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through economical growth Table of Contents Introduction The Greater Antelope Valley ■ Introduction We are proud to support to the Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance and its mission – providing strong Area Profile 1 leadership in developing a business-friendly environment where businesses are encouraged to locate or expand in Map 1 the Antelope Valley.

In our public-private partnerships, and with the cooperation of our residents, community groups and business ■ DEMOGRAPHICS organizations in our cities and unincorporated areas, the Alliance is leading the charge for new economic growth. Population Detail 2 Michael D. Antonovich Comparisons 3 LA County Supervisor Antelope Valley Cities 4-9 5th District Rural Areas 9 With 2012 over and 2013 ahead of us the Antelope Valley is seeing a positive change. We appear to finally be EC■ ONOMY coming out of The Great Recession with an increase in employment, retail sales, home values and a lower cost of Major Employers/Industries 10 living, a reduction in crime and low cost of doing business. These positive factors place the Antelope Valley in a Labor Market Study 10 prime position to be the answer to doing business in . Average Wage by Sector 11 Employers are looking for a well educated and ready workforce and the Antelope Valley has great educational Cost of Doing Business 12 opportunities such as , CSU Bakersfield, and CSU Long Beach. The Antelope Valley is Enterprise Zone 13 already a world leader in Aerospace with companies like Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and Boeing Foreign Trade Zone 13 being located at Air Force Plant 42 and with as the home of NASA Dryden Flight Area Business Loans 14 Research Center and the 412th Test Wing. The Antelope Valley is also looking forward towards our future with Renewable Energy 15 over $10 Billion being invested in Renewable Energy to produce more than enough power for the 1,671,004 Film Activity 16 homes in LA County. Agriculture/Mining 16 To ensure growth in the region we need to stay committed to marketing the Antelope Valley and improving Aerospace 17 the AV as a place to live, work and play. We need help from all of the citizens, businesses and cities of the Hotel/Industrial 18 Antelope Valley to continue in the investment of our community. We need everyone in the Antelope Valley to be a Business Parks/Industrial Space 19 spokesman and demonstrate why the Antelope Valley is a great place in the Golden State. Transportation 20 Dr. Jackie Fisher Retail Sales 21 GAVEA Chairman President, Antelope Valley College ■ HOUSING 2012 Housing Summary & Special thanks to the following: House Sales 22-23 2012 New Home Sales/ Jackie Fisher, Laurel Shockley, GAVEA Chairman, Edison Building Permits 24 President, Antelope Valley College Albert Gatton, Harvey Holloway, GAVEA Executive Assistant ■ HEALTH CARE Coldwell Banker Commercial Realty Hospitals 25-26 Health Services 26

■ EDUCATION Public Schools 27-28 Private Schools 28 Community Colleges/ Post Secondary 29-30 gavea GREATER ANTELOPE VALLEY ■ QUALITY OF LIFE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE Community Life 31-32 1028 West Avenue L-12 Suite# 101 Lancaster, CA 93534. Air Quality 31 Water 31 661/945-2741 “Labor, Lifestyle, www.aveconomy.org Utilities 31 www.windsolarcalifornia.com and Los Angeles All [email protected] Within Your Reach.” AREA PROFILE Total Population of Ridgecrest Greater Antelope Valley Region 513,547

