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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
Business Lending - California Statewide CDC 15
Renewable Energy 15
Film Activity 16Agriculture 16
Aerospace 17Hotel/Industrial 18Business Parks/Industrial Space 19
Transportation 20
Retail Sales 21
■ HouSInG
2010 Housing Summary &
House Sales 22-23
2010 New Home Sales/
Building Permits 24
■ HEALtH CArE
Hospitals 25-26
Health Services 26
■ EduCAtIon
Public Schools 27-28
Private Schools 28
Community Colleges/ Universities 29-30
■ QuALItY oF LIFE
Community Life 31-32Air Quality 31
Water 31
Utilities 31
The Greater Antelope ValleyAs we bid farewell 2010 and welcome in 2011, the challenges that we faced in 2010 continue to face
us. Even as the data starts to show stabilization in the downward trend we still face high unemployment,
a severe State budget deficit, a marked decline in the housing market and rising Healthcare and workman
compensation costs.
California is facing a difficult set of circumstances. Growth is slowing against surging Commodity and energy
prices. The financial markets showed severe strain in the last few years resulting in the curtailment of credit
facilities to businesses. Sustaining economic growth is becoming more and more difficult.
We will need all your help to get through this difficult economic recovery period. This Alliance is a forum to
look at how we can all work together to help businesses whether large or small, established or starting, and
to boost confidence and support economic growth and success. This should include formulating data relating
to the assets of the Antelope Valley including the labor base, city demographics and any other information that
may entice a company to relocate or expand in the Antelope Valley. Having an Alliance available to market
the Antelope Valley and its resources is key to recruitment.
Use of computers and the internet has revolutionized beyond recognition the way we do business,
communicate, and buy services and market products. Technology has made many jobs portable. This is a
perfect example of where the Antelope Valley can show an available labor source therefore reducing the
approximately 71,000 residents who currently commute out of the area. It is also recognized that as jobs shift
and skills change the local educational systems will need to continue to make appropriate training available.
Businesses must build a synergistic relationship between economic growth and environmental stewardship.
This can only be achieved by close collaboration amongst citizens, local and federal agencies, businesses and
educational institutions. The Antelope Valley is leading the charge in Solar and Wind energy plants. All around
the Antelope Valley solar energy panels are starting to cover parking lots and roofs. Huge solar and wind
energy farms are in the planning process.
GAVEA through the dedication of its officers, partner organizations, local Cities and support staff have done a
stellar job in promoting our Valley as a great place to live and to do business. The next few years GAVEA will
increasingly need everyone’s support to work together to assist with the challenges facing the Antelope Valley.
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
Brian Schimelpfening, Chase Bank
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
ToTal PoPulaTion of GreaTer anTeloPe Valley reGion 486,141
annual GrowTh 2010-2015 Projected 529,140 8.84%2000-2010 Estimated 486,141 21.96% 2000 Census 398,598 20.17% 1990 Census 331,464
PoPulaTion by oriGinNot Hispanic or Latino 325,830 67.02%Hispanic or Latino 160,311 32.98%
PoPulaTion by raceWhite Alone 286,581 58.95%Black/African American Alone 69,217 14.24% American Indian/Alaskan Native 4,831 0.99%Asian Alone 16,354 3.36% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 988 0.20%Some Other Race 81,155 16.69% Two or More Races 27,015 5.56%
Median aGe 32.32
reGional housinG Average Household Income $70,047Housing Units 170,249 Persons per Household 3.05 Owner Occupied 67.68% Average Length of Residence (yrs.) 14
safeTy ranGe anTeloPe Valley usa-aVeraGeCrime Rate per 100K to 250K Pop 4,322 4,834Crime Rate 25K to 50K Pop 3,120 3,605
econoMyCost of Doing Business Low to Moderate 2009 Major Retail Sales $3,011,556,9002009 Retail Sales Growth -14.39%2008 Cost of Living Index (US avg. 100) 104.4 (Property taxes not included) 2009 Sector Job Growth -4.65%
Major econoMic iMPacT areasAntelope Valley Mall Stores 140 Kiosks 58 Employees 1,800 Air Force Plant 42 Payroll $622,864,653 Local Contracts $133,209,491 Employees 7,234 Edwards Air Force Base Employees 10,610 Military 2,014 Civilians 7,996 Military Family Members 1,958 Local Contract $574,000,000 Total Payroll $560,000,000 Total Economic Impact $1,800,000,000China Lake Civilians 4,204 Military 640 On-site Contractors 1,743 Payroll Civilians $308,000,000 Military N/A Visitors/Year 42,233 Total Contracts $702,000,000 Bankcard Programs $22,000,000 *Mojave 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
Clarita
Boron
Randsburg
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AREA PROFILE
72.89%
21.80%
5.32%Other Speaking 23,840
Spanish Speaking97,879
Primarily English327,332
Ethnicity
ECoNoMIC RoUNDTABLE REPoRT 2011 | 1
Source: Claritas, FBI, AV Cities, ACCRA, GAVEA, EDD, AV Mall, Airforce Plant 42, Edwards,
China Lake, Mojave Airport & Spaceport.
Age Specific
51.30%18-54
29.15%0-17
9.97%55-64
9.58%Over 65
17.14%No Degree
56.11%HS Grad
Some College
26.75%Higher Degree
Education
*Additional information on page 17
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California City
ZiP ciTy 2008 2009 2010 93501 Mojave 4,369 4,328 4,30893505 California City 13,283 14,663 13,99993516 Boron 1,794 1,740 1,67093519 Cantil 49 2 193523 Edwards 6,480 6,401 6,14893524 Edwards 24 27 2593527 Inyokern 2,268 1,909 1,85393554 Randsburg 298 288 26293555 Ridgecrest 31,084 30,396 29,76093560 Rosamond 16,704 16,838 19,448
93561 Tehachapi 31,784 32,074 31,996
ToTal 108,137 108,666 109,470
93510 Acton 7,517 7,985 8,09093532 Lake Hughes 2,679 2,749 2,84593534 Lancaster 42,971 42,860 41,67093535 Lancaster 71,893 72,977 70,38893536 Lancaster 61,837 64,658 66,78993543 Littlerock 11,588 12,439 12,62393544 Llano 1,220 1,322 1,27093550 Palmdale 79,654 77,815 77,92193551 Palmdale 46,728 47,499 49,14493552 Palmdale 33,194 36,101 37,04393553 Pearblossom 1,372 1,404 1,45393563 Valyermo 681 703 82693591 Palmdale 7,374 6,820 6,609
ToTal 368,708 375,332 376,671oVerall ToTal 476,845 483,998 486,141
PoPulation by ZiP Code
2020 2030Lancaster 202,407 242,523Palmdale 257,546 329,322Unincorporated–LA County 161,040 223,243Greater 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 772,440 974,343
antelope valley popUlatIon forecast
Southern California Association of Government, SCAGKern County Council of Governments, KernCOG.
2008 2009 2010 State Rank in Size 324 325 325 Rank of Growth in Kern County by % 1 2 1 Annual Growth Rate 9.6% 3.5% 1.2% State Rank in Growth by % 2 12 12 % of change from 2000 census 71.3% 76.8% 79% State Rank by Numeric Change 80 131 137 from 2000 census
lanCaster
2008 2009 2010 State Rank in Size 37 37 38 Rank of Growth in LA County by % 8 8* 2 Annual Growth Rate 1.5% 1.1% 0.9% State Rank in Growth by % 136 110 110 % of Change from 2000 census 22.3% 22.2% 22.9% State Rank by Numeric Change 38 31 33 from 2000 census *Tied
118,718 145,243 145,074
60,000
90,000
120,000
150,000
30,000
2000
2010
145,875
6,000
12,000
4,000
8,385 14,365
2,000
8,000
14,828
10,000
14,000
2000
2010
15,014
POPULATION DETAIL
2009
2008
2008
2009
ridgeCrest
2008 2009 2010 State Rank in Size 247 248 247 Rank of Growth in Kern County by % 9 7 9 Annual Growth Rate 0.5% 1.4% 1.3% State Rank in Growth by % 350 166 163 % of change from 2000 census 12.5% 13.7% 15% State Rank by Numeric Change 312 213 208 from 2000 census
30,000
24,297 28,038 28,353
10,000
15,000
5,000
20,000
25,000
2000
2010
28,726
2008
2009
Palmdale
2008 2009 2010 State Rank in Size 35 32 33 Rank of Growth in LA County by % 3 1 1 Annual Growth Rate 2.2% 3.5% 1.2% State Rank in Growth by % 95 73 73 % of Change from 2000 census 26.8% 29.7% 31% State Rank by Numeric Change 19 19 19 from 2000 census
116,670 147,897 151,346
60,000
90,000
30,000
120,000
150,000
2000
2010
152,622
2008
2009
tehaChaPi
2008 2009 2010 State Rank in Size 340 335 334 Rank of Growth in Kern County by % 10 1 7 Annual Growth Rate 0.3% 4.4% 1.8% State Rank in Growth by % 393 107 102 % of change from 2000 census 17.7% 23% 25% State Rank by Numeric Change 396 245 249 from 2000 census
14,000
12,000
10,000
4,000
2,000
6,000
8,000
11,125 13,089 13,631
2000
2010
13,886
2008
2009
15,000
COMPARISON WITH OTHER AREAS
Source: Kosmont Rose Institute, CAR, FBI, Claritas, Census, ACCRA, DataQuick, GAVEA.
