion or relocation needs. Circle information number 34 ~ ~--~ A S W M A Q U I L A 0 0 R A S E R V I C E S I I d I Yes, you can cut ' your p"roduction costs in Mexicol And No, you do not have to start or run a business in Mexico to do it! The easy way to cut your labor costs, by 50% or more, is with Alfa's Mexico border production service; since the sixties, U.S. manufacturers have used this alternative to relocate labor intensive production, at Mexico's low low costs, keeping full control, and never run a business in Mexico. Alfa is located in San Diego, CA. With experience since 1969, this is how the Alfa service works: ALFA PROVIDES: YOUR FIRM PROVIDES: - Our Mexican corporation, Maquiladoras California. - Machinery and/or equipment. - A leased facility that you select. - Materials and supplies. - All permits and licenses. - Production Manager. - Administration and payroll. - Customs paperwork. - Labor and bilingual supervision. - Weekly billings for hours worked. ,~ It really is that easy; your local Manager concentrates on your production, sets schedules, controls the quality and productivity, and reports directly to i you, without administrative or Customs distractions. Over 400 U.S. firms currently benefit from the even lower costs resulting from the Peso devaluation and Nafta tariff reductions; we urge you to visit us in San Diego, and join us for a drive to Tijuana, where you can see the work pace, the quality and the productivity, and talk to successful Production man- agers. u:= you NEED TO CUT COSTS NOW, call to learn more and arrange your VISIt. 1301 Bay Boulevard, Suite M, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Ph: 619-476-9238, Fax: 619-476-9241 Com£ , ¿ ~~ th~ I ----- i I ~ . ' I 1 I usiness is booming in the Inland Empire, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties and a portion of eastern Los I IAngeles County. Businesses looking to expand or relocate have noted the Inland Empire advantage due to all the benefits of its Southern California location at substantially lower costs. In 1994 alone, businesses expanding in or relocating to the Inland Empire added more than 10 million square feet of space and 6800 jobs to the area. Inland Empire has southern California's lowest labor, housing and business space costs a,s well as its lowest levels of congestion. (Quarterly Economic Report, January 1995) The region has a population of three million, larger than that I of 20 states, and has a total income of $48 billion, larger than that I ! of 18 states. Over the last decade, the Inland Empire was the fastest growing area in the state of California. I I -- YOU'LL fJhE- [InLand Emþí7-E- EC!onomíC! g:J a7-tnE-7-1-híþ exists to serve the needs and interests of GET THE businesses looking to expand or relocate. The IEEP works directly with companies and site selection consultants in busi- ASSISTANCE ness retention, recruitment and expansion. The IEEP profes- sional staff is the information resource and guide to YOU NEED. companies that are relocåting to the Inland Empire. The staff assists with negotiatingthê~ntf'lçaci&sinvolving taxes, startup and other costs; assistance programs; customized train- ing programs; and financing, tax and rebate programs. The Inland Empire Small Business Development Center provides technical assistance in the areas of general financial management, environment, government procurement, and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) consulting to existing and aspiring business owners. t I I I ------------ .. fJ7,an1-po 7,tatío n WE HAVE THE The Inland Empire's efficient and abundant transportation TRANSPORTATION systems have fostered the area's growth boom as a distribu- tion center. Excellent highway linkages, convenient rail facil- THAT WILL GET YOU ities and one of the fastest growing airports in the nation 1 meet the demands of business and industry. The Inland THERE. Empire is served by the 1-10 (San Bernardino Freeway), State Highways 60 (Pomona Freeway) and 91 (Riverside Freeway) along the east- west corridor and by the 1.15 andth~I~215 freeways north and south. One of California's major rail-freight centers, the Inland Empire is served by the Atchison I ! Topeka & Santa Fe, the Union Pacific and the Southern PacificRailroads. ! More than a dozen major airlines and several regional commuter airlines serve the Inland Empire's Ontario International Airport. The new terminal complex, under construction, will be able to handle nine million passengers. Annual Air freight volume grew nearly 700 percent between 1981 and 1991. The Inland Empire is now served by Airborne, Emery Worldwide, Federal Express, and United Parcel Service (which has its hub distribution site located here). Discover the Opportuni ty ! TIle Citv ()f l.Llke Elsin{)re ~., ./ The Heartbeat of the Valley! . Join businesses such as the Lake Elsinore Outlet Center. Ranked #1 in the State of California with a 520% (1990- 1992) in sales growth. . The Lake Elsinore Storm. Over 350,000 fans attended the 1994 inaugural baseball season with over $3 million in sales. . Located along the 1-15 corridor-- one hour from San Diego, the mountains, Los Angeles and the ocean. For more information regarding exciting and accelerating growth in industry, recreation, commercial, and residentIal, please contact: TIre ~ 0[, údœ Elsinore . e evelopmenj Agency 'J(':~} 130 South Main Street I Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 (909)674-3124 ext. 206 ", J" . . f -"" ,) - -- ) fJEmpE}l,atE wEathE7." affordable housing; cultural, recreational and adven- ture amenities mountains for skiing and hiking; beaches and lakes for boating, skiing, swimming and sunning; world class golf; film and music festivals; distinguished wineries; local parks and recreation activities for the kids. The Inland Empire offers adventure and unparalleled recre- 1 ational diversity to its 1 lucky residents. i YOU'LL GET A HOME THAT YOU CAN AFFORD IN A PLACE YOU'LL LOVE TO STAY C1 hE fEadE 7., in providing afford- able housing, a key issue for relocating businesses, the Inland Empire's median housing price is nearly 30 ~ percent lower than the median price statewide for an existing single family home. In r 1994, residential building in the area was the most active in the state according to the Construction Industry Research Board. ~ I cfflflh Quality ..£a!rO7- The Inland Empire's labor force is its greatest asset. The area has evolved into a major busi- ness and industrial location with a work force serving all skill levels that is well educated, wage competitive and productive. Wage rates in the Inland Empire typically range from 5% to 15% below those reported in other Southern California areas. The commuting work force of the Inland Empire, sometimes estimated as high as 35 percent of the total work force, is an untapped asset. Informal polls have shown that most commuters would prefer to work closer to home for comparable and, in some cases, lower wages. Economists at the State EDD are predicting a four percent annual job growth rate in the1990's for the Inland Empire, twice the predicted rate for the state as a whole. The Inland Empire's prestigious colleges and uni- POSITION YOUR versities produce a well edu- BUSINESS ' WITH US. cated work force for busI- ness, often serving as part- ners to business through \ i " special programs, course Our locatlon--m the middle of the work, training and retraining I Southern California ~ programs. Fourteen higher : market--speaks for d t' . . t' .' ¡ 't elf A bu ' e uca Ion InStltU Ions, SIX . IS, ur pro- Slness : attitude.-reflected in the community colleges; a dozen , TEAM CORONA concept technical and specialized I speaks for you. Let us , . i show you how our team training schools; more than ¡ can help your team make 60 public school districts as : the transition a smooth one well as numerous private/parochial schools. Extensive job training pro- grams, often customized for employ- ers, are provided at no cost to quali- I TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN CORONA,WRITETO JIM BRADLEY, fied individuals either in a classroom ~ CITY OF CORONA, p,O, BOX 940, CORONA CA 91718-0940, OR CALL HIM AT (909) 736-2260.. h ' b environment or on t e JO . ~ ¡ --..- -.-..