Learn more about relocating or expanding to CaliforniaCalifornia business climate, manufacturer incentives, and advantages of CA communities |
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California Business Data*  Population: 37,691,912 Total Labor Force: 18,623,900 Unemployment Rate: 9.0% Number of Manufacturers: 24,504 Manufacturing Jobs: 1,421,257
Right to Work: No
Unemp. Ins. Tax: 1.5-6.2%
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Corporate Income Tax:
8.84% Sales Tax:
7.25% Property Tax:
County government levies and administers property taxes. Levied on 100% of assessed value. Average rate for California is 1.1%. Leading Manufacturing Industries:
(by % of total manufacturing employment) 18% Electronic and other electric equipment 12% Industrial machinery and equipment 12% Food and kindred products 9% Transportation equipment 8% Instruments and related products Largest Manufacturing Establishments:
(by number of employees) Northrop Grumman Space & Technology (Redondo Beach) - 10,000
Apple, Inc. (Cupertino) - 10,000 Warner Bros. (Burbank) - 9,000 Intel Corp. (Santa Clara) - 8,500 Adobe Systems, Inc. (San Jose) - 8,500 |
Counties with the Most Manufacturing Jobs:
Los Angeles - 458,878 Orange - 202,324 Santa Clara - 187,000 San Diego - 133,524 Alameda - 79,765 Cities with the Most Manufacturing Jobs:
Los Angeles - 80,032 San Diego - 73,095 San Jose - 62,623 Irvine - 42,761 Santa Clara - 34,419 Manufacturing Related Business Incentives:
• Research and Development Tax Credit
• Net Operating Loss Carryover • Work Opportunity Tax Credit • Sales & Use Tax Exemptions for Clean Tech Manufacturing • No Finished Goods, Raw Materials or Inventory Tax • Market Development and Expansion Grant Program • Recycling Market Development Zone Revolving Loan Program (RMDZ) • Innovation Hub (iHub) Initiative • California Business Investment Services (CalBIS) • Enterprise Zones (EZ) • Local Agency Military Base Recovery Areas (LAMBRA) • Manufacturing Enhancement Areas (MEAs) • Targeted Tax Areas (TTA) • Empowerment Zones • Foreign Trade Zones • California Employment Training Panel • Industrial Development Bonds • Pollution Control Financing • Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program (AB 118) • Small Business Loan Guarantee |
Economic development agencies, chambers of commerce, and other organizations and businesses to help with your relocation or expansion:
Governor's Office of Economic Development
A one-stop shop to help businesses acquire the direction, information and resources they need to invest, succeed and expand in California.
1400 10th St., Sacramento, CA 95814 (Map & Aerial View)
(877) 345-4633
www.business.ca.gov
Albany Chamber Of Commerce
Our mission is to serve our small business community & to advocate for a thriving commercial district.
P.O. Box 6434, Albany, CA 94706 (Map & Aerial View)
(510) 525-1771
www.albanychamber.org
Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance (GAVEA)
Labor, Lifestyle & Los Angeles all within Your Reach
1028 W. Avenue L12, Ste. 101, Lancaster, CA 93534 (Map & Aerial View)
(661) 945-2741
(661) 945-7711 Fax
www.aveconomy.org
Kern Economic Development Corporation
The Kern Economic Development Corporation was formed in 1988 with the mission of stimulating a diversified and strong economic climate in Kern County. This is accomplished through new business recruitment and assistance with retention and expansion of existing businesses.
2700 M Street, Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (Map & Aerial View)
(661) 862-5150
www.kedc.com
Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation
The LAEDC has evolved from being a facilitator of the County's industrial bond development program to being Southern California's premier economic development organization. Its mission is to attract, retain and grow businesses and jobs for the regions of LA County.
444 South Flower Street, 34th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071 (Map & Aerial View)
(888) 452-3321
www.laedc.org
Pinon Hills Chamber of Commerce
Areas around Pinon Hills (Phelan & Wrightwood) have a focus for commercial development, while Pinon Hills has a focus for family lifestyle. Most areas have & want commercial growth, but Pinon Hills does not. The Pinon Hills Chamber of Commerce assists residents to maintain a unique & individualistic private & personal home style on 2.5 acre or larger lots.