census GrowTh 1990-2000 2000-2010 esTiMaTe
Moreno Valley 19.9% 40.1%
Bakersfield 29.9% 37.2%
Palmdale 49.4% 30.4%
Lancaster 21.5% 29.2%
Phoenix 33.5% 18.7%
Santa Clarita 23.5% 12.2%
Ontario 17.1% 12.0%
Long Beach 8.3% 3.3%
housinG affordabiliTy index (%) (Based on median house price income, interest rate) firsT TiMe buyer 2008 2009 2010California City 86 92 91
Mojave 80 88 89
Glendale, AZ 80 88 87
Phoenix, AZ 72 87 87
Palmdale 74 84 83
Lancaster 71 83 82
Chandler, AZ 75 85 81
Bakersfield 73 81 81
Tehachapi 69 77 79
Ridgecrest 77 78 78
Rosamond 73 84 76
Santa Clarita 65 69 71
California 62 69 68
California Condos 61 67 68
Reno, NV 54 60 65
Las Vegas, NV 76 85 64
Tucson, AZ 61 71 64
Long Beach 41 50 52
Los Angeles 29 44 46
cosT of liVinG index (%) (accra)2008 2nd QuarTer New York 220.3%
San Francisco 170.9%
LA-Long Beach 148.1%
San Diego 135.0%
Palm Springs 127.6%
Fresno 120.5%
Riverside 119.3%
Flagstaff 118.3%
Portland 114.5%
Reno, NV 112.1%
Sparks, NV 110.1%
Las Vegas 106.3%
Antelope Valley 104.4%Bakersfield 103.7%
% chanGe naTional % aboVe/belowcriMe raTe (per 100,000 pop) 2007 2008 2009 2008-09 aVeraGe ‘09 naT’l aVeraGe
CALiForniA Lancaster 4,415 3,892 3,014 -22.56% 4,629 -34.89%
Palmdale 3,761 3,336 3,017 -9.56% 4,629 -34.82%
Riverside 4,359 4,336 3,710 -14.44% 5,119 -27.52%
Ridgecrest 2,933 2,643 2,776 5.03% 3,480 -20.23%
Victorville 4,481 4,261 4,031 -5.40% 4,629 -12.92%
Bakersfield 5,653 5,593 5,350 -4.34% 5,119 4.51%
San Bernardino 6,095 5,738 5,585 -2.67% 4,629 20.65%
nEVAdA
North Las Vegas 4,716 3,957 3,518 -11.09% 4,629 -24.00%
Reno 5,103 5,146 4,653 -9.58% 4,629 0.52%
Las Vegas Metro 5,408 4,913 4,408 -10.28% 4,003 10.12%
ArizonA
Glendale 5,574 5,753 5,346 -7.07% 5,119 4.43%
Phoenix 6,550 5,874 4,654 -20.77% 4,003 16.26%
Tempe 7,202 6,292 5,582 -11.28% 4,629 20.59%
2000-2015 GrowTh ProjecTions 2000 2015 %Moreno Valley 142,381 232,034 62.97%
Bakersfield 247,057 381,696 54.50%
Palmdale 116,670 167,974 43.97%
Lancaster 118,718 167,777 41.32%
Phoenix 1,321,045 1,734,388 31.29%
Ontario 158,007 190,263 20.41%
Santa Clarita 151,088 180,886 19.72%
Long Beach 461,522 489,254 6.01%
new/resale house/condo Median Prices % of 2009 2010 chanGeLancaster $116,750 $130,000 11.35%
Palmdale $135,000 $150,000 11.11%
California City $59,000 $64,000 8.47%
Bakersfield $135,000 $136,000 0.74%
Ridgecrest $159,500 $160,000 0.31%
Tehachapi $182,000 $170,000 -6.59%
Santa Clarita $385,000 $371,500 -3.51%
Rosamond $119,000 $115,000 -3.36%
Los Angeles (city) $349,000 $345,000 -1.15%
Long Beach $300,000 $299,000 -0.33%
cosT of doinG business (Kosmont) 2009 2010Lancaster Low cost Low Cost
Palmdale Average Cost Average Cost
Indio Average Cost Average Cost
Irvine Average Cost Average Cost
Tulare High Cost High Cost
Riverside High Cost High Cost
Long Beach High Cost High Cost
San Bernardino Very High Cost High Cost
Los Angeles Very High Cost Very High Cost
Chandler, AZ Very High Cost Very High Cost
Phoenix, AZ Very High Cost Very High Cost
Tucson, AZ Very High Cost Very High Cost
PoPulaTion 2009 2010Antelope Valley 483,998 486,414
Las Vegas 566,225 564,650
Tucson 537,173 542,968
Atlanta 529,400 541,696
Miami 429,888 411,168
St. Louis 350,202 354,685
Cincinnati 331,938 327,360
Reno 217,175 215,785
aVG. faMily household incoMe 2009 2010Santa Clarita $118,531 $107,510
Las Vegas $82,045 $72,843
Los Angeles $79,130 $72,785
Palmdale $74,596 $72,369
Bakersfield $77,273 $68,470
Long Beach $73,650 $68,372
Ridgecrest $76,501 $67,654
Phoenix $75,968 $67,641
California City $70,401 $65,755
Lancaster $68,246 $65,375
Reno $77,938 $65,293
Rosamond $71,073 $64,697
Tehachapi $56,142 $51,448
Tucson $56,684 $49,505
real esTaTe Tax raTe 2009 2010Arlington, TX 3.03% 3.03%
Portland, OR 2.16% 2.91%
Bullhead City, AZ 2.71% 2.71%
Chandler, AZ 2.63% 2.63%
Fort Collins, CO 2.61% 2.61%
Syracuse, NY 2.51% 2.51%
Mesa, AZ 2.29% 2.29%
Tucson, AZ 2.25% 2.25%
Palm Springs 1.92%
San Bernardino 1.29% 1.30%
Palmdale 1.29% 1.29%
Lancaster 1.13% 1.13%
Source: California Department of Finance. ECoNoMIC RoUNDTABLE REPoRT 2011 | 3
BLVD TRANSFORMATION PROJECT | Launched and completed construction on a massive $10 million effort to revitalize downtown Lancaster. The project included a complete reconstruction of Lancaster Boulevard’s streetscape, sidewalk and landscaping.
AV CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP | Grand opening of AV Chevrolet dealership in the Lancaster Auto Mall. Combined with a new Subaru dealership, this makes the Lancaster Auto Mall the largest in the region.
GLOBAL LANCASTER PROGRAM | To attract new business and investment to Lancaster, this program included: Creating a Chinese-speaking Deputy Mayor position; conducting two trade missions to China; beginning a sister city relationship; and working in partnership with NeoPower, Inc., established the California Green Regional Center to facilitate foreign investment in the Antelope Valley.
ENTERPRISE ZONE | Submitted an application for renewal of our regional Enterprise Zone designation together with Los Angeles County and the City of Palmdale. The extensive application was completed in partnership with 34 area stakeholders, including chambers of commerce; local businesses; and nonprofit organizations.
16 NEW BUSINESSES | Grand opening of 16 new businesses on “The BLVD” and three new restaurants in downtown Lancaster, including BeX; RoShamBo Lounge; Underground Bowl; Simply Spoiled Children’s Boutique; and Bandstand Coffee & Tea.
UNIVERSITY OF ANTELOPE VALLEY | Assisted in the expansion of the University of Antelope Valley, Lancaster’s largest private university. Over 180,250 square feet of space at the facilities formerly known as the Antelope Valley Inn, Park View Middle School, and Wayne Gretzky’s Roller Hockey Center and being re-purposed to house classrooms, dorms and a sports center.
LANCASTER GRAND PRIX | Hosted the second annual Streets of Lancaster Grand Prix, a special event featuring professional go-kart races on the streets of downtown Lancaster. The event attracts an influx of tourism as part of the City’s Destination Lancaster efforts. This year’s three day event attracted approximately 35,000 visitors.
SOLAR LANCASTER | Launched Solar Lancaster, an innovative public-private partnership with SolarCity to provide local businesses and residents with access to affordable solar energy. Sierra Toyota became the first business to take advantage of the program.
EXPANDED EDUCATION | Expanded local educational opportunities by establishing an agreement with California State University, Long Beach to offer bachelor’s programs in engineering at the Lancaster University Center beginning fall 2011.
STIMULUS PROGRAM | Implemented the Building Incentive Stimulus Program (BISP), which offers a 20% discount on development fees Citywide and a 30% discount in the downtown area. The program has generated a 38.4% increase in permit issuances in 2010, as well as approximately $51 million in construction and approximately 225 construction jobs.
LANCASTER MUSEUM/ART GALLERY | Broke ground on the new facility for the Lancaster Museum/Art Gallery in downtown Lancaster.
MOVIE THEATRE/BOOKSTORE/CAFE | Construction began on a combination four-screen movie theater/bookstore and café in downtown Lancaster, to be completed in spring 2011.
LAUNCH OF BLVD ASSOC. | Launch of the new BLVD Association business improvement district to market and promote activities on The BLVD and offer small business assistance to local business.
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE | Received the Helen Putnam Award of Excellence in Community Services and Economic Development from the League of California Cities for the Lancaster Economic Stimulus Package, which generated an economic impact of over $123 million.
$12 MILLION DRAINAGE CHANNEL | Completed construction enabling the future development of a new Kaiser Permanente facility and the Promenade at Amargosa Creek.
DESTINATION LANCASTER | Destination Lancaster, the newly-formed regional visitors’ bureau, formed a Board of Directors and launched local tourism packages in partnership with area businesses.
ANTELOPE VALLEY C IT IES
Source: City of Lancaster, GAVEA, Claritas Inc., CA-DOF, FBI, dqnews.com
“In less than nine months, the BLVD has been transformed into the heart of the Antelope Valley. This is a place where friends meet, businesses thrive and our community comes together as one.”
— R. Rex Parris, Mayor of the City of Lancaster
Lancaster
Newly renovated Lancaster Boulevard.
2010 MILestOnes
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POPuLatIOn 145,875
POPuLatIOn characterIstIcs Median Age 32.5 Spanish Speaking 17.5%
POPuLatIOn BY OrIgIn Not Hispanic or Latino 70.8% Hispanic 29.2%
POPuLatIOn BY raceWhite Alone 56.9%African American 19.6%Native American 0.8%Asian/Pacific Islander 4.3%Some Other Race 12.7%Two or More Races 5.7%
average FaMILY hOusehOLd IncOMe (cItY) $65,375 93536 $87,139 93535 $57,899 93534 $51,272
PuBLIc saFetY (2009)
Crime Rate Per 100,000 3,014 U.S. Average 100-250K pop. 4,629
hOusIng2010 Median Housing $130,00Annual % of Change 11.35%Affordability Index 82Housing Units 49,659Detached Units 34,313 Persons per Household 3.04Homeowners 62.4%
educatIOn 91,731(educational attainment by pop. 25+) No High School Diploma 15.6% High School Graduate 28.5% Some College, no degree 26.6% Associate’s Degree 9.3% Bachelor’s Degree 12.5% Master’s Degree 5.8% Professional School Degree 1.2%
WOrkFOrce 59,204(civ employed by Pop. 16+)Architect/Engineer 3.3%Arts/Entertain/Sports 1.6%Building Grounds Maint 4.0%Business Financial Ops 4.1%Community Soc Svcs 1.8%Computer/Mathematical 2.1%Construction/Extraction 7.0%Edu/Training/Library 7.1%Farm/Fish/Forestry 0.2%Food Prep/Serving 5.1%Health Practitioner/Tec 4.6%Healthcare Support 2.6%Maintenance Repair 4.8%Legal 0.4%Life/Phys/Soc Science 0.5%Management 7.4%Office/Admin Support 14.4%Production 4.5%Protective Svcs 4.0%Sales/Related 9.9%Personal Care/Svc 4.4%Transportation/Moving 6.4%
Elected officials
Mayor r. rex Parris Vice Mayor ronald d. Smith Councilmembers: Ken Mann, Sherry Marquez, Marvin Crist
Contacts
City Manager Mark Bozigian 661/723-6000
Director Economic Development/ Redevelopment (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, dqnews.comSource: City of Lancaster, GAVEA, Claritas Inc., CA-DOF, FBI, dqnews.com ECoNoMIC RoUNDTABLE REPoRT 2011 | 5
OPENING OF MACY’S | Macy’s opens in the Antelope Valley Mall creating 140 new retail jobs.
FRESCO II NEW LOCATION | Fresco II Restaurant and Catering voted #1 Mediterranean restaurant in the Antelope Valley for 2009 and 2010, opens on restaurant row at the Antelope Valley Mall.
NEW BUSINESS TO THE AV MALL | Skechers shoes opens in the Antelope Valley Mall and coming soon is a new Yard House Restaurant.
RE-OPENING SUPER WAL-MART | Super Wal-Mart celebrates grand re-opening after 3 months of remodeling
STATE OF THE ART DENTAL COMPLEX | Snow Orthodontics, Division Street Dental Group and the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Implant Center begin construction on their new 13,000 square foot state-of-the-art dental complex.
STIMULUS PROGRAM | Palmdale’s Business Economic Stimulus Program wins 2010 United States Shopping Center MAXI Award
AMGEN TOUR HOST | Palmdale served as host City for Stage 6 of the Amgen Tour of California — the most difficult leg of the race, 135.3 miles from Palmdale to Big Bear Lake.
TNOTS CELEBRATES 10-YR ANNIVERSARY | Palmdale’s Thursday Night on the Square celebrates 10-year anniversary.
WORKSOURCE CENTER | South Valley WorkSource Center scheduled to move into Youth Library building April 2011.
ENTERPRISE ZONE | Antelope Valley Enterprise Zone application submitted to State of California for Zone extension.
STIMULUS AUTO PROGRAM | Highly successful, award wining Palmdale’s Best Economic Stimulus Auto Program returns for phase-two.
ROBERTSON’S REMODEL | Robertson’s Honda begins remodel in the Palmdale Auto Mall.
PANERA BREAD 2ND LOCATION | Panera Bread opens second location in the new Super Target Center East.
PALMDALE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OPENS | The 37-acre Palmdale Regional Medical Center opens and the new 250,000 square-foot Universal Health Services hospital receives its first patient six minutes after the Emergency Room opened for business.
SENIOR HOUSING COMPLEX OPENS | Construction has been completed at the 78-unit Palo Verde Terrace affordable senior housing complex.
AWARDED $470,000 GRANT FUNDS | Palmdale received $470,000 in Federal grant funds for the Palmdale Transportation Center and South Valley WorkSource Center.