- ., <;' ,.,.';~~ !BU1-inE1-1- ¿itE1- & ¿UPPO'tt With one-fifth of California's tota/land area, the Inland Empire has plenty of urban, suburban and rural land and buildings for business relocation and expansion of retail, commercial and industrial operations. j Significantly lower land, building and utility costs have j made the Inland Empire the fastest growing region in the state of California.Stišln'e.sses in the Inland . ~.,', ' Empire's two Enterprise,ZÓpß$enjoy tax advantages and other incentives which sometimes include reduced land use and building permit fees. More tax àdvantages and incentives are available to those businesses building or operat- ing within the numerous redevelopment projects available throughout the Inland Empire. For companies engaged in international trade using imports in their manufacturing process, locating in the Inland Empire's Foreign Trade Zone can generate huge time and cost saving advantages. LET'S TALK ABOUT IT. Come see why the Inland Empire led California out of the recession, has the fastest growing international airport, enjoys the lowest labor/housinglbuíldingcosts,and is a red hot economic growth engine. Your company could thrive here. Thousands already do! , I ~ IN A PLACE KNOWN FOR PERFECT WEATHER, WE'RE WORKING TO IMPROVE THE BUSINESS CLIMATE. + At Edison, we're creating a business climate that will help your company nourish in California. We understand that keeping your company com- F petitive is vital to our state's economy. + So our Business 1-800+EDlSON Retention Consultants are committed to finding real solutions to many of -~~~ - your challenges - from energy efficiency and environmental concerns to productivity and site selection. And we offer these confidential services free of charge. We also work in partnership with state and local governments, other utilities, and economic development organizations to get you in touch with others who can help. + In addition, we offer a variety of energy programs which include rate options, free energy audits, and more. And our Customer Technology Application Center (CTAC) showcases the latest in electric technologies. + Because in the debate over jobs versus the environment, Edison believes with a little creative energy we can have both. If you feel that your company could use our help, give us a call at 1-800-3-EDISON. ~&"= Southern California Edison <i)1994Soo,hemc.Jifom;.Ed;wo C R E A T I V E E N E R G Y 1995 OUTLOOK 61 ¡ , . . In . . rnla IS than Our 40 diverse R Zones offer develop skilled labor, transport access to one of the countr bases. Take another look at Ca Program! California's Recycling Market Development Zones To create new markets for the anticipated deluge of glass, plastic, paper and other recyclables, the state created the Recycling Market Development Zones (RMDZ) program. I by Raffy Kouyoumdjian I In 1989, California's cities and The RMDZ program is administered es. Manufacturers who use recycled counties were challenged with by the California Integrated Waste feedstock to make a new product may diverting 25% of waste from Management Board's (CIWMB) Waste apply for a loan through the program. landfills by 1995 and 50% by the year Prevention and Market Development The funds may be used for real proper- 2000 because of the Integrated Waste Division. Carole Brow, manager of the ty, equipment, and working capital, and Management Act. To create new mar- division's Zone Assistance Branch, has to refinance current debt. Eligible busi- kets for the anticipated deluge of glass, a staff of twelve analysts and loan offi- nesses may borrow up to fifty percent of plastic, paper and other recyclables, the cers. Half of Brow's staff recruit new the project cost, with a maximum of $1 state created the Recycling Market zones and provide technical and market- million. The current interest rate is 4.5 Development Zones (RMDZ) program. ing assistance to designated zones; the percent and $5 million total is available This innovative program provides finan- other half concentrates on processing annually. cial incentives for manufacturers who loan applications. Many conventional lenders hesitate use recycled feedstock in the manufac- Low-interest loans are the primary to fund recycling-based manufacturing turing process. state incentive offered to zone business- because, in their view, it involves 1995 OUTLOOK 63 I -~ ---- ~ unproven technologies. This wariness Because of the high cost of trans- on the part of banks brings many busi- porting materials to a buyer, rural areas nesses to the RMDZ program. Although are eager to entice potential recycling- I I the program requires the same types of based manufacturers to their areas. security as conventional lenders, famil- Conversely, urban areas must find new iarity with the industry enables the markets for increasingly high volumes CIWMB to finance new, yet promising of materials. recycling technologies. Participation in the zone program The CIWMB has designated 40 helps foster partnerships between the zones to-date. Cities and counties, sep- local solid waste agency and the local arately or in partnerships, apply for economic development agency. Prior to RMDZ designation during annual desig- the establishment of the RMDZ pro- nation cycles. Each applicant submits a gram, these agencies rarely communi- plan which includes a feedstock analy- cated. Thus, the RMDZ helps local gov- sis, marketing objectives, a description ernments combine job creation with of proposed zone administration, a sum- recycling. The program also creates mary of financial support available to new alliances between local recyclers, businesses, a description of existing and waste management companies, manu- planned public works infrastructure, and facturers and financial institutions. a summary of available industrial prop- The program's success to date is evi- erty and buildings. Applicants must also denced by the creation of markets for an describe local incentives that will be estimated 1.2 million tons of recycled offered to recycling-based businesses. materials and an estimated 600 new jobs These may include local low- interest loans, expedited permit processing, exemption from business license taxes, community development block grant funds, industrial devel- opment bonds, or property tax reim- bursement. Geographic diversity is a key to the zones pro- gram, as the board strives to grant zone status to I both rural and urban areas 1 throughout the state. With 40 zones, the state is covered from the Humboldt County in directly attributable to the zone pro- the north to San Diego in the south. gram. The CIWMB has approved 40 Zone sizes vary and may encompass RMDZ loans totalling $15.9 million, only a portion of a city or as much as with an average loan amount of I several entire counties. $398,000. I 64 OUTLOOK 1995 I ~ Demand for RMDZ loans continues to grow. I The economic develop- I ment/solid waste link has f been established and will I continue to help cities and counties reach their waste diversion goals while, at the same time, creating new jobs. OUTLOOK For more information on the RMDZ program, contact: John Blue, Manager, (916)255-2451. For more information on the loan program, contact: Bob Caputi, Manager (916) 255-2481. CALIFORNIA'S CHOICE LOCATION 10 Reasons WHY Ventura County is the BEST Location for Your Business. . . 1. Outstanding Quality of Life . Low Crime . Mediterranean Climate . Uncrowded . Year-Round Recreation . Good Schools . Coastal Character 2. Educated, Dependable Labor Supply 3. Affordable Land and Lease Rates 4. Infrastructure Geared to Handle Planned Growth 5. Diverse Housing Opportunities 6. Diverse Economy 7. Low Unionization 8. High Technology Base 9. Port Facilities 10. Uncrowded Freeways VENTURA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Ventura County...where business prospers and people thrive. ASSOCIA TION (800) 880-3700 Copyright 1992 Ventura County Maræti1ss Committee of Ventura Counry Economic Development oclation 1995 OUTLOOK 65 , an In n ¡ I or er Business In a clear understanding of its binational market, Valley Independent Bank promotes itself with the Motto, "banking services without borders." by Thomas Topuzes benefits by obtaining takes the form of providing letters of referrals of clients credit for Mexican clients buying U.S. through State products as well as for Americans pur- National. chasing from Mexico. Just as it has made The prospect of several major foreign agreements with banks opening offices in Mexico's inte- ased in EI Centro, the American banks, Valley Independent rior doesn't worry Topuzes. $225 million asset has formed alliances with Mexican "Our marketplace is the small-to bank isn't planning to banks. medium-sized business. Bank of open a branch across "Establishing correspondent banking America is going to make, say, a $420 the border, but that services with Mexican counterparts has million loan. We're not going to be in isn't stopping it from been an intrinsic part of the increased that ballpark." attracting lots of customers from trading business taking place along the Felix Fernandez, who heads the inter- Mexicali. By forming cooperative border," says Topuzes. national banking program at the State alliances with u.s. and Mexican banks, "We know that what it means to do National Bank of El Paso, was not con- Valley Independent has become a suc- business in Mexico is to know who is cerned that the influx of major U.S. cessful player m the flourishing doing what," he emphasizes. "Mexican banks into Mexico will reduce his maquiladora industry along the border. business leaders are far more social and bank's position. Thomas Topuzes, Senior Vice President like to get to know their partners before "We can't compete with CitiBank, but of Valley Independent Bank, says that striking a deaL" then again, CitiBank can't compete with through a partnership with State "Recognizing the cultural differences us in our market niche," says Fernandez. National Bank of EI Paso, it has helped between the countries and the signifi- "It takes a special kind of expertise to finance maquiladora plants in Mexicali. cance of personal relationships, Valley operate a bank on the border. For top- With some $930 million in assets, the Independent has found it far more bene- tier, publicly traded companies, the Texas bank can help Valley Independent ficial to cooperate rather than compete majority of their international financing leverage many a deal it could not man- with Mexican banks," reflects Topuzes. requires letters of credit," Fernandez I age on its own. Valley Independent also For the most part, this cooperation points out. i 66 OUTLOOK 1995 ALIF RNIA FREE INFORMATION FROM THE ADVERTISERS IN OUTLOOK! -_.