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GREATER ANTELOPE VALLEY

ECONOMIC ALLIANCE

ECONOMIC ROuNdTABLE REPORT2012

1028 West Avenue L-12 Suite# 101 Lancaster, CA 93534.

661/945-2741 www.aveconomy.org www.windsolarcalifornia.com [email protected]

Tab le o f Contents

■ IntroduCtIon

Area Profile 1Map 1

■ dEMoGrAPHICS

Population Detail 2Comparisons 3Antelope Valley Cities 4-9

Rural Areas 9

■ EConoMY

Major Employers/Industries 10

Labor Market Study 10

Average Wage by Sector 11

Cost of Doing Business 12

Enterprise Zone 13 Foreign Trade Zone 13

Area Business Loans 14

Renewable Energy 15

Film Activity 16Agriculture 16

Aerospace 17Hotel/Industrial 18Business Parks/Industrial Space 19

Transportation 20

Retail Sales 21

■ HouSInG

2011 Housing Summary &

House Sales 22-23

2011 New Home Sales/

Building Permits 24

■ HEALtH CArE

Hospitals 25-26

Health Services 26

■ EduCAtIon

Public Schools 27-28

Private Schools 28

Community Colleges/

Post Secondary 29-30

■ QuALItY oF LIFE

Community Life 31-32Air Quality 31

Water 31

Utilities 31

The Greater Antelope ValleyDuring 2011, GAVEA continued its efforts to recruit businesses to the Greater Antelope Valley. Through

targeted marketing and our websites, GAVEA continues to spread the word of the Greater Antelope Valley

being a great place to live, work and play. If you look around the area, you will see many changes which

have positively affected the Quality of Life in the Greater Antelope Valley region. New Hotels, venues for

entertainment and shopping opportunities can be seen in all cities. These amenities create an environment

for employer/employee satisfaction and assist in retaining and attracting workers and new businesses to the

region, with the ultimate goal of providing more jobs for Antelope Valley citizens, which is GAVEA’s priority.

Many of the companies looking to create new jobs in the area require technology skilled employees. The

money invested in skills and training will provide the necessary support to grow the economy and provide

a positive outcome for our current and future workforce. A continuing commitment is needed to transform

the skills and training landscape for the future. By this, we mean the provision of learning methods which

are flexible; such as, part-time, modularized on-line and on demand-led basis. It is also necessary to raise

awareness among individuals and employers about the importance of education and training.

To ensure growth in the area, we need a commitment from our business leaders: We need you to continue

to invest in skills training; work with our schools, colleges, and universities to provide work experience

opportunities and shape delivery; and provide apprenticeships and internship opportunities to individuals who

have been outside the workforce.

GAVEA appreciates all of the local support from Cities and businesses which enable us to plant the seeds for

future growth. We can show new and expanding companies what we already know, the Antelope Valley is a

great place to live, work and play.

June BurchamChairman

Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance

Special thanks to the following:

June Burcham Chairman Kaiser Permanente

Mel Layne President, Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance

Harvey Holloway Coldwell Banker Commercial Realty

Laurel Shockley Southern California Edison

Albert Gatton Assistant, Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance

I n t r oduc t i on

Mel LaynePresident

Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance

ToTal PoPulaTion of GreaTer anTeloPe Valley reGion 482,017

annual GrowTh 2011-2015 Projected 522,789 8.84%2000-2011 Estimated 482,017 20.95% 1990-2000 Census 398,598 20.17% 1990 Census 331,464

PoPulaTion by oriGinNot Hispanic or Latino 319,869 66.36%Hispanic or Latino 162,148 33.64%

PoPulaTion by raceWhite Alone 281,203 58.34%Black/African American Alone 69,198 14.36% American Indian/Alaskan Native 4,944 1.03%Asian Alone 16,639 3.45% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1,054 0.22%Some Other Race 82,081 17.03% Two or More Races 26,898 5.58%

Median aGe 32.29

reGional housinG Average Household Income $65,077Per Capita Income $21,170 Housing Units 153,000 Persons per Household 3.05 Owner Occupied 67.51% Average Length of Residence (yrs.) 13

safeTy ranGe anTeloPe Valley usa-aVeraGeCrime Rate per 100K to 250K Pop 2,869 4,366Crime Rate 25K to 50K Pop 2,853 3,558

econoMyCost of Doing Business Low to Moderate 2010 Major Retail Sales $3,041,558,5772010 Retail Sales Growth 1.00%2008 Cost of Living Index (US avg. 100) 104.4 (Property taxes not included) 2010 Sector Job Growth -1.58%

Major econoMic iMPacT areasAntelope Valley Mall Stores 140 Kiosks 58 Employees 1,800 Air Force Plant 42 Contractor Employees 6,758 Government Civilian 701 Government Military 14 Payroll (Annualized) $637,736,097 Local Contracts $176,156,856 *Does not include FAA/LM Aero/FAA LA Center Edwards Air Force Base Employees 10,808 Military 2,038 Civilians 8,770 Military Family Members 2,256 Esti. Indirect, induced Jobs 12,716Local Contract $284,331,221 Total Payroll $626,115,529 Total Economic Impact $1,539,888,749China Lake Full-Time Civilians 4,324 Military 714 On-site Contractors 1,580 Payroll Civilians $322,000,000 Military $30,000,000 Visitors/Year 30,000 Local Contracts $250,000,000 Bankcard Programs $2,500,000Mojave Airport & Spaceport* 47

Bakersfield

Mojave

Edwards

Barstow

LakeLos Angeles

Rosamond

Littlerock

Pearblossom

Quartz HillLake Hughes

Newhall

Sylmar

Burbank

Whittier

Pomona San Bernardino

RiversideAnaheim

Santa Ana

Kern

San Bernardino

RiversideOrange

LosAngeles

Ventura

AV EconomicRegion

Simi ValleyVentura

OxnardSANTA MONICA MTNS

TEHACHAPI MTNS

SAN BERNARDINO MTNS

PACIFIC OCEAN

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE

Lake ElizabethGreen Valley

Castaic

Valencia

RedondoBeach

Acton

LeonaValleySanta

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AREA PROFILE

72.89%

21.80%

5.32%Other Speaking 23,840

Spanish Speaking97,879

Primarily English322,457

Ethnicity

ECoNoMIC RoUNDTABLE REPoRT 2012 | 1

Source: Claritas, FBI, AV Cities, ACCRA, GAVEA, EDD, AV Mall, Airforce Plant 42, Edwards,

China Lake, Mojave Airport & Spaceport.

Age Specific

51.16%18-54

29.05%0-17

10.19%55-64

9.60%Over 65

16.67%No Degree

56.49%HS Grad

Some College

26.85%Higher Degree

Education

*Additional information on page 17

2 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org Source: California Department of Finance, Census, Claritas

California City

ZiP ciTy 2009 2010 2011* 93501 Mojave 4,328 4,308 4,28493505 California City 14,663 13,999 13,96993516 Boron 1,740 1,670 2,04593519 Cantil 2 1 7993523 Edwards 6,401 6,148 3,05693524 Edwards 27 25 2,96293527 Inyokern 1,909 1,853 1,84593554 Randsburg 288 262 9193555 Ridgecrest 30,396 29,760 29,33893560 Rosamond 16,838 19,448 19,409

93561 Tehachapi 32,074 31,996 31,537

ToTal 108,666 109,470 108,615

93510 Acton 7,985 8,090 7,79293532 Lake Hughes 2,749 2,845 2,86693534 Lancaster 42,860 41,670 41,15093535 Lancaster 72,977 70,388 69,55593536 Lancaster 64,658 66,789 66,36493543 Littlerock 12,439 12,623 12,26093544 Llano 1,322 1,270 1,26593550 Palmdale 77,815 77,921 77,32193551 Palmdale 47,499 49,144 49,07693552 Palmdale 36,101 37,043 36,99093553 Pearblossom 1,404 1,453 1,48293563 Valyermo 703 826 67393591 Palmdale 6,820 6,609 6,608

ToTal 375,332 376,671 373,402oVerall ToTal 483,998 486,141 482,017

EstimatEd PoPulation by ZiP CodE

2020 2035Lancaster 174,807 201,310Palmdale 179,274 206,143Unincorporated–LA County 232,250 302,005Greater California City/Mojave 32,509 39,641 Greater Ridgecrest 39,442 41,737 Greater Rosamond 31,805 40,245 Greater Tehachapi 47,691 57,632 antelope Valley 737,778 888,713

antelope valley popUlatIon forecast

Southern California Association of Government, SCAGKern County Council of Governments, KernCOG.

2009 2010 2011 State Rank in Size 325 325 329 Rank of Growth in Kern County by % 2 1 1 Annual Growth Rate 3.5% 1.21% -9.2% State Rank in Growth by % 12 12 18 % of change from 2000 census 76.8% 79% 68.4% State Rank by Numeric Change 131 137 111 from 2000 census

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2009 2010 2011 State Rank in Size 37 38 30 Rank of Growth in LA County by % 8* 2 1 Annual Growth Rate 1.1% 0.91% 0.8% State Rank in Growth by % 110 110 65 % of Change from 2000 census 22.2% 22.9% 31.9% State Rank by Numeric Change 31 33 17 from 2000 census *Tied

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2009 2010 2011 State Rank in Size 248 247 248 Rank of Growth in Kern County by % 7 9 8 Annual Growth Rate 1.4% 1.3% 0.8% State Rank in Growth by % 166 163 175 % of change from 2000 census 13.7% 15% 10.8% State Rank by Numeric Change 213 208 180 from 2000 census

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2009 2010 2011 State Rank in Size 32 33 32 Rank of Growth in LA County by % 1 1 2 Annual Growth Rate 3.5% 1.22% 0.4% State Rank in Growth by % 73 73 70 % of Change from 2000 census 29.7% 31% 30.9% State Rank by Numeric Change 19 19 19 from 2000 census

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2009 2010 2011 State Rank in Size 335 334 326 Rank of Growth in Kern County by % 1 7 5 Annual Growth Rate 4.4% 1.83% 0.1% State Rank in Growth by % 107 102 75 % of change from 2000 census 23% 25% 29.6% State Rank by Numeric Change 245 249 166 from 2000 census

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COMPARISON WITH OTHER AREAS

Source: Kosmont Rose Institute, CAR, FBI, Claritas, Census, ACCRA, DataQuick, GAVEA.

housinG affordabiliTy index* (%) firsT TiMe buyer 2009 2010 2011California City 92 91 91 Glendale, AZ 88 87 90 Phoenix, AZ 87 87 88 Las Vegas, NV 85 64 88 Chandler, AZ 85 81 85 Palmdale 84 83 83 Tehachapi 77 79 82 Lancaster 83 82 81 Bakersfield 81 81 81 Ridgecrest 78 78 78 Rosamond 84 76 77 Santa Clarita 69 71 72 California 69 68 71 Cal - Condos 67 67 71Tucson, AZ 71 64 70 Reno, NV 60 65 69 Long Beach 50 52 53 Los Angeles 44 46 48

new/resale house/condo Median Prices % of 2010 2011 chanGeTehachapi $170,000 $140,000 -17.7% Tucson, AZ $156,670 $130,000 -17.0% Las Vegas, NV $126,000 $110,500 -12.3% Chandler, NV $194,990 $171,200 -12.2% Reno, NV $175,000 $154,000 -12.0% Glendale, AZ $107,000 $95,000 -11.2%Phoenix, AZ $100,000 $89,900 -10.1%Cal-Condos $259,000 $235,000 -9.3%Santa Clarita $371,500 $345,000 -7.1%Los Angeles $345,000 $321,000 7.0%California City $64,000 $60,500 -5.5% California $262,000 $250,000 -4.6% Bakersfield $136,000 $130,000 -4.4% Palmdale $150,000 $144,000 -4.0% Long Beach $299,000 $290,000 -3.0% Ridgecrest $160,000 $155,500 -2.8% Rosamond $115,000 $114,000 -0.9% Lancaster $130,000 $130,000 0.0%

real esTaTe Tax raTe 2010 2011 Riverside, CA 1.09% 1.07% Lancaster 1.13% 1.13% Los Angeles 1.19% 1.19%Palmdale 1.29% 1.29% San Bernardino 1.30% 1.30% Kern (Unincorp) 1.40% 1.25% Phoenix 1.82% 1.82% Palm Springs 1.92% 1.92% Portland, OR 2.91% 2.29% Tucson, AZ 2.25% 2.25% Mesa, AZ 2.29% 2.29% Syracuse, NY 2.51% 2.51% Chandler, AZ 2.63% 2.63% Fort Collins, CO 2.61% 2.61% Bullhead City, AZ 2.71% 2.71% Arlington, TX% 3.03% 3.03%

Source: California Department of Finance, Census, Claritas ECoNoMIC RoUNDTABLE REPoRT 2012 | 3

2000-2016 GrowTh ProjecTions % of 2000 2016 chanGe Moreno Valley 142,381 227,612 59.9% Bakersfield 247,057 383,340 55.2% Palmdale 116,670 166,790 43.0% Lancaster 118,718 165,487 39.4% Phoenix 1,321,045 1,716,987 30.0% Ontario 158,007 178,172 17.9% Santa Clarita 151,088 185,144 17.2% Long Beach 461,522 482,115 4.5%

esTiMaTed PoPulaTion 2010 2011*antelope Valley 486,414 482,017 Las Vegas 564,650 586,768 Atlanta 541,696 537,014 Tucson 542,968 529,797 Miami 411,168 422,270 St. Louis 354,685 355,813 Cincinnati 327,360 328,298 Reno 215,785 219,573

census GrowTh 2000 2010 2000-2010Bakersfield 247,507 347,483 41% Moreno Valley 142,381 193,365 36% Lancaster 118,718 156,633 32% Palmdale 116,670 152,750 31% Phoenix 1,321,045 1,567,579 19% Santa Clarita 151,088 176,320 17% Ontario 158,007 176,921 12% Long Beach 461,522 462,257 0%

cosT of doinG business (KosMont) 2010 2011Lancaster Low cost Low CostKern (Unincorp) Average Cost Low Cost Palmdale Average Cost Average Cost Indio Average Cost High Cost Tulare High Cost High Cost Riverside High Cost High Cost Long Beach High Cost High Cost San Bernardino High Cost Very High Cost Syracuse, NY Very High Cost Very High Cost Los Angeles Very High Cost Very High Cost Chandlier, AZ Very High Cost Very High Cost Mesa, AZ Very High Cost Very High Cost Phoenix, AZ Very High Cost Very High Cost Tuscon, AZ Very High Cost Very High Cost Palm Springs Very High Cost Very High Cost Portland, OR Very High Cost Very High Cost

aVG. household incoMe 2010 2011United States $71,071 $67,259California $84,690 $79,806

Santa Clarita $107,510 $99,264Chandler $86,750 $86,750Los Angeles $72,785 $69,436Las Vegas $72,843 $68,457Palmdale $72,369 $66,580Glendale, AZ $66,278 $62,554Ridgecrest $67,654 $65,694Long Beach $68,372 $65,319Bakersfield $68,470 $64,732Phoenix $67,641 $64,553Reno $65,293 $62,708 Lancaster $65,375 $61,215 Rosamond $64,697 $59,124 California City $65,755 $58,487 Tehachapi $51,448 $52,375 Tucscon $49,505 $47,054

*Per 100,000 pop

*Based on median house price income, interest rate

criMe raTe* % naT’l % aboVe/ chanGe aVG. below 2009 2010 ’09-’10 2010 naT’l aVG.

CALiForniA Palmdale 3,017 2,838 -5.93% 4,366 -35.0%Lancaster 3,014 2,900 -3.78% 4,366 -33.6%Riverside 3,710 3,780 1.89% 4,974 -24.0%Ridgecrest 2,776 2,853 2.77% 3,358 -15.0%Victorville 4,031 3,720 -7.72% 4,366 -14.8%Bakersfield 5,350 5,188 -3.03% 4,974 4.3%San Bernardino 5,585 5,316 -4.82% 4,366 21.8%

nEVADA Reno 5,146 4,653 3,886 4,366 -11.0%Las Vegas Metro 4,913 4,408 3,944 3,850 2.4%

ArizonA Phoenix 5,874 4,654 4,491 3,850 16.6%Tempe 6,292 5,582 5,347 4,366 22.5%Glendale 5,753 5,346 5,906 4,366 35.3%

*Based on 2010 Census

FOSTERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Launched “The Winning Pitch” program, providing a forum to connect local aspiring entrepreneurs with private angel investors looking to fund start-up companies. More than 40 individuals participated in the program.

