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Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) today announced the cities of Santa Clarita and Vernon as the winners of its annual â € ŒMost Business Friendly City in Los Angeles Countyâ € Awards 13 its annual Eddie on November 17, 2008. Eddy Awards are attended More than 700 leaders from business, government, communities Education.

City of Santa Clarita Became the most business friendly city in Los Angeles County for cities with more than 50,000 residents. Santa Clarita Not evaluate the utility user tax, Enables businesses to save up to five percent or more On their electricity, telephone, water, gas bills, and Already been designated as the State of California Enterprise Zone. Santa Clarita offers businesses and residents an educated work force, Availability of land for construction, site selection assistance, reviews Accelerated program and permit processing.

It is also a thriving center for industry clusters Airport Space, such as manufacturing, biomedical, entertainment, and technology. CNN / Money Magazine calls it one of the city's best places Most live in California. They also boast the distinction Having the most ŒOutstanding € Â New Economic Developer Of € Yearâ on their staff, according to International Development Economic Council (IEDC) and have been selling for many times Their award winning marketing materials.

Santa Clarita is also called a Finalist for LAEDCâ € ™ s most Business Friendly City Award in 2006 and 2007. Category candidates This year included the cities of Cerritos, Glendale, Long Beach and Pasadena.

City of Vernon was chosen winner Category of less than 50,000 inhabitants. Vernon provides water Its own natural gas service, fiber-optic system, Its service company with electric rates that are consistently Ten to 40 percent lower than those outside the city. Vernon is not a user tax service and development agency His Mission had spent almost 40 million dollars on Ground infrastructure improvements and economic development.

style = "; text-align: right; direction: ltr"> City offers â € € Œone Stopâ service counter Where questions about zoning requirements, building Codes and / or public servant can be answered. Vernon boasts Even the distinction of being named the most competitive Among 12 other industrial cities (six in Southern California Six other countries), according to a report analyzing companies Kosmont Business costs. Vernon is home to several brand names Main including Farmer John, seven for each Humanity, BCBG, and Karen Kane. This small town of only 100 residents More than 50,000 employees is home to companies that produce All sausages

Do Haute Couture. Candidates in this category also Culver City, Santa Fe Springs, La Mirada, and Monrovia.

â € ŒWeâ € ™ re happy to present The third annual award to these cities is very worthy, â € said Bill Allen,

LAEDC president and CEO. â € ŒThe cities of Santa Clarita and good Vernon Best represent what can be achieved

When our city governments work side by side with Business community to create a business friendly

style = "; text-align: right; direction: ltr"> environments where quality jobs can Grow. Their success can be attributed to their access Initiation of

Mayors, council members, Workers in the city. We encourage it so much Los Angeles County cities are

Deliberate efforts to retain and attract quality jobs Businesses in their communities especially

During these difficult times financially. The ability and Commitment of our local governments to attract

style = "; text-align: right; direction: ltr"> retain good jobs will be essential If our region is to maintain the economic vitality Quality of life

In Come.â €

Winners were selected based on Following criteria:

 ~ demonstrated Commitment to economic development priority

 ~ excellent programs and services designed to allow Business entry, expansion, preservation

 ~ economic development activity over three years Years

 ~ tax rates Business competitive fee structures

 ~ availability of economic incentives

 ~ effective communication with customers and business

style = "; text-align: right; direction: ltr"> in support of LAEDCâ € ™ s mission Keep and attract quality jobs to Los Angeles County, the LAEDC has announced the award in this category 2006, to demonstrate in cities in which prevents advancement Friendly business plans and services. Last year, City of Lancaster was there most of the printing business and the city El Segundo was the inaugural winner for â € ŒMost Business Friendly Cityâ € award in 2006.
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About LAEDC ( Www.LAEDC.org)

Los Angeles County company Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), the Regionâ € ™ s business leadership Premier organization is a private, nonprofit organization Established in 1981. Its mission is to attract, retain, and grow Businesses and places of work for areas of district Los Angeles. Since 1996, the LAEDC has helped retain or create more Than 147,700 jobs, providing $ 7.3 billion dollar impact The annual economic more than 124 million income Annual tax to support local government and schools.

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