-..---.------.--------_.---.-------------------------------------------------- . IDENTIFICATION OF NEEDS QUESTIONNAIRE. DOES YOUR COMPANY HAVE PLANS TO RELOCATE OR OPEN A NEW FACILITY? Receive free information from OutlookCALlFORNIA advertisers that will help you decide which areas to place on your shortlist. You'll receive useful data including available buildings for lease or purchase, raw land, utility, housing and labor, the quality of life each area offers and more. Simply answer the following questions and mail or fax your request today! A) Our type of product or service is: B) We will finalize our site decision in: Name 0 Less than 1 yr. 04-6 years 01-3 years 0 Over 5 years Title C) Our company is interested in: Company 0 Office space 0 Manufacturing space 0 Land 0 WareholJSel1)ist FOR FASTER PROCESSING TAPE OR D) Our company currently employs: GLUE YOUR BUSINESS CARD HERE! 0 Fewer than 25 0 26-50 051-100 0100-300 0 300-600 0 Over 600 Phone (required for verification) E) Does your company currently export? StreeVSuite DYes ONo F) Does your company currently exhibit at City State ZIP Trade Shows? DYes ONo (Once you have completed the above questions, either fax a photocopy of this card to 214-241-3858, or tape your business card in the indicated spot, fold card at dotted line, tape securely shut, and mail your request TODAY!) ------------------_____JE9~g~§~§~~Q!~~~ç~g~~gß§fP~§_~~~~~GJ_----------------------_. PLEASE SEND FREE INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING! CITIES OF INTEREST AREAS OF INTEREST UTILITIES OF INTEREST 0 Anaheim (see pg. 51) 0 Central Valley (see pg. 10-11) 0 S. California Edison (see pg. 61) 0 Bakersfield (see pg. 75) 0 Fresno County 0 Burbank(see pg. 83) 0 Kern County SERVICES OF INTEREST 0 Concord (see pg. 21) 0 Kings County 0 Corona (see pg. 84-BACK COVERI59) 0 Madera County 0 Alfa Southwest Corp. (see pg. 52) 0 Dana Point (see pg. 78) 0 Merced County 0 Corporate CaI~omia Mag. (see pg. 16) 0 Fresno County EDC (see pg. 44) 0 San Joaquin County 0 Outlook Magazine (see pg. 16) 0 Hanford (see pg. 13) 0 Stanislaus County 0 World Eco. Dev. Alliance (see pg. 19) 0 Healdsburg (see pg. 45) 0 Tulare County 0 Hemet (see pg. 57) 0 Team California BANKS OF INTEREST 0 Lake Elsinore (see pg. 56) 0 Long Beach (see pg. 64) ENTERPRISE ZONES OF INTEREST 0 Valley Independent Bank (see pg. 67) 0 Napa Valley EDC (see pg. 78) REGIONS OF INTEREST 0 Orange (see pg. 39) 0 Coachella Valley (see pg. 69) 0 Oroville (see pg. 29) 0 Fresno County EDC (see pg. 71) 0 Pleasanton (see pg. 17) 0 Stockton (see pg. 72) 0 Rancho Cucamonga (see pg. 15) 0 Yuba-Sutter (see pg. 70) 0 (4} Northem 0 San Diego (see pg. 2) Sacramento Area 0 San Jose (see pg. 18,74) FTZs OF INTEREST 0 Santa Barbara (see pg. 23) 0 San Diego FTZ (see pg. 49) 0 (3) Central 0 Santa Margarita (see pg. 43) SånFral1CÍ$CO Area 0 Santa Maria Valley (see pg. 27) RMDZs OF INTEREST 0 Simi Valley (see pg. 32) 0 Southgate (see pg. 25) 0 CA. In\. Waste Mgm\. (see pg. 62) 0 Torrance (see pg. 47) 0 Humboldt County (see pg. 78) 0(1) SOUthem 0 Ventura County (see pg. 65) 0 Mojave Desert (see pg. 78) San DIego Aiea 0 Watsonville (see pg. 37) I 1-----------------------------------------------7------------------, I , I , I 1 , , , , ¡ I , - I ¡ ~ j I I I I I I I I -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - , NO POSTAGE 1 NECESSARY , IF MAILED IN THE I UNITED STATES I , I , , BUSINESS REPLY MAIL I I I FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO 2035 DALLAS TX POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE I I I , I 123 WORLD TRADE CENTER ' WORLD ECONOMIC I DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE ' I PO BOX 581126 I I ¡ DALLAS TX 75258-9900 I I , I 11...1.1.1...1.1.1.1.1..1.1.1..1.1..11...11....1.1.1 J ~ ------- I J While the construction of new really see the benefits yet," insists On a map he points to the construction Maquilas in Mexicali has somewhat Topuzes. "They say it takes about 20 of a new border port of entry east of abated in 1994, Topuzes says the region years to achieve a relationship in Asia, Calexico. l has seen an influx of medium-to heavy and about ten in Latin America...we've "I see the new entry as a major gate- industry. He cited the construction of a been at it seriously for only about four way into the interior of Mexico and large manufacturer glass plant by Vitro years." California... there are unbelievable and of a large steel mill as prime exam- He has the excitement of a pioneer. opportunities here." .,¡IUN']:. pIes. With the NAFTA tariff release for televi- sion manufacturing tak- I ing effect on January 1, I 1997, we are seeing an I improved maquilodora I environment with several major television tube and assembly plants being established now through 1996. On both sides of the border, U.S.-based retail ThiS warehouse chains are und opening outlets to satisfy on both the growing demands of consumers. In many boundarie instances, Mexican retail- ers are purchasing these goods and using banks We can such as Valley 8 Facilities Independent to assist with the financing. 8 Identify an Higher employment has opportunitie caused an upsurge III 8 Understand an spending at retail stores, languages and c orne restaurants, and other ser- 8 React quickly with the re vices on the u.S. side. This, in turn, has resulted bilingual independent ba III the creation of new 8 Conduct transactions easily jobs. banking locations "When you get to the border regIOn you're looking at a single econo- ~\\IIi?- my," stresses Topuzes. -ii '%-- "With a population of ~-~~ about 1.3 million, fWIey ~ ~ Mexicali has an enor- mous impact upon the entire region. More peo- pIe will settle here in the El Centro Holtville Brawley Calexico Coachella comIng years as the 1448 Main St. 502 Holt Ave. 190 Main St. 101 4th St. 1491 So. 6th St. effects of NAFTA and the (619) 337-3200 (619) 356-5000 (619) 351-5000 (619) 768-5000 (619) 398-5000 increased trading volume take hold," says Topuzes. "We have not begun to 1995 OUTLOOK 67 : ! I ; ! ¡ I ! , ¡ ¡ am ' A Vital Player In Expanding Business And Job Creation Efforts. by Mike Mara!ndo Earlier th;s year, Packard abandoned Army Depot resided in one retain as well as create several thousand Bell, the nation's third- of 34 enterprise zones designed to assist jobs ranging geographically from the largest computer manufac- communities and cities spur business Otay Mesa on the California/Mexico " turer in the county, was faced with a growth and job generation by offering border clear to the Shasta/Redding area I choice: consolidate and move more than tax credits and incentives to qualifying in northern California. I 3,000 jobs from southern California out businesses. The company accepted the Corporations and businesses operat- 1 of state, or, find a new home in offer and now ~mploys 2,200 people in ing within a California enterprise zone California. After a spirited competition Sacramento. It was a double win for can take advantage of the following between several sites in California and Sacramento and the state of California; incentives: a tax credit for the sales or Utah, the company was persuaded to not only did a major employer move into usage tax paid on the first $20 million of locate in the old Sacramento Army the area, but a previously shut-down mil- equipment of machinery purchased, a Depot in the state's capitol. itary facility now has a tenant. hiring credit for wages paid up to Sacramento city officials fashioned a California has been in the enterprise $19,000 to employees hired through $26 million package of loans to cover zone business for more than 10 years, specific programs during the individual moving expenses and property improve- having first designated 12 cities and employee's first 5 years on the job, a 15- ments, but the state of California dan- communities as zones III 1986. year carryover of net operating losses, gled a meaty incentive of its own-the Currently, the 34 zones have helped deductions