3RD ANNUAL BUSINESS APPRECIATION BREAKFAST | Palmdale’s Economic Development Department hosts successful 3rd annual Business Appreciation Breakfast.
SUPERIOR GROCERS OPENING IN MARCH | Superior Grocers rehabs old Smith building on Palmdale Boulevard — opening scheduled for March 2011.
PALMDALE PROSPECTOR | Palmdale launches Palmdale Prospector a free, innovative, interactive Internet based tool that expedites and simplifies the process of business attraction and site selection for expanding and relocating businesses.
“The City of Palmdale is an extraordinary partner for retail! They are committed to our community and will do whatever it takes to strengthen the local economy.”
— Michael Scott Cummings General Manager
Antelope Valley Mall
PaLMdaLe
Macy’s Grand Opening.
2010 MILestOnes
POPuLatIOn 152,622
POPuLatIOn characterIstIcs Median Age 29.8 Spanish Speaking 30.6%
POPuLatIOn BY OrIgIn Not Hispanic or Latino 56.1% Hispanic 43.9%
POPuLatIOn BY raceWhite Alone 48.4%African American 17.9%Native American 0.8% Asian/Pacific Islander 3.7%Some Other Race 23.6%Two or More Races 5.7%
average FaMILY hOusehOLd IncOMe (cItY) $72,369 93550 $56,535 93551 $102,910 93552 $71,428
PuBLIc saFetY (2009)
Crime Rate Per 100,000 3,017 U.S. Average 100-250K pop. 4,629
hOusIng2010 Median Housing $150,000Annual % of Change 11.11%Affordability Index 83Housing Units 46,605Detached Units 37,030 Persons per Household 3.54Homeowners 72.6%
educatIOn 84,633(educational attainment by pop. 25+) No High School Diploma 19.9% High School Graduate 28.4% Some College, no degree 27.6% Associate’s Degree 8.1% Bachelor’s Degree 11.4% Master’s Degree 3.5% Professional School Degree 0.8% Doctoral Degree 0.5%
WOrkFOrce 61,097(civ employed by Pop. 16+)Architect/Engineer 2.6% Arts/Entertain/Sports 1.9% Building Grounds Maint 4.7% Business Financial Ops 3.5% Community Soc Svcs 1.1% Computer/Mathematical 1.7% Construction/Extraction 7.7% Edu/Training/Library 4.7% Farm/Fish/Forestry 0.2% Food Prep/Serving 5.4% Health Practitioner/Tec 3.7% Healthcare Support 2.1% Maintenance Repair 5.1% Legal 0.6% Life/Phys/Soc Science 0.2% Management 8.3% Office/Admin Support 14.8% Production 6.3% Protective Svcs 3.1% Sales/Related 11.6% Personal Care/Svc 3.7% Transportation/Moving 7.0%
Elected officials
Mayor James C. Ledford, Jr. Mayor Pro Tem Mike dispenza Councilmembers: Laura Bettencourt, Steven d. Hofbauer, tom Lackey
Contacts
City Manager Stephen H. Williams 661/267-5115
Economic Development Manager (CRA) david B. Walter
38300 Sierra Highway, Palmdale, CA 93550 www.cityofpalmdale.org
Source: City of California City, GAVEA, Claritas Inc., CA-DOF, FBI, dqnews.com
45TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION | City celebrates 45th anniversary of incorporation.
250 JOBS BACK IN COMMUNITY | City enters into Intergovernmental Agreement with OFDT and Corrections Corporation of America, returning 250 jobs back to the community.
CITY CENTRAL PARK | Upgrades to City Central Park to include fencing, gating, sidewalks, picnic shelters, skate park, Marina Pavilion, bathrooms, lighting, waterfall, and lake water circulation lines.
DEDICATIONS | Dedications of “Scout Island and Inspiration Walk.”
PARKS COMMISSION | Establishment of the California City Parks Commission to develop Park Master Plan.
RECONSTRUCTION | California City Blvd and Mendiburu Road under reconstruction.
BORAX BILL | New Borax Bill Park Police/Fire Command Post & Medical Station
OFF ROAD ENTHUSIASTS | 100,000 Off Road Enthusiasts over the Thanksgiving holiday.
DESIGN APPROVAL ON CITY ARTS/COMMUNITY CENTER | Architectural design completed and funding approved for the City Arts and Community Center.
COMMUNITY SCHOOL | Policing Program established.
JOINT USE FACILITY PROGRAM | Mojave School District supports summer youth basketball.
OUT FOR BID | Best Western Hotel/Cerro College road designed and bid out.
NEW SIGNAL COMPLETED | ARRA Protor Blvd and Signalization Project completed.
SENIOR HOUSING BID OUT | Legends Senior Housing Tract designed and first phase bid out.
WATER STUDY COMPLETED | Water studies for support of IRWMP formation to include Groundwater Recharge, Salt & Nutrient Plan, Chloramine and Waste Water Treatment Plant Feasibility Studies completed.
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT | Aviation Navigational Aids added to Municipal Airport through FAA Grant.
California City Studios relocates to Municipal Airport and hosts.
FILM FESTIVAL | Mojave Film Festival.
CALIFORNIA CITY HIGH SCHOOL | First Senior Class enrolls.
NEW WATER BILL | Adopted Water Conservation Billing Model.
HOST OF RENAISSANCE FAIR | City hosts 8th annual Renaissance Fair.
Located in the High Desert at the northern end of the Antelope Valley, California City with its endless sunshine and humidity free climate is ideally positioned for a commuting workforce to reach Edwards AFB/NASA Dryden, Mojave Air & Space Port, California Correctional Center, Boron and Golden Queen Mines, and Wind Hub Generation, the 7 major employers within East Kern in less than 30 minutes. The 20-acre Business Park at California City Airport, provides the opportunity for new business development to take advantage of its Foreign Trade Zone satellite designation and the many benefits that it provides. California City has an increasing population of approximately 15,000 who have discovered the value of its affordability coupled with its new schools, and outdoor recreational endeavors which make it a popular destination for the off-roading community with over 100,000 visitors during the major holidays. California’s third largest city in land mass with over 203 square miles within its boundaries allows California City the ability to grow to meet virtually every business need.
— Jim Quiggle, President, California City Economic Development Corporation
caLIFOrnIa cItY
The Refurbished Marina Pavilion
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POPuLatIOn 15,014
POPuLatIOn characterIstIcs Median Age 33.1 Spanish Speaking 14.5%
POPuLatIOn BY OrIgInNot Hispanic or Latino 73.5%Hispanic 26.5%
POPuLatIOn BY race White Alone 60.0%African American 13.3%Native American 2.2%Asian/Pacific Islander 4.0%Some Other Race 13.3%Two or More Races 7.2%
average FaMILY hOusehOLd
IncOMe – cItY $65,75593505 $65,837
PuBLIc saFetY (2009) Crime Rate Per 100,000 3,428 U.S. Average 10-25K pop 3,327
hOusIng2010 Median Housing $64,000Annual % of Change 8.47%Affordability Index 91Housing Units 5,105Detached Units 3,969 Persons per Household 2.81Homeowners 61.8%
educatIOn 8,796
(educational attainment by pop. 25+)No High School Diploma 15.8%High School Graduate 26.2%Some College, no degree 34.6%Associate’s Degree 10.5%Bachelor’s Degree 8.3%Master’s Degree 3.6%Professional School Degree 0.0%
Doctoral Degree 1.0%
WOrkFOrce 5,625(civ employed by Pop. 16+) Architect/Engineer 5.1%Arts/Entertain/Sports 1.6%Building Grounds Maint 5.6%Business Financial Ops 2.8%Community Soc Svcs 1.2%Computer/Mathematical 1.6%Construction/Extraction 6.0%Edu/Training/Library 4.8%Farm/Fish/Forestry 0.3%Food Prep/Serving 6.7%Health Practitioner/Tec 2.2%Healthcare Support 0.7%Maintenance Repair 7.9%Legal 0.0%Life/Phys/Soc Science 0.9%Management 7.2%Office/Admin Support 16.5%Production 4.6%Protective Svcs 7.6%Sales/Related 7.8%Personal Care/Svc 4.0%Transportation/Moving 5.3%
Elected officials
Mayor Patrick Bohannon Councilmembers: William Smith, nicholas Lessenevitch, Charles McGuire, Edward Fuller
Contacts
City Manager tom Weil 760/373-7170
21000 Hacienda Boulevard California City, CA 93505 661/723-6128 www.californiacity.com
“Where the Future is Linked to the Past”
“The Key to New Horizons”
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CHINA LAKE | Completion of over 300 million dollars BRAC con projects at China Lake.
CITY MASTER PLAN | Completion of city master plan.
COMMITTEE FORMATION | Ridgecrest downtown master plan working committee formation.
RIDGECREST BLVD | Revitalization planning.
WAL-MART | Supercenter final specific plan approval.
NEW BUSINESS | Start up of several small restaurants.
It’s all about personal service. I enjoy doing business with people I know. We are growing but our business community retains the small town flavor of mutual support and in that way, we provide better customer service.
— Pat Farris, Publisher of The News Review
rIdgecrest
2010 MILestOnes
POPuLatIOn 28,726
POPuLatIOn characterIstIcs Median Age 33.7 Spanish Speaking 11.9%
POPuLatIOn BY OrIgIn Not Hispanic or Latino 81.7% Hispanic 18.3%
POPuLatIOn BY raceWhite Alone 76.9%African American 3.8%Native American 1.3% Asian/Pacific Islander 4.8%Some Other Race 8.2%Two or More Races 5.0%
average FaMILY hOusehOLd IncOMe (cItY) $67,654 93555 $70,432
PuBLIc saFetY (2009)
Crime Rate Per 100,000 2,776 U.S. Average 25-50K pop. 3,480
hOusIng2010 Median Housing $160,000Annual % of Change 0.31%Affordability Index 78Housing Units 11,989Detached Units 7,956Persons per Household 2.59Homeowners 59.1
educatIOn 15,593(educational attainment by pop. 25+) No High School Diploma 12.6% High School Graduate 23.9% Some College, no degree 27.0% Associate’s Degree 12.6% Bachelor’s Degree 15.5% Master’s Degree 6.5% Professional School Degree 0.7% Doctoral Degree 1.2%
WOrkFOrce 10,798(civ employed by Pop. 16+)Architect/Engineer 9.8% Arts/Entertain/Sports 2.1% Building Grounds Maint 4.5% Business Financial Ops 2.7% Community Soc Svcs 1.5% Computer/Mathematical 4.0% Construction/Extraction 6.6% Edu/Training/Library 4.9% Farm/Fish/Forestry 0.2% Food Prep/Serving 7.3% Health Practitioner/Tec 3.2% Healthcare Support 1.8% Maintenance Repair 5.2% Legal 0.2% Life/Phys/Soc Science 1.3% Management 6.7% Office/Admin Support 13.1% Production 4.4% Protective Svcs 2.9% Sales/Related 8.7% Personal Care/Svc 4.3% Transportation/Moving 4.9%
Elected officials
Mayor ronald Carter Mayor Pro Tem Marshall “Chip” Holloway 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, dqnews.com
We like doing business in Ridgecrest because the community is friendly, because they are caring and forgiving and because they are so supportive of our local merchants.
— Peggy Breeden Owner & Operator of The Swap Meet
Source: City of Tehachapi, GAVEA, Claritas Inc., CA-DOF, FBI, Kern COG, dqnews.com.
LOVE’S TRAVEL CENTER | Opens for business.
WAL-MART | EIR completed and presented to the Planning Commission, approved on January 31, 2011.
TEHACHAPI DEPOT | City completes the reconstruction of the historic site and surrounding grounds following the devastating arson fire which destroyed the original structure.
BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS | Opens for business occupying an 11,000 square foot suite in the Orchard Shopping Retail Center located within the Tucker Road (SR 202) commercial corridor. According to Big 5 spokesperson the Tehachapi Big 5 experienced the second highest soft opening sales in the companies history.