NEW MEDICAL CAMPUS: Kaiser Permanente has developed and submitted a master plan for its 44-acre site near Avenue L and 5th Street West. Kaiser plans on breaking ground on Phase I of its campus in 2012.

16 NEW BLVD BUSINESSES: In addition to Laemmle and Forge, grand opening of 16 new businesses in downtown Lancaster. These included Pour d’Vino, the Antelope Valley’s only wine bar, and Kinetic Brewing Company.

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Partnered with the Small Business Development Center to host 23 small business training programs and deliver more than 400 hours of training to 153 small business owners and operators.

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: Received the 2012 California Redevelopment Association Award of Excellence in Community Revitalization for “The BLVD Transformation Project,” a complete overhaul of the downtown area that has generated approximately 1,900 jobs, attracted over $120 million in private investment and garnered an estimated $273 million in economic output.

EXPANDED EDUCATION: Partnered with California State University, Long Beach to launch a Bachelor of Science Degree Completion Program, allowing local students to complete four-year degrees in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering to supply the ongoing need for engineers in the Antelope Valley.

MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY: A new 19,250-square-foot facility for the Lancaster Museum of Art and History, complete with rooftop terrace for special events, is under construction in the heart of downtown Lancaster.

EVENT CENTER: Grand opening of the University of Antelope Valley’s Pioneer Event Center, providing a new 1,680-seat venue for concerts, athletic events and other performances while also re-purposing a vacant facility.

DOWNTOWN HOUSING: Construction was completed on Sagebrush I and Sagebrush II, providing 61 units of affordable townhomes in downtown Lancaster.

AMERICAN HEROES PARK: Completed construction of American Heroes Park, a 13.5-acre, $7 million facility in downtown Lancaster featuring athletic fields, basketball courts and an amphitheater.

AUTO MALL PARTNERSHIP: Formed a first-of-its-kind partnership with all five dealers of the Lancaster Auto Mall to jointly promote the Mall.

BUSINESS-FRIENDLY LANCASTER: Implemented various components of the “Business-Friendly Lancaster” program, including streamlining development; a new fast-tracking program; and a one-stop office to ensure that businesses driving economic growth receive speedy, first-rate service.

DESTINATION LANCASTER: Through convention and visitors’ bureau Destination Lancaster, launched a comprehensive website and monthly newsletter to promote tourism to the region by marketing its amenities, businesses and recreational opportunities.

LAEMMLE BLVD CINEMAS: Grand opening of Laemmle BLVD Cinemas in downtown Lancaster, a 3-screen, 150-seat premier art house cinema, as well as the Forge eclectic retail store which shares the complex.

SOLAR ENERGY: Completed installation of solar systems on six City facilities, generating an anticipated 92% of the facilities’ energy needs and an expected $7 million in savings over the next 15 years.

BUILDING HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS: Expanded healthy living initiatives by opening three new Wellness Homes in neighborhoods throughout Lancaster, providing residents direct access to a variety of health-related services.

PROJECT GET FIT: Together with Antelope Valley Partners for Health, Kaiser Permanente, UCLA and Wal-Mart, launched “Project Get Fit” in all five Wellness Homes to target childhood obesity.

ANTELOPE VALLEY C IT IES

Source: City of Lancaster, GAVEA, Claritas Inc., CA-DOF, FBI, DataQuick, Census

“The BLVD has truly come alive. In just two years, we have attracted over 40 new businesses to downtown Lancaster. Whether you’re looking for gourmet food and fine wines or an afternoon of shopping followed by a movie or a show, The BLVD is the place to be.”— R. Rex Parris, Mayor of the City of Lancaster

Lancaster

Newly renovated Lancaster Boulevard.

2011 MILestOnes

4 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org

2011 POPuLatIOn estIMate 157,795 2010 Census 156,633

POPuLatIOn characterIstIcs Median Age 32.4 Spanish Speaking 17.9%

POPuLatIOn BY OrIgIn Not Hispanic or Latino 70.2% Hispanic 29.8%

POPuLatIOn BY raceWhite Alone 56.3%African American 19.7%Native American 0.9%Asian/Pacific Islander 4.5%Some Other Race 12.9%Two or More Races 5.7%

average hOusehOLd IncOMe (cItY) $61,215 93536 $80,610 93535 $54,257 93534 $48,819

PuBLIc safetY (2009)

Crime Rate Per 100,000 2,900 U.S. Average 100-250K pop. 4,366

hOusIng2011 Median Housing $130,00Annual % of Change 0.00%Affordability Index 81Housing Units 49,659Vacancy Rate 7.7% Persons per Household 3.19Homeowners 62.0

educatIOn 92,523(educational attainment by pop. 25+) No High School Diploma 15.1% High School Graduate 28.4% Some College, no degree 27.0% Associate’s Degree 9.2% Bachelor’s Degree 12.9% Master’s Degree 5.8% Professional School Degree 1.3% Doctoral Degree 0.5%

WOrkfOrce 58,514(civ employed by Pop. 16+)Architect/Engineer 3.4%Arts/Entertain/Sports 1.6%Building Grounds Maint 4.1%Business Financial Ops 4.1%Community Soc Svcs 1.7%Computer/Mathematical 2.2%Construction/Extraction 6.8%Edu/Training/Library 7.8%Farm/Fish/Forestry 0.3%Food Prep/Serving 5.2%Health Practitioner/Tec 4.7%Healthcare Support 2.6%Maintenance Repair 4.9%Legal 0.4%Life/Phys/Soc Science 0.5%Management 7.4%Office/Admin Support 13.9%Production 4.3%Protective Svcs 4.2%Sales/Related 9.6%Personal Care/Svc 4.5%Transportation/Moving 6.3%

Elected officials

Mayor r. rex Parris Vice Mayor ronald d. Smith Councilmembers: Marvin Crist, Sandra Johnson, Ken Mann

Contacts

City Manager Mark Bozigian 661/723-6000

Director Economic Development (LEDR) Vern Lawson 661/723-6128

44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534 661/723-6128 www.cityoflancasterca.org • www.colra.org

“It’s Positively Clear”

“A Place to Call Home”

Source: City of Palmdale, GAVEA, Claritas Inc., CA-DOF, CAR, FBI, DataQuick, CensusSource: City of Lancaster, GAVEA, Claritas Inc., CA-DOF, FBI, DataQuick, Census ECoNoMIC RoUNDTABLE REPoRT 2012 | 5

NEW BUSINESS TO THE AV MALL Yard House, Charming Charlie and Sushi Zen Bistro opens on Restaurant Row.

SUPERIOR GROCERS & 99¢ ONLY opens on corner of Palmdale Boulevard and 20th Street East.

VALLARTA SUPERMARKETS opens new east side supermarket.

PALMDALE BOULEVARD celebrates the arrival of dd’s DISCoUNT and WSS shoes.

RESTAURANTS Palmdale welcomes Fresh Mediterranean Market and Deli, Asia Buffet, Bayou Bar-B-Que, Chelly’s Café, George’s Inka Grill and Crave, while Steer ’n Stein celebrates 20-year anniversary.

OUR MEDICAL COMMUNITY WELCOMES Palmdale Regional Medical Center’s Rehabilitation and orthopedic Institute, Advanced Imaging Center, Tarzana Treatment Center, Dr. Singh’s Family Practice, Snow orthodontics, Division Street Dental Group and the oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Implant Center.

ROBERTSON’S HONDA completes remodel just in time, as new cars roll onto the showroom floor.

RALLY adds Kia and Mazda to the Auto Group joining Buick, GMC, Cadillac and Hyundai.

AMGEN TOUR of California returns to Palmdale for leg six of the 2012 races, Palmdale selected as official Host City.

AMERICAN TRAVEL BUREAU opens full service travel agency in Palmdale Marketplace across from Target.

SOUTH VALLEY WORKSOURCE CENTER relocates and expands to a 10,000 square foot center that will serve thousands of job seekers.

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY California Energy Commission grants permit for Palmdale Hybrid Power Plant, and the first of several Photovoltaic Solar facilities begins construction.

TRANSIT VILLAGE the development of affordable and market rate housing specific to the needs of commuting workforce will begin phase 1 construction of 156 apartment units with related amenities and parking. Phase 2 will include a 121-unit townhome development, when complete Transit Village will create a pleasant and beautiful extension of the newly developed Transportation Center.

YOUTH BUILD and Paving the Way began two new rehabilitation projects in conjunction with the City’s Neighborhood Improvement program.

“Delta Scientific benefits from the Antelope Valley’s ready and able workforce. For manufacturing, we hire experienced welders, assemblers, painters and warehouse workers, locally. We also have access to talented professionals, which we hire, for engineering, accounting and sales. Delta enjoys working with the South Valley WorkSource Center to find good referrals. Delta takes particular pride in hiring U.S. Veterans.” — David Dickinson, Senior Vice President, Delta Scientific Corporation

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City Hall, Development Services building.

2011 MILestOnes


POPuLatIOn characterIstIcs Median Age 30 Spanish Speaking 31.0%


POPuLatIOn BY raceWhite Alone 48.1%African American 17.9%Native American 0.8% Asian/Pacific Islander 3.8%Some Other Race 23.8%Two or More Races 5.7%

average hOusehOLd IncOMe (cItY) $66,580 93550 $52,375 93551 $94,423 93552 $65,998



hOusIng2011 Median Housing $144,000Annual % of Change -4.00%Affordability Index 83Housing Units 52,115Vacancy Rate 9.3% Persons per Household 3.33Homeowners 72.0


WOrkfOrce 61,022(civ employed by Pop. 16+)Architect/Engineer 2.6% Arts/Entertain/Sports 1.9% Building Grounds Maint 4.8% Business Financial Ops 3.4% Community Soc Svcs 1.1% Computer/Mathematical 1.8% Construction/Extraction 7.6% Edu/Training/Library 4.9% Farm/Fish/Forestry 0.3% Food Prep/Serving 5.6% Health Practitioner/Tec 3.8% Healthcare Support 2.2% Maintenance Repair 5.2% Legal 0.7% Life/Phys/Soc Science 0.3% Management 8.3% Office/Admin Support 14.3% Production 6.1% Protective Svcs 3.2% Sales/Related 11.3% Personal Care/Svc 3.8% Transportation/Moving 6.9%

Elected officials

Mayor James C. Ledford, Jr. Mayor Pro Tem Steven d. Hofbauer Councilmembers: Laura Bettencourt, Mike dispenza tom Lackey

Contacts

City Manager david Childs 661/267-5115

Economic Development Manager david B. Walter 661/267-5125

38300 Sierra Highway, Palmdale, CA 93550 www.cityofpalmdale.org

Source: City of California City, GAVEA, Claritas Inc., CA-DOF, FBI, DataQuick, Census

The City of California City, a city that is always moving forward, building for the future tomorrow. We invite you to come for a visit and stay for a lifetime!

— Tom Weil, City Manager

caLIfOrnIa cItY

Finishing touches being applied to the new California City Best Western Hotel.

2011 MILestOnes




POPuLatIOn BY OrIgInNot Hispanic or Latino 72.6%Hispanic 27.4%

POPuLatIOn BY race White Alone 59.2%African American 13.3%Native American 2.2%Asian/Pacific Islander 4.1%Some Other Race 13.9%Two or More Races 7.3%

average hOusehOLd IncOMe – cItY $58,42493505 $58,487

PuBLIc safetY (2009) Crime Rate Per 100,000 3,410 U.S. Average 10-25K pop 3,165

hOusIng2011 Median Housing $60,500Annual % of Change -5.47%Affordability Index 91Housing Units 5,211Vacancy Rate 21.3% Persons per Household 2.49Homeowners 62.32%

educatIOn 8,702

(educational attainment by pop. 25+)No High School Diploma 15.5%High School Graduate 27.6%Some College, no degree 34.2%Associate’s Degree 10.0%Bachelor’s Degree 7.9%Master’s Degree 3.7%Professional School Degree 0.0%Doctoral Degree 1.1%

WOrkfOrce 5,635(civ employed by Pop. 16+) Architect/Engineer 4.2%Arts/Entertain/Sports 1.4%Building Grounds Maint 5.5%Business Financial Ops 2.9%Community Soc Svcs 1.4%Computer/Mathematical 1.6%Construction/Extraction 6.2%Edu/Training/Library 4.6%Farm/Fish/Forestry 0.2%Food Prep/Serving 6.4%Health Practitioner/Tec 2.2%Healthcare Support 0.7%Maintenance Repair 7.4%Legal 0.0%Life/Phys/Soc Science 0.8%Management 8.2%Office/Admin Support 15.8%Production 5.0%Protective Svcs 8.0%Sales/Related 8.6%Personal Care/Svc 3.9%Transportation/Moving 5.1%

Elected officials

Mayor Patrick Bohannon Councilmembers: William Smith, nicholas Lessenevitch, Charles McGuire, Edward Fuller

Contacts

City Manager tom Weil 760/373-7170

Economic development department 8001 California City Blvd. 760/373-2007

21000 Hacienda Boulevard California City, CA 93505 661/723-6128 www.californiacity.com

“Classic Desert Living”

PRIDE & PRESERVATION

• California City High School graduates its first Senior Class.

• City enacts a Balanced Budget to ensure fiscal stability for the year ahead.

• City enacts Water Conservation Tiers to encourage the preservation of water.

• City enters into partnership with Southern California Edison to secure over $100K in funding for 3 major water and sewer pump replacements and the creation of a City Cooling Center at the Parks Recreation Complex as part of the energy conservation program and action plan.

• City replaces three transient buses to enhance public transportation within city.

• City enacts zoning that prohibits Medical Marijuana Clinics.

• City hires new Police Chief Eric Hurtado and Fire Chief Mike Garcia to lead Public Safety.

• Integrated Regional Water Management Plan concept for Freemont Basin approved by State Water Board.

• City signs agreement with Sunrise Development to actively market 10 acre shopping center site.

• City contracts with Alexander’s Meter Reading Service to enhance accuracy and timeless of residential and commercial water reads.

NEW DEVELOPMENT• Family Dollar chooses California City to be

their first store location as they expand into California. Grand opening January 2012.

• Best Western Franchise gained for new 61 room hotel currently under construction and opening spring 2012.

• Scout Island receives new gating and roadway as preparations for the 2,700ft. Building foundation is planned for February 2012.

• City expands Federal Prison Contract to include US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Prisoners creating another 100 jobs within the community.

• Kern Community College California City Campus completes first phase of road, electrical, natural gas, and storm water infrastructure for future development.

• City creates Medical Center Zone for current and future medical facilities.

• Verizon signs new lease option for new cell tower site to improve reception for City Residents.

• City signs agreement with Sunrise Development to actively market 10 acre shopping center site.

• Revitalization of small businesses with 17 stores openings along California City Blvd.

• Norm Hill Aviation selects California City Municipal as new home.

• Legends Senior Housing Tract adds two new handicap duplexes to their inventory of six single family low and mod homes.

ROAD EXPANSION• 13 miles resurfaced of major roadway

arteries within California City’s First Community and or constructed to handle the increased traffic coming in and out of the City.

• Median enhancement project completed by California City Garden Club.

OHV EXCITEMENT• 80,000 off Road, oHV, enthusiast visit

California City’s Borax Bill Park during each of the Major Holiday weekends.

• New Borax Bill Command Post added to assist oHV motorists.

CENTRAL PARK UPDATES• Community Center reconstruction begins

with demolition of old structure.

• Scout Island receives new gating and roadway as preparations for the 2,700ft. Building foundation is planned for February 2012.

• California City hosts 9th annual Renaissance Fair.

• New Toddler Playground set added to Balsitis Park.

• New Dog Park added to Central Park Complex.

• Commission completes City Park Master Plan Draft.

• Joint Use Facility Program with Mojave School District for Youth Basketball begins second year with over 250 kids enrolled in the instructional league.

“The Key to New Horizons”


“Ridgecrest offers businesses of all sizes, whether just starting up or already established, the opportunity to grow and prosper because both the city and county government are responsive and maintain a business-friendly agenda. With the availability of land, clean air, clear weather, and a highly educated workforce, Ridgecrest demonstrates an entrepreneurial attitude; while at the same time retaining that small town spirit and lifestyle.”