TEHACHAPI MTNS Annual Growth Bakersfield Randsburg 2013-2018 Projected 543,212 5.78% 2010-2013 Estimated 513,547 3.58% 2000-2010 Census 495,799 24.39% California City 1990-2000 Census 398,598 20.25% Population by Origin Tehachapi Mojave Not Hispanic or Latino 292,154 56.89% Edwards Boron Hispanic or Latino 221,393 43.11% EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE Barstow Population by Race Rosamond White Alone 284,770 55.45% Black/African American Alone 71,100 13.84% Lake Hughes Lancaster Quartz Hill American Indian/Alaskan Native 5,201 1.01% Lake Elizabeth Green Valley Leona Palmdale Lake Valley Los Angeles Asian Alone 19,021 3.70% Castaic Santa Littlerock Clarita Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1,253 0.24% Acton Pearblossom Some Other Race 105,314 20.51% Valencia Newhall Two or More Races 26,888 5.24% Sylmar Ventura SAN BERNARDINO MTNS Median Age 33.10 Simi Valley Oxnard Burbank Regional Housing SANTA MONICA MTNS Pomona San Bernardino Average Household Income $67,268 Per Capita Income $21,287 Housing Units 156,816 Whittier PACIFIC OCEAN Redondo Persons per Household 3.16 Beach Riverside Owner Occupied 65.99% Anaheim Average Length of Residence (yrs.) 14 N Santa Ana Safety Range antelope Valley usa-average Crime Rate per 100K to 250K Pop 2,596 4,232 Crime Rate 25K to 50K Pop 2,280 3,307 Economy Cost of Doing Business Low to Moderate 2011 Major Retail Sales $3,300,397,787 2011 Retail Sales Growth 8.51% 2012 Cost of Living Index (US avg. 100) 92.7 (Property taxes not included) 2012 Sector Job Growth 1.89% Kern Major Economic Impact Areas AV Economic Antelope Valley Mall Region Stores 113 San Bernardino Kiosks 32 Ventura Los Employees 1,800 Angeles Air Force Plant 42 Orange Riverside Contractor Employees 6,758 Government Civilian 701 Government Military 14 Payroll (Annualized) $637,736,097 Local Contracts $176,156,856 *Does not include FAA/LM Aero/FAA LA Center Edwards Air Force Base Employees 11,337 4.43% Military 2,208 Other Speaking 9.71% 20.37% Civilians 9,129 21,018 Over 65 No Degree Military Family Members 2,832 Esti. Indirect, induced Jobs 13,278 26.86% 10.9% Spanish Speaking Local Contract $250,858,849 55-64 Total Payroll $660,766,154 127,390 Total Economic Impact $1,587,382,257 54.08% China Lake 25.55% HS Grad 68.71% 28.48% 50.92% Some College Full-Time Civilians 4,324 0-17 Higher Degree Primarily English 18-54 Military 714 325,904 On-site Contractors 1,580 Payroll Civilians $322,000,000 Ethnicity Age Specific Education Military $30,000,000 Visitors/Year 30,000 Local Contracts $250,000,000 Bankcard Programs $2,500,000 Source: Claritas, FBI, AV Cities, ACCRA, GAVEA, EDD, AV Mall, Airforce Plant 42, Edwards, Mojave & Spaceport* 47 China Lake, Mojave Airport & Spaceport. (Home to 47 companies) *Additional information on page 17 Economic Roundtable Report 2013 | 1 Population Detail Lancaster 157,826 Palmdale 153,708 Tehachapi 13,872

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4,000 30,000 30,000 2,000 2012 – Estimate 2012 – Estimate 2012 2012 – Estimate 2012 2000 2000 – Census – Census 2010 – Estimate 2011 2000 – Census – Census 2010 – Estimate 2011 2000 – Census – Census 2010 – Estimate 2011 118,718 156,663 157,629 157,826 116,670 152,714 153,167 153,708 11,125 14,414 14,432 13,872 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 State Rank in Size 38 30 30 State Rank in Size 33 32 33 State Rank in Size 334 326 334 Rank of Growth in LA County by % 2 1 87 Rank of Growth in LA County by % 1 2 22 Rank of Growth in Kern County by % 7 5 10 Annual Growth Rate 0.91% 0.8% 0.1% Annual Growth Rate 1.22% 0.4% 0.4% Annual Growth Rate 1.83% 0.1% -4% State Rank in Growth by % 110 65 394 State Rank in Growth by % 73 70 316 State Rank in Growth by % 102 75 477 % of Change from 2000 census 22.9% 32% 33% % of Change from 2000 census 31% 31% 32% % of change from 2000 census 25% 29.6% 25% State Rank by Numeric Change 33 17 228 State Rank by Numeric Change 19 19 113 State Rank by Numeric Change 249 166 476 from 2000 census *Tied from 2000 census from 2000 census