for interest income earned on 68 OUTLOOK 1995 I . I I ~ r I I Low land costs. Generous tax credits. I Abundant labor. Vast water supplies. f John Stiles Inexpensive electricity. These are just Executive Director some of the great reasons to locate a Coachella Valley Enterprise Zone \ : business in the Coachella Valley \ \ Enterprise Zone. Another one is I the Palm Springs-area lifestyle. Call John Stiles for more information about the Zone. 86- 705 Avenue 54 Suite C, Coachella California 92236 phone (619)399-4287 fax (619)399-4289 I I investments, and qualified employees ees and is seeking another 69 employ- may take considerable credit on their ees. Randy Goodman, Senior Manager individual tax returns for a portion of the for Corporate Tax with Ingram Micro, wages earned while working for a firm says the company plans to add up to i located within an enterprise zone. 1,000 new jobs in the next few years at Success of enterprise zones vary its Santa Ana headquarters. widely, but generally the more prosper- Through December 1994, 745 ous ones are working at a break- employees of varied skill and wage i YES, GOLDEN neck pace to aggressively levels have been hired in the i 1 market their areas to manufacturing, service, dis- OPPORTUNITIES outside employers tribution, and retail FOR GROWING and site selectors. industries. Close to 40 Simply, the pro- percent of these BUSINESSES! gram is employees are I designed to Santa A n a 8 14 GREAT STATE AND involve very residents. LOCAL INCENTIVES. little govern- Additionally, 8 STATE IS LARGEST ment inter- each of them venti on has the poten- ENTERPRISE lONE. while, at tial to gener- . ECONOMICAL lOCATION the same ate $19,000 FOR PACIFIC RIM TRADE. time, cap- or more In . EASY SitlPPING BY RAil, italizing state income I on a tax credits I AIR AND ROAD. zone's for their 8 lARGE, EAGER lABOR aggres- respective POOL AVAilABLE. siveness. employers. ! 8 COOPERATIVE lOCAL For In Pitts burg, example, Morrison GOVERNMENT. Santa Ana Knudsen All of the above and did earned its Corporation, a I we mention great California designation U.S.-owned I weather and recreational in J,une 1993, manufacturer of areas? Our state is making and business transit cars and a improvements in various regu- activity has world leader in the lations to make California a been on the ,development of rail total attraction to business Increase ever projects, located a again. since. During the manufacturing facility I For more information on first 18 months of its creating nearly 500 jobs these golden opportunities call designation, more than I with an estimated company ~ Mary Hansen. million square feet of industri- investment of $8 million. The YUBA.SUTTER ENTERPRISE ZONE al space was leased or purchased. This Pittsburg Enterprise Zone, designated in j equates to more than a dozen companies January 1988, created nearly 300 jobs 1482 SKY HARBOR DRIVE, STE. A I which have expanded within or moved during 1994. MARYSVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95901 into the zone, retaining or creating 2,700 Perhaps one of the more textbook PHONE 916.741-6463'916.741.6280 jobs in the process and generating examples of enterprise zone success is FAX 916.742.7835 much-needed revenue for the local econ- the Oroville area of northern California. omy. Designated In November 1991, Ingram Micro, the largest computer Oroville's city and business leaders have distributor in the world, is leading the 90 parlayed the zone designation into sev- companies in the creation of jobs in eral company expansions and locations. Santa Ana. Through September 1994, Spectra Physics, one of the nation's A JOINT ENTERPRISE ZONE the company has hired 177 new employ- leading makers of high-technology 1 70 OUTLOOK 1995 City of Fresno Enterprise Zone scanners used at grocery store checkout Coachella Valley counters, has expanded twice since '91, Enterprise Zone adding 75 jobs to a work force of 135. - Central State Location With California's economic The Palm Springs area is world- turnaround earnestly underway, enter- famous as a recreation, golf and sun- -California's Fastest growing prise zones become an increasingly shine resort. Many harassed executives metro market area important part of any state or local do not know, however, that this same incentive package to business. In fact, area is rapidly becoming famous as a -More than 7,000 acres the California Trade and Commerce business location. -State Tax Credits Agency will designate two additional Business in a golf resort? Correct! cities to the program later this year fol- Over the past few years, local business- -Fast-Track Permitting lowing a four-month competitive review. men and government officials have California's sweeping pro-business worked to expand the business base of -Ample Workforce tax package, passed in the fall of 1993, the Coachella Valley, which is the home has greatly helped contribute to the of Palm Springs. With the permanent -Free Site Selection Service state's economic turnaround. During population growing, it has become the last six months of 1994, fewer than a important to provide more good jobs for -Professional staff who understands dozen companies left the state, com- these new residents. your business needs. pared to 147 during the same period in With advantages like low-cost land, 1993. And, as companies contemplate low-cost electricity, and a capable labor expanding in California, site selectors force, the Coachella Valley is being rec- increasingly point toward enterprise ognized as a location where businesses For Confidential Assistance Please Contact: zone cities as viable locations for their can operate profitably without the prob- businesses. lems of large metropolitan areas. This City of Fresno business oasis is located within a two- Enterprise Zone c/o Economic Development Corporation of Fresno County 2344 Tulare, Suite 100 Fresno, CA 93721 TEL: (209) 233-2564 FAX: (209) 233-2156 " , . I I I I I ~ ~ , I 1995 OUTlOOK 71 hour drive of all Southern California destinations. Within that same time frame is the city of Mexicali, Mexico, which is one of the leaders in the devel- I opment of Maquiladora industries. The I area is served by major truck lines, rail- 1 roads, and the Palm Springs Regional I Airport. The enterprise zone is located in the eastern end of the Coachella Valley. £t is a state-of-California designated enter- prise zone and offes tax credits on the state tax return for hiring local employ- ees and purchasing manufacturing machinery. Lenders in the enterprise zone can earn tax credits for lending to local businesses. On top of giving tax incentives, the local governments offer specialized inducements through rede- velopment agencies, and local business lending programs. A business taking full advantage of enterprise zone tax credits can add an estimated 5% to its operating profit. Add a good quality of life to increased profits, and you have an ideal situation. Clean air and blue skies, out- standing recreational opportunities, affordable. housing at all price levels, quality shopping areas, and a wide range of kid's activities all add up to help pro- vide a superior lifestyle. Traffic jams are almost non-existent, and driving from one end of the Coachella Valley to the other is a quick, thirty- minute drive. I I San Jose I Enterprise Zone The San Jose Enterprise Zone, creat- ed in 1986, incorporates an 18-square- mile area that includes downtown San Jose, as well as several surrounding prime industrial areas. The San Jose EZ generated $315.3 million dollars in private investment, and nearly 10,000 new jobs during its first five years of existence, according to I a 1992 cost benefit analysis. In addition, 1 the real income of San Jose EZ residents ~ increased 44%, compared to a real 72 OUTLOOK 1995 decline in income over the decade local- Five city-supported ethnic chambers location, however. The Stockton/San ly and nationwide. also provide assistance in a variety of Joaquin Enterprise Zone also offers A large part of this success is due to languages to help make it easy for readily-available and favorably-priced the number of local benefits San Jose minority-owned businesses to access EZ properties (improved and unimproved), has developed for businesses located benefits. competitive labor costs, in-place infras- within its Enterprise zone boundaries. tructure, and an abundance of cultural, For example, the city of San Jose waives Stockton/San Joaquin educational and recreational opportuni- construction-related taxes on new devel- Enterprise Zone ties. opment in targeted areas of the San Jose As if that weren't enough, enterprise EZ. The Stockton/San Joaquin Enterprise zone tax incentives and local incentives The Enterprise Zone Loan Program Zone is quickly finding favor with busi- are excellent. Permit facilitation, permit enables San Jose EZ firms to secure nesses looking for the ideal centralloca- fast tracking, and a business-friendly funding through