P.O. Box 720095, Pinon Hills, CA 92372 (Map & Aerial View)
(760) 868-5801
www.pinonhillschamber.com
Port Hueneme Chamber of Commerce
As a new resident or business or someone who may be considering a move to Port Hueneme, the City Council & Chamber of Commerce warmly welcome you to our fine community. Soon you will find that the quality of life in Port Hueneme is one-of-a-kind. Those who live or work here benefit from the City's small town atmosphere, affordable housing, diverse economy, temperate climate, clean air, low crime, quality education & plentiful recreation.
220 Market St., Port Hueneme, CA 93041 (Map & Aerial View)
(805) 488-2023
Riverside County Economic Development Agency
The mission of the EDA is to enhance the economic position of the county and its residents, maintain the environment, improve quality of life, encourage business growth, build a positive business climate, and develop a trained workforce.
3403 10th Street, Suite 500, Riverside, CA 92501 (Map & Aerial View)
(951) 955-8916
www.rivcoeda.org
Sacramento Area Commerce and Trade Organization
SACTO is the Sacramento Region's leading facilitator of economic development. It brings together the organizations, information, and resources in the pursuit of jobs, talent and investment needed to ensure regional prosperity and global competitiveness.
400 Capitol Mall, Suite 2500, Sacramento, CA 95814 (Map & Aerial View)
(916) 441-2144
www.sacto.org
San Bernardino County Department of Economic and Community Develo
The Agency is in charge of the City's Economic Development efforts. As such, the Agency is responsible for attracting new businesses and investment in the community, as well as retaining existing businesses, encouraging them to expand expansion of their operations, and assist them in becoming more profitable.
290 North D Street, 6th Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415 (Map & Aerial View)
(909) 388-0900
www.ci.rialto.ca.us
San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation
Fueled by the support of 150 companies deeply committed to regional prosperity, this organization's mission is to strengthen San Diego's diverse economy to compete in the global marketplace, and to position the region as the world's premier business location.
530 B Street, Suite 700, San Diego, CA 92101 (Map & Aerial View)
(619) 234-8484
www.sandiegobusiness.org
San Joaquin Partnership
The San Joaquin Partnership's main focus is business attraction, retention, and expansion into and throughout San Joaquin County and its seven incorporated cities of Stockton, Lodi, Manteca, Lathrop, Tracy, Ripon, and Escalon.
2800 West March Lane, Suite 470, Stockton, CA 95219 (Map & Aerial View)
(800) 570-5627
www.sjpnet.org
TeamCalifornia
The organization's goal is to assist business with their location and expansion needs in California. Teams of professionals throughout the state are available to work with individual businesses seeking new opportunities.
8789 Auburn Folsom Road, Suite 108, Granite Bay, CA 95746 (Map & Aerial View)
(916) 791-9900
www.teamca.org
California Industrial News:
Industrial Directory Reports California Gained Manufacturing Jobs In 2012 (5/7/2013)
California Lost Fewer Manufacturing Jobs Over Past Year (4/12/2011)
Industrial Directory Reports California Manufacturing Jobs Fell By 79,000 Over Past Year (3/12/2010)
California Lost 42,000 Industrial Jobs According To Industrial Directory (4/7/2009)
California Manufacturers Guide Reports State Lost More Than 16,000 Industrial Jobs (4/8/2008)
California Manufacturers See 5.25% Factory Drop; 1.4% Drop In Jobs (3/30/2007)
Industrial Guide Reports California Manufacturers See .21% Drop In Plants, .5% Gain In Jobs (4/4/2006)
Industrial Directory Reports California Gained Manufacturing Jobs In 2012 (5/7/2013)
California Lost Fewer Manufacturing Jobs Over Past Year (4/12/2011)
Industrial Directory Reports California Manufacturing Jobs Fell By 79,000 Over Past Year (3/12/2010)
California Lost 42,000 Industrial Jobs According To Industrial Directory (4/7/2009)
California Manufacturers Guide Reports State Lost More Than 16,000 Industrial Jobs (4/8/2008)
California Manufacturers See 5.25% Factory Drop; 1.4% Drop In Jobs (3/30/2007)
Industrial Guide Reports California Manufacturers See .21% Drop In Plants, .5% Gain In Jobs (4/4/2006)
Looking to reach California manufacturers? Access the California Manufacturers Database compiled by MNI.
*Manufacturing stats updated on 5/17/2013. All other stats updated on 5/17/2013. Listings updated on 5/25/2013.
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