antelope valley POPULATION forecast California City 13,260 Ridgecrest 28,089 2020 2035 16,000 Lancaster 174,807 201,310 30,000 14,000 Palmdale 179,274 206,143 Unincorporated–LA County 134,000 172,173 12,000 25,000 Greater California City/Mojave 32,509 39,641 Greater Ridgecrest 39,442 41,737 10,000 20,000 Greater Rosamond 31,805 40,245 Greater Tehachapi 47,691 57,632 8,000 Antelope Valley 639,528 758,881 15,000 Southern California Association of Government, SCAG 6,000 Kern County Council of Governments, KernCOG. 10,000 4,000 Estimated Population by Zip Code ZIP ciTY 2010 2012 2013 2,000 5,000 93501 Mojave 4,284 5,459 5,643 93505 California City 13,969 14,341 14,622 2012 – Estimate 2012 – Estimate 2012 2000 2000 – Census – Census 2010 – Estimate 2011 2000 – Census – Census 2010 – Estimate 2011 8,385 14,120 12,787 13,260 24,297 27,616 27,835 28,089 93516 Boron 2,045 2,274 2,359 93519 Cantil 79 87 107 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 State Rank in Size 325 329 338 State Rank in Size 247 248 249 93523 Edwards 3,056 2,336 3,002 Rank of Growth in Kern County by % 1 1 1 Rank of Growth in Kern County by % 9 8 4 93524 Edwards 2,962 974 285 Annual Growth Rate 1.21% -9.2% 3.7% Annual Growth Rate 1.3% 0.8% 0.9% 93527 Inyokern 1,845 2,413 2,369 State Rank in Growth by % 12 18 2 State Rank in Growth by % 163 175 129 93554 Randsburg 91 105 28 % of change from 2000 census 79% 68.4% 58% % of change from 2000 census 15% 10.8% 16% 93555 Ridgecrest 29,338 33,246 33,297 State Rank by Numeric Change 137 111 129 State Rank by Numeric Change 208 180 196 93560 Rosamond 19,409 19,447 19,398 from 2000 census from 2000 census 93561 Tehachapi 31,537 35,775 36,356 Total 108,615 116,457 117,466 93510 Acton 7,792 7,457 7,925 93532 Lake Hughes 2,866 2,749 2,939 93534 Lancaster 41,150 40,139 41,213 93535 Lancaster 69,555 73,377 74,333 93536 Lancaster 66,364 73,349 73,917 93543 Littlerock 12,260 13,580 13,852 93544 Llano 1,265 1,441 1,467 93550 Palmdale 77,321 75,783 76,206 93551 Palmdale 49,076 53,365 54,018 93552 Palmdale 36,990 39,704 40,312 93553 Pearblossom 1,482 1,816 1,898 93563 Valyermo 673 651 650 93591 Palmdale 6,608 7,352 7,351 Total 373,402 390,763 396,081 Overall Total 482,017 507,220 513,547 *Based on 2010 Census

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

Population data *Based on 2010 Census

Estimated POPULATION 2000-2018 Growth Projections % of CENSUS GROWTH 2012 2013* 2000 2018 change 2000 2010 2000-2010 Antelope Valley 507,220 513,547 Moreno Valley 142,381 216,450 52.02% Bakersfield 247,507 347,483 41% Las Vegas 566,881 585,440 Bakersfield 247,057 380,442 53.99% Moreno Valley 142,381 193,365 36% Tucson 522,446 527,018 Palmdale 116,670 168,638 44.54% Lancaster 118,718 156,633 32% Atlanta 422,343 443,261 Lancaster 118,718 171,136 44.15% Palmdale 116,670 152,750 31% Miami 406,322 418,387 Phoenix 1,321,045 1,538,232 16.44% Phoenix 1,321,045 1,567,579 19% St. Louis 316,625 316,452 Santa Clarita 151,088 191,338 26.64% Santa Clarita 151,088 176,320 17% Cincinnati 291,994 294,894 Ontario 158,007 170,879 8.15% Ontario 158,007 176,921 12% Reno 211,999 226,638 Long Beach 461,522 478,610 3.70% Long Beach 461,522 462,257 0%