a consortium of partici- tion. The zone is located just 60 miles local government combine to save you pating local lenders, for loans typically from the San Francisco Bay Area and 45 time and money while acting as a conve- not funded by banks. The Revolving miles from Sacramento, the state capital. nient one-stop permit center. Intermix Loan Fund, a second San Jose EZ-based It offers an unmatched transportation all that with a comfortable, affordable, loan program, provides loans in the system featuring an airport, a deep- California lifestyle that is enriched by $10,000 to $120,000 range, for working water port, railroad connections to virtu- the pleasures of metropolitan living capital equipment and other uses. These ally every major market in the U.S., and without the congestion, overcrowding loans are leveraged with additional pri- a well-developed freeway system. and expense, and you will see why so vate capital. Located on Interstate 5, the West Coast's many companies like Dana Corporation, The City of San Jose has also initiat- major route from Canada to Mexico, and IRIS USA, and Nestle Refrigerated ed a program to make EZ state income State Route 99, the traditional Food Company have selected the tax benefits more "user-friendly" by north/south freeway linking the major Stockton/San Joaquin Enterprise Zone establishing a local partnership called Central Valley cities, the zone is strate- for their new location. the Business Employment Center. The gically positioned for quick and cost- Whether your company is large or BEC provides employers with a one- effective distribution to the major west small, is retail, office, or a manufactur- stop shop for gaining access to new coast markets. ing type, the Stockton/San Joaquin employees, hiring incentives and state The zone has much more to offer Enterprise Zone is "zoned for your suc- benefits for training employees. business than just a great centralized cess." Yuba-Sutter Enterprise Zone The Yuba-Sutter Enterprise Zone is defined as the geographical area in California including Yuba County, Sutter County and the major cities of Marysville and Yuba City. This region is located just 38 miles north of California's capitol, Sacramento, and only 125 miles from San Francisco and its major ports providing access to the Pacific Rim countries. Sometimes over- looked by site-seekers, this 70.4 square- mile zone, the state's largest, offers all i of the advantages of an enterprise zone i along with a great location. Two local ~ airports including Sacramento I Metropolitan Airport just 25 miles away, three railroads and state highway access to major north/south Interstate 1-5 are all located conveniently nearby. I 1995 OUTLOOK 73 I The Yuba-Sutter zone has been suc- est site financing, and much more. cessful in attracting businesses involved Quality of life for Yuba-Sutter coun- in wood products, due to its proximity to ties IS what one would expect in I the forests of northern California and California...one of a mild temperate cli- I Oregon. Others, such as sporting goods mate with plenty of sunshine, a modern I manufacturers and energy management community college, well-located and firms, are also located there. equipped schools, libraries, excellent Within Yuba-Sutter's enterprise zone medical facilities and mall shopping are nine industrial parks consisting of a centers. Lakes and mountains are near- ., combined total of 520 improved acres, by with boating, fishing, hiking, the over 1,000 unimproved acres, 250,000 Sierras and all the great fun Californians square feet of available buildings, an have year-round. eager labor pool, cooperative local gov- Yuba-Sutter counties are growing ernment and 14 outstanding state and and its enterprise zone has made a major local incentives. State incentives include contribution to that growth. the following: machinery sales tax cred- it, tax credit for hiring, employees' tax credit, operating loss carryover, investors' income tax exclusion acceler- ated depreciation and contract prefer- ence points. Local incentives range from below-market lease rates and below-prime loans, to low and no-inter- . I I I I 74 OUTLOOK 1995 California Location without California Cost 0 Kern County communities offer the most affordable housing in , California. More of our residents can afford to buy a home than anywhere else in California, according to the National Association of Home Builders. And Výe're more affordable than Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. ~ Land? Our business and industrial parks are ready for your pro ject at competitive prices. And office wages for Kern County workers are 8% lower than Southern California's, according to Thomas Temporaries. - I ¡ . .. -- ,,- :;;:(" / j, if;')) /\',;'¡jJ/ ,) I " , ~1¡~ 0 " 1/ I I " /, " Paul M. Saldana CEO Economic Development Director 336 Pacific Avenue Shafter, CA 93263 (805) 746-6365 I FAX (805) 746-0607 Nationally, Arrow Automotive Kern County Communities offer a level 'of professionalism not Industries is the largest independent often found in today's highly competitive development arena, accord- remanufacturer of starters alternators ing to Gus Greshwater, Vice President and General Manager of Elk and generators for trucks, farm Corporation, a Dallas-based manufacturer. of residential roofing prod- equipment, domestic ucts that is building a $30 million manufacturing facili- and import vehicles. ty in Kern County. "Our site selection was really driven Headquartered in by the people here," he says. "Everyone at the city and Framingham, county has been very professional - they've been very Massachusetts, Arrow supportive of the project." has remanufacturing Jj facilities in Spartanburg, Part of that support came in the form of fast track South Carolina, permitting that pushed Elk's permits, including 18 air 'I Morrilton, Arkansas; quality permits , ~! and in Santa Maria, through the system in ~ California. 96 days. "It just goes - Gus Freshwater Â to show that you can do VP / General Manager - Robert Mitchell Since opening its business in California," Elk Corporation doors in 1981, opera- Freshwater says, "The General Manager tions have been suc- community was able to T Arrow Automotive cessful for the Santa put us in touch with all Industries Maria plant for a num- the appropriate agen- ber of reasons. We pro- cies, and get things vide a centrally located network for distribution, as well approved in a very rea- as marketing and sales support from the west coast. The sonable time frame. mild climate in the area allows us to store our cores out- Other key rea- side, thus freeing up valuable space for increased pro- sons for the decision duction needs. In addition, Arrow employs approxi- include the growing mately 300 people in the Santa Maria plant. The stabili- market for roofing prod- ty of the labor force is the mainstay of the operation, ucts, which Kern is in allowing the Company to produce a quality product the middle of; a steady efficiently and economically. Realistically speaking, and reliable labor pool Arrow Automotive's long and successful relationship is available; rail and with the Santa Maria Valley should continue to benefit highway transportation both the community and the organization well into the throughout the region is future. excellent. "To me, the key measure is not in how much work they do to SSI is doing business on the get you here, but what happens after you've made your decision and Central Coast because of the strong started moving dirt," Freshwater said. "Don't be scared by what you link to Vandenberg AFB in carrying read in the papers. You have to make an effort to find out what's out its prime business objectives in available and what the real people are willing to do, and make your development, operations and manag- judgements on that. Make your ing a commercial spaceport. decisions based on fact and not rumor. - Mike Koebel I am confident that strong part- nership between the United States Prestige Mold & Die has relocat- Prestige Mold and Air Force and the California ed several times in the last ten years. Die T Spaceport will continue well into the Each time that we evaluate moving next century because of the natural out of California, the decision is ties of our business to the space made to stay. The reasons are many, launch community. but the most important reason is the availability of talented employees - Earl Severo Â The improving business cli- that reside in Southern California. In mate in Santa Barbara County will our industry, as in most others, the President & CEO allow commercial industries the quality of our companies is based I 551 opportunity to prosper throughout the heavily on the quality of our : County. Elected officials and govern- employees. California's climate and I ment personnel are taking positive actions to improve the business the fact that from where we are opportunity by fine tuning the law to be business friendly and taking located you are