— Ron Kicinski, Co-owner, TOSS, Inc. and Service Master of IWV

rIdgecrest

CHINA LAKE | Completion of over 300 million dollars of Department of Defense/China Lake Naval Station construction projects.

New Medical office Building.

Two New Restaurants.

New City Solar Energy Development.

2011 MILestOnes




POPuLatIOn BY raceWhite Alone 76.4%African American 3.8%Native American 1.3% Asian/Pacific Islander 4.9%Some Other Race 8.5%Two or More Races 5.1%

average hOusehOLd IncOMe (cItY) $64,087 93555 $65,694



hOusIng2011 Median Housing $155,500Annual % of Change -2.81%Affordability Index 78Housing Units 11,972Vacancy Rate 9.4%Persons per Household 2.55Homeowners 59.9


WOrkfOrce 10,478(civ employed by Pop. 16+)Architect/Engineer 8.1% Arts/Entertain/Sports 1.8% Building Grounds Maint 4.4% Business Financial Ops 2.8% Community Soc Svcs 1.9% Computer/Mathematical 4.0% Construction/Extraction 6.8% Edu/Training/Library 4.7% Farm/Fish/Forestry 0.2% Food Prep/Serving 6.9% Health Practitioner/Tec 3.2% Healthcare Support 1.7% Maintenance Repair 4.9% Legal 0.2% Life/Phys/Soc Science 1.2% Management 7.9% Office/Admin Support 12.7% Production 4.9% Protective Svcs 3.2% Sales/Related 9.7% Personal Care/Svc 4.4% Transportation/Moving 4.7%

Elected officials

Mayor ronald Carter Mayor Pro Tem Marshall “Chip” Holloway Vice Mayor Jerry taylor Councilmembers: Steven Morgan, Jason Patin

Contacts

City Manager Kurt o. Wilson

Community & Economic Development Gary Parsons 100 W. California Ave.,

Ridgecrest, CA 93555 (760) 499-5061 www.ci.ridgecrest.ca.us

Source: City of Ridgecrest, GAVEA, Claritas Inc., CA-DOF, FBI, DataQuick, Census

Live,Love,Play,Salute…

TheRidgecrestExperience

City of Ridgecrest100 W. CALIFORNIA AVE. RIDGECREST CA 93555 760.499.5000 • WWW.CI.RIDGECREST.CA.US

Source: City of Tehachapi, GAVEA, Claritas Inc., CA-DOF, FBI, Kern COG, DataQuick, Census

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR SUPER WALMART — certified and site plan approved by the City Council on May 29, 2011.

SMART GROWTH PLAN — City completes comprehensive update of the General Plan incorporating smart growth and sustainability principles. Additionally, the General Plan will emphasize design rather than the more traditional policy orientated general plan.

CITY COMPLETES BRANDING EXERCISES — City working with North Start Destination Strategies completes comprehensive branding initiative concluding with the marketing tag line “Live Up” playing off Tehachapi Mountainous location.

DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION — City completes another phase of the Downtown Streetscape improvements, enhancing the intersection of Robinson Street and F Street and Curry Street and F Street. Improvements include traffic calming landscape bulb-outs and enhanced pedestrian crossings. These improvements add to the downtown public space improvements already accomplished over the last few years as a component of the City’s Downtown revitalization strategy.

BALANCED BUDGET — City achieved balanced budget with no layoffs, no furlough days and without tapping into resources. Employees were granted a cost of living increase.

AFFORDABLE LIVING — Global Premier Development completes 81 unit tax credit affordable family apartment complex on the north east corner of Mill Street and H Street. All units are currently occupied.

CITY ACHIEVES SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN SALES TAX — City regains pre-recession sales tax revenue.

CITY BEGINS IMPROVEMENTS TO WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT — City is currently under construction on the Waste Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project which will enhance our current Waste Water Treatment Plant. This project will include improvements to both the process control and maintenance functions of our current facility. This 4.6 million dollar project is being funded through the CWSRF Program with 50 percent of the funding in forgivable loan (grant).

BRANDING STATEMENTSo after a year and a half of hard work and research, what was Tehachapi’s “one thing”? That unique point of difference that could help Tehachapi live up to its potential was distilled down to Tehachapi’s higher elevation and its place in the mountains. The distinct four seasons, the enviable agricultural climate, the clean air and the beautiful scenery were all a result of Tehachapi’s unique position in the mountain pass.

To translate that into a message that was relevant to businesses, visitors and residents, it was determined that Tehachapi would invite the world to come “Live Up.” Living up isn’t solely about living at higher elevation however. According to the City and its branding team, living up means reaching new heights personally and professionally. It means you’re consistently working up, playing up and growing up in every sense of the word.

tehachaPI

The Bailey Court Business Park being developed by Superior Construction (Dan Proffitt) possesses 15 M-1 zoned parcels ranging in size from .53 acres to 5.15 acres. In the last year several automotive and wind energy related businesses have been established within the business park.

2011 MILestOnes


Elected officials

Mayor Ed Grimes Councilmembers: Philip Smith, Kim nixon, Susan Wiggins

Contacts

City Manager Greg Garrett 661/822-2200, ext 105

115 South Robinson Street Tehachapi, CA 93561 www.tehachapicityhall.com

“The Right Environment for the Right Company”

Director of General Services Christopher Kirk 661/822-2200, ext. 104Community Devlopment Director

david James 661/822-2200, ext. 119

2011 POPuLatIOn estIMate 14,523 2010 Census 14,414 Greater Tehachapi Region 31,537

POPuLatIOn characterIstIcs Median Age 34.2 Spanish Speaking 19%

POPuLatIOn BY OrIgInNot Hispanic or Latino 55.2%Hispanic 44.8%

POPuLatIOn BY race White Alone 48.8%African American 11.3%Native American 1.6%Asian/Pacific Islander .9%Some Other Race 34.3%Two or More Races 3.1%

average hOusehOLd IncOMe – cItY $52,37593561 $67,961

PuBLIc safetY (2009) Crime Rate Per 100,000 2,694 U.S. Average 10-25K pop 3,165

hOusIng2011 Median Housing $140,000Annual % of Change -17.65%Affordability Index 82Housing Units 3,622Vacancy Rate 11.8%Persons per Household 2.66Homeowners 52.4%

educatIOn 8,486

(educational attainment by pop. 25+)No High School Diploma 25.1%High School Graduate 37.6%Some College, no degree 23.0%Associate’s Degree 8.2%Bachelor’s Degree 4.4%Master’s Degree 1.3%Professional School Degree 0.4%

Doctoral Degree 0.1%

WOrkfOrce 2,627(civ employed by Pop. 16+) Architect/Engineer 1.7%Arts/Entertain/Sports 1.2%Building Grounds Maint 3.0%Business Financial Ops 1.7%Community Soc Svcs 1.1%Computer/Mathematical 1.5%Construction/Extraction 3.7%Edu/Training/Library 4.5%Farm/Fish/Forestry 3.0%Food Prep/Serving 9.4%Health Practitioner/Tec 2.7%Healthcare Support 0.5%Maintenance Repair 6.2%Legal 0.0%Life/Phys/Soc Science 0.0%Management 8.0%Office/Admin Support 11.9%Production 4.5%Protective Svcs 11.5%Sales/Related 10.0%Personal Care/Svc 4.5%Transportation/Moving 9.6%

Mojave “Home of the Nation’s First Inland Spaceport”POPuLatIOn 3,230

POPuLatIOn characterIstIcs Median Age 31 Spanish Speaking 31.1%



average IncOMe cItY $35,097 93501 $40,216

hOusIngHomeowners 47.6%

educatIOn 1,877 (educational attainment by pop. 25+)

No High School Diploma 24.7%High School Graduate 39.3%Some College, no degree 25.5%Associate’s Degree 4.7%Bachelor’s Degree 3.8%

Master’s Degree 1.1%Professional School Degree 0.5%Doctoral Degree 0.4%

WOrkfOrce 1,087 (civ employed by Pop. 16+)

Architect/Engineer 2.4%Arts/Entertain/Sports 1.8%Building Grounds Maint 10.1%Business/Financial Ops 0.6%Community/Soc Svcs 1.5%Computer/Mathematical 0.6%Construction/Extraction 9.8%Edu/Training/Library 5.9%Farm/Fish/Forestry 1.0%Food Prep/Serving 9.1%Health Practitioner/Tec 1.3%Healthcare Support 3.2%Maintenance Repair 7.0%Legal 0.6%Life/Phys/Soc Science 0.0%Management 3.0%Office/Admin Support 8.5%Production 9.0%Protective Svcs 4.0%Sales/Related 8.9%Personal Care/Svc 4.0%Transportation/Moving 7.9%

Source: City of Mojave, City of Rosamond, Claritas Inc., GAVEA, CA-DOF,

rosamond “Gateway to Progress”POPuLatIOn 18,640

POPuLatIOn characterIstIcs Median Age 32.26Spanish Speaking 28.5%

POPuLatIOn BY OrIgIn Not Hispanic or Latino 60.9%Hispanic 39.1%


average IncOMe cItY $59,124 93560 $59,119

hOusIngHomeowners 65%

educatIOn 11,042 (educational attainment by pop. 25+)

No High School Diploma 21.4%High School Graduate 29.8%Some College, no degree 29.9%Associate’s Degree 8.0%Bachelor’s Degree 6.5%

Master’s Degree 3.2%Professional School Degree 0.85%Doctoral Degree 0.37%

WOrkfOrce 7,679 (civ employed by Pop. 16+)

Architect/Engineer 2.7%Arts/Entertain/Sports 1.7%Building Grounds Maint 3.8%Business/Financial Ops 2.0%Community/Soc Svcs 1.4%Computer/Mathematical 3.3%Construction/Extraction 7.3%Edu/Training/Library 3.4%Farm/Fish/Forestry 0.8%Food Prep/Serving 6.2%Health Practitioner/Tec 3.5%Healthcare Support 2.5%Maintenance Repair 8.1%Legal 0.1%Life/Phys/Soc Science 0.7%Management 5.9%Office/Admin Support 16.4%Production 5.6%Protective Svcs 4.3%Sales/Related 10.6%Personal Care/Svc 3.2%Transportation/Moving 6.9%


2010 2010 aVeraGe 2011 2011 aVeraGe PoPulaTion faMily household PoPulaTion faMily household esTiMaTe incoMe esTiMaTe incoMe

Green Valley 1,721 $144,011 1,817 $133,797 Acton 2,514 $117,500 2,479 $107,463 Bear Valley 116 $68,596 96 $68,617 Bear Valley Springs 5,256 $100,530 5,155 $92,614 Lake Communities Quartz Hill 11,093 $90,911 11,294 $80,478 Inyokern 823 $72,210 775 $64,637 Stallion Springs 2,394 $68,260 2,365 $61,108 Golden Hills 7,965 $73,551 7,899 $67,983

2010 2010 aVeraGe 2011 2011 aVeraGe PoPulaTion faMily household PoPulaTion faMily household esTiMaTe incoMe esTiMaTe incoMe

Randsburg 66 $70,515 52 $50,741 Littlerock 1,453 $70,114 1,402 $64,628 Boron 1,670 $53,099 2,026 $47,744 North Edwards 1,039 $54,431 991 $48,795 Edwards 4,493 $57,770 4,153 $55,548 Lake Los Angeles 11,665 $55,272 11,442 $54,538

rural Communities of the Greater Antelope Valley

2011 largEst EmPloyErsComPany # of EmPloyEEsEdwards Air Force Base 10,808 China Lake Navel Weapons 9,172 County of Los Angeles 3,953 Lockheed Martin 3,000 Palmdale School District 2,682 Antelope Valley Hospital 2,619 Northrop Grumman 2,573 AV Union High School District 2,037 Wal-Mart (5) 1,922 California Correctional Institute – Tehachapi 1,915 Bank of America 1,863 Antelope Valley Mall 1,800 California State Prison-Los Angeles County 1,622 Lancaster School District 1,420 Antelope Valley College 1,304 Kaiser Permanente 929 Jacobs Technology 920 Rio Tinto 817 Westside School District 800 Palmdale Regional Hospital 782 Albertsons (7) 682 Boeing (2) 650 Rite Aid Distribution Center 640 City of Lancaster 627 Home Depot (4) 605 Sierra Sands School District 575 City of Palmdale 559 Starwood 530 Ridgecrest Regional Hospital 503 High Desert Health System 499 Tehachapi Unified School District 487 High Desert Medical Group 385 Lowe’s (3) 347 Scaled Composites 344 South Kern School District 325 Calif. City Corrections 322 Keppel School District 308 Eastside School District 300 Deluxe Checks 290 Cerro Coso College 290 Costco 271 Mojave Unified School District 259 Southern California Edison 256 Michael’s Distribution Center 250 Lance Campers 244 Sygma 242 Muroc School District 218 Acton-Agua Dulce School District 171 Antelope Valley Press 170 Sam’s Club 168 U.S. Pole 155 Wilsona School District 150 Wells Fargo 143 Delta Scientific 140 BAE-Mojave 140 Senior Systems Technologies 125 Best Buy 123 total 61,923

Source: EDD, CSUN, GAVEA, SFVERC.

GREATER ANTELOPE VALLEY EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY SECTOR


HIGHLIGHTS: 2010 ANTELOPE VALLEY LABOR MARKET STUDY

IMPOrtant antIcIPated cuLturaL changes and OPPOrtunItIes

• As the youngest generation becomes adults and enter the workforce, the Antelope Valley region

will look very different than today. Hispanic or Latino individuals will soon make up 58% of the

community, African Americans will make up 22% and Caucasian residents will make up 14%.

Asian, Pacific Islander, Filipino, and American Indian populations will remain close to their current

proportions.

educatIng anteLOPe vaLLeY’s WOrk fOrce

• More than 100,000 K-12 students are educated each day in the Antelope Valley Region. of

these, 81% live in Los Angeles County and 19% live in Kern County.

• Antelope Valley educators and leaders are working to build a strong bilingual work force.

• In 2009, about 17% of the district’s total enrollment participated in the Gifted and Talented

Program.

LaBOr fOrce PrOfILe

• The labor force in Antelope Valley is not dominated by one or two industries. The skills and

experience found in the region are well distributed between the management/professional (30%),

production/agriculture/transportation (25%), and sales/service industries (44%). Traditional ‘white

collar’ employees make up 55% of the Antelope Valley workforce.

WOrk fOrce cOMMuters

• The average daily commute times for Palmdale and Lancaster workers are 89 minutes and

67 minutes, respectively. The average daily commute for AV communities in Kern County is

52 minutes.

• Nearly 71,000 workers travel into Greater Los Angeles from the Antelope Valley each day.

• Approximately 63,000 workers from Palmdale/Lancaster sub-region spend at least an hour each

day on the road; of those, 38,000 spend two or more hours commuting.

InterdePendence Of cItIes WIthIn the regIOn

• During 2008, 3,000 Lancaster working residents were employed in Palmdale while, 5,500

Palmdale working residents were employed in Lancaster.

• In all, 42% of Lancaster and 53% of Palmdale working residents commuted to the Greater Los

Angeles area.

For more details on Antelope Valley’s labor force, see www.aveconomy.org/index.cfm?page=Studies.

Source: EDD, CSUN, GAVEA, SFVERC.