SMART GROWTH PLAN | City completes comprehensive update on the General Plan incorporating smart growth and sustainability principals. Additionally, the General Plan will emphasize design rather than the more typical policy orientated general plan.
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION | City completes Centennial Plaza improvements within the Downtown/Main Street Commercial District adding to the downtown public space improvements already accomplished over the last few years as part of the City’s Downtown revitalization strategy.
BALANCED BUDGET | City achieves balanced budget with no layoffs and without tapping into reserves and employees were granted a cost of living increase.
RECONSTRUCTION/IMPROVEMENTS | City completes reconstruction of H Street and Mill Street improvements.
RECONSTRUCTION | City completes reconstruction of a 2 mile segment of Curry Street from Valley Boulevard to Tehachapi Boulevard.
AFFORDABLE LIVING | Global Premier Development commences construction on an 81 unit affordable family apartment complex on the northeast corner of Mill Street and H Street.
“The City Development and Planning staff was engaged early on and throughout the development process with all the support we needed. The City staff did what they could to help Love’s get the answers we needed on the more challenging issues. Love’s is happy to be a part of the community today and for many years to come.”
—Greg Love, PresidentLove’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc.
tehachaPI
Love’s Travel Stop
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POPuLatIOn 13,886
Greater Tehachapi Region 31,996
POPuLatIOn characterIstIcs Median Age 31.8 Spanish Speaking 19%
POPuLatIOn BY OrIgInNot Hispanic or Latino 56.2%Hispanic 43.8%
POPuLatIOn BY race White Alone 49.3%African American 11.5%Native American 1.6%Asian/Pacific Islander 0.9%Some Other Race 33.7%Two or More Races 3.1%
average FaMILY hOusehOLd
IncOMe – cItY $51,44893561 $72,121
PuBLIc saFetY (2009) Crime Rate Per 100,000 3,210 U.S. Average 10-25K pop 3,327
hOusIng2010 Median Housing $170,000Annual % of Change -6.59%Affordability Index 79Housing Units 3,694Detached Units 2,526 Persons per Household 2.70Homeowners 51.8%
educatIOn 8,796
(educational attainment by pop. 25+)No High School Diploma 26.0%High School Graduate 35.8%Some College, no degree 23.4%Associate’s Degree 8.4%Bachelor’s Degree 4.6%Master’s Degree 1.3%Professional School Degree 0.4%
Doctoral Degree 0.1%
WOrkFOrce 2,666(civ employed by Pop. 16+) Architect/Engineer 2.1%Arts/Entertain/Sports 1.4%Building Grounds Maint 3.1%Business Financial Ops 1.6%Community Soc Svcs 0.9%Computer/Mathematical 1.5%Construction/Extraction 3.6%Edu/Training/Library 4.7%Farm/Fish/Forestry 2.9%Food Prep/Serving 9.9%Health Practitioner/Tec 2.8%Healthcare Support 0.4%Maintenance Repair 6.8%Legal 0.0%Life/Phys/Soc Science 0.0%Management 7.0%Office/Admin Support 12.4%Production 4.1%Protective Svcs 10.9%Sales/Related 9.0%Personal Care/Svc 4.5%Transportation/Moving 10.3%
Elected officials
Mayor Ed Grimes Councilmembers: Philip Smith, Shane reed, Linda Vernon, 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”
Capital Projects Manager Christopher Kirk 661/822-2200, ext. 104Community Devlopment Director
david James 661/822-2200, ext. 119
Mojave “Home of the Nation’s First Inland Spaceport”POPuLatIOn 3,395
POPuLatIOn characterIstIcs Median Age 30.1 Spanish Speaking 30.3%
POPuLatIOn BY OrIgIn Not Hispanic or Latino 60% Hispanic 40%
POPuLatIOn BY race White Alone 56%African American 7%Native American 1%Asian/Pacific Islander 2%Some Other Race 26%Two or More Races 7%
average FaMILY IncOMe cItY $38,459 93501 $43,350
hOusIngHomeowners 47%
educatIOn 2,017 (educational attainment by pop. 25+)
No High School Diploma 25%High School Graduate 37%Some College, no degree 26%Associate’s Degree 5%Bachelor’s Degree 4%
Master’s Degree 1%Professional School Degree 0.5%Doctoral Degree 0.4%
WOrkFOrce 1,137 (civ employed by Pop. 16+)
Architect/Engineer 2.9%Arts/Entertain/Sports 2.1%Building Grounds Maint 10.4%Business/Financial Ops 0.5%Community/Soc Svcs 1.3%Computer/Mathematical 0.5%Construction/Extraction 9.8%Edu/Training/Library 5.8%Farm/Fish/Forestry 1.1%Food Prep/Serving 9.6%Health Practitioner/Tec 1.4%Healthcare Support 3.4%Maintenance Repair 7.3%Legal 0.7%Life/Phys/Soc Science 0.0%Management 2.6%Office/Admin Support 8.7%Production 8.1%Protective Svcs 3.7%Sales/Related 8.2%Personal Care/Svc 3.9%Transportation/Moving 8.0%
Source: City of Mojave, City of Rosamond, Claritas Inc., GAVEA, CA-DOF,
rosamond “Gateway to Progress”POPuLatIOn 18,762
POPuLatIOn characterIstIcs Median Age 32Spanish Speaking 28.2%
POPuLatIOn BY OrIgIn Not Hispanic or Latino 62%Hispanic 38%
POPuLatIOn BY race White Alone 61%African American 9%Native American 1%Asian/Pacific Islander 4%Some Other Race 19%Two or More Races 6%
average FaMILY IncOMe cItY $64,697 93560 $64,743
hOusIngHomeowners 65%
educatIOn 11,284 (educational attainment by pop. 25+)
No High School Diploma 22%High School Graduate 28%Some College, no degree 30%Associate’s Degree 8%Bachelor’s Degree 7%
Master’s Degree 3%Professional School Degree 0.9%Doctoral Degree 0.4%
WOrkFOrce 7,643 (civ employed by Pop. 16+)
Architect/Engineer 3.3%Arts/Entertain/Sports 1.9%Building Grounds Maint 3.9%Business/Financial Ops 1.9%Community/Soc Svcs 1.1%Computer/Mathematical 3.3%Construction/Extraction 7.2%Edu/Training/Library 3.5%Farm/Fish/Forestry 0.7%Food Prep/Serving 6.5%Health Practitioner/Tec 3.6%Healthcare Support 2.6%Maintenance Repair 8.6%Legal 0.1%Life/Phys/Soc Science 0.8%Management 5.1%Office/Admin Support 17.1%Production 5.0%Protective Svcs 4.0%Sales/Related 9.5%Personal Care/Svc 3.2%Transportation/Moving 7.2%
ECoNoMIC RoUNDTABLE REPoRT 2011 | 9
2000 2008 2010 2010 aVeraGe faMily
census esTiMaTe esTiMaTe household incoMe
Green Valley 1,859 2,226 1,721 $144,011
Acton 2,390 7,517 2,514 $117,500
Bear Valley Springs 4,232 4,820 5,256 $100,530
Lake Communities 2,828 - - -
Quartz Hill 9,890 10,854 11,093 $90,911
Inyokern 984 2,268 823 $72,210
Stallion Springs 1,522 2,746 2,394 $68,260
2000 2008 2010 2010 aVeraGe faMily
census esTiMaTe esTiMaTe household incoMe
Golden Hills 6,401 7,707 7,965 $73,551
Randsburg 77 298 66 $70,515
Littlerock 1,402 11,588 1,453 $70,114
Boron 2,025 1,794 1,670 $53,099
North Edwards 1,227 1,086 1,039 $54,431
Edwards 5,909 4,773 4,493 $57,770
Lake Los Angeles 11,523 11,890 11,665 $55,272
rural Communities of the Greater Antelope Valley
2010 largest emPloyersComPany # of emPloyees
Edwards Air Force Base 10,610 China Lake Navel Weapons 6734 County of Los Angeles 3953 Lockheed Martin 3100 Palmdale School District 2739 Antelope Valley Hospital 2722 Northrop Grumman 2611 AV Union High School District 2054 California Correctional Institute – Tehachapi 1911 Bank of America 1846 Wal-Mart (5) 1821 Antelope Valley Mall 1800 California State Prison-Los Angeles County 1624 Lancaster School District 1415 Antelope Valley College 1221 Kaiser Permanente 850 Boeing 840 Westside School District 764 Rio Tinto 738 Palmdale Regional Hospital 735 Lancaster Regional Med. Center 715 Rite Aid Distribution Center 640 Albertsons (6) 617 Sierra Sands School District 590 Starwood 510 Home Depot (4) 506 High Desert Health System 503 Ridgecrest Regional Hospital 475 Tehachapi Unified School District 464 Eastside School District 420 Deluxe Checks 406 Scaled Composites 381 Keppel School District 370 South Kern School District 360 High Desert Medical Group 345 Lowe’s (3) 331 Mojave Unified School District 299 Southern California Edison 297 Lance Campers 290 Cerro Coso College 286 City of Lancaster 280 Costco 258 Michael’s Distribution Center 230 SYGMA 227 Muroc School District 225 City of Palmdale 204 Delta Scientific 200 California City Correctional Facility 191 Antelope Valley Press 187 Acton-Agua Dulce School District 182 Sam’s Club 172 U.S. Pole 150 Senior Systems Technologies 150 Wilsona SD 129 Best Buy 125 BAE-Mojave 120 total 61,923
Source: EDD, CSUN, GAVEA, SFVERC.
GREATER ANTELOPE VALLEY EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY SECTOR
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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.
emPloyment industry by seCtor
Federal Government 384 387 374
State Government 2,101 2,162 2,061
Local Government 13,980 14,547 14,212
Agriculture and Mining 600 561 634
Utilities 326 329 330
Construction 3,337 3,367 3,142
Manufacturing 8,011 7,984 8,144
Wholesale Trade 1,093 1,093 1,088
Retail Trade 11,070 11,009 10,819
Transportation and Warehousing 2,080 2,080 2,159
Mgmnt of Companies and Enterprises
& Admin and Support and Waste
Mgmnt and Remediation Services 2,351 2,531 2,018
Information 926 944 903
Finance and Insurance 3,064 3,031 2,965
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 911 899 832
Professional, Scientific, and
Technical Services 1,641 1,597 1,641
Educational Services 666 653 719
Health Care and Social Assistance 7,729 7,733 8,233
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 506 555 646
Accommodation and Food Services 6,980 7,052 7,426
Other Services 5,445 5,404 4,874
total emPloyment 73,201 73,918 73,222
2009:Q2 2010:Q22009
Quarterlylos angeles County – anteloPe Valley
emPloyment industry by seCtor
Federal Government 1,067 1,083 984
State Government 2,080 2,136 2,046
Local Government 3,390 3,621 3,476
Agriculture and Mining 841 837 851
Utilities 336 336 366
Construction 552 568 473
Manufacturing 2,045 2,040 2,129
Wholesale Trade 301 313 195
Retail Trade 2,269 2,316 2,197
Transportation and Warehousing 517 526 325
Mgmnt of Companies and Enterprises
& Admin and Support and Waste
Mgmnt and Remediation Services 1,045 1,107 835
Information 172 179 164
Finance and Insurance 457 461 421
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 265 264 245
Professional, Scientific, and
Technical Services 2,506 2,504 2,952
Educational Services 145 143 176
Health Care and Social Assistance 1,409 1,418 1,346
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 386 399 386
Accommodation and Food Services 2,003 2,062 2,022
Other Services 811 826 713
total emPloyment 22,597 23,139 22,300
total emPloyement - aV 95,798 97,056 95,523
2009:Q2 2010:Q22009
QuarterlyKern County – anteloPe Valley
ECoNoMIC RoUNDTABLE REPoRT 2011 | 11
The Kosmont Rose Insitute of State and Local
Government surveyed over 413 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 2010 ratings for
Lancaster and Palmdale along with a comparison
to other popular business locations.