no more than an initiatives to streamline processes. hour drive to the ocean, mountains or the desert is very attractive to the The main advantage from the SSI view is that Santa Barbara work force. This work force is very County resources include an available and well-trained workforce. attractive to us. With today's tech- The resources make it possible to support a spaceport infrastructure nology of communication and travel that, in turn, will ultimately support expanding commercial space we are only a phone call or a few hours away from anywhere in the operations at Vandenberg. United States, so having a customer base all over the U.S. is very eas- 76 OUTLOOK 1995 ' I California is experiencing a rebirth as a manufacturing center. - Jeffrey W. Lyall The business make-up of our division v.P. / General Manager, reflects what is happening at large in and Chairman of the Corona a revitalized California economy. In Manufacturer's Council 1990 our business was 70% military, R.W. Lyall & Company, Inc. 30% commercial. Today, our busi- ness is 70% consumer, 27% commer- ¡ cial, and only 3% military. ~ ~ California is the place to California is rich with poten- be! This was the decision we made I tial suppliers that have made the con- three years ago to meet our growing ¡ i version from defense and as such needs for an expanded manufactur- offer a sound technological base. ing facility. As a smaller manufac- This is coupled with an excellent turing company with two hundred . infrastructure, and inexpensive labor, employees, we selected a 4.5 acre as well as good access to pacific rim site in the City of Corona for the construction of our 70,000 square markets. foot manufacturing facility. - Steve Wisher I American Kleaner In our organization, we com- Our decision to locate in Corona was an easy one. We now enjoy Manufacturing Co. pete for market share with sister convenient access to the Los Angeles and Orange County areas to our plants in Germany, Brazil and Italy. west, and Riverside and San Bernardino' Counties to the north and With most material sourced locally, east. The Corona area has proven to be a prime location for us, and we find we are able to compete and win. has afforded our company the benefits of a large vendor base consist- ing of many companies who have re-directed their services from the All of these facts combined with a business friendly attitude at all aerospace defense industries to the private sector. With a population levels of state and local governments, caused us to decide to relocate base of over six million people within a forty-five mile driving radius, within the State of California. the Corona area also provides qualified manufacturing, sales, admin- istrative, and professional personnel, along with a skilled labor force. Shipping products throughout North America has also become more affordable with the competitive rates offered by LTL carriers. Add to - D. V. Skilling these benefits increasingly affordable land, an improved Workmens Compo environment, a moderate climate with improved air quality, Executive v.P. and General Manager TRW Information and you have California......a state that offers continuing growth and TRW Information Systems & Services Systems & prosperity to the business community. Services continues ... to be a vigorous proponent for doing business - Thomas R. Lyon in California. In 1993, as part General Manager of a wide-ranging corporate Den-Mat Corp. restructuring, we renewed our long- ~ term commitment to Orange County as the site for the headquarters of Can you keep a secret? Santa TRW's information systems and ser- Maria is the best kept secret in vices business segment, and for the California. Even if you forget to I headquarters of our nation-wide con- mention the wonderful climate, ! sumer credit and business credit ser- close proximity to mountains, I vIces. TRW was one of the first ocean, lakes, resorts, not to mention Fortune 100 companies to make such the endless possibilities of fine wine a long-term commitment to tasting, it's really a great place to do California. business, live and raise a family. The infrastructure is conducive to In reaching that decision, we consid- helping almost any business be successful. ~ ered numerous sites across the nation, and selected the City of Orange. There were many factors in the decision, but the keys for Our company Den-Mat Corporation, which employs over 350 TRW were these: a highly talented employee pool, a demonstrated hard working and caring people, manufactures and distributes dental commitment to economic development, and an attitude on the part of restoratives and Rembrandt Oral Health Care Products worldwide I local government that fosters responsible business operations and quickly, efficiently and.economically. You no longer have to be in a future growth. large metropolitan area to reach the world with state-of-the-art telecommunications, data transmission, computer technology, next- I The County of Orange was right for us; we were able to consoli- day delivery and easy airport connections. They are all right here. date functions, reduce operating costs, provide for future growth - The people of Santa Maria made it work. I and begin moving ahead with accelerated technology and operations advances. It could be the right choice for other forward-looking Unfortunately, it's hard to keep something this good a secret for companies as well. very long. I ¡ 1995 OUTLOOK 77 I the Dana Point Hilton, and a host of qual- In Dana Point, business is right on ity hotels, many with conference facili- target! Dana Point's five mile radius ties. experienced a 77% growth rate from 1980 Other attractions include Dana Point to 1990. Growth means business oppor- Harbor, Orange County Marine Institute, tunity! Small business loves Dana Point. Monarch Links Golf Course (six other We are currently moving aggressively on courses within five miles), Doheny State the Town Center Development Action beach (day use and camping), Salt Creek Plan, a comprehensive effort to beautify and Capistrano County Beaches (great downtown, improve customer services, surfing and sunning). and integrate the city's commercial and Bring your business or convention to recreational resources. Dana Point and you'll be pointed in the Dana Point offers over 1400 hotel right direction. City of Dana Point rooms, including the Ritz Carlton (voted Economic Development Department the number one resort in North America), (714) 248-3522. Humboldt County Humboldt County lies on the scenic environmentally sound business. A Pacific Coast of Northern California. combination of low-interest loans, a state With the convenience and comforts of enterprise zone, employment and training small-town living, outstanding cultural assistance, and tax incentives will make opportunities, excellent post-secondary your move to Humboldt easier and more institutions, and unsurpassed recreation, affordable. you will want to consider this area as an Humboldt touts an impressive 25% ideal place to locate your next site. savings on overhead cost when compared There are many other reasons one to California's urban enters. This cou- would locate their recycling business pled with the lowest labor rate of 26 U.S. within the Humboldt County Recycling labor markets and a surplus in labor avail- Market Development Zone. First, you ability will enable your company to will find a very welcoming attitude to remain competitive. Mojave RMDZ work, excellent rail service and Southern California's newest commercial airport. There's a new "gold rush" taking Recycling-based manufacturers are place in California's High Desert. particularly welcome and will be well Businesses attracted by the lower cost of served by the new materials recovery doing business, transportation options, facility under construction in the Zone. flexible air quality standards, and quality While these cities take a proactive of life are staking their claim in the stance on reducing and recycling waste, Mojave RMDZ. The Mojave RMDZ businesses will not be victims of the reg- encompasses five High Desert municipal- ulatory fever sweeping through so many ities: Apple Valley, Barstow, Twenty- municipalities. Special financing and Nine Palms, Victorville, and Yucca Valley. reduced utility rates are available for Located in the heart of the Los manufacturers who use recycled feed Angeles-Las Vegas-Phoenix corridor, the stock. 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';:,~:¡~o c'" 8 ' ;ö"ò~'O ',. :,', . . . :;.,;, \ì~' . 71"' r .