2008 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010 2010

Federal Government 405 384 369 $5,437,662 $5,367,941 $5,500,569 $59,627

State Government 2,116 2,101 2,001 $24,714,729 $22,600,261 $21,204,926 $42,389

Local Government 14,252 13,980 13,627 $161,044,056 $163,832,410 $163,692,327 $48,049

Agriculture and Mining 720 600 555 $4,653,813 $3,991,777 $3,414,418 $24,608

Utilities 317 326 329 $6,515,663 $6,975,872 $7,324,848 $89,056

Construction 4,563 3,337 3,077 $50,254,190 $38,899,174 $36,537,539 $47,498

Manufacturing 8,285 8,011 8,099 $160,893,857 $159,820,095 $169,733,848 $83,830

Wholesale Trade 1,190 1,093 1,091 $12,126,134 $11,091,356 $11,661,898 $42,757

Retail Trade 12,131 11,070 10,897 $72,779,600 $67,774,048 $66,090,731 $24,260

Transportation and Warehousing 2,197 2,080 2,154 $18,426,112 $18,061,927 $19,476,688 $36,168

Mgmnt of Companies and Enterprises

& Admin and Support and Waste

Mgmnt and Remediation Services 2,898 2,351 1,907 $26,346,077 $22,835,222 $15,433,510 $32,372

Information 978 926 885 $9,918,270 $9,335,913 $9,134,208 $41,285

Finance and Insurance 2,741 3,064 2,985 $25,864,961 $30,741,363 $29,980,595 $40,175

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 972 911 801 $7,003,950 $6,499,252 $5,815,421 $29,041

Professional, Scientific, and

Technical Services 1,734 1,641 1,562 $17,722,475 $16,716,224 $16,043,383 $41,084

Educational Services 619 666 712 $4,871,343 $5,655,989 $6,227,056 $34,983

Health Care and Social Assistance 7,630 7,729 8,196 $83,797,516 $87,686,392 $95,664,979 $46,689

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 600 506 583 $2,484,464 $2,260,404 $2,182,588 $14,975

Accommodation and Food Services 7,458 6,980 7,330 $26,606,080 $25,481,800 $29,070,748 $15,864

Other Services (except Public Admin.) 5,093 5,445 5,181 $22,984,814 $23,033,796 $24,065,042 $18,579

total EmPloymEnt - la 76,899 73,201 72,341 $744,445,566 $728,661,216 $738,255,382 $40,821

KErn County – antEloPE VallEy 2008 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010 2010 Federal Government 1,081 1,067 1,003 $18,064,801 $18,429,382 $18,462,621 $73,630

State Government 2,102 2,080 2,016 $23,965,441 $22,277,880 $21,352,866 $42,367

Local Government 3,495 3,390 3,257 $36,410,141 $35,601,578 $35,398,364 $43,474

Agriculture and Mining 1,006 841 772 $17,498,558 $15,048,626 $15,674,642 $81,216

Utilities 269 336 380 $5,258,867 $6,556,464 $8,288,130 $87,243

Construction 647 552 454 $5,856,478 $5,798,684 $4,499,071 $39,639

Manufacturing 2,160 2,045 2,143 $42,210,179 $38,909,833 $41,328,416 $77,141

Wholesale Trade 378 301 195 $3,967,754 $3,017,318 $2,177,536 $4,667

Retail Trade 2,488 2,269 2,179 $14,556,360 $13,723,025 $13,391,324 $24,583

Transportation and Warehousing 557 517 342 $7,101,408 $7,300,622 $4,117,500 $48,158

Mgmnt of Companies and Enterprises

& Admin and Support and Waste

Mgmnt and Remediation Services 1,137 1,045 910 $9,402,904 $9,255,357 $8,465,614 $37,211

Information 197 172 164 $1,977,834 $1,711,248 $1,694,496 $41,329

Finance and Insurance 505 457 391 $4,723,364 $4,236,289 $3,742,386 $38,285

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 268 265 244 $1,489,997 $1,475,735 $1,427,675 $23,405

Professional, Scientific, and

Technical Services 2,427 2,506 2,876 $39,023,056 $42,213,635 $48,455,109 $67,392

Educational Services 148 145 170 $995,324 $1,095,983 $1,218,549 $28,672

Health Care and Social Assistance 1,410 1,409 1,371 $12,650,730 $13,334,689 $13,099,552 $38,219

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 398 386 385 $1,754,114 $1,678,359 $1,658,953 $17,236

Accommodation and Food Services 2,124 2,003 1,987 $7,469,751 $6,994,572 $6,964,729 $14,021

Other Services 775 811 709 $4,200,535 $,353,059 $3,588,478 $20,245

total EmPloymEnt - KErn 23,572 22,597 21,948 $258,577,596 $253,012,338 $255,006,011 $46,475

total EmPloymEnt - la/KErn 100,471 95,798 94,289 $1,003,023,162 $981,673,554 $993,261,393 $42,137


los angElEs County – antEloPE VallEy

EmPloymEnt industry by sECtor

annual aVg. EmPloymEnt annual aVg. Payroll salaryEmPloymEnt industry by sECtor

annual aVg. EmPloymEnt annual aVg. Payroll salary

The Kosmont Rose Institute of State and Local

Government surveyed over 421 cities across the

nation with population over 100,000. The goal was

to provide information about the costs required

to operate a business in the various cities. The

results classified the cities into five different

classes ranging from Very Low to Very High Cost.

The study compares a number of costs imposed

by local government, such as: gross receipt taxes,

utility taxes, property taxes, sales tax, state income

tax, fees, and other costs that may apply.

Listed in the report are the 2011 ratings for

Lancaster and Palmdale along with a comparison

to other popular business locations.

of the 74 cities surveyed in Los Angeles County,

17 cities have Cost Ratings in the lowest two

brackets; of these, only 2 cities are in the lowest

bracket

All of the least expensive cities identified in the

report are located west of the Mississippi River.

THE COST OF DOING BUSINESS

Source: Kosmont-Rose Institute, GAVEA

legend

1 cost rating

Very low cost The lowest possible rating for city fees and charges

low cost Cities that charge low fees and charges

average cost Cities that charge average fees and charges

high cost Cities that charge high fees and charges

Very high cost Cities that charge the highest fees and charges

2 charges Gross receipts Tax

3 indicates rate of utility users Tax, if applicable.

“no” indicates that the city does not charge this tax

4 business tax rate comparison per $1,000 in receipts

5 Property Tax

6 sales Tax

1 2 3 4 5 6antelope ValleyLancaster Low Cost No No $0.002% 1.13% 9.25%Unicorporated Kern Low Cost No 0% N/A 1.40% 8.25%Palmdale Average Cost Yes No .006-.030% 1.29% 9.25%

los angeles basinWhittier Average Cost Yes 5.00% .001-.020% 1.10% 9.25%Long Beach High Cost No 5.00% .011-.273% 1.15% 9.25%Los Angeles Very High Cost Yes 5-10% .10-50% 1.19% 9.25%

san bernardinoRedlands High Cost Yes No .025-.3% 1.25% 8.75% Fontana Very High Cost Yes 5.00% .025-.35% 1.29% 8.75%San Bernardino Very High Cost Yes 7.75% .025-.25% 1.30% 9.00%

riversideIndio High Cost Yes 6.00% 0.016% 1.12% 8.75% Riverside High Cost Yes 6.50% .02-.08% 1.09% 8.75%Palm Springs Very High Cost No 5.00% .003-.050% 1.92% 8.75%

Central ValleyBakersfield Average Cost Yes No .002-.065% 1.15% 8.25% Tulare High Cost Yes 7.00% .00-.035% 1.00% 9.25%Stockton Very High Cost Yes 6.00% .025-.2% 1.15% 9.00%

VariousEl Paso, TX Very Low Cost No 2.5-8% 0.002% 3.18% 8.25%Arlington, TX Average Cost No 7.50% 0 3.03% 8.00%Fort Collins, Co Average Cost No 3% 0 2.61% 6.70%City of Davis, CA High Cost Yes 0 .06-.18% 1.04% 8.75%Lincoln, NE High Cost No 5-6% 0 2.05% 7.00%Sacramento, CA High Cost Yes 5-11% .015-04% 1.1300% 8.75%Portland, OR High Cost No 5-7.5% 0.36% 2.29% 0.00%Phoenix, AZ Very High Cost Yes 5-11% .001-2.1% 1.82% 8.30%Tucson, AZ Very High Cost Yes 2% .005-2% 2.25% 8.10%Chandler, AZ Very High Cost Yes 9.05% .001-1.5% 2.63% 7.80%Bullhead City, AZ Very High Cost No 7.6-10.8% 0.002% 2.71% 7.85%


* Annual tax for the first $10 million in receipts or the first 100 employees.

hiring average number of Potential Vouchers hourly Participating savings over issued wage employers 5 years

97-06 9,234 $9.28 780 $277,955,492 2007 1,371 $9.77 185 $48,122,1002008 1,454 $12.33 152 $54,437,760 2009 1,620 $11.08 169 $60,652,800 2010 2,326 $10.4 194 $87,085,4402011 2,308 $10.4 203 $86,420,752 Total* 18,313 n/a 1,683 $614,674,344

• The Enterprise Zone is a California Income Tax Incentive Program.

• Covers approximately 61 square miles and encompasses industrial and commercial property in Palmdale, Lancaster and unincorporated Los Angeles County.

• Carries refund potential for companies currently residing in the zone and reduced or eliminated state income tax opportunities prospectively for businesses located in the zone.

• Five different tax incentives available: 1. HIRING CREDIT A business may save up to $37,444, per employee, in state income taxes, over five years; 2. SALES AND USE TAX CREDIT on the purchase of up to $1 million of qualified manufacturing equipment, corporations up to $20 million; 3. BUSINESS EXPENSE DEDUCTION Partial cost of certain property may be deducted immediately as a business expense; 4. NET INTEREST DEDUCTION FOR LENDERS A deduction from income on loans made to a trade or business in the zone. 5. NET OPERATING LOSS CARRYOVER Individual or corporations that show a net operating loss from doing business within the Zone may be able to carry that loss over to future years to reduce future tax liability.

FOREIGN TRADE ZONE (FTZ)

PaLMdaLe/caLIfOrnIa cItY/MOjaveThe Foreign Trade Zone offers international traders, importers and exporters outstanding opportunities to take advantage of special custom privileges. These incentives can lower barriers to trade, improve cash flow and reduce or eliminate duty rates for goods.

Companies that locate with the FTZ may qualify for special financial incentives such as: • Paying no duties on labor, overhead, or profit from FTZ operations• Enjoying substantially discounted cargo rates• Deferring Harbor Maintenance fees• Re-exporting materials duty-free• Adding value to the goods without affecting the assessed value• Eliminating delays in customs clearance and duty drawback procedures• And many more incentives and benefits as well

If you import goods or materials for your business, please contact Kari Blackburn, Foreign Trade Zone Manager for the City of Palmdale 661/267-5125.

sOuth vaLLeY WOrksOurce center, PaLMdaLe, caLIfOrnIaThe South Valley WorkSource Center, provides a host of services to both employers and employees.

services for businesses include:• No-cost job postings both locally and via the internet using our searchable

on-line job bank • No-cost job fair registration • Customized recruiting to help you fill positions quickly • Skills assessments of potential candidates to ensure they meet your criteria • On-the-job and pre-employment training • Conference rooms and privates offices for interviews, trainings, orientations, etc. • Business Incentive Information • Business Advisory Council membership• Antelope Valley Enterprise Zone Vouchering

services for the job seeker include:• One-on-one career counseling • Employment preparation workshops • Special training programs • Job and career fairs • Computers, printers, copy machines, fax, phones, and scanner • Job leads and referrals • Supportive services

Please contact the South Valley WorkSource Center at 661/265-7421 for more information or visit us at 38510 Sierra Highway or www.cityofpalmdale.org/svwc.

WOrksOurce caLIfOrnIa anteLOPe vaLLeY One-stOP career center, Lancaster, caLIfOrnIaThe WorkSource California Antelope Valley one-Stop Career Center offers an array of services to both employers and job seekers.

services include:• Recruiting and screening of applicants• Skills assessments• Support for job fairs and open houses• Referrals to training providers for occupational skills training and

customized training programs• No fee internet-based automated system to place job openings• Access to job leads• Computers, telephones, copiers and fax machines• Job seeking workshops• Resume creation• Veterans services• Youth services• Job clubs

For more information contact the WorkSource California Antelope Valley one-Stop Career Center at 661/726-4128 or visit us at 1420 West Avenue I, in Lancaster or go to www.av.worksource.ca.gov.


*Totals from 1997-2011

ANTELOPE VALLEY ENTERPRISE ZONEThe current Antelope Valley Enterprise Zone has expired; but the cities of Lancaster, Palmdale and the County of Los Angeles had planned on applying for a new enterprise zone designation prior to the current zone’s expiration. However, the Department of Housing and Community Development has failed to release the application in a timely manner. our coalition continues to work feverishly to help extend the benefits of the enterprise zone. Both of our local state elected officials, Assemblyman Steve Knight and Senator Sharon Runner, are in full support of our efforts and are working closely with our team to assure that local businesses have the opportunity to continue to utilize the enterprise zone program. In addition, we plan on applying for an enterprise zone designation once the state releases its new application. our community is committed to doing whatever it takes to assure that we get a new 15 year designation in the Antelope Valley for our business community.

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC) ser v ing the Ante lope Va l leyThe Small Business Development Center (SBDC) that serves Northern Los Angeles County, the Antelope, Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valley’s — provides free and low cost expert business assistance to small businesses. our team of experienced business advisors and trainers help prospective and existing small business owners start new businesses, tackle current business challengers, and develop the tools and methodologies necessary to successfully manage and grow their businesses. We provide workshops, trainings, one-on-one consulting engagements, networking and other resources to the local business community.

We receive our core funding from the Small Business Administration (SBA) Local funding is provided by the city of Palmdale, the city of Lancaster, Wells Fargo Bank, and a wide variety of other business partners. Fees for our consulting and advisory services are paid out of our various funding sources, which means your consulting engagement with SBDC Business Advisors is provided at no cost to you or your business, and our training and workshops are provided free or at a nominal cost. The SBDC serving Northern Los Angeles County has its headquarters in Santa Clarita Valley where it is hosted by College of the Canyons. In the Antelope Valley, the SBDC operates out of a suite of offices provided by its local host, the University of Antelope Valley (UAV). Antelope Valley services are available at the SBDC offices at UAV, as well as at other satellite locations in Palmdale and Lancaster. In 2011 the SBDC served over 4,000 business owners and entrepreneurs and helped them create 495 jobs, start 50 businesses, grow sales by more than $14.5 million and secure over $11.4 million in capital. The SBDC program is the SBA’s oldest and largest small business service program.

Whether you are an early stage entrepreneur or an established business, the SBDC’s team of business advisors can provide you with expert advice and guidance in a wide variety of disciplines.

To learn more or to schedule to attend an initial orientation session, please visit the SBDC website at www.cocsbdc.org or email them at [email protected] or call 661/362-5900.


The Small Business Administration has announced the release of two new

programs to help spur business lending.

The Community Advantage and Small Loan Advantage programs are aimed at

increasing the number of lower-dollar SBA 7(a) loans going to small businesses

and entrepreneurs in underserved communities.

Both programs will offer a streamlined application process for SBA-guaranteed

7(a) loans up to $250,000 with a maximum loan amount of $5,000,000 and

these loans will come with the regular 7(a) government guarantee.

Small Loan Advantage will be available to those lenders under the Preferred

Lender Program (PLP). Under PLP, which includes most of the agency’s highest

volume lenders where SBA delegates the final credit decisions to lenders.

The SBA through the Community Advantage loan program will leverage the

experience these institutions already have in lending to minority, women-owned

and start-up companies in economically challenged markets, along with their

management and technical assistance expertise, to help make their borrowers

successful.

For further information see: http://www.sba.gov/content/sba-announces-new-

initiatives-aimed-increasing-lending-underserved-communities

The SBA 504 Loan Program is still available and has enjoyed great success in

the past and has enabled business owners to purchase or build a facility and

thereby take advantage of the many benefits of building ownership. Unlike most

conventional bank financing, the SBA 504 program offer up to 90% financing

fully amortized over 20 years with below market fixed interest rates.

THE COMMUNITY ADVANTAGE AND SMALL LOAN PROGRAMS

licensed businesses 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Lancaster 5,087 4,902 5,179 *6,796 6,259 6,223 5,595 5,375 5,230 5,339

Palmdale 4,963 4,913 5,195 5,701 6,093 6,181 6,054 6,013 5,688 6,084

*IncludesRentalHousingBusinesses

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

$100,000 or less

Number of loans 7,072 7,481 7,772 8,537 16,204 16,714 11,973 4,255 3,887 -8.6%

Amount (in millions) $60 $63 $68 $87 $137 $157 $111 $51 $43 -17.7%

greater than $100,000

but less than $250,000

Number of loans 97 95 83 97 91 119 84 61 62 1.6%

Amount (in millions $17 $17 $15 $16 $16 $21 $14 $10 $10 1.1%

greater than $250,000

but less than 1 million

Number of loans 77 89 80 58 97 97 63 48 29 -39.6%


total

Number of loans 7,246 7,665 7,935 8,692 16,392 16,930 12,120 4,364 3,978 -8.8%


loans to firms with

revenues less than $1 million

Number of loans 1,761 2,671 2,749 4,065 5,989 6,909 3,777 1,450 1,397 -3.7%


2010 reported business

loans under $1 million in% of Change

2009-2010

MANUFACTURE YOUR WIND OR SOLAR ENERGY EQUIPMENT IN “CAL IFORNIA’S RENEWABLE ENERGY CAPITAL”

California has one of the most aggressive renewable energy targets in the

United States, and possibly the world as a country, with a goal of producing

33 percent of the electricity from renewable resources by 2020. The Antelope

Valley, with natural resources of wind and solar, is located close to LA

metropolitan basin and will be a large contributor in reaching that target.