Of the 72 cities surveyed in Los Angeles County,
18 cities have Cost Ratings in the lowest two
brackets; of these, only 3 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% 9.75%Unicorporated Kern Low Cost No 0% N/A 1.40% 8.25%Palmdale Average Cost Yes No .006-.030% 1.29% 9.75%
los angeles basinWhittier High Cost Yes 5.00% .001-.020% 1.10% 9.75%Long Beach High Cost No 5.00% .011-.273% 1.15% 9.75%Los Angeles Very High Cost Yes 5-10% .11-55% 1.19% 9.75%
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-.52% 1.30% 9.00%
riversideIndio Average Cost Yes 5.00% 0.02% 1.12% 8.75% Riverside High Cost Yes 6.50% .007-.08% 1.09% 8.75%Palm Springs High Cost No 5.00% .003-.005% 1.92% 8.75%
Central ValleyBakersfield Low 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%
VariousArlington, TX Average Cost No 7.50% 0 3.03% 8.00%Fort Collins, Co Average Cost No 3% 0 2.61% 7.55%El Paso, TX Average Cost No 2.5-8.25% 0.00% 3.18% 8.25%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 Very High Cost Yes 7.50% .015-04% 1.1300% 8.75%Phoenix, AZ Very High Cost Yes 9-11% Various 1.82% 9.30%Portland, OR Very High Cost No 5-7.5% 0.36% 2.29% 0.00%Tucson, AZ Very High Cost Yes 2% .005-2% 2.25% 8.10%Chandler, AZ Very High Cost Yes 9.00% .001-1.5% 2.63% 8.80%Bullhead City, AZ Very High Cost No 7.6-10.8% 0.002% 2.71% 7.85%
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* 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
2001 953 $11.52 67 $27,860,0022002 888 $7.71 68 $28,037,7122003 2,041 $9.46 120 $64,442,5342004 326 $10.57 43 $10,293,124 2005 1,044 $9.90 128 $32,963,2562006 1,783 $9.71 176 $56,296,4422007 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 $87,085,440Total* 16,005 n/a 1,480 $528,253,592
The chart illustrates the actual number of AV Employers utilizing the Enterprise Zone hiring benefits since 2000 demonstrating the potential savings. There are a number of EZ tax benefits companies could be using other than the hiring tax credit that we are not able to track.
ANTELOPE VALLEY ENTERPRISE ZONE• 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 encompasses sites in the City of Palmdale and California City. The Mojave Airport offers international traders, importers, and exporters outstanding opportunities to take advantage of special customs 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 David Walter, Economic Development Manager for the City of Palmdale 661/267-5125.
sOuth vaLLeY WOrksOurce center, PaLMdaLe, caLIFOrnIaThe South Valley WorkSource Center, which was opened in October 2005, 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 1817 E. Ave. Q, Unit A-12 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.
ManuFacturIng BusIness WIth 10 eMPLOYeesyr. sales & use Tax credit hiring credit cumulative Total
Year 1 (2011) $97,500 $124,800 $222,300
Year 2 (2012) $99,840 $322,140
Year 3 (2013) $74,880 $397,020
Year 4 (2014) $49,920 $446,940
Year 5 (2015) $24,960 $471,900
ManuFacturIng BusIness WIth 100 eMPLOYees
sales & use Tax credit hiring credit cumulative Total
Year 1 (2011) $195,000 $936,000 $1,131,000
Year 2 (2012) $97,500 $1,060,800 $2,289,300
Year 3 (2013) $811,200 $3,100,500
Year 4 (2014) $561,600 $3,662,100
Year 5 (2015) $312,000 $3,974,100
Year 6 (2016) Potential Carryover $62,400 $4,036,500
Assumptions: Company is a corporation. Qualifying equipment purchased 1st year is $2 million. Qualifying equipment purchased 2nd year is $1 million. 75 eligible full-time employees hired 1st year, 25 eligible full-time employees hired 2nd year. Maximum 2008 hiring benefit applied ($12/hr.). Sales Tax rate is 9.75%. This example is intended as an illustration of the potential savings to businesses located within the Enterprise Zone. It is recommended that you obtain professional advice to determine the potential benefits.
Assumptions: Company is a corporation. Qualifying equipment purchased. Ten eligible full-time employees hired 1st year. Maximum 2008 hiring benefit applied ($12/hr.) Sales tax rate is 8.25%
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*Totals from 1997-2010
In L.A. County, approximately 71% of the businesses have
five (5) or fewer employees with approximately 82% of the
businesses having ten (10) or fewer employees. In an effort
to measure the economic growth and monitor the inflow of
capital into the area, the following chart has been prepared.
Under the Community Reinvestment Act, the Federal Reserve
requires certain banks to report business loans which are
tracked on a census tract basis. The following chart is a
summation of the report for the Antelope Valley.
NEW BUSINESS LOANS AND L ICENSES
2009 reported business loans
under $1 million in the antelope Valley 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 % of Change
2008-2009
$100,000 or less
Number of loans 8,537 16,204 16,714 11,973 4,255 -64.5%
Amount (in millions) $87 $137 $157 $111 $51 -54.1%
greater than $100,000 but less than $250,000
Number of loans 97 91 119 84 61 -27.4%
Amount (in millions $16 $16 $21 $14 $10 -30.0%
greater than $250,000 but less than 1 million
Number of loans 58 97 97 63 48 -23.8%
Amount (in millions) $28 $55 $48 $33 $25 -25.0%
total
Number of loans 8,692 16,392 16,930 12,120 4,364 -64.0%
Amount (in millions) $131 $207 $226 $159 $86 -45.8%
loans to firms with revenues less than $1 million
Number of loans 4,065 5,989 6,909 3,777 1,450 -61.6%
Amount (in millions) $66 $106 $112 $61 $38 -37.6%
liCensed business
Source: City of Lancaster, City of Palmdale, SFVERC.
LANCASTER
PALMDALE
2006
2007
2008
20095,025
6,013
6,259
6,093
6,223
6,181
5,595
6,054
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20105,704
5,688
MANUFACTURE YOUR WIND OR SOLAR ENERGY EQUIPMENT IN “CAL IFORNIA’S RENEWABLE ENERGY CAPITAL”
Kern County continues to lead the way in renewable energy generation with over
34 projects in the permitting process or completed with the capacity to generate
just under 7,300 MWs. LA County has 5 projects in the permitting or approved
process with a total capacity of 800 MWs. The Greater Antelope Valley, located
in Los Angeles and Kern Counties, is well on its ways to becoming the cradle for
production of renewable electricity for Southern California.
8,000 MWs, a combine total of projects approved or in process in Kern and LA
Counties, is enough capacity to generate power for 1,600,000 to 2,400,000
housing units depending upon the air conditioning load. The number of housing
units estimated to be in the Antelope Valley are 170,250 units; which means, that
the current projects could supply 10 to 15 times the number of housing units
located in the Antelope Valley. To be stated another way: There are an estimated
1,720,433 detached housing units in LA County, and all could be supplied power
by the current projects approved or in process in the Greater Antelope Valley.
The Tehachapi Pass, located just two hours north of Los Angeles in Tehachapi-
Mojave wind resource area, is one of the world’s largest producers of wind-
generated electricity. The area boasts of more than 5,000 wind turbines,
producing 1.3 terawatt hours each year.
In association with BYD and the City of Lancaster, KB Home in its Alamosa
community began construction on a new earth-friendly prototype home in
late March 2010 utilizing BYD’s solar, battery, and LED Lighting systems. The
home was built to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR®
guidelines and includes many earth-friendly features. BYD provided renewable
energy-related materials, including solar panels, energy storage batteries, and
LED energy-saving lights. KB Home also installed an electric vehicle outlet to
demonstrate the home’s ability to charge BYD’s F3DM and e6 electric vehicles,
which were on display at the home.
Carrying on the tradition of innovation and cities friendly to business, Palmdale
continues to work on the approval application to build a 570-megawatt hybrid
power plant; while Lancaster is also working with SolarCity to install 2.5
megawatts of new solar capacity across six different City sites including City Hall,
Clear Channel Stadium and the Lancaster Performing Arts Center.
The Greater Antelope Valley continues to raise the bar for technological and
innovate development; first with many notable first accomplishments in aerospace,
and now many firsts in renewable energy. The Greater Antelope Valley is an
ideal location for “green technology” and “renewable energy”; that is why such
companies as eSolar, Nextlight/First Solar, SempraGeneration, Element Power,
Beautiful Earth, enXco, Terra-Gen, Renewable Resources, Fotowatio Renewable, to
name a few, have made the Antelope Valley their destination of choice.
www.windsolarcalifornia.com
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THE C OMMUN ITY ADVANTAGE AND SMALL LOAN PROGRAMS
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. These loans will come with the regular 7(a)
government guarantee, 85 percent for loans up to $150,000 and 75 percent for
those greater than $150,000.
Small Loan Advantage will be available to the 630 financial institutions across
the country in the agency’s Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Under PLP, which
includes most of the agency’s highest volume lenders, SBA delegates the final
credit decisions to lenders. The SBA through the Community Advantage loan
program will expand the points of access small business owners have for
getting loans by opening SBA’s 7(a) loan program to “mission-focused” financial
institutions, including Community Development Financial Institutions, Certified
Development Companies and non-profit micro lending intermediaries. Community
Advantage 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.
MOTION P ICTURE AND TELEV IS ION PRODUCTION
A total of 252 projects were filmed or photographed in the Antelope Valley generating
an estimated economic impact of $8 million.
Accounting for 18% of the revenues were commercials such as “ESPN,” “Verizon,” “
American Express,” “Cars.Com,” “Samsung,” “Choice Hotels,” “IBM,” “MacDonald’s,”
and “Victory Motorcycles.”
Powered by economic recovery, a surge of car commercials returned for the long
stretches of road and beautiful weather which included “Cadillac,” “Mercedes,”
“Ford,” “Toyota,” “Hyundai,” and “BMW.” Additional commercials featured “On Star,”
“Progressive Insurance,” “Fosters Beer,” “Target,” “Optic 2000,” “Staples,” “Pepsi,”
and “L’Oreal.”
Television production showed a slight increase over last year with the help of popular
drama series such as “The Closer,” “Big Love,” “Medium,” “Melrose Place,” “Bones,”
“The Event,” and “Entourage. Reality series included “1000 Ways To Die,” “Operation
Repo,” “How Do I Look,” and “Hoarders.” TV Pilots included “Through New Eyes” and
“Stuck With Hackett.”
The State’s film tax credit program attributed to an increase in feature film
production. Taking advantage of the incentive program, “Faster” starring Dwayne
“The Rock” Johnson spent two weeks filming in the high desert. Other features
included “The Apparition,” “Somewhere,” and “The Book of Eli.”
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 look at conventional and
innovative ways to attract additional film and television production and the associated
benefits in terms of jobs and economic growth.
The Antelope Valley Film Office supports a sophisticated website www.avfilm.com
showcasing the Greater Antelope Valley filming locations. Users can be linked to a
number of city pages, businesses, locations, and crew.
services Provided: • Scouting/permit coordination
• Specialized technical support
• On-location problems solved efficiently around the clock
Contact the 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.
36% Still Photography
14% Television
7% Music Videos
16% Miscellaneous
18% Commercials
9% Features
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California remained the No. 1 state in cash farm receipts in 2009, with its
$34.8 billion in revenue representing 12.3 percent of the U.S. total. The state
accounted for 16.5 percent of national receipts for crops, and 6.5 percent of
the U.S. revenue for livestock and livestock products.
los angeles County informationValue of agricultural production, 2009: $189,560,000
(state ranking: 32nd)
toP fiVe CroPs, by Value, 2009:
Woody Ornamentals $71,698,100
Vegetable Crops $29,639,000
Bedding Plants $24,549,000
Nursery Products $15,415,000
Fruits & Nuts $13,009,000
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 -5503
ANTELOPE VALLEY’S AEROSPACE COMMUNITY
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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.