~...,. . '" I ...:- ..... H H Another great publication from AFINITI Communications, Inc. ALFA SOUTHWEST CORP. CITY OF LONG BEACH CORONA EDC Cut your labor costs by 50% onnore by The City of Long Beach is committed to Corona, a pro-business commun~ with taPilimg into the Mexican labor force helping. companies establish recycling no Utilitr users tax is located h f way WI out ever having to run your business enterprises. While the CiS': is between os Angeles and Palm Springs, in Mexico. California's most successful RM Z, it California. AUBURN AREA CHAMBER is also home to the nation's largest port. HUMBOLDT COUNTY RMDZ See why companies are choosing to call CITY OF ORANGE Humboldt Countb offers excellent qual. Auburn "home". Commercial, industrial, retail sites; ity of life, low la or and overhead costs diverse labor pool for all business and excellent fmancial incentives. Call CITY OF BAKERSFIELD ëfJortunities; Central Southern us todaìi for infonnation. Please see Why did Nestle, State Fann Insurance, . ifornia location, accessible to all picture isting on page 78. and Heinz Foods choose Bakersfield? transportation networks. Assistance Because TeamBakersfieldturnsred tape available. IMPERIAL COUNTY into red carpet. CITY OF PLEASANTON A place to f:°w. Ideal location, less than 5 hours om major western domes- BEVERLY HILLS CHAMBER & Pleasanton has what business needs: tic and international markets like ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Great Bay Area location at 1-580/680; Mexico, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Tucson, Southern California's premier address BART access; highly educ:atedlskilled and Las Vegas. Other benefits include offers elegant amenities with a pro-busi- work force; and state-of-the-art business abundant raw materials, available ness attitude. parks in a quality, 100-year old trained labor force, plentiful energy sup- BURBANK REDEVELOPMENT community. ply, available land and water, and year round transportation. The Burbank Redevelopment Agency's CITY OF SELMA approach to business offers a stream- Centrally located in the San Joaquin LOS ANGELES COUNTY RMDZ hned pennitting process, significant tax Valley on Highway 99 between See why companies are choosin~ to saving programs and financial incen- California's two largest market areas: move wIthin tlie LA County RMD ! tives to potential industrial, office, and Los ~eles and San Francisco. The retail users. city S . is committed to customer ser- MOJAVE DESERT CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED vice and providing a one.stop Eermit Please see picture listing on page 78. ~rocess center. The city as a WASTE MANAGEMENT edevelopment Agency, a Publìc MONTEREY COUNTY Encompassinß 40 diverse ReCtcling Finance Authority and a Public Situated on California's coastline, has a Market evel~ment ones, Economic Development Corporation for ~pulation of 375,000. Agriculture is Calìfornia's RMD grogram offers working with developers. City staffs onterey County's leading industry, great benefits for great USllless. and Team Selma are available to meet with tourism a close second. Small with developers and confidentially businesses are an expanding and CITY OF DANA POINT answer questions regarding potential increasingly vital econonuc sector. Please see picture listing on page 78. developments. NAPA VALLEY CITY OF FOWLER CITY OF 81MI VALLEY Please see picture lìsting on page 78. City of Fowler is located in the San Beautiful industrial parks., attractive Joaquin Valle~. IdeallY.. located fOr homes in all price ranÆes, large labor NORTHERN CALIFORNIA IDEA industrial deve °liment. Freeway and supplies, pleasant wea er year round, Northern California offers generous railroad accessibi ity. excellent transportation and utilities local incentives, fast track permitting, mixed with a welcome attitude from the and the lowest cost of doinfi business CITY OF HANFORD ci~ makes Simi Valley Southern anywhere. NorCal IDEA wi help you Historic Hanford, Central Valley loca. C ifornia's best kept secret. locate here! tion, business friendly ~overnment, low CITY OF WATSONVILLE NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY cost land, affordable abor, non-union OJ environment, road and rail advantages, Agriculture and industry are a fertile RECYCLING MARKET DEv. Enterprise Zone benefits, low crime. mIX when cultivated by the right busi- North San Diego County is emerging as ! ness climate. Welcome to a regional economic leader in the fore- CITY OF HEALDSBURG . Located Watsonville-the best kept secret on the fr~nt of job development and new indus- in the center of California's premium Monterey Bay. !nes. wine region, 75 miles north of San COACHELLA VALLEY OROVILLE I F~ancisco, Healdsbu~~ is a full service CIty you can count on. ENTERPRISE ZONE AUTHORITY Oroville Enterprise Zone - State tax I Low land cost. Generous tax credits. credits, qualified employees, financing, CITY OF HEMET Abundant labor. Vast water supplies. low ~erating costs, and university- A wide choice of housing and abuó- Inexpensive electricity. These are Just a relate research parks mean increased dance of recreational and retail opportu. few reasons companies enjoy the Palm profits. nities make Hemet a desirable home for Sj£rings-area lifestyle Coachella Valley young professionals and retirees. 0 ers. PISMO BEACH Located halfway between Los Angeles CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE CONCORD REDEVELOPMENT and San Francisco on California's pris- Located in the heart of the most rapidly Just an hour from the Napa Valley, tine central coast. We are in close prox- growing area of Southern California- Sacramento, the Pacific Ocean, two imity to the only west coast commercial the 1-1 corridor, Lake Elsinore bridges international airports, a half dozen state spaceport. We are a major tourist desti- all activity between Los Angeles, parks, pro sports teams, and a thousand nation. Cal polfi University and several Orange County and San Diego. miles of waterways for fishing and boat- Community Co le~es offer an excellent ing. What a great place! source for skilled abor. 80 OUTLOOK 1995 j I RANCHO CUCAMONGA SANTA MARIA VALLEY EDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The Santa Maria Valley Economic This visionaB: öóung city sports median Development Association is a non-profit income of $5, O-with an eager market industrIal development or~anization and prime coll11'Dercial and industrial which works to attract diversi ed indus- opportunitìes. ~' .and create new jobs for the Santa SAN DIEGO EDC aria Valley. Find out why San Diego has become one SOUTHGATE RDC of the most Important areas for telecom- Entre~reneurs and established business- munications, one of the most active es ali e, will profit from the opportUni- locations for computer software design ties that await them by locating in this and the third leadIng region in America progressive city. for bioscience. STANISLAUS COUNTY SAN DIEGO FTZ The Stanislaus County Recycling FTZ 153 is situated at the San Market Development Zone is manufac- Diego/Tijuana Commercial Border turing tomorrow's needs with yester- Crossing encompassing 2,000 acres. day's reSources. Call and find out how! More than 100 companies currently ben- STOCKTON~ANJOAQmN efit from the zone. ENTERPRISE ZONE CITY OF SHAFTER Stockton offers the California lìfestyle- "Our Incentives Will Move You" - land affordably. Stockton is centrally locat- cost writedowns/subsidies, streamlined ed, business friendly, and boasts a ~ermitting, fee reductions/waivers, money-saving, state-designated hafter provides the most fertile busi- Enterprise Zone. neSs soil in California. TORRANCE SHASTA COUNTY The locatìon of choice for an exception- See whX comganies are choosing to call al economic investment, superior trans- Shasta' home. portation infrastructure, quality living SAN GABRIEL VALLEY and a government commitment to busi- ness. COMMERCE & CONSORTIUM The Consortium is a coalition of both TRI-COUNTY EDC the public and private sectors working See why companies are choosing the to sustain and floW the economic base Tri-County area for their next home. of the Valley. ur goal is to market the VENTURA COUNTY Valley internally and externally and a I friendly place to live, work and play. A balanced business environment which r SAN JOAQUIN PARTNERSHIP provides high quality labor, high quality of life, an extensive network of trans- A progressive private-public non-profit pottation infrastructure and excellent economic development cor~oration geographic proximity to markets. desi~ned to recruit and assist usiness VENTURA COUNTY MCY CLING I atld 1Ddust~ to locate into San Joaquin " County, C , offering free comprelien- MARKET DEVELOPMENT ZONE I sive service from initIal inquiries to pro- Ventura County, offering outstanding : ject completion. qualiàYa of life, an educated work force, SAN JOSE ECONOMIC DEV. affor able land, low unionizatìon, high technologJ base, port facilities and San Jose, the Capital of Silicon Valley, uncrowde freeways. has half the campus industrial land remaining in Silicon Valley. WEDA Fast, free and confidential information SANTA BARBARA on expanding or relocating your compa- i A pleasing climate, a beautiful and com- ny to California or anywhere else in the I fortable environment, a quali~ lìfestyle world! and a stable economy-. Santa arbara is YUBA .SUTTER ENTERPRISES the place for living hfe at its best. Yuba-Sutter Enterprise Zone, 70.4 SANTA MARGARITA COMPANY Square Miles, 9 industrial parks, 14 Find out w::ü; OVer 200 companies of all great state and local incentìves located , sizes have 1 located in Santa Margarita near San Francisco and State Capitol. Center. It's the perfect working environ- ment in the perfect setting without los- ing all the luxuries of urban California. 