GAVEA’s renewable resource members are planning to make an investment of

$10B in the area generating over 1500MWs of electrical power and creating

over 2,600 construction jobs and 150 permanent positions over the next few

years. California is the tenth largest consumer of energy in the world, just

behind France.

Kern County is marching toward their goal of permitting 10GWs of renewable

energy, having permitted over 6,000MWs of alternative energy and another

2,000MWs in the approval process. Teri-Gens Alta — oaks project has a

current investment of $2.2B and boasts of over 290 massive towers reaching

a maximum of 500 feet from foundation to the blades highest point, could

produce 1,020MWs. Teri-Gen plans to add to this ambitious plan by investing

another $1B producing an estimated additional 500MWs. Tax revenues to

the county from this project and others is estimated to be about $11 million

annually. Much of this activity is being generated by the federal tax credits

granted equal to 30% of the projects cost. A continued boom most likely will

be restricted by the maximum 4,500MW capacity of the Southern California

Edison’s (SCE) transmission line, and the federal tax credit grants are set to

expire the end of calendar year 2012. over the next few years, the landscape

between Tehachapi and Mojave will continue to change at a rapid pace as the

Tehachapi Pass, located just two hours north of Los Angeles in the Tehachapi-

Mojave wind resource area, is one of the world’s largest producers of wind-

generated electricity.

LA County has approved solar photovoltaic projects producing a total of 880

MWs with another 604MWs mixed solar and wind projects in the permitting

process. The generating capacity in East Kern and north Los Angeles counties

makes the Greater Antelope Valley the cradle of production for renewable

electricity in Southern California for years to come.

There are an estimated 1,671,004 detached housing units in LA County, and all

could be supplied power by the current projects approved or in the permitting

process in the Antelope Valley.

Palmdale continues to build a reputation of fostering innovation in support of

renewable energy, and in favor of reducing the cost of energy over time to their

jurisdiction and city businesses. Palmdale received approval to construct a

570-megawatt hybrid power plant, with the intent of attracting businesses and

retaining major employers, by providing lower power costs.

Mayor R. Rex Parris and a delegation from Lancaster attended the World

Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi along with officials from Beautiful

Earth Group. The Mayor addressed the WFES on the topic of Transforming

Cities: Establishing Sustainable Communities, using Lancaster’s alternative

energy initiatives as a model. The delegation also toured Masdar, a new city

currently being built from the ground up in the desert of Abu Dhabi to be most

sustainable city in the world.

www.windsolarcalifornia.com

www.aveconomy.org


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MOTION P ICTURE AND TELEV IS ION PRODUCTION

Finishing in positive territory and up 4% over last year — a total of 262 projects

were filmed or photographed in the Antelope Valley generating an estimated

economic impact of $8 million. Historically still photography heads the pack. This

year with 97 projects — “French Glamour,” “Chicos,” “VW,” “Guess Jeans,” Levis,”

“Harper’s Bazaar,” “Cadillac SRX,” “Disney,” and “Target.” of the 55 commercials

— 24 projects were car commercials — “GM,” “Toyota RAV,” “BMW, “Buick.”

“Chevy,” “Dodge,” “Honda,” “Mazda,” “Kia,” and “Nissan.” Additional commercials

included “Nokia,” “Pizza Hut,” “DSW,” “Church’s Chicken,” “Dell,” “ESPN,” “Time

Warner Cable,” “Cherokee Clothing” “Coke Zero,” and “Verizon.”

Reality TV dominated the TV category with 17 projects — “Penn & Teller,”

“Hoarders,” “Pit Bulls & Parolees,” “Fact or Faked,” “Top Gear USA,” “Auction

Hunters” and “Storage Wars” followed by TV-Drama with 9 projects — “True Blood,”

“Southland,” “Sons of Anarchy,” “The Mentalist” and “Parenthood.”

CBS Films — a division of CBS Corporation — landed a feature film in Antelope

Valley for 20+ days (prep, film, strike) starring Colin Farrell, Christopher Walken,

Woody Harrelson, Tom Waits and olga Kurylenko team up in Martin McDonagh’s

“SEVEN PSYCHoPATHS.”

This year’s modest growth is encouraging despite the disconcerting trend in

“runaway” feature and TV production. The California Film & Television Tax Credit

Program did its part to keep Features in positive territory for 2011. This important

program is necessary to attract more feature films and high-value TV series to keep

our vendor companies and crews working and our add strength to our region’s

economy. on-location filming contributes to the local economy generating substantial

tax revenues for city and county governments, including sales tax, permit fees and

transient occupancy taxes. The AVFo will continue to work to attract more feature

films, commercials and TV production to the greater Antelope Valley region.

services Provided: • Scouting/permit coordination

• Specialized technical support

• on-location problem resolution

• Digital photo library at www.avfilm.com

Contact Pauline East, Antelope Valley Film office at

661/723-6090 or 661/510-4231

AGRICULTURE AND THE ANTELOPE VALLEY

Source: Antelope Valley Film Office, LA Agricultural Report.


los angElEs County informationValue of agricultural production, 2010: $179,753,000

(state ranking: 33rd)

toP fiVE CroPs, by ValuE, 2010:

Woody Ornamentals $51,282,000

Bedding Plants $37,813,000

Vegetable Crops $31,521,000

Fruits & Nuts $13,846,000

Field Crops $11,524,000

County agriCultural CommissionEr12300 Lower Azusa Rd., Arcadia, CA 91006 Phone: 626/575-5451 Fax: 626/350-3243Web site: acwm.co.la.ca.us

u.C. CooPEratiVE ExtEnsion County farm adVisor4800 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90022Phone: 323/260-2267 Fax: 323/260-5208Web site: celosangeles.ucdavis.eduE-mail: [email protected]

u.s. dEPartmEnt of agriCulturE sErViCE CEntEr44811 N. Date Ave., Ste. B, Lancaster, CA 93534-3152Phone: 661/942-9549 Fax: 661/942-5503Commercials Television Features Still Photo Music Videos Misc.

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ANTELOPE VALLEY’S AEROSPACE COMMUNITY


sCalEd ComPositEs Scaled Composites, LLC, is an aerospace and specialty composites development

company located in Mojave, California. Founded in 1982 by Burt Rutan, Scaled has

broad experience in air vehicle design, tooling, and manufacturing, specialty composite

structure design, analysis and fabrication, and developmental flight test. on october

4, 2004, SpaceShipone rocketed into history, becoming the first private manned

spacecraft to exceed an altitude of 328,000 feet twice within the span of a 14 day

period, thus claiming the ten million dollar Ansari X-Prize. Subsequently, early on

Wednesday, May 4, 2011, SpaceShipTwo completed its third test flight in less than two

weeks marking another milestone on the path to commercial flight operations.

nasa NASA Dryden Flight Research Center signed a 20-year lease for 16 acres of land

owned by Los Angeles World Airports as a base for its five environmental and space

science aircraft. This is an economic boast to the region as aerospace industry tends

to be higher paying, white collar positions. one job at an aerospace company can

create two-and-a half to four jobs elsewhere in the community. About 150 civilian

and contract employees have been transferred to Palmdale. Add in visiting scientists

whose experiments are aboard the planes and the number can grow to up to 200 at

any given time when fully operational.

boEing Boeing is the world’s leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of

commercial jetliners and military aircraft. The Boeing team at Palmdale-Edwards Air

Force Base has about 650 employees and provides products and services for NASA and

the Department of Defense with an average pay of around $56,115 for plant workers.

loCKhEEd martin Lockheed Martin Corporation, headquartered in Bethesda, MD., is a global security

company that employs about 126,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged

in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of

advanced technology systems, products and services. Lockheed Martin is the largest

defense contractor in the Antelope Valley with over 3,000 employees. It is estimated

that for every job at Lockheed Martin, it creates an additional three to four indirect

and induced jobs for the local economy.

northroP grumman Northrop Grumman Corporation, as California’s largest employer, has a local

workforce of 2,573 employees and is a $31.5 billion global defense and technology

company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and

solutions in information and services, electronics, aerospace and ship building to

government and commercial customers worldwide.

*mojaVE air and sPaCE Port Mojave Air and Space Port emerged as the leading aerospace test center for

commercial operations in North America. No longer a sleepy high desert general

aviation location, Mojave Airport has amassed more first flights and significant news

worthy flight activity than any other airport in the world over the past five years.

Currently home to over forty (40) companies engaged in flight development from light

industrial to highly advanced aerospace design, flight test and research, and even

heavy rail industrial manufacturing. Mojave Air and Space Port and industrial park

might very well be a future destination for your business.

Boeing’s remotely piloted X-48 is a tool of NASA’s new Environmentally Responsible Aviation Project, which aims to develop the technology needed to create quieter, cleaner, and more fuel-efficient airplanes.

The industrial Base and Vacancy Report was released to the public November, 2009 and may be reviewed on the GAVEA website at www.aveconomy.org.

The purpose of the report was to identify industrial lands and buildings in Palmdale and Lancaster; and to assist GAVEA in its Marketing outreach of attracting wealth-creating businesses to the region. This effort is a major focus of GAVEA and its community partners reaching out to some 15,500 business decision maker (CEo, CFo, Coo) during the period from mid-2007 through 2010. The successes continue to be forthcoming and include a number of solar and wind projects equaling a total investment of $8-9B while creating 2,700 construction jobs and 150 permanent jobs at build-out. other wins were an engineering firm, granite and tile manufacture, and a small solar manufacturing/R&D.

INDUSTRIAL lanCastEr

The newly-revitalized BLVD in downtown Lancaster continued to thrive in 2011, attracting 18 new businesses for a total of 40 since revitalization efforts hit full swing in late 2009. In addition, private partner InSite Development announced plans to add a five-story boutique hotel complete with office space and a public parking structure to further enhance the synergy of The BLVD.

With the creation of the Lancaster Power Authority, alternative energy opportunities have continued to grow exponentially. Applications for more than 4,000 megawatts of generation by photovoltaic (PV) electricity plants have been received in California’s High Desert/Antelope Valley region. In addition, Lancaster completed 25 solar projects at City facilities and schools within the Lancaster School District. Such projects have significantly furthered Lancaster’s progress toward its goal of becoming a Net Zero City and will encourage global investment in the “Alternative Energy Capital of the World.”

2011 also marked the beginning of the Antelope Valley Hospital’s Master Facility Upgrade, which will significantly enhance the quality of care and services. Improvements will include a new Donor Center Building, Central Plant Upgrade, addition of three Cath Labs, a Main Entrance Canopy 100 additional parking spaces, and more at a total investment of $32 million.

PalmdalE

For more than 50 years, Palmdale has been on the leading edge of America’s newest technologies, with major breakthroughs in aerospace, materials science, energy and the environment. The spirit of innovation has led to the creation of a thriving community of more than 152,000 residents and nearly 2,000 businesses with diverse interests and capabilities.

NASA chose Palmdale as the home of their new airborne infrared telescope. Designed to complement existing space and earth-based telescopes, the new Stratospheric observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SoFIA) is bringing new insights into the creation and evolution of the universe. NASA is just one of several major aerospace interests with operations at 10 distinct facilities within Air Force Plant 42. Lockheed Martin’s famed “Skunk Works” is headquartered here employing more than 3,000 workers. Northrop Grumman employs 2,573 locally while The Boeing Company, the world’s leading aerospace firm, has a team of more than 650 employees working on contracts for both NASA and the Department of Defense.

“The city has played a key part in allowing us to come (to Palmdale) … scientists, experimenters and researchers come here from all over the world in groups of up to 100. They are able to take advantage of the city’s amenities to make their stay more pleasant and have a great work environment.” Steve Schmidt, Director — Dryden Aircraft operations Facility, NASA.

After several years of retrenching, Macy’s chose Palmdale as the perfect place to open its first new Southern California store. Palmdale is the epicenter of retail sales for the region, drawing nearly $1.5 billion in sales from an area wide population nearing 500,000. Located in Palmdale’s Antelope Valley Mall, Macy’s joins four other anchor tenants, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Forever 21 and Sears, along with more than 130 speciality shops and restaurants in the 1.1 million square foot retail complex.

Not long ago, Palmdale residents had to travel miles to find an emergency room or surgical center. Today, thanks to the tireless efforts of the community, its leaders and Universal Health Services, one of the nation’s most respected healthcare companies, the Palmdale Regional Medical Center (PRMC) is providing state-of-the-art diagnostics, treatment and rehabilitation for local residents and surrounding communities. Currently permitted for 157 acute care beds, the facility is slated to expand to 239 beds when the campus is fully built out. The hospital offers a STEMI Receiving Center for acute heart attacks, a full-service emergency room, a surgical center as well as outpatient rehabilitation services and specialized wound care. With a staff of nearly 800 employees, the Palmdale Regional Medical Center has become a magnet attracting other medical service providers and allied businesses to the area. Several modern medical offices and labs have been built around the Medical Center to serve physicians and their patients. Additional opportunities for development of freestanding facilities and office complexes are available.

Palmdale offers a variety of sites available for manufactures, distributors and research and development operations. Palmdale is in the process of creating a new billion dollar, 570-megawatt hybrid power plant. Today, Palmdale offers not only world-class engineering and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, but remarkable new medical facilities, a strong service sector and a robust retail marketplace as well. In addition to being a great place to do business, Palmdale has earned its reputation as being a great place to call home.


total space Lancaster space available

Single Tenant Space 4,610,316 122,543 Multi Tenant Space 2,558,936 421,839 total space 7,169,252 544,382

total space Palmdale space available

Single Tenant Space 893,758 148,015 Multi Tenant Space 1,698,899 571,894

Sub Total Space 2,592,657 719,909 Special Use* 7,107,538 675,640

total space 9,700,195 1,395,549

*Special use buildings are generally not dividable and deemed suited for special purpose

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Business travelers contribute significantly to our local economy thus bringing a number of well-known hoteliers to Palmdale. Hilton offers its Hampton Inn, Hilton Garden Inn and Embassy Suites brands locally while Marriott operates both Courtyard and Residence Inn facilities. Intercontinental runs a Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites hotel and the Best Western brand is represented locally by the John Jay Inn & Suites.

In addition, visitors’ bureau Destination Lancaster celebrated the launch of a comprehensive website to attract tourism and inform community and visitors of local events; outdoor recreational destinations; shopping, dining and entertainment venues; and more.

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north Valley industrial Center• Koso M-Mac International, Inc. and Pacific

Seismic Products, Inc. completed a 5,000 square-foot parts assembly facility near Avenue H-8.

• D.P. Development completed a 7,660 square-foot warehouse with office space near Trevor Avenue.

southern amargosa industrial area• 7,600 square feet of warehouse and office

space was completed near Avenue L-14.• Kaiser Permanente submitted plans for a

125,000 square-foot medical campus near 10th Street West and Avenue L.

fox field Corridor• Alternative energy firm Beautiful Earth Group

completed the Beautiful Earth Solar Complex, a 39-megawatt facility on 180 acres bounded by Avenue H, Avenue H-4/H-8, 80th Street West, and 90th Street West.

PalmdalE• California Energy Commission grants permit

for 570-megawatt hybrid power plant.• The first of several renewable energy projects

is under construction on the east side of Palmdale. When combined Palmdale’s photovoltaic power facilities will produce over 113 megawatts of electricity.

• Vision Engineering, a developer and manufacturer of LED lighting products, moves into a 72,000 square foot building in Fairway Business Park.