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 850 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, an advanced technology company, was formed in
March 1995 with the merger of two of the world’s premier technology companies,
Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta Corporation. Lockheed Martin is the largest
defense contractor in the Antelope Valley with over 3,700 employees. It is estimated
that for every job at Lockheed, it creates an additional 3-4 indirect and induced jobs
for the local economy.
northroP grumman Northrop Grumman Corporation, as California’s largest employer, has a local
workforce of 2,100 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 shipbuilding to
government and commercial customers worldwide.
*mojaVe air and sPaCe Port Mojave Air and Space Port is home to 47 companies performing various
transportation related development, maintenance or research projects from Rail, Air
& Space to soft tire. We have 14 space related firms, two of which have won XPrize
events over the past five years. One for development of a Lunar Lander and the other
for development of SpaceShipOne and now SpaceShipTwo. We have a company
which has tested more rocket motors this century than any other firm on earth and
has flown more man rated rocket powered craft than the rest of the world.
ICON Aircraft located in Tehachapi, California.
In 2009, GAVEA completed an update of the Industrial Base and Vacancy Report that was released to the public in November, 2009. The report may be reviewed on the GAVEA website at www.aveconomy.org.
The purpose of the report was to identify available industrial land and buildings in Palmdale and Lancaster; and, to assist GAVEA in its Marketing Outreach of attracting wealth-creating businesses to the region. This effort continues to be a major focus of GAVEA and its community partners reaching over 12,500 businesses over the last two and one-half years. It also included 4 wins equaling an estimated total investment of $5.5 Billion with 900 construction and 110 permanent jobs.
lanCaster
Lancaster welcomed two Hilton brand hotels, a 92-room Homewood Suites and 85-room Hampton Inn at Front Row Center.
Also welcomed the 94-room Spring Hill Suites Marriott brand hotel along the 14 Freeway and West Avenue J-12.
A 48,000 square foot medical office building completed at J-8 and 25th West.
Palmdale
Embassy Suites Palmdale opened the seven-story upscale, full-service, all suites hotel featuring 150-suites and 3,032 square feet of meeting space, to include: an indoor pool and spa, a full service bar and “Fourteen Restaurant” for evening meals.
Snow Orthodontics, Division Street Dental Group and the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Implant Center continue construction on their new 13,000 square foot state-of-the-art building. When complete the dental complex will feature four suites that will provide a wide range of dental services
HOTEL/ INDUSTRIAL lanCaster
Lancaster currently offers 20 hotels that provide more than 1,000 rooms to accommodate business travelers from across the U.S. and to support the region’s large sports tourism industry which includes the James C. Gilley National Soccer Center and Big 8 Softball Complex. There are also a handful of additional hotel projects in the development process which will add several hundred additional hotel rooms and meeting space in Lancaster.
Industrial opportunities are also plentiful, with over 6.1 square feet of industrial space. Major occupiers include distribution centers for Rite Aid, Michael’s and Sygma. Other highlights include new renewable energy projects in Lancaster. Two of the larger projects include Beautiful Earth Group ’s 38MW solar energy facility and First Solar’s “AV Solar Ranch One” which will consist of a 230MW facility on 2,100 acres. Together with eSolar ’s 5MW facility, these projects are quickly earning Lancaster a reputation as the Alternative Energy Capital of the World.
2010 also marked the groundbreaking and completion of The BLVD Transformation project, a $10 million effort to restore Lancaster’s downtown area to a vibrant urban core. The project included a streetscape redesign, re-branding effort, and the re-formation of the downtown business improvement district. This revitalization attracted 19 new businesses, resulting in the re-purposing of over 32,350 square feet of commercial space.
Palmdale
With a population of 152,622, Palmdale is the sixth largest of 88 cities in Los Angeles County. With an average household income of $74,379, Palmdale residents have discretionary income that attracts new retail chains and restaurant owners.
New businesses that opened in the City of Palmdale include Patton Steel, DeVry University, Sierra Medical Group, Community Therapies, Michael Anthony Spa, San Angelo’s Spa, Fresco II restaurant and catering, Mana Asian restaurant, Gino’s Italian restaurant, Shakey’s Pizza, Sonora Steakhouse and La Casa Rustica. In addition, the Redevelopment Agency provided funds to rehab a vacant building in the Antelope Valley Mall that is now home to a brand new 110,000 square foot Macy’s department store.
The Palmdale Regional Medical Center opened in the foothills overlooking the Trade & Commerce Center with 127 beds and four surgical units and plans to expand before the end of 2011. Adjacent to the hospital is two 60,000 square foot medical office buildings available for lease. The new 7-story, 150-suite full service Embassy Suites Hotel opened and the City continues efforts to develop a 77,160 square foot conference center on the adjacent property. Over 218,000 square-feet of Class A medical and professional office building space is currently available for lease or purchase in the Trade and Commerce Center.
The 120-acre Fairway Business Park is considered the premier business park in the Antelope Valley. Fairway Business Park is home to many prominent businesses, including Delta Scientific Corporation, U.S. Pole Company, Patton Steel, Industrial Lock & Hardware and FedEx Ground Distribution Center. Nine build-to-suit lots remain available in the Park, totaling nearly 35-acres.
Businesses of all sizes often need help when dealing with federal, state and local regulations and the City offers assistance by managing the Antelope Valley Enterprise Zone and Foreign-Trade Zone. In order to make the Enterprise Zone even easier for Palmdale businesses and employees to use we began offering enterprise zone vouchering at the South Valley WorkSource Center. Also, business professionals from the Small Business Development Center provide no cost one-on-one business consulting and no- and low-cost business training on a regular basis in office space at the South Valley WorkSource Center.
The City held the third annual business appreciation breakfast to provide important information about business programs and resources to local businesses. Presentations featured the Antelope Valley Enterprise Zone, Palmdale Business Watch Program, South Valley Worksource Center, the Small Business Development Center and recycling programs by Waste Management.
Palmdale-EmbassySuites
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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
recenT indusTrial ProjecTs
lanCaster
north Valley industrial Center• Grand Opening of eSolar’s Sierra SunTower
– a 5MW solar thermal demonstration facility, located on 90+ acres on Avenue G between Sierra Highway and Division Street.
southern amargosa industrial area• Toneman Development Corporation
completed of 3 industrial warehouse buildings totaling 55,353 sq. ft.
• 17,820 SF multiple tenant building was completed on 12th Street West, adjacent Highway 14
lancaster business Park• Construction was completed on a 23,290 sq.
ft. industrial building on Gingham Avenue.
fox field Corridor• Opening of the new National Guard Armory
training center, adjacent to the Fox Field Business Park , that is approximately 40,000 sq. ft.
Palmdale
fairway business Park• Home to these successful companies and
many more: Delta Scientific Corporation, Patton Steele, U.S. Pole, Industrial Lock & Hardware and FedEx.
• Over 69,000 square feet of available industrial space
• Nine build-to-suit parcels available ranging in size from 2.04 acres up to 11.40 acres
Palmdale trade & Commerce Center• New 136,522 square foot 150-suite full service
Embassy Suites Hotel opens• City continues development of conference
center adjacent to Embassy Suites Hotel• DeVry University, offering college degree
programs operates a 9,500 square foot educational facility.
• Sierra Medical group opens 20,000 square feet of new medical offices.
• Over 110,000 square feet of medical/professional office space available.
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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FairwayBusinessPark VentureCommerceCenter
July-June Commuter Ridership Local Ridership
Month 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
July 22,438 22,657 23,883 24,185 30,540 17,103 186,704 156,849 227,063 194,210 199,654 200,387
August 23,821 27,454 28,284 27,547 28,571 16,503 187,535 212,824 251,021 239,048 210,389 220,110
September 23,367 26,929 25,859 24,031 30,587 17,902 223,274 262,790 225,756 216,946 231,272 231,991
October 23,282 32,078 28,670 29,173 33,141 19,374 240,398 250,944 252,105 249,996 161,185 239,034
November 22,341 26,128 24,157 23,978 24,418 16,217 212,334 227,467 220,774 218,488 187,021 210,422
December 21,088 22,662 19,578 21,386 21,043 16,484 193,294 223,504 191,970 193,010 174,241 201,922
January 23,182 22,557 25,447 26,974 23,113 14,873 191,963 226,858 210,157 210,775 189,649 241,456
February 23,642 24,348 23,732 26,080 21,036 12,931 196,830 223,486 207,941 221,707 186,370 242,840
March 27,827 27,416 25,590 27,326 22,470 17,953 236,817 242,234 260,579 233,900 214,274 197,295
April 25,792 24,873 25,385 29,890 19,303 17,801 172,076 147,734 231,173 246,559 217,737 209,386
May 25,395 28,299 25,963 27,956 16,153 16,529 169,928 247,080 230,958 244,144 203,774 205,724
June 26,301 27,339 24,149 29,038 17,820 18,435 169,181 259,276 197,855 236,012 198,414 193,435
Total 289,022 312,740 300,697 317,564 288,195 202,105 2,380,334 2,681,046 2,707,319 2,704,795 2,373,980 2,594,002
combined total ridership for 2009 2010 2,662,175 2,796,107
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
generational segment
Millennial Generation (1986-98) 32%
Generation X (1965-85) 31%
Baby Boomers (1946-64) 29%
Swing Generation (1934-45) 7%
GI Generation (pre 1933) 1%
metrolinK
Most Popular stations 2009/2010
Lancaster 17.0%
Palmdale 16.0%
Union Station 13.0%
Santa Clarita 13.0%
Sylmar/San Fernando 12.0%
Newhall 12.0%
Vincent Grade/Acton 7.0%
Via Princessa 6.0%
Simi Valley 4.0%
Downtown Burbank 1.0%
number of Trains average daily ridership average
a.V. line weekday weekend weekday weekend speed
2009-2010 24 12 (Sat) 6 (Sun) 5,807 2,181 (Sat) 1,173 (Sun) 40 mph
2008-2009 24 12 (Sat) 6 (Sun) 6,628 2,826 (Sat) 1,369 (Sun) 40 mph
2007-2008 24 12 (Sat) 6 (Sun) 6,734 2,160 40 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
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.
Commuters by tyPe
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
anteloPe Valley transit authority
Source: AVTA, Metrolink.
45%Visiting
Family/Friends 24%Work
Commuters
14%
5% Cultural Event/ Entertainment
3%School
Recreation/ Shopping
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$4.247 billion
Source: AVTA, Metrolink.
2007
RETAIL SALES GROWTH
2006 2007 2008 2009
$3.011 billion
total: -14.39%Calendar Year
% of growthlanCaster retail sales 2006 2007 2008 2009 2008/09
Apparel $35,280,000 $34,491,000 $31,535,000 $31,422,000 -0.36%
General Merchandise $267,989,000 $269,031,000 $273,169,000 $267,706,000 -2.00%
Food Stores $74,052,000 $72,302,000 $68,746,000 $63,420,000 -7.75%
Eating & Drinking $148,391,000 $152,959,000 $146,042,000 $140,972,000 -3.47%
Furniture/Appliances
Building Materials $197,160,000 $160,832,000 $118,853,000 $102,192,000 -14.02%
Auto Dealers $377,341,000 $309,929,000 $207,247,000 $155,943,000 -24.76%
Service Stations $140,144,000 $140,567,000 $149,101,000 $106,128,000 -28.82%
Other Retail $193,053,000 $171,463,000 $148,320,000 $99,431,000 -32.96%
Other Outlets $616,517,000 $582,586,000 $519,999,000 $324,355,000 -37.62%
totals $2,049,927,000 $1,894,160,000 $1,663,012,000 $1,291,569,000 -22.34%
% of growth Palmdale retail sales 2006 2007 2008 2009 2008/09
Apparel $97,238,100 $102,168,700 $97,030,800 $103,355,000 6.52%
General Merchandise $334,336,100 $312,719,100 $291,781,800 $268,404,800 -8.01%
Food Stores $92,202,000 $88,986,700 $68,330,700 $67,464,900 -1.27%
Eating & Drinking $155,523,400 $167,443,500 $161,583,800 $162,456,100 0.54%
Furniture/Appliances $141,156,900 $121,078,800 $103,518,800 $92,656,200 -10.49%
Building Materials $121,772,900 $95,109,700 $90,331,100 $95,501,900 5.72%
Auto Dealers $285,722,000 $252,149,200 $179,858,900 $149,412,400 -16.93%
Service Stations $141,466,600 $137,362,900 $171,069,800 $133,267,700 -22.10%
Other Retail $133,992,000 $142,415,200 $114,742,900 $105,137,800 -8.37%
Other Outlets $222,916,200 $166,168,700 $134,444,100 $87,970,700 -34.57%
totals $1,726,326,200 $1,585,602,500 $1,412,692,700 $1,265,627,499 -10.41%
% of growth 2008/09
Lancaster $2,049,927,000 $1,894,160,000 $1,663,012,000 $1,291,569,000 -22.34%
Palmdale $1,726,326,200 $1,585,602,500 $1,412,692,700 $1,265,627,500 -10.41%
Ridgecrest $285,824,000 $278,331,000 $269,414,300 $285,120,400 5.83%
Tehachapi $149,268,000 $170,995,000 $137,379,400 $139,840,000 1.79%
California City $36,323,000 $44,600,000 $35,387,900 $29,400,000 -16.92%
Source: Cities of Lancaster, Palmdale, California City, Ridgecrest, Tehachapi and the California Board of Equalization.