1995 OUTLOOK 81 ----------- City of Anaheim Concord Redevelopn1ent Agency Yuba Sutter Enterprise Zone CalifQrnia Intergrated Waste Mgmt City Of Selma Richard Bmckner, Bco. Dev. Mgr Kay Sherar/Bill Reeds Mary Hansen, Airport Manager Raffy Kouyoumdjian, Director D.B. Heusser, Eco. Dev. Director 20] S. Anaheim Blvd.lSuite 1003 1950 Parkside Drive 1482 Sky Harbor Dr.lSuite A 8800 Cà! Center Drive 1710 Thcker Street Anaheim, CA 92805 Concord, CA 94519 MarysviUe, CA 95901 Sacrmnento, CA 95826 Selma, CA 93662 TEL 714-254-4300 TEL 800-727-2254 TEL 916-741-6463 TEL: 916-255-2614 TEL: 209-896-1064 FAX: 714-254-4313 FAX: 510-825-3878. FAX: 916-695-3332 FAX; 916"255-2573 FAX; 209-896-1068 Humboldt County RMDZ Coachella VaHey Enl. Zone Auth. Stanislaus CountyRMDZ Central Valley City of Shafter Liz Citrino, Waste Prevo Coord. John Stiles, DirectOr Dwayne Dalman, VP Finance Brian PattersOn, Mktg. Director Paul M. Saldana, BeQ. Dev. Dir. 1630 27th Street 86-705 Avenue 54/Suite C 1012 Eleventh Street/Suite 300 801 K. Street/Suite 1700 336 Pacific Avenue Arcata, CA 95521 Coachella, CA 92236 Modesto, CA 95354 SacramentQ, CA 95814 Shafter, CA 93263 TEL 707"441-2005 TEL: 800-55hl1l1 TEL: 209"521-9333 TEL: 800"726.4332 TEL 805.746-6365 FAX: 707-441-5699 FAX; 619-399-4289 FAX; 209-521.9373 FAX: 916-322-3524 FAX; 805-746.0607 Auburn Area Chamber Corona EDC Los Angeles CQunty RMDZ Monterey Cöunty Shasta County Bruce Cösgrove, Exec, Director Jim Bradley, Director Dan Baskervìlle, Zone Admin. Virginia Cooper, EXec.. Direc.tor JimZauher, General Manager 601 Lincoln Way P.O. Box 940 2 CQral Circle 340 EI Camino ReaJ SOuth #22 737 Auditorium Drive Auburn, CA 95603 Corona, CA 91718-0940 Monterey Park, CA 91155 Salinas, CA93901 Redding, CA 96001 TEL: 916-885-5616 TEL 909-736-2260 TEL; 213-890-7192 TEL; 408-754-6807 TEL: 800-207-4278 FAX: 916-885-5854 FAX: 909-736-2488 FAX: 213-890.8585 FAX' 408~754c5633 FAX; 916-225-5305 City of Bakersfield City of Dana Poifit Napa Valley EDC San Diego EDC City of Shni Valley Jake Wager, Director John Sherwood, Director Steve KokotaS, Executive Director Ron Phillips, Director Brian Gabler, Director 515 Truxtun Ave. 33282 Golden Lantern 1091 Fifth Street 225 Broadway/Suite 1650 2929 Tapo Canyon Rd. Bakersfield, CA 93301 Dana Point, CA 92629 Napa, CA 94558 San Diego, CA 92101 Simi Valley, CA 93063 TEL 805-326-3765 TEL: 714-248.3522 TEL: 707-253"3212 TEL: 619-234"8484 TEL: 805-583-6701 FAX; 805-328-1548 FAX; 714-248-9920 FAX: 707-253"3215 FAX: 619-234-1935 FAX: 805-526.2489 Beverly Bills ChamberlEco. Dev. Imperial CoUnty Comm. Beo, Dev. CityofOrangeEDD San Diego FrZ, Grantee Sout!¡gateEDC Matthew Faulkner, Eco. Dev. Mgr. Maria Matthews, Manager David McElroy, Director Lydia Moreno, Administrator Oliver Mujica, Director 239 S. l3everly Dlive 836 Main Street. 2:JOEast Cbapman Avenue 1200 Third Avenue/Suite 1620 8650 California Ave. Beverly Hills, CA 90212 EI Centro, CA 92243 Orange, CA 92666 San Diego, CA 92101 Southgate, CA 90280 TEL: 3.10-271-8126 TEL: 619-337.7814 TEL: 714-771-2315 TEL: 619.236-6005 TEL: 213"563.9562 FAX: 310-858-8032 FAX: 619-337"8907 FAX; 714-771-3707 FAX: 619-236-6512 FAX: 213-567"0725 Burbank Redevelopment City öfFowler Oröville/Cbabin Concepts South San Diego CountyRMDZ Stanislaus County RMDZ/ ClO SEDCO Chris Foss, Eco. Dev. Mgr Bob Wilborn, City Manager Audrey Taylor, Bco. Dev. CoMIt. Jerry Davenport, Recycling Spec. Dwayne Dalman, VP Finance 275 East Olive 128 South 5th 1735 Montgomery St. 4950 Murphy canyon RdjSuite 201 1012 11th Street/Suite 300 Burbank, CA 91510 Fowler, CA 93625 Oröville, CA 95765 San Diego, CA 92123 Modesto, CA95354 TEL: 818-953-9582 TEL: 209-834"3113 TEL: 800-676-8455 TEL: 619-492-5015 TEL: 209-521"9333 FAX; 818-953-9609 FAX; 209"834-0185 FAX: 916"345.6417 FAX: 619-492.5021 FAX: 209521-9372 Tri-County Eco. Dev. Corp. City öf Hanford. Ventura County EDA Nortb San.Dieg"Q Cöunty RMDZ Stockton/San Joaquin Ent. Zone Marc Nemanic, Director Celine Haugen, Beo. Dev. Mgr Nancy Willìams, Director Teri Edelbrock, Zone Admin. Bob Sivell, Enterprise Zone Mgr. PO Box 6250 317N, Douty St 500 EsplandaÐr.lSnite 810 201 N. .Broådway 425 N.Eldoradö St. ~ Chico, CA 95927 Hanford, CA 93230 Oxnard, CA 93030 Escondido, CA 92025 Stpckton, CA 95202 TEL: 916-893"8732 TEL: 209"585-2582 TEL: 801-988-1106 TEL: 619"741.4631 TEL: 209-937-8530 FAX; 916-893-0820 FAX: 209-582-1152 FAX: 805-988.1027 FAX: 619.741-4699 FAX; 209-937-8904 I Alfa Southwest Corp. City of HeaJdsburg Pismo Beach Chamber San Gabriel VaIley Torrance ~ Ernestp Bravo Kurt Hahn, Director David Ryal, Executive Director Ms. Marco Brown, EXecutive VP Brian Sunsbine, Directpr 1031 Bay Boulevard/Suite M 126 Matheson 58.1 Dolliver Street 100 N. Barranca Ave./7th Floor 3031 Torrance Blvd. Cbula Vista, California 91910 Heald$burg, CA 95448 Pismö Beach, CA 93449 West Covina,CA 91791 Torrance, CA 90503 TEL: 619-476-9235 TEL: 707-431-3306 TEL; 805"773.4382 TEL: 818-858-2023 TEL: 310.618-5807 FAX: 619-476-9241 FAX: 707-431.2852 FAX: 805-77:J-6772 FAX: 818-858-9202 FAX: 310-618-5891 I City of He met City of P1eaSanton San jOaquin Partfier$hip Tri-County EDC j , Shannon Murphy, AsS. Director Gail Gilpin, Director Elizabeth Berolzheimer, Vl'-Client Services Marc Newmanic, Exec. Director J;, : 450 East Latham Street P.O. Box 520 2800 West March Lane/Suite 470 U66 East Lassen Ave. Hemet, CA 92543 Pleasanton, CA 94566 Stü<:kton, CA 95219 Chico, CA 95926 TEL: 909.765.2318 TEL: 510-484-8155 TEL: 8ooc570"5627 TEL: 916-893.8732 r FAX; 909-765"2337 FAX: 510-484-8236 FAX: 209-956.1520 FAX: 916-893-0820 City of Bumbolt Rancho Cucamonga San lose Economic Development Ventura County RMDZ I j Liz Citrino, Waste Prevo Coord. Linda Daniels, Manager. Pamela Stone, Assistant Director David GoldStein I' County of Humbolt 10500 Civic Center Drive 50W. San Fernando St./Suite 900 5275 Colt Street/Suite I I' Eureka, CA 95521 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 San Jose, CA 95113 Ventura, CA 93003 TEL: 707.441-2005 TEL: 909-989"1851 TEL; 408-277.5880 TEL: 805-648-9242 I FAX: 707-441"5699 FAX: 909-944-6950 FAX: 408-277~3615 FAX: 805-648-9233 !I City of Lake Elsinore Santa Margarita Company Santa Barbara Mojave Desert Ii Ron MolendYk, Executive Director Marty Stradtman, VPlBus, Prop. Louis Lazarifie, Marketing Dir. lohn Davis, Administrator I 130 S. Main Street 30211 Ave. De Las Banderas P.O. Box 1990 14341 Civic Drive Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 Santa Barbara, CA 93102 Victorville, CA 92393 I TEL: 909-674-3124 . TEL: 714-589-4040 TEL: 805-564-5461 TEL: 619-955"5027 I FAX: 909-674.2392 FAX; 714.589-3941 FAX: 805-564-5477 FAX: 909-793-8652 ! City of Long Beach Corporation of Shasta Cöunty SantaMaria Valley EDA City of Watsonville I,: lames R Kuhl, I.R.B.Manager lim Zauher, General Manager Bob RoySter, Director Ned Madpnia, Director 2929 East Willow 737 Auditorium Drive 110 S. Pine/Suite 225 231 Union Street Long Beach, CA 90806 Redding, CA 96001 Santa Maria, CA 93454 Watsonville, CA 95076 I TEL: 310-570-2850 TEL: 800.207-4278 TEL: 805"922-7737 TEL: 408.728.6014 I FAX: 310-570-2861 FAX: 916-225-5303 FAX: 805-349"9875 FAX: 408-763-4016 82 OUTLOOK 1995 ------ ---- -, . I I l r III Burbank fits Your Husiness Plan. Sure, Burbank is known as tbe Media Capital of the World in the entertainment industry. But don't let that limit your relocation options. Whether you're a small high-tech startup, a mid-sized manufacturer or a growing sales organization, dynamic Burbank is the I ideal location for your business. Easily accessible to all of southern California, Burbank is the site of an expanding airport with daily national flights, as well as the hub of a regional trans- portation network. Our large labor pool is skilled and well-educated. And our City is dedicated to making business a top priority-with an Economic Incentive Zone program that offers financial incentives ranging from tax rebates to loan guarantees for new and expanding companies. So, consider joining The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros., NBC and many others who make 1'. Burbank their home. Call the number below to request our exciting brochure and a tour of tbe City. No matter what the size of your business, we'll BURBANK put on quite a show for you. D PEN F D R BUSINESS Robert M. Tague Community Development Director City of Burbank (818) 953-9582 -- -" >-" ~- "- d_"_~ 0"' ~ TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN CORONA, WRITE TO JIM BRADLEY, CITY OF CORONA, P.O. BOX 940, CORONA I , . ~ WORKS FOR YOUR BUSINESS CA 91718-0940, OR CALL HIM AT (909) 736-2260. I \ I