• Fairway Business Park home to several successful companies including: Delta Scientific Corporation, Patton Steele, U.S. Pole, Federal Express, Industrial Lock & Hardware and Vision Engineering offers improved industrial lots from two to 11 acres with proximity to Plant 42 and easy freeway access.

lanCastErfox field industrial CorridorLocation: Avenue H west of State Highway 14Total Acreage: 5,000Zoning: Medium/Light Industrial

north lancaster industrial CenterLocation: Avenue H and Division St.Total Acreage: 240Zoning: Heavy Industrial

lancaster business ParkLocation: Business Park and K-8Total Acreage: 240Zoning: Specific Plan

Enterprise business ParkLocation: Sierra Hwy and Avenue K-8Total Acreage: 74.02Zoning: Office/Light Industrial/Retail

north Valley industrial CenterLocation: Avenue H-8 and Ave ITotal Acreage: 84.72Zoning: Heavy Industrial

PalmdalE Challenger business ParkLocation: Palmdale Blvd. and 5th St. W.Total Acreage: 10Zoning: Commercial

fairway business ParkLocation: Avenue 0 and Division St.Total Acreage: 115Zoning: Business Park/Mixed

freeway business CenterLocation: State Highway 14 and Avenue NTotal Acreage: 30Zoning: Commercial

Palmdale trade & Commerce CenterLocation: 10th West and Rancho Vista Blvd.Total Acreage: 746 Zoning: Industrial and Commercial

Park one industrial ParkLocation: Rancho Vista Blvd. and 10th St. E.Total Acreage: 10 Zoning: Industrial and Commercial

sierra business ParkLocation: 10th West and Avenue M-4Total Acreage: 30 Zoning: Commercial

sierra gateway ParkLocation: Ave 0-8 and Sierra HwyTotal Acreage: 133 Zoning: Commercial

California City airport business ParkLocation: California City Municipal AirportTotal Acreage: 40 Zoning: Industrial and M1

mojaVE mojave airportLocation: SR 58 and Flight LineTotal Acreage: 3,300Zoning: Industrial and Airport Uses

ridgECrEst ridgecrest business ParkLocation: China Lake Blvd. & Ward AvenueTotal Acreage: 63 Zoning: Professional/Light Industrial

ridgecrest industrial ParkLocation: West Ridgecrest Total Acreage: 81 Zoning: Light Industrial/Mixed

inyoKErn inyokern airport industrial dist.Location: Inyokern Blvd.Total Acreage: 40Zoning: Light Industrial/Mixed

tEhaChaPi goodrick business ParkLocation: Dennison Rd Parkway/Goodrick Rd.Total Acreage: approx. 110Zoning: M-2

Capital hills business ParkLocation: Capital Hills Pkwy/Mills RoadTotal Acreage: approx. 122 Zoning: C-3

BUSINESS/ INDUSTRIAL PARKS


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JuLy-June Commuter Ridership Local Ridership

Month 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

July 22,657 23,883 24,185 30,540 17,103 17,499 156,849 227,063 194,210 199,654 200,387 178,906

August 27,454 28,284 27,547 28,571 16,503 19,694 212,824 251,021 239,048 210,389 220,110 218,668

September 26,929 25,859 24,031 30,587 17,902 20,056 262,790 225,756 216,946 231,272 231,991 235,105

October 32,078 28,670 29,173 33,141 19,374 20,034 250,944 252,105 249,996 161,185 239,034 229,080

November 26,128 24,157 23,978 24,418 16,217 18,439 227,467 220,774 218,488 187,021 210,422 204,979

December 22,662 19,578 21,386 21,043 16,484 17,370 223,504 191,970 193,010 174,241 201,922 194,900

January 22,557 25,447 26,974 23,113 14,873 19,396 226,858 210,157 210,775 189,649 241,456 206,496

February 24,348 23,732 26,080 21,036 12,931 19,062 223,486 207,941 221,707 186,370 242,840 218,776

March 27,416 25,590 27,326 22,470 17,953 23,207 242,234 260,579 233,900 214,274 197,295 241,778

April 24,873 25,385 29,890 19,303 17,801 20,719 147,734 231,173 246,559 217,737 209,386 238,218

May 28,299 25,963 27,956 16,153 16,529 19,796 247,080 230,958 244,144 203,774 205,724 233,530

June 27,339 24,149 29,038 17,820 18,435 21,584 259,276 197,855 236,012 198,414 193,435 226,399

Total 312,740 300,697 317,564 288,195 202,105 236,856 2,681,046 2,707,319 2,704,795 2,373,980 2,594,002 2,626,835

combined total ridership for 2010 2011 2,796,107 2,863,691

AVTA business office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Located at 42210 6th Street West • Lancaster, CA 93534 • 661/945-9445 • Fax 661/729-2615

number of Trains average daily ridership average

a.V. line weekday weekend weekday weekend speed

2010-2011 30 12 (Sat) 6 (Sun) 5,540 2,485 (Sat) 1,338 (Sun) 43 mph




2006-2007 24 8 7,055 1,824 40 mph

2005-2006 24 8 6,804 2,197 40 mph

2004-2005 24 8 6,357 1,744 41 mph

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

antEloPE VallEy transit authority

Source: AVTA, Metrolink.


For personalized commute planning and Metrolink information, call the Customer Service Center at 800/371-LINK(5465). Recorded Metrolink schedules are available 24 hours a day and operators are available Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

$4.247 billion

Source: AVTA, Metrolink.

RETAIL SALES GROWTH

2006 2007 2008 2009

$3.011 billion

CalendarYear

% of growthlanCastEr rEtail salEs 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2009/10

Apparel $35,280,000 $34,491,000 $31,535,000 $31,422,000 $31,942,000 1.65%

General Merchandise $267,989,000 $269,031,000 $273,169,000 $267,706,000 $277,622,000 3.70%

Food Stores $74,052,000 $72,302,000 $68,746,000 $63,420,000 $62,714,000 -1.11%

Eating & Drinking $148,391,000 $152,959,000 $146,042,000 $140,972,000 $143,377,000 1.71%

Furniture/Appliances

Building Materials $197,160,000 $160,832,000 $118,853,000 $102,192,000 $96,688,000 -5.39%

Auto Dealers $377,341,000 $309,929,000 $207,247,000 $155,943,000 $154,357,000 -1.02%

Service Stations $140,144,000 $140,567,000 $149,101,000 $106,128,000 $124,402,000 17.22%

Other Retail $193,053,000 $171,463,000 $148,320,000 $99,431,000 $93,191,000 -6.28%

Other Outlets $616,517,000 $582,586,000 $519,999,000 $324,355,000 $324,675,000 0.10%

totals $2,049,927,000 $1,894,160,000 $1,663,012,000 $1,291,569,000 $1,308,968,000 1.35%

% of growth PalmdalE rEtail salEs 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2009/10

Apparel $97,238,100 $102,168,700 $97,030,800 $103,355,000 $103,963,100 0.59%

General Merchandise $334,336,100 $312,719,100 $291,781,800 $268,404,800 $281,353,500 4.82%

Food Stores $92,202,000 $88,986,700 $68,330,700 $67,464,900 $66,767,000 -1.03%

Eating & Drinking $155,523,400 $167,443,500 $161,583,800 $162,456,100 $164,357,500 1.17%

Furniture/Appliances $141,156,900 $121,078,800 $103,518,800 $92,656,200 $98,947,200 6.79%

Building Materials $121,772,900 $95,109,700 $90,331,100 $95,501,900 $85,086,200 -10.91%

Auto Dealers $285,722,000 $252,149,200 $179,858,900 $149,412,400 $153,880,600 2.99%

Service Stations $141,466,600 $137,362,900 $171,069,800 $133,267,700 $152,630,400 14.53%

Other Retail $133,992,000 $142,415,200 $114,742,900 $105,137,800 $100,942,400 -3.99%

Other Outlets $222,916,200 $166,168,700 $134,444,100 $87,970,700 $83,822,600 -4.72%

totals $1,726,326,200 $1,585,602,500 $1,412,692,700 $1,265,627,499 1,291,750,500 2.06%

% of growth 2009/10

Lancaster $2,049,927,000 $1,894,160,000 $1,663,012,000 $1,291,569,000 $1,308,968,000 1.35%

Palmdale $1,726,326,200 $1,585,602,500 $1,412,692,700 $1,265,627,500 $1,291,750,500 2.06%

Ridgecrest $285,824,000 $278,331,000 $269,414,300 $285,120,400 $275,380,800 -3.42%

Tehachapi $149,268,000 $170,995,000 $137,379,400 $139,840,000 $135,484,000 -3.11%

California City $36,323,000 $44,600,000 $35,387,900 $29,400,000 $29,975,577 1.96%

Source: Cities of Lancaster, Palmdale, California City, Ridgecrest, Tehachapi and the California Board of Equalization.

$3.517 billion$3.973 billion


2010

$3.041 billion

total: 1%

■ Far from the typical perception of affordable housing, the Antelope Valley offers a large assortment of spacious homes in a variety of settings including gated and golf course communities, equestrian estates as well as various low density custom home developments.

■ This 2,756 square-foot 5 bedroom, 2 bath home built in 2006 located in West Lancaster sold in September, 2011 for $196,000.

DARE TO COMPARE

■ This 920 square-foot 3 bedroom, 1 bath home built in 1961 located in Santa Clarita sold in September, 2011 for $213,000.

Source: First American Real Estate Solutions.

The significant disparity in home prices in the Antelope Valley compared to nearby Santa Clarita and Valencia is shown on the chart below. The average price of a home in Santa Clarita and Valencia is more than double the average price in Lancaster and Palmdale!

aVEragE PriCE PEr squarE foot-2011

LANCASTER PALMDALE SANTA CLARITA VALENCIA

$100.00

$150.00

$200.00

$250.00

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$73.22 $80.21 $194.33 $208.53

aVEragE salEs PriCE-2011

LANCASTER PALMDALE SANTA CLARITA VALENCIA

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$138,440 $157,594 $373,864 $400,915

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ANTELOPE VALLEY HOME SALES 2011 vs 2010

aVEragE salEs PriCE 2007 - 2011

numbEr of units sold

2010 2011 % ChangE

aVEragE PriCE PEr sq ft

2010 2011 % ChangE

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2010 2011 % ChangEAREA

Source: First American Real Estate Solutions.

Cal City, Mojave 477 383 -20% $37.82 $38.58 2.01% $61,900 $64,157 3.65%

Ridgecrest 435 379 -13% $97.89 $95.45 -2.49% $166,204 $151,195 -9.03%

Rosamond Area 327 301 -8% $73.76 $67.79 -8.09% $123,306 $112,204 -9.00%

Tehachapi Area 459 599 31% $100.96 $87.88 -12.96% $173,019 $156,830 -9.36%

Antelope Acres 66 65 -2% $78.30 $90.01 14.96% $170,216 $181,877 6.85%

Lake Los Angeles 279 248 -11% $52.54 $48.78 -7.16% $70,400 $67,619 -3.95%

East Lancaster 1,089 923 -15% $70.41 $66.16 -6.04% $118,146 $115,215 -2.48%

West Lancaster 1,435 1,300 -9% $83.12 $78.23 -5.88% $155,157 $154,929 -0.15%

West Palmdale 951 909 -4% $94.37 $89.00 -5.69% $211,462 $201,997 -4.48%

East Palmdale 1,785 1,479 -17% $79.84 $74.82 -6.29% $135,124 $130,891 -3.13%

Littlerock 241 243 1% $77.23 $72.33 -6.34% $118,336 $111,109 -6.11%

Leona Valley 58 63 9% $117.83 $112.10 -4.86% $193,922 $178,468 -7.97%

ALL AREAS 7,602 6,892 -9% $80.34 $76.76 -4.45% $141,433 $135,541 -4.17%

While a couple of sub markets posted increases in their average home prices, the region as a whole continued a downward cycle that began after prices peaked in 2006! After reaching this historic high, our markets suffered their worst declines from 2007 to 2009 when the average price dropped almost 52%! Since 2009, the rate of decline has diminished considerably with 2011 prices declining less than 5% from 2009! The volume of sales in 2009, 9,993 units, rivaled the 2005 historic high of 10,679 units! Although down 9% from 2010, the 6,892 units sold in 2011 resembles 2008 activity of 5,971 units.

$174,305

$144,202

$69,342

$61,900

$64,157

Cal City, Mojave Ridgecrest Rosamond Tehachapi Antelope Acres Lake LA E. Lancaster W. Lancaster W. Palmdale E. Palmdale Littlerock Leona Valley

$182,922

$183,132

$153,986

$166,204

$151,195

$247,474

$194,978

$121,238

$123,306

$112,204

$266,457

$267,658

$205,274

$173,019

$156,830

$385,074

$261,852

$186,552

$170,216

$181,877

$245,114

$134,619

$65,470

$70,400

$67,619

$ 286,297

$ 168,661

$ 108,225

$ 118,146

$115,215

$330,009

$218,809

$147,469

$155,157

$154,929

$410,941

$278,468

$211,092

$211,462

$201,997

$320,845

$180,150

$123,274

$135,124

$130,891

$336,596

$212,065

$116,084

$118,336

$111,109

$360,466

$292,932

$198,710

$193,922

$178,468

$45,000

$90,000

$135,000

$180,000

$225,000

$270,000

$315,000

$360,000

$450,000

$405,000

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011


NEW HOME SALES/BUILDING PERMITS

Source: Construction Industry Research Board, First American Title, GAVEA.

New home sales activity continues to be sluggish with only a few projects in production at this time. New projects in west Palmdale and east Lancaster boosted the average price in these two submarkets, however, the overall average price slipped more than $22,000 from 2010

antEloPE VallEy nEW homE salEs

units sold aVEragE salEs PriCEarEa 2010 2011 % ChangE 2010 2011 % ChangE

East Lancaster 141 53 -62% $188,998 $232,321 23%

West Lancaster 28 51 82% $394,000 $258,049 -35%

West Palmdale 42 15 -64% $276,810 $306,833 11%

East Palmdale 77 72 -6% $242,623 $214,326 -12%

total 288 191 -34% $275,608 $252,882 -8%

residenTial

new new res. Single Multi- Total Single- Multi- Alter. & Total Year Family Family Units Family Family Additions residential

1999 495 344 839 $49,931 $13,919 $1,270 $85,119

2000 608 0 608 $97,637 0 $1,812 $99,449

2001 812 0 812 $141,155 0 $2,024 $143,178

2002 978 0 978 $176,679 0 $3,034 $179,713

2003 946 0 946 $179,263 0 $3,472 $182,735

2004 1,371 0 1,371 $297,665 0 $3,906 $301,571

2005 1,579 0 1,579 $367,806 0 $3,961 $371,767

2006 1,213 91 1,304 $281,265 $4,096 $4,146 $289,509

2007 839 236 1,075 $186,302 $15,783 $3,135 $205,241

2008 379 158 537 $83,025 $11,851 $1,362 $96,240

2009 261 0 261 $57,920 0 $1,533 $59,453

2010 149 0 149 $30,295 0 $1,870 $32,166

2011 107 0 107 $21,362 0 $2,230 $23,593

residenTial

new new res. Single Multi- Total Single- Multi- Alter. & Total Year Family Family Units Family Family Additions residential

2000 279 132 411 $39,885 $7,200 $3,051 $50,136

2001 577 194 771 $81,628 $3,355 $3,291 $88,274

2002 437 0 437 $63,934 0 $3,227 $67,162

2003 972 2 974 $152,481 $189 $4,200 $156,870

2004 1,740 369 2,109 $302,462 $19,841 $4,879 $327,183

2005 2,799 78 2,877 $504,987 $5,091 $6,973 $517,051

2006 1,663 106 1,769 $298,260 $6,988 $6,136 $311,385

2007 806 2 808 $134,551 $310 $4,216 $139,075

2008 253 144 397 $42,822 $8,788 $4,652 $56,263

2009 187 80 267 $36,510 $10,440 $2,889 $49,840

2010 277 0 277 $58,272 0 $1,333 $59,605

2011 175 0 175 $41,807 0 $1,972 $43,779

non-residenTial

new new new Alter. & Total Total All Year Comm’l indust’l other Additions nonresid. Building

1999 $29,100 $400 $5,429 $10,659 $45,588 $130,707

2000 $16,520 0 $5,729 $8,402 $30,651 $130,100

2001 $14,298 $6,438 $5,405 $14,689 $40,829 $184,008

2002 $9,403 $116 $7,331 $7,764 $246,124 $204,326

2003 $32,371 $6,155 $12,611 $12,345 $63,483 $246,218

2004 $12,976 $4,617 $18,938 $14,531 $51,061 $352,632

2005 $18,875 $13,944 $19,628 $9,719 $62,167 $433,934

2006 $25,870 $1,833 $10,158 $13,274 $51,137 $340,646

2007 $55,684 $1,513 $12,278 $9,979 $79,454 $284,694

2008 $19,433 0 $2,642 $12,976 $35,051 $131,291

2009 0 0 $1,990 $10,544 $12,535 $71,989

2010 $1,108 0 $1,897 $11,319 $14,325 $46,491

2011 $8,367 0 $2,779 $12,746 $23,893 $47,486

non-residenTial

new new new Alter. & Total Total All Year Comm’l indust’l other Additions nonresid. Building

2000 $12,766 $3,124 $ 5,882 $5,530 $27,302 $77,439

2001 $37,574 $1,584 $ 4,375 $5,799 $49,332 $137,606

2002 $10,791 $1,997 $ 4,117 $8,002 $24,906 $92,068

2003 $24,936 0 $ 7,257 $6,064 $38,258 $195,128

2004 $29,329 $272 $ 9,546 $4,550 $43,697 $370,880

2005 $17,023 $2,667 $ 6,810 $7,082 $33,582 $550,633

2006 $41,522 $950 $11,166 $6,348 $59,988 $371,374

2007 $24,844 $857 $4,501 $4,541 $34,744 $173,819

2008 $26,888 $2,479 $1,895 $9,561 $ 40,825 $97,089

2009 $5,181 0 $1,514 $5,731 $12,427 $62,268

2010 $1,581 0 $1,321 $8,025 $10,928 $70,533

2011 $6,336 $5,262 $2,099 $1,075 $19,689 $63,468

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2,329 detached single-family building permits were issued in Los Angeles County in 2011, 12.5% of these were issued in the Antelope Valley.