$3.517 billion$3.973 billion
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■ 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 3,448 square-foot 4 bedroom, 3 bath home built in 2005 located in West Lancaster sold in August for $235,000.
DARE TO COMPARE
■ This 982 square-foot 3 bedroom, 2 bath home built in 1962 located in Santa Clarita sold in August for $275,000.
Source: First American Real Estate Solutions.
When compared to nearby Valencia, an Antelope Valley home buyer’s dollar is worth about 350% more than a Valencia home buyer’s dollar! The average sales price for homes in Valencia is 3.75 times the average price in Lancaster and 3.27 times the average price in Palmdale. Lancaster and Palmdale both offer an affordable alternative to Santa Clarita homes as well!
aVerage PriCe Per sQuare foot-2010
LANCASTER PALMDALE SANTA CLARITA VALENCIA
$100.00
$150.00
$200.00
$250.00
$300.00
$78.49 $85.12 $200.41 $252.62
aVerage sales PriCe-2010
LANCASTER PALMDALE SANTA CLARITA VALENCIA
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$144,445 $165,557 $346,009 $541,455
$50.00
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ANTELOPE VALLEY HOME SALES 2010 vs 2009
aVerage sales PriCe 2006 - 2010
number of units sold
2009 2010 % Change
aVerage PriCe Per sQ ft
2009 2010 % Change
aVerage sale PriCe
2009 2010 % ChangeAREA
Source: First American Real Estate Solutions.
Cal City, Mojave 574 477 -17% $42.65 $37.82 -11.32% $69,342 $61,900 - 10.73%
Ridgecrest 511 435 -15% $98.20 $97.89 -0.32% $ 153,986 $166,204 7.93%
Rosamond Area 345 327 -5% $73.58 $73.76 -0.24% $121,238 $123,306 1.71%
Tehachapi Area 481 459 -5% $112.95 $100.96 -10.62% $205,274 $173,019 -15.71%
Antelope Acres 70 66 -6% $89.97 $78.30 -12.97% $186,552 $170,216 -8.76%
Lake Los Angeles 419 279 -33% $47.09 $52.54 -11.57% $65,470 $70,400 7.53%
East Lancaster 1,672 1,089 -35% $62.21 $70.41 -13.18% $108,225 $118,146 9.17%
West Lancaster 1,755 1,435 -18% $75.76 $83.12 -9.71% $147,469 $155,157 5.21%
West Palmdale 1,143 951 -17% $92.84 $94.37 -1.65% $211,092 $211,462 0.18%
East Palmdale 2,671 1,785 -33% $72.98 $79.84 -9.40% $123,274 $135,214 9.61%
Littlerock 302 241 -20% $76.63 $77.23 -0.78% $116,084 $118,336 1.94%
Leona Valley 50 58 -16% $126.29 $117.83 -6.70% $198,710 $193,922 -2.41%
ALL AREAS 9,993 7,602 -24% $80.93 $80.34 -0.73% $142,226 $141,433 -0.56%
Although overall sales activity decline year over year by almost 2,400 units, the 2010 sales volume still exceeded 2008 by almost 1,650 units. Year over year, average sales prices showed considerable stabilization with an overall change of less than $800!
$184,329
$174,305
$144,202
$69,342
$61,900
Cal City, Mojave Ridgecrest Rosamond Tehachapi Antelope Acres Lake LA E. Lancaster W. Lancaster W. Palmdale E. Palmdale Littlerock Leona Valley
$183,111
$182,922
$183,132
$153,986
$166,204
$269,984
$247,474
$194,978
$121,238
$123,306
$288,710
$266,457
$267,658
$205,274
$173,019
$372,278
$385,074
$261,852
$186,552
$170,216
$276,495
$245,114
$134,619
$65,470
$70,400
$308,297
$ 286,297
$ 168,661
$ 108,225
$ 118,146
$349,472
$330,009
$218,809
$147,469
$155,157
$446,825
$410,941
$278,468
$211,092
$211,462
$342,142
$320,845
$180,150
$123,274
$135,124
$346,634
$336,596
$212,065
$116,084
$118,336
$404,310
$360,466
$292,932
$198,710
$193,922
$45,000
$90,000
$135,000
$180,000
$225,000
$270,000
$315,000
$360,000
$450,000
$405,000
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
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NEW HOME SALES/BUILDING PERMITS
Source: Construction Industry Research Board, First American Title, GAVEA.
New home sales activity in the Lancaster and Palmdale markets continued to slow ending the year with 216 fewer units closed than in 2009. However, the average price of a new home rebounded slightly with increases in each submarket that amounted to an overall gain of 11% compared to last year.
anteloPe Valley neW home sales
units sold aVerage sales PriCearea 2009 2010 % Change 2009 2010 % Change
East Lancaster 150 141 -6% $178,670 $188,998 6%
West Lancaster 83 28 -66% $328,659 $394,000 20%
West Palmdale 131 42 -68% $268,802 $276,810 3%
East Palmdale 140 77 -45% $219,446 $242,623 11%
total 504 288 -43% $248,894 $275,608 11%
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 - $1,812 $99,449
2001 812 0 812 $141,155 - $2,024 $143,178
2002 978 0 978 $176,679 - $3,034 $179,713
2003 946 0 946 $179,263 - $3,472 $182,735
2004 1,371 0 1,371 $297,665 - $3,906 $301,571
2005 1,579 0 1,579 $367,806 - $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 - $1,533 $59,453
2010 149 0 149 $30,295 - $1,870 $32,166
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 - $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 - $1,333 $59,605
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 - $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 - $2,642 $12,976 $35,051 $131,291
2009 - - $1,990 $10,544 $12,535 $71,989
2010 $1,108 - $1,897 $11,319 $14,325 $46,491
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 - $ 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 - $1,514 $5,731 $12,427 $62,268
2010 $1,581 - $1,321 $8,025 $10,928 $70,533
Palmdale
lanCaster
NEW HOUSING UNITS DOLLAR VOLUME IN $1,000s
NEW HOUSING UNITS DOLLAR VOLUME IN $1,000sBUILDING IN $1,000s
BUILDING IN $1,000s
2,385 detached single-family building permits were issued in Los Angeles County in 2010, 18% of these were issued in the Antelope Valley.
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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:
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.
Palmdale regional medical Center Universal Health Services has opened a new state-of-the-art 250,000 square foot hospital in the Palmdale Regional Medical Center. Universal Health Services hospital opened with 121 licensed acute care beds, inpatient and outpatient surgery, cardiac services featuring a STEMI Receiving Center, a 35-bed 24-hour emergency department and The Center for Wound Care which provides treatment for people with chronic non-healing wounds.
There are more than 400 physicians on the medical staff at Palmdale Regional Medical Center and nearly 400 Registered Nurses and other nursing staff. The nursing staff draws on years of clinical experience to provide quality care and they are associated with several area nursing programs.
The Palmdale Regional Medical Center Vision “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 Palmdale Regional Medical Center “is 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 “Community Service Excellence” and supports nonprofit agencies such as the American Cancer
society, United Way, the Antelope Valley Boys and Girls Club and performing arts organizations.
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: 4502 E. Avenue S, Palmdale
Kaiser Permanente—The nation’s largest nonprofit health plan has been helping people get and stay healthy in the Antelope Valley since 1968. WIth more than 100 physicians and 600 employees, Kaiser Permanente provides high quality care to patients at three convenient locations in Lancaster and Palmdale.
Primary care services—obstetrics and gynecology, 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 care services are offered: Audiology, Behavioral Health, Cardiology, Continuing Care, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Neurology, Occupational Health, Occupational Therapy, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine, Physical Therapy, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Pulmonary Medicine, 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 such as weight management, prenatal care, and diabetes management; a literature and video room; a health store, three family education rooms; and four conference rooms.
Kaiser Permanente 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 team 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
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HEALTH CARE
PalmdaleRegionalMedicalCenter
(kp.org) allows patients to order pharmacy refills, view lab results, schedule appointments, read health assessments, download healthy recipes, e-mail doctors, and more.
In 2010, the California Office of the Patient Advocated announced Kaiser Permamente Southern California received the most stars — eight— in the overall ratings of the 2009 HMO Quality Report. This is the first time in the nine-year history of the report that any health plan has received a combined total of eight stars in the HMO Ratings at-a-glance section of the report. The Southern California Region received four stars for meeting national standards of care and four stars for the member ranking of care and services.
More information is available at kaiserpermanente.org or 800/464-4000.
sierra medical group (smg) is a physician network with 15 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
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.
freestanding surgiCal Centers• Antelope Valley Surgery Center• Regional Valley Surgery Center
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 • 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 • Chateau La Petite • 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
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.
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ANTELOPE VALLEY SCHOOLS
acton-agua dulce unified district (K-12) 32248 Crown Valley Road Acton, CA 93510 661/269-5999
Students: 1,668 Schools: 4
antelope Valley union high school district 44811 Sierra HighwayLancaster, CA 93534 661/948-7655
Students: 23,097 Schools: 12
eastside union school district (K-8) 6742 East Avenue H Lancaster, CA 93535 661/946-2813
Students: 3,376 Schools: 4
Gorman school district (K-8) 49847 Gorman School Road Gorman, CA 93243 Mailing: P.O. Box 104 661/248-6441
Students: 98 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
Students: 2,781 Schools: 6
Antelope Valley schools continue to improve in student test scores innovation.
Many districts have created magnet schools and schools of choice with special
emphases such as college preparatory science, technology, engineering, and
math; and dual immersion. The Antelope Valley Superintendent’s Council
reports that valley schools continue to meet and exceed performance
targets. “Antelope Valley schools continue to do well on State testing.
Additionally, many schools have an academic performance index above the
800 mark, considered to be high performing by the State of California,”
indicated Superintendent’s Council President, Roger Gallizzi (Mr. Gallizzi
is Superintendent of the Palmdale School District.) The Antelope Valley
Superintendent’s Council continues to act as a forum for collaboration and
articulation between the elementary feeder districts and the Antelope Valley
Union High School District. The Antelope Valley Superintendent’s Council
also exercises oversight of the Valley’s Special Education local planning area
(SELPA) which operates a unique facility, the Yellen Learning Center, a school
for emotionally disturbed children. A variety of districts have implemented
magnet schools, schools of choice, and specialized or theme schools to better
serve the needs of the community and to offer parents more educational
choices for their children. Examples include the Antelope Valley Union High
School District’s SOAR High School located on the campus of the Antelope
Valley College, Lancaster School District’s Jack Northrop School which
emphasizes STEM curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
curriculum, and Palmdale School District’s dual immersion school, Los Amigos,
are a just a few examples. Westside School District boasts three California
Distinguished Schools and strong math, science, and robotics programs. The
Valley is also home to charter schools including the Antelope Valley Learning
Academy, Desert Sands, the Guidance Charter School, and the Antelope Valley
Youth Build Charter School of California.