Health care services in the Antelope Valley are provided by a network of hospitals, major physicians groups, freestanding surgical facilities, long-term care hospitals, home care, public health agencies, public and private paramedic services and local ambulance services.

thE major hosPital institutions arE as folloWs:

Palmdale regional medical Center Universal Health Services has opened a spectacular new 320,000 square foot hospital called Palmdale Regional Medical Center. The hospital opened in December 2010 with 121 licensed acute care beds and currently has 157 licensed beds available. At full build-out, the hospital will provide 239 licensed beds.

Palmdale Regional provides inpatient and outpatient surgery, cardiac services featuring a certified STEMI Receiving Center, an electrophysiology lab, a 35-bed/24-hour emergency department, a teleneurology program and neurosurgery, bariatrics, orthopedics, spine, and musculoskeletal services, 2 CT scans, MRI, nuclear medicine and GI lab, and an on-site lab for inpatient and outpatient services. Palmdale Regional also provides two off campus programs — The Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine which provides treatment for people with chronic non-healing wounds and the Rehabilitation and orthopedic Institute providing comprehensive rehabilitative services.

There are nearly 370 physicians on the medical staff at Palmdale Regional Medical Center and 400 registered nurses as well as additional nursing staff. The nursing staff draws on years of clinical experience to provide quality care. Palmdale Regional is also associated with several area nursing programs.

Palmdale Regional’s hospital Vision states — “In partnership with the medical staff and community, Palmdale Regional Medical Center will be recognized as the leading provider of innovative healthcare in the region.”

The Mission of the hospital — “Committed to providing high quality healthcare in a compassionate and efficient manner.”

Palmdale Regional Medical Center is active in the community, regularly participating with the Antelope Valley Board of Trade, Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance, Chambers of Commerce and other civic and governmental groups.

Palmdale Regional Medical Center believes in “Service Excellence” and supports nonprofit agencies such as the American Cancer Society, United Way, the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association and the Antelope Valley Boys and Girls Club amongst many, many other organizations.

antelope Valley hospital (aVh) is a full-service hospital with 420 licensed beds and is owned and operated by the Antelope Valley Health Care District; a public, non-profit agency.

services: Critical Care, Neonatal Intensive Care, Definitive observation, Emergency Department, Medical Surgical, obstetrics, Pediatrics, Surgery including open Heart, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Home Health, Physical Therapy, occupational Therapy, Laboratory, Radiology, CT Scan and MRI, Nuclear Medicine, outpatient Clinics. Call 661/949-5000 for information or visit www.avhospital.org.

high desert medical group, heritage health Care and California desert medical group

Since 1983 High Desert Medical Group, Heritage Health Care and California Desert Medical Group have been committed to providing the highest quality healthcare in the Antelope Valley. With facilities in Lancaster, Palmdale, Boron, Victorville and coming soon in Acton, we continue to grow to meet the medical needs of our community.

High Desert Medical Group is located in Lancaster at 43839 N. 15th Street West, near Avenue K and the 14 Freeway. High Desert Medical Group offers a wide range of general and specialized medical services. our services include Family Practice, Internal Medicine, a 24 Hour Urgent Care Center and an on-site CVS Pharmacy. our Lancaster facility also houses Primary Care Providers and specialty clinics, including Radiology, a Lab, and a full service occupational Medicine Center.

our occupational Medicine Center is staffed with a Board-Certified occupational Medicine physician and highly trained staff to help accommodate the employers of the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas. The goal of our occupational Medicine Center is to provide comprehensive and proactive medical services to injured employees. Dr. Nathaniel Bautista, the Medical Director, is committed to returning injured employees to their job in the safest, most cost-effective means possible through light-duty work assignments and aggressive back to work programs.

Heritage Health Care is located in Palmdale, at 2260 Palmdale Boulevard. Heritage Health Care offers services focusing on Internal Medicine and Family Practice. Patients of Heritage Health Care may access the full range of services, programs, specialist and 24 Hour Urgent Care offered by High Desert Medical Group.

California Desert Medical Group is a group of physicians located throughout the Antelope Valley, including California City, Tehachapi and Rosamond who have joined together to form an Independent Physician Association (IPA). The IPA physicians remain affiliated with HDMG while practicing in their own private offices. Patients of California Desert Medical Group may also utilize the full range of services offered by High Desert Medical Group, including the 24 Hour Urgent Care Center.

In addition, we are affiliated with each of Antelope Valley’s local hospitals. Should a patient require medical treatment not readily available locally, a physician might refer the patient to a recognized out-of the-area medical facility in Los Angeles or neighboring cities.

High Desert Medical Group and Heritage Health Care proudly accept: PPo, PoS, EPo, Medicare, private insurance and Employer/State Sponsored Health Plans. If you have questions regarding our physicians or services, our Patient Services department is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To learn more about High Desert Medical Group, Heritage Health Care and California Desert Medical Group, please call 1-(800) 266-HDMG, or visit our website at www.hdmg.net. For more information regarding High Desert Medical Group’s occupational Medicine Center and its services, please call (661) 951-3320.


HEALTH CARE

KarenFaulis,COO,PalmdaleRegionalMedicalCenter

Kaiser Permanente

• Medical offices and 24 Hour Urgent Care Services 43112 N. 15th St. West, Lancaster

• Medical offices (Behavioral Health and Nephrology) 44444 20th St. West, Lancaster

• Medical offices (obstetrics and Gynecology) 44105 15th St. West, Fourth Floor, Lancaster

• Medical offices 4502 E. Avenue S, Palmdale

Kaiser Permanente — one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans — has been helping people get and stay healthy in the Antelope Valley since 1968. With 120 physicians and 700 employees, Kaiser Permanente provides high quality care to patients at four convenient locations in Lancaster and Palmdale.

Primary care services — pediatrics, internal medicine, and family medicine — are available in Lancaster and Palmdale. Each location houses its own diagnostic imaging, pharmacy, and laboratory with extended hours to accommodate patients’ busy schedules.

In Lancaster, the following specialty services are offered: 24-Hour Urgent Care, Addiction Medicine, Allergy, Audiology, Behavioral Health, Cardiology, Continuing Care, Dermatology, Endorcrinology, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Geriatrics, Head and Neck Surgery, Hematology/oncology, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, Neurology, occupational Health, occupational Therapy, ophthalmology, optometry, orthopedics, Pain Management, Physical Medicine, Physical Therapy, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Pulmonology, Respiratory Therapy, Rheumatology, and Urology.

The Palmdale Medical offices offer preventive services to both patients and community members through its health education center, which features classes in weight management, prenatal care, and diabetes management; a literature and video room; a health store; three family education rooms; and four conference rooms.

In December 2011, the Lancaster and Palmdale obstetrics and Gynecology departments were consolidated into one location to best meet the needs of growing population. The new location includes 15 provider offices, 18 exam rooms, two procedure rooms and a Perinatology suite for patients who are experiencing high-risk pregnancies.

Kaiser Permamente leads the industry with a fully-functional electronic medical record system. Patient records — including lab results, prescriptions, and digital imaging — are available at the caregiver’s fingertips at all Kaiser Permanente facilities nationwide via KP HealthConnect®. This system provides our physicians and health care teams with instant access to patient records, which increases accurate patient diagnosis, patient safety, and convenience.

To help meet the needs of today’s community, Kaiser Permanente’s website (kp.org), allows patients to e-mail doctors, order pharmacy refills, view lab results, schedule appointments, read health assessments, download healthy recipes, and more.

In october 2011, Kaiser Permanente was also honored when the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced its 2012 Medicare Star Quality Ratings. of the 440 Medicare plans rated nationally, only nine plans received a 5-star rating, the highest possible rating. Four of those plans were Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage plans, operating in Kaiser Permanente regions in Northern and Southern California, the Northwest, Colorado and Hawaii.

More information is available at kp.org.

sierra medical group (smg) is a physician network with 16 primary care physicians in Lancaster and Palmdale. SMG contracts with community-based primary care and specialists to provide services to its patients.

services: Primary care services for Family Practice, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. other services include Laboratory, Radiology, EKG, and Urgent Care. Specialty services are provided by contract community-based physicians. Call 661/945-9411 for more information or go to www.sierramedicalgroup.com

long tErm CarE is ProVidEd by• Antelope Valley Convalescent Hospital• Antelope Valley Hospital • Antelope Valley Nursing Care Center• Lancaster Convalescent Hospital• Mayflower Gardens Convalescent Hospital

homE CarE and hosPiCE• Antelope Valley Home Care• AV Home Care with Services• Accredited Home Care Services• Advantage Home Care • Dependable Senior Assistants • GT Home Health Care Services • Hoffmann Hospice • Kaiser Permanente Home & Hospice Care • Masters Medical Home Care • ProCare Hospice • St. Jude Home Care • Sun Alliance Hospice • Sun Plus Home Care

adult day hEalth CarE CEntErs• AV Adult Day Health Care • Lancaster Adult Day Health Care • Ultra Care Adult Day Health Care

dialysis CEntErs• AV Dialysis Center on AVH campus • East Palmdale Dialysis • Fresenius Dialysis Center (Kaiser Permanente)• High Desert Hemodialysis• Palmdale Regional Dialysis

ChiroPraCtiCThere are approximately 92 Chiropractic Doctors in the Antelope Valley. Most are solo practitioners.

dEntistsThere are approximately 210 Dentists in the Antelope Valley of which five are oral & Maxillofacial surgeons and 13 are orthodontists.

ambulanCE• American Medical Response Paramedic and BLS • Antelope Ambulance BLS • Hall Ambulance• Liberty Ambulance • Wasso Ambulance • West Coast Ambulance

PubliC hEalth• Antelope Valley Health Center Services: Family Medicine Primary Care, Family Planning Clinic, Immunizations, oB/Gynecology - Prenatal, Pregnancy Test, T.B./Chest Clinic, Walk-In Clinic.

• LA County High Desert Hospital ComplexServices: While the hospital is closed, the facility provides a full spectrum of outpatient services.

ChildCarEThere are 110 childcare facilities listed in the yellow pages for Lancaster/Palmdale only.


ANTELOPE VALLEY SCHOOLS

acton-agua dulce unified district (K-12) 32248 Crown Valley Road Acton, CA 93510 661/269-5999

Students: 1,506 Schools: 4

antelope Valley union high school district 44811 Sierra HighwayLancaster, CA 93534 661/948-7655


eastside union school district (K-8) 6742 East Avenue H Lancaster, CA 93535 661/946-2813


Gorman school district (K-8) 49847 Gorman School Road Gorman, CA 93243 Mailing: P.O. Box 104 661/248-6441

Students: 99 Schools: 1

hughes-elizabeth lake union school district (K-8) 16633 Elizabeth Lake Road Lakes Hughes, CA 93532 661/724-1231

Students: 339 Schools: 1

Keppel union school district (K-8) 34004 128th Street East Pearblossom, CA 93553 661/944-2155


Antelope Valley Area Schools continue to distinguish themselves in offering

individualized learning for all students on all levels. Valley schools have

experienced increases in standardized testing scores and performance

targets. College preparatory programs, magnet schools and specialized

academies are all part of the excellent education offered by our school

districts. With nationally recognized programs, such as High Desert School in

Acton being named a state/national Schools to Watch, our districts continue

to raise the bar in response to parent and student expectation.

The Antelope Valley Superintendent’s Council is the oversight agency of

the Valley’s Special Education Local Planning Area (SELPA) which provides

direction and support for all districts in the area of Special Education. The

Council also provides a forum for collaboration among the area’s elementary,

secondary and unified school districts.

The districts boast several California Distinguished School campuses,

competitive STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

curriculum and charter school programs.

PubliC sChools

Student Service = Student Success


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Antelope Valley Area Schools: serving all students in preparation for a successful future.

lancaster elementary school district (K-8) 44711 N. Cedar Avenue Lancaster, CA 93534661/948-4661


Palmdale school district (K-8) 39149 10th Street EastPalmdale, CA 93550661/947-7191


westside union elementary school district (K-8) 41914 50th Street West Quartz Hill, CA 93536 661/722-0716


wilsona school district (K-8) 18050 East Avenue O Palmdale, CA 93591 661/264-1111


Kern county districts schools

Mojave unified school district (K-12) 3500 Douglas Avenue Mojave, CA 93501 661/824-4001


Muroc joint unified schooldistrict (K-12) 17100 Foothill AvenueNorth Edwards, CA 93523661/258-4356


southern Kern unified (K-adult) 3082 Glendower Street Rosamond, CA 93560 661/256-5000


sierra sands unified school district 113 W. Felspar Avenue Ridgecrest, CA 93555 760/375-3363


Tehachapi unified school district 400 S. Snyder Avenue Tehachapi, CA 93561


antelope Valley adventist academyLancaster 661/942-65522010 Enrollment: 83 Grade: K-8th 2011 Enrollment: 91

antelope Valley christianLancaster 661/943-00442010 Enrollment: 320 Grade: P-12th 2011 Enrollment: 300

bethel christian academyLancaster 661/943-2224 2010 Enrollment: 400 Grade: P-12th 2011 Enrollment: 380

carden school of TehachapiTehachapi 661/822-95652010 Enrollment: 110 Grade: K-8th2011 Enrollment: 83

desert christian schoolLancaster 661/948-5071 2010 Enrollment: 1,469 Grade: P-12th 2011 Enrollment: 1,317

desert Vineyard christian schoolLancaster 661/948-37662010 Enrollment: 190 Grade: P-6th 2011 Enrollment: 200

Grace lutheran schoolLancaster 661/948-10182010 Enrollment: 110 Grade: P-8th 2011 Enrollment: 97

heritage oak schoolTehachapi 661/823-08852010 Enrollment: 175 Grade: K-12th2011 Enrollment: 93

high desert adventist christian schoolRidgecrest 760/375-86732010 Enrollment: 86 Grade: 1st-8th2011 Enrollment: 22

immanuel christian schoolRidgecrest 760/446-61142010 Enrollment: 17 Grade: K-12th2011 Enrollment: 180

lancaster baptist school Lancaster 661/946-46632010 Enrollment: 416 Grade: K-12th 2011 Enrollment: 420

Paraclete high school Lancaster 661/943-32552010 Enrollment: 785 Grade: 9th-12th 2011 Enrollment: 720

Pinecrest school Lancaster/Palmdale 661/723-03992010 Enrollment: 320 Grade: P-8th 2011 Enrollment: 80

Pearblossom Private school Pearblossom 661/944-09142010 Enrollment: 70 Grade: K-12th2011 Enrollment: 80

sacred heart catholic school Lancaster 661/948-36132010 Enrollment: 320 Grade: K-8th 2011 Enrollment: 313

st. Mary’s catholic school Lancaster 661/273-55552010 Enrollment: 301 Grade: K-8th 2011 Enrollment: 277

westside christian school Palmdale 661/947-70002010 Enrollment: 225 Grade: K-8th 2011 Enrollment: 205

Total 2010 enrollment: 5,397Total 2011 enrollment: 4,858

PriVatE sChoolsPubliC sChools ContinuEd


anTeloPe Valley colleGe 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536 661/722-6300 • www.avc.edu1529 East Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale, CA 93550 661/947-7950 • www.avc.eduDistrict Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,945 Square Miles Lancaster Campus Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 AcresNumber of Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Budget 2011-2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65 Million

acadeMic calendar 16-week fall and spring semesters 5-week intersessionSummer sessions

sTudenTs/ProGraMsFall 2011 Student Enrollment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,525Courses offered, Fall 2011. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,598Associate Degree Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Certificate Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

faculTy/sTaffTotal number of full-time faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181Percentage holding Ph.D.s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25%Total Number of Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,304

Antelope Valley’s colleges and universities continue to meet the education needs of residents.

Antelope Valley College, established as a public community college in 1929, and its higher education partner have recently secured more than $2 million through two federal grants to promote science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. The funding, which could total as much as $10 million through 2016 pending Congressional approval, is expected to produce more homegrown workers for the local aerospace industry.

The largest grant for $1.19 million will increase participation in STEM degree completion through a local engineering degree program pathway involving Antelope Valley College, Cerro Coso College in Ridgecrest and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), which in fall 2011 launched a local Bachelor of Science degree program in electrical and mechanical engineering.

The grant calls for three education institutions to create a “seamless pathway” for students to attain engineering degrees; enhance facilities at the Lancaster University Center for offering upper degree engineering courses; purchase equipment for AVC’s new Health and Science Building; and sets a goal of adding 50 students a year to the engineering program through CSULB.

The second grant calls for $869,986 to develop a STEM “Center of Excellence” at AVC’s Palmdale Center, 1529 E. Palmdale Blvd.

In another development, Antelope Valley College’s new $73.9 million Health Science Building is due to open in fall 2012, providing a surgery demonstration lab, planetarium, and state-of-the-art labs to support the biological and physical sciences, nursing and radiologic technology.

The grand funding and new facilities reinforce Antelope Valley College’s commitment to the aerospace industry, healthcare and the community.

Also, AVC hosts an Early College High School program, Students on the Academic Rise (SoAR) High School — whose students have among the highest achievement scores in California — and California State University, Bakersfield-Antelope Valley, which offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs at AVC’s Lancaster campus.

AVC offers a wide variety of career and technical education programs to serve the valley’s diverse needs.

cerro coso coMMuniTy colleGe 3000 College Heights Blvd., Ridgecrest, CA 93555 760/384-6100 • www.cerrocoso.edu

Ridgecrest Campus Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Acres

students/programs Number of Degree Programs offered. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Number of Certificate Programs offered. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Fall 2011 Student Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,482

faculty/staff Total Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Faculty holding Ph.D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Total number of employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290


POST SECONDARY EDUCATION

PerformingArtsTheatre,AntelopeValleyCollege.

instructional sites• Ridgecrest• Bishop• California City• Edwards Air Force Base (South Kern)

• Kern River Valley• Mammoth• online

california sTaTe uniVersiTy, baKersfield anTeloPe Valley caMPus 43909 30th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93536 661/952-5000 • www.csub.edu/AV

The campus has two locations: on the north end of Antelope Valley College and at Division and Ave I. The main offices are at the AVC site, with classes taught at both sites. CSUB-AV offers accredited Bachelor Degree completion programs for those who have completed general education work at a community college. Bachelor Degrees include Business Administration (management, economics, general), Child, Adolescent & Family Studies, Communications, Criminal Justice, English, Environmental Resource Management (on-line through Extended University), Liberal Studies, Nursing (RN to BSN on-line only) and Sociology. Master’s Degrees are also available in English, Public (PPA) and Business Administration (MBA), Educational Curriculum & Instruction, and Special Education. Also offered are teaching credential programs in Elementary Education, Single Subject and Special Education for those who have completed a bachelors degree. Worth noting is the consortium (CSUB-AV, AVC, CSULB, and Pomona) called the Antelope Valley Engineering Program at the Division and Ave. I site, where undergraduate degree completion programs in Electrical & Mechanical are offered (CSULB), as well as a masters in Aerospace Engineering (Cal Poly Pomona).

california sTaTe uniVersiTy, lonG beach 45356 Division Street, Lancaster, CA 93535 661/723-6429

The College of Engineering at California State University, Long Beach is offering Electrical and Mechanical Engineering degree completion programs in the Antelope Valley. The Antelope Valley Engineering Program is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The program’s location offers unprecedented access to industry professionals, real-world engineering projects, and internships with local companies.

Before enrolling in the program, students must have completed their first two years of coursework at community college or other university. Students will have access to state-of-the-art laboratories, and a provided hands-on learning opportunities while obtaining their Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering at the Lancaster University Center.

The aero insTiTuTe 38256 Sierra Highway, Palmdale, CA 93550 661/276-2376 • www.aeroi.org

The AERo Institute, located in the Palmdale Civic Center is a unique partnership between NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, NASA Ames Research Center, and the City of Palmdale. The AERo Institute works in close association with the NASA National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program to further leverage the public’s investment in Higher Education.

The AERo Institute provides comprehensive technical, undergraduate and graduate education; conducts leading edge aerospace research, incubates, stimulates and commercializes new intellectual property; promotes aerospace science and engineering; and supports Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education at every level including a new partnership with the Palmdale School District in creating a K through 12 STEM charter school.

brandman university, chapman university system antelope Valley campus 40015 Sierra Highway, Suite B-160, Palmdale, CA 93550 661/267-2001 • www.brandman.edu/antelopevalley

Brandman University is a private non-profit, institution accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Brandman serves more than 10,000 students annually through 26 campuses and online services in California and Washington, and offers 52 undergraduate, graduate, credential, and certificate programs in arts and sciences, business, education and health.

deVry uniVersiTy 39115 Trade Center Drive, Suite 100, Palmdale, CA 93550 661/224-2923 • www.devry.edu

DeVry University is education working. Ninety-six of the Fortune 100 companies hire DeVry graduates.

our practical approach to education in career fields of Business and Technology management make a DeVry degree one that employers value. Courses are offered on-site, on-line and a hybrid of the two.

uniVersiTy of Phoenix 1202 West Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534 661/940-6851 • www.phoenix.edu

University of Phoenix is the nation’s largest private university and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission through the North Central Association. The University of Phoenix Lancaster Learning Center offers several degree programs as well as online programs for students pursuing their Associates, Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral Degrees. Programs range from business, criminal justice, human services, nursing, health care, education, communication, counseling and more (some programs are only offered online). Stop by, call or visit our website to learn more!

eMbry riddle aeronauTical uniVersiTy 886/462-3728 • www.erau.edu

Centers located in Palmdale, Edwards Air Force Base, China Lake Naval Base, and Victorville.

Bachelor’s Degree offered in Aviation Maintenance Management, Management of Technical operations, and Professional Aeronautics. Master’s Degree programs include Aeronautical Science, Technical Management, and Aviation.

lancasTer uniVersiTy cenTer 45356 Division Street, Lancaster, CA 93535

Developed by the City of Lancaster in 2004, the 20,000 square-foot University Center includes state-of-the-art classrooms, well-equipped labs, and complete administrative facilities. The University Center offers a variety of four-year degree completion programs through California State University, Long Beach and California State University, Bakersfield. These include Bachelor of Science Degree Completion Programs for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, which allow Antelope Valley students to obtain these degrees locally while also providing qualified workers for the region’s robust aerospace industry.

uniVersiTy of anTeloPe Valley 44055 Sierra Highway, Lancaster, CA 93534 661/726-1911 • www.uav.edu

In June 2009, the institution received approval from the United States Department of Education and the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to offer Associates, Bachelors, and Masters degrees. In addition, the university offers instruction in several medical vocational careers such as: Medical Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Clinical Assistant, vocational nursing, etc.

wesT coasT baPTisT colleGe 4020 East Lancaster Boulevard, Lancaster, CA 93535 661/946-4663 • www.wcbc.edu

West Coast Baptist College opened its doors in September of 1995. This private seminary college offers Bachelor and Master Degree programs. There are several departments available to its students such as the Department of Bible, Bible Languages, Clerical and Secretarial Skills, Education, Evangelism, Missions, Music, Practical Theology, Secondary Education, and Youth Ministries.


QUALITY OF L IFE


utilitiEs

electricity southern california edison 800/655-4555 • www.sce.com

natural gas The Gas company Sempra Energy

800/427-2200 • www.socalgas.com

cable television Time warner cable 888/TW.CABLE • www.timewarner.com

telephone aT&T 800/750-2355 • www.sbc.com

air Quality antelope Valley air Quality Management district 661/723-8070 • www.avaqmd.ca.gov

Kern county air Pollution control district 661/862-5250 • www.kernair.org

trash waste Management 661/947-7197

WatEr (major providers)

antelope Valley east Kern water agency Amount produced in 2011

• 93,000 acre feet

(50,000 m&i; 43,000 ag)

Amount produced in 2010


(52,000 m&i; 6,000 ag)

State Water Project entitlement


Treatment Plant Capacity

• 93 million gallons per day

(capable of serving 401,000 people)

Palmdale water district Amount produced in 2011

• 17,571 acre feet billed

• 19,599 acre feet produced

State Water Project Delivered:

8,614 acre feet

2011 Customer Services

• 26,195 connections serving

approximately 103,994 people

State Water Project “Table A” Amount


Water Sources

59% State water project

41% Groundwater Wells

water Quality report www.palmdalewater.org

indian wells Valley water district


• 7,364 acre feet


• 7,670 acre feet


• 8,084 acre feet


• 8,409 acre feet

Water Sources

• 10 ground water pumps

Customers Served in 2011

• 11,742 connections serving

approximately 29,000 people

water Quality report www.iwvwd.com

The Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District strives to attain and

maintain a healthful environment and good air quality while supporting strong

and sustainable economic growth. That goal becomes an interesting challenge

because most of the Antelope Valley’s air pollution is not locally generated.

Wind-blown air pollution from the San Joaquin Valley and Los Angeles have a

direct influence on the Antelope Valley’s air quality. The AVAQMD is most likely to

experience elevated levels of ozone on days when an inversion layer settles over

the Los Angeles Basin or San Joaquin Valley and the afternoon winds blows the

pollution into the desert.

The Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District works in many ways to

reduce local air pollution by supporting alternative energy projects, replacing

gasoline and diesel powered vehicles with cleaner operating vehicles, and

assisting in the establishment and relocation of businesses and industry to the

AV to eliminate congestion and air pollution from commuters traveling to Los

Angeles for work. The AVAQMD also works with statewide organizations to insure

that the San Joaquin Valley and the Los Angeles Basin are actively addressing

their air pollution issues and eliminating programs to further reduce emissions.

Antelope Valley air continues to be clean

Professional sportsLancaster JetHawks(Houston Astros affiliate)661/726-5400 • www.jethawks.com

MotoCross - At the AV Fairgrounds661/723-0773 • AVMotoplex.com

select Community EventsFarmer’s Market on The BLVD (Year Round)Almond Blossom Festival (March)Desert Tortoise Days (April) Kern County Airshow (April)Lancaster Poppy Festival (April)Showdown Rodeo/PRCA Rodeo (June)Thursday Night on the Square (Summer)City of Palmdale Starlight Concert Series (Summer)Antelope Valley Fair (August)Tehachapi Mountain Festival (August)Celebrate America (September)Desert Empire Fair (September)Palmdale Jazz & Wine Festival (September)Aerospace Walk of Honor (September)Labor Day Balloon Festival (September)California City Heritage Days (September)California City Renaissance Festival (october)Streets of Lancaster (october)Bark in the Park (october) Edwards Air Show (october) Mojave Gold Rush Days (october) Adult Fishing Derby (November)A Magical BLVD Christmas (December) Lancaster Holiday Parade (December)Palmdale Holiday Parade (December)Metrolink Holiday Train (December)

museums (partial)Antelope Valley Indian MuseumBlackbird Air Park MuseumEdwards Air Force Flight Test MuseumKids Time Children’s Museum of Antelope ValleyLancaster Museum/Art GalleryTehachapi Railroad MuseumWestern Hotel Museum

movie theatresThree Movie complexes38 Stadium style screens12 Traditional screens22 IMAX screensLaemmle BLVD Cinema

Public libraries

12 Public Libraries

Kern County Libraries: www.kerncountylibrary.org

Los Angeles County Libraries www.colapublib.org

Palmdale Main Library www.cityofpalmdale.org/library

Community theatres

Lancaster Performing Arts Center780 seats • 661/723-5950

Palmdale Playhouse330 seats • 661/267-5685

StreetsofLancaster

AntelopeValleyFair

DryTownWaterPark

LaemmleBLVDCinema


major recreational facilities

Six Golf courses

Best of the West Softball Complex

Big Eight Softball Complex, Lancaster

DryTown Water Park, Palmdale

Exotic Feline Conservation Center

Lancaster Soccer Center

Mulligans Sports Center, Palmdale

Palmdale Amphitheater

Pelona Vista Park, Palmdale

Willow Spring Race Track

shopping/dining

2011

■ Antelope Valley Mall, Palmdale 140 stores (6 Department stores)

■ 10 Kiosks

■ 14 Holiday Kiosks

■ 24 retail merchandising units

(temporary carts) throughout the mall

■ Est. 1,800 employees

Officers

june burcham Kaiser Permanente Chairman of the Board

george b. atkinson Atkinson and Associates Vice-Chair

harvey holloway Coldwell Banker Commercial Valley Realty Vice-Chair

dr. jackie fisher Antelope Valley College Treasurer

laurel shockley Southern California Edison Secretary

F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n o n o u r m e m b e r s , p l e a s e v i s i t o u r w e b s i t e w w w . a v e c o n o m y. o r g

GREATER ANTELOPE VALLEY ECONOMIC ALL IANCE MEMBERS

General Membership

Air Force Flight Test Center

All Valley Federal Credit Union

Antelope Valley Bank

Div. California Bank & Trust

Antelope Valley College

Antelope Valley Press

Antelope Valley Transit Authority

Atkinson and Associates

AV Air Quality Management District

AV East Kern Water District

Beautiful Earth Group

Burkey, Cox, Evans Manning

Charles Hoey and Associates

City of California City

City of Lancaster

City of Palmdale

City of Ridgecrest

City of Tehachapi

Coldwell Banker Commercial Valley Realty

County of Los Angeles, Antonovitch

East Kern Airport District

Element Power

First Solar

Greater AV Association of Realtors

Kaiser Permanente

Kern County EDC

Los Angeles EDC

Lockheed Martin

Northrop Grumman

Palmdale Regional Medical Center

Palmdale School District

Palmdale Water District

Renewable Resources Group

Rio Tinto

Rosamond Community Services District

Sempra Generation

Southern California Edison

Strata Equity Group

SunEdison

The Gas Company

Time Warner

Toneman Construction

Union Bank

US Bank

VINSA Insurance Associates

Wal-Mart

Walsh, Delaney, & Yep

Waste Management

Wells Fargo Bank

Western Pacific Roofing

Directors

tom Weil City of California City

mark bozigian/Vern lawson City of Lancaster

dave Walter City of Palmdale

gary Parsons City of Ridgecrest

david james City of Tehachapi

norm hickling County of Los Angeles, Antonovich

dixie Eliopulos Honorary Member

Pamela gaspar Union Bank

julie montique Palmdale Regional Medical Center

bill allen/Carrie rogers Los Angeles Economic Development Corp.

rob duchow The Gas Company.

tom barnes Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency

dennis lamoreaux Palmdale Water District

mark davey/anthony Cettina All Valley Federal Credit Union

Chuck hoey Charles Hoey and Associates

richard Chapman Kern County EDC

Cherie bryant Ex-officio Director

steve Perez Rosamond Community Services District

Chris Perez Wells Fargo Bank

CONTRIBUTING C ITY MEMBERS

tHIS PuBLICAtIon WAS MAdE PoSSIBLE WItH GEnErouS SPonSorSHIP oF

Roofing Corporation Since 1949Johnny Zamrzla, President

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