PubliC sChools
A Record of Continued Improvement
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Antelope Valley Union High
EastsideUnion
Lancaster Wilsona KeppelUnion
Palmdale Acton-AguaDulce Unified
WestsideUnion
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lancaster elementary school district (K-8) 44711 N. Cedar Avenue Lancaster, CA 93534661/948-4661
Students: 15,199 Schools: 20
Palmdale school district (K-8) 39149 10th Street EastPalmdale, CA 93550661/947-7191
Students: 19,480 Schools: 24
westside union elementary school district (K-8) 41914 50th Street West Quartz Hill, CA 93536 661/722-0716
Students: 8,573 Schools: 11
wilsona school district (K-8) 18050 East Avenue O Palmdale, CA 93591 661/264-1111
Students: 1,463 Schools: 3
Kern county districts schools
Mojave unified school district (K-12) 3500 Douglas Avenue Mojave, CA 93501 661/824-4001
Students: 2,468 Schools: 6
Muroc joint unified schooldistrict (K-12) 17100 Foothill AvenueNorth Edwards, CA 93523661/258-4356
Students: 2,062 Schools: 4
southern Kern unified (K-adult) 3082 Glendower Street Rosamond, CA 93560 661/256-5000
Students: 3,361 Schools: 5
sierra sands unified school district 113 W. Felspar Avenue Ridgecrest, CA 93555 760/375-3363
Students: 5,166 Schools: 11
Tehachapi unified school district 400 S. Snyder Avenue Tehachapi, CA 93561
Students: 4,535 Schools: 6
antelope Valley adventist academyLancaster 661/942-65522009 Enrollment: 87 Grade: K-8th 2010 Enrollment: 83
antelope Valley christianLancaster 661/943-00442009 Enrollment: 330 Grade: P-12th 2010 Enrollment: 320
bethel christian academyLancaster 661/943-2224 2009 Enrollment: 425 Grade: P-12th 2010 Enrollment: 400
carden school of TehachapiTehachapi 661/822-95652009 Enrollment: 134 Grade: K-8th2010 Enrollment: 110
desert christian schoolLancaster 661/948-5071 2009 Enrollment: 1,367 Grade: P-12th 2010 Enrollment: 1,469
desert Vineyard christian schoolLancaster 661/948-37662009 Enrollment: 130 Grade: P-6th 2010 Enrollment: 190
Grace lutheran schoolLancaster 661/948-10182009 Enrollment: 120 Grade: P-8th 2010 Enrollment: 110
heritage oak schoolTehachapi 661/823-08852009 Enrollment: 71 Grade: K-12th2010 Enrollment: 175
high desert adventist christian schoolRidgecrest 760/375-86732009 Enrollment: 23 Grade: 1st-8th2010 Enrollment: 86
immanuel christian schoolRidgecrest 760/446-61142009 Enrollment: 154 Grade: K-12th2010 Enrollment: 17
lancaster baptist school Lancaster 661/946-46632009 Enrollment: 450 Grade: K-12th 2010 Enrollment: 416
Paraclete high school Lancaster 661/943-32552009 Enrollment: 817 Grade: 9th-12th 2010 Enrollment: 785
Pinecrest school Lancaster/Palmdale 661/723-03992009 Enrollment: 324 Grade: P-8th 2010 Enrollment: 320
Pearblossom Private school Pearblossom 661/944-09142010 Enrollment: 70 Grade: K-12th
sacred heart catholic school Lancaster 661/948-36132009 Enrollment: 320 Grade: K-8th 2010 Enrollment: 320
st. Mary’s catholic school Lancaster 661/273-55552009 Enrollment: 298 Grade: K-8th 2010 Enrollment: 301
westside christian school Palmdale 661/947-70002009 Enrollment: 250 Grade: K-8th 2010 Enrollment: 225
Total 2009 enrollment: 5,300Total 2010 enrollment: 5,397
PriVate sChoolsPubliC sChools Continued
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Antelope Valley’s higher education institutions continue to add new academic programs and facilities to meet the demands of a fast-growing population.
The Valley’s oldest higher education institution, Antelope Valley College (AVC) recently added a new program for training men and women as firefighters with municipal fire departments. The college already has a program for training wildland firefighters.
AVC has acquired a site on 25th Street East in Palmdale to serve as its second college campus. Meanwhile, Antelope Valley College continues to offer programs to residents through its main campus in Lancaster and a site in Palmdale at 1529 E. Palmdale Blvd.
Work continues on the expansion and modernization of the Lancaster campus, to increase its capacity to serve more than 20,000 students. Construction projects due to begin this year include an agriculture/landscaping complex, a theater, and complex for an early college high school program, Students on the Academic Rise (SOAR) High School. Ongoing projects include upgrades to the campus infrastructure, safety requirements and expansion of physical education facilities, including a physical agility course for the Sheriff’s Training Academy at Antelope Valley College.
AVC’s Lancaster campus hosts California State University, Bakersfield-Antelope Valley, which provides upper division and graduate degree programs.
community services Programs Formerly known as Community Education, Community Services Programs at Antelope Valley College offer recreational, cultural and occupational programs that are short-term fee-based and not for credit. Examples are Antelope Valley Children’s Choir, notary public exam preparation, ABC’s of travel, and work readiness, just to name a few.
career and technical education Programs Aeronautical and Aviation Technology, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Aircraft Fabrication, Auto Body, Automotive Technology, Business, Child and Family Education, Clothing and Textiles, Computer Applications, Computer Information Science, Computer Graphics, Deaf Studies, Drafting/CAD, Instructional Aide, Electrical Technology, Electronics Technology, Engineering Technology, Family and Consumer Education, Fire Technology, Interior Design, Management, Marketing, Medical Assisting, Multimedia, Music, Nursing Science, Office Technology, Photography, Real Estate and Welding.
anTeloPe Valley colleGe 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536 661/722-6300 • www.avc.eduDistrict Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,945 Square Miles Lancaster Campus Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 AcresNumber of Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Budget 2010-2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $72.3 Million
acadeMic calendar 16-week fall and spring semesters 5-week intersessionSummer sessions
sTudenTs/ProGraMsFall 2010 Student Enrollment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,555Courses offered, Fall 2007. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,852Associate Degree Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Certificate Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
faculTy/sTaffTotal number of full-time faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205Percentage holding Ph.D.s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23%Total Number of Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,221
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 2010 Student Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,342
faculty/staff Total Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Faculty holding Ph.D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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COMMUNITY COLLEGES
instructional sites• Ridgecrest• Bishop• California City• Edwards Air Force Base (South Kern)
• Kern River Valley• Mammoth• Online
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, developed for the study of aerospace engineering and design, hosts some of the most prestigious universities in the nation, including Purdue University College of Engineering, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, University of California, Los Angeles, California State University, Los Angeles, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Society of Flight Test Engineers, University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering, and Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management. The Institutes unique and innovative approach to advanced level education offers a broad spectrum of opportunities for student interaction with industry partners, increased cooperation with the industry and the university faculty, and collaboration in the area of research and development in a setting for meaningful partnership.
The AERO Institute also offers teachers workshops and materials for education in grades kindergarten through 12 and is home to NASA Aerospace exploratorium, a hands-on science exhibit.
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, Chapman University System, offers Bachelors, Masters, Multiple Credentials and
Certificate programs which include a new addition of Autism Authorizations. We offer our students the option of Blended programs that combine classroom and Web-based courses as well as fully online degree programs here at Antelope Valley.
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 (teaching site).
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 new 20,000 square-foot University Center includes state-of the-art classrooms, well equipped labs, and complete administrative facilities. The University has expanded the upper division and graduate level offerings of California State University, Bakersfield and Fresno and California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (MS-Aerospace Engineering only), including an engineering program designed to produce “homegrown” engineers of the area’s aerospace industry. The $3.5 Million conversion of Challenger Hall was funded by the Lancaster Redevelopment Agency.
uniVersiTy of anTeloPe Valley 1202 West Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534 661/726-1-911 • 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.
california sTaTe uniVersiTy, baKersfield anTeloPe Valley caMPus 43909 30th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93536 661/952-5000 • www.csub.edu/AV
The campus is located on the North Campus of Antelope Valley College.
CSUB-AV’s expanding catalog offers Bachelor Degree programs in Business, Child, Adolescent and Family Studies, Communications, Criminal Justice, English, Environmental Resource Management (on-line through Extended University), Liberal Studies, Nursing (RN to BSN) and Sociology. Master’s Degrees are available in English, Public Administration, Social Work, Educational Administration, Educational Curriculum & Instruction, and Special Education. Also offered are teaching credential programs: Elementary Education, Single Subject and Special Education.
california sTaTe uniVersiTy, fresno anTeloPe Valley enGineerinG ProGraM 45356 Division Street, Lancaster, CA 93535 • 661/723-6429
Located at the Lancaster University Center, Fresno State College of Engineering offers Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degree programs in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. The programs are ABET accredited. Mechanical and Electrical laboratories are well equipped and laboratory instruction is provided by local faculty. Lectures are delivered in real time by faculty at the main campus via state-of-the-art interactive television class rooms.
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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 2008
• 60,000 acre feet
(51,000 m&i; 9,000 ag)
Amount produced in 2007
• 77,000 acre feet
(59,000 m&i; 18,000 ag)
State Water Project entitlement
• 141,400 acre feet
Treatment Plant Capacity
• 93 million gallons per day
(capable of serving 401,000 people)
Palmdale water district Amount produced in 2010
• 18,044 acre feet billed
• 19,768 acre feet produced
State Water Project Delivered:
10,989 acre feet
2010 Customer Services
• 25,992 connections serving
approximately 103,188 people
State Water Project “Table A” Amount
• 21,300 acre feet
Water Quality Report
www.palmdalewater.org
Water Sources
59% State water project
41% Groundwater Wells
indian wells Valley water district
Amount produced in 2010
• 7,670 acre feet
Amount produced in 2009
• 8,084 acre feet
Amount produced in 2008
• 8,776 acre feet
Amount produced in 2005
• 8,409 acre feet
Amount produced in 2007
• 9,076 acre feet
Water Sources
• 10 ground water pumps
Customers Served
• 11,778
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
select Community eventsAlmond 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)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 screens
major recreational facilities
Six Golf courses
Best of the West Softball Complex
Big Eight Softball Complex, Lancaster
DryTown Water Park, Palmdale
Lancaster Soccer Center
Mulligans Sports Center, Palmdale
Palmdale Amphitheater
Pelona Vista Park, Palmdale
shopping/dining
2008
■ Antelope Valley Mall, Palmdale 140 stores (6 Department stores)
■ 10 Kiosks
■ 14 Holiday Kiosks
■ 24 retail merchandising units
(temporary carts) throughout the mall
■ Est. 1,700 employees
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 ThursdayNightsontheSquare
CelebrateAmericaEvent
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Officers
june burcham Kaiser Permanente Chairman of the Board
brian schmelpfening Chase Bank Past Chair
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
Cal State Bakersfield - AV Campus
Charles Hoey and Associates
Chase Bank
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
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
Palmdale School District
Palmdale Water District
Rio Tinto
Rosamond Community Services District
Sempra Generation
Southern California Edison
Strata Equity Group
The Gas Company
Time Warner
VINSA Insurance Assoicates
Wal-Mart
Walsh, Delaney, & Yep
Waste Management
Wells Fargo Bank
Western Pacific Roofing
Union Bank
Directors
tom Weil City of California City
mark bozigian/Vern lawson City of Lancaster
steve Williams/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
Pete amaya Union Bank
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 All Valley Federal Credit Union
Chuck hoey Charles Hoey and Associates
richard Chapman Kern County EDC
Cherie bryant Ex-officio Director
john houghton Rosamond Community Services District
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