housing data *Based on median house price income, interest rate

AVG. Household Income new/resale house/condo median prices % of Housing Affordability Index* (%) 2012 2013 2011 2012 change First Time Buyer 2010 2011 2012 Santa Clarita $99,392 $99,124 Ridgecrest $155,500 $140,000 -9.97% California City 92 91 92 California $79,547 $83,188 California City $60,500 $54,500 -9.92% Palmdale 84 83 85 Chandler $81,567 $75,175 Lancaster $130,000 $129,000 -0.77% Las Vegas, NV 86 86 83 Los Angeles $69,399 $74,235 Palmdale $144,000 $145,000 0.69% Rosamond 75 76 83 Long Beach $65,442 $70,510 Rosamond $114,000 $115,000 0.88% Bakersfield 81 81 82 United States $67,315 $69,637 Santa Clarita $345,000 $350,000 1.45% Lancaster 83 82 81 Palmdale $67,659 $68,837 Long Beach $290,000 $299,000 3.10% Ridgecrest 78 78 81 Bakersfield $64,633 $67,651 Tehachapi $140,000 $145,000 3.57% Glendale, AZ 88 87 80 Ridgecrest $63,556 $66,423 Reno, NV $154,000 $164,000 6.49% Phoenix, AZ 87 87 80 Lancaster $61,677 $63,100 Cal-Condos $235,000 $256,000 8.94% Tehachapi 77 79 76 Las Vegas $67,873 $60,954 Tucson, AZ $130,000 $142,000 9.23% Chandler, AZ 80 81 74 Rosamond $59,212 $59,732 California $250,000 $275,000 10.00% Santa Clarita 69 71 73 Phoenix $64,410 $57,567 Bakersfield $130,000 $145,000 11.54% Cal - Condos 68 68 69 Tehachapi $52,177 $57,311 Las Vegas, NV $110,500 $124,000 12.22% California 70 68 67 California City $58,513 $55,823 Los Angeles (city) $321,000 $365,000 13.71% Tucson, AZ 62 64 67 Glendale, AZ $61,737 $55,594 Chandler, AZ $171,200 $195,000 13.90% Reno, NV 61 65 60 Reno $61,008 $54,848 Glendale, AZ $95,000 $122,000 28.42% Long Beach 51 52 59 Tucson $46,646 $46,652 Phoenix, AZ $89,900 $118,000 31.26% Los Angeles 45 46 48

Real Estate Tax Rate Cost of Doing Business (Kosmont) Crime data *Per 100,000 pop 2011 2012 2011 2012 Riverside, CA 1.07% 1.14% Lancaster Low Cost Low Cost Crime Rate* % nat’l % Above/ Lancaster 1.13% 1.21% Palmdale Average Cost Average Cost Change aVG. below Los Angeles 1.19% 1.25% Indio High Cost High Cost 2010 2011 ’10-’11 2011 nat’l AVG. Palm Springs 1.92% 1.29% Tulare High Cost High Cost California San Bernardino 1.30% 1.34% Riverside High Cost High Cost Palmdale 2,838 2,626 -7.47% 4,232 -37.9% Palmdale 1.29% 1.37% Long Beach High Cost High Cost Lancaster 2,900 2,566 -11.52% 4,232 -39.4% Chandler, AZ 2.63% 2.23% Palm Springs Very High Cost High Cost Riverside 3,780 3,559 -5.85% 5,116 -30.4% Portland, OR 2.29% 2.29% San Bernardino Very High Cost Very High Cost Ridgecrest 2,853 2,280 -20.08% 3,307 -31.1% Mesa, AZ 2.29% 2.29% Los Angeles Very High Cost Very High Cost Victorville 3,720 3,937 5.83% 4,232 -7.0% Fort Collins, CO 2.61% 2.61% Chandler, AZ Very High Cost Very High Cost Bakersfield 5,188 4,752 -8.40% 5,116 -7.1% Bullhead City, AZ 2.71% 2.71% Mesa, AZ Very High Cost Very High Cost San Bernardino 5,316 4,860 -8.58% 4,232 14.8% Arlington, TX 3.03% 2.76% Phoenix, AZ Very High Cost Very High Cost Phoenix 1.82% 3.53% Tucson, AZ Very High Cost Very High Cost NEVADA Tucson, AZ 2.25% 4.32% Portland, Or Very High Cost Very High Cost Reno 3,886 3,372 -13.23% 4,232 -20.3% Las Vegas Metro 3,944 3,582 -9.18% 3,837 -6.6% Cost of Living - ACCRA *2008 **2012 Cost of Living - ACCRA *2008 **2012 Arizona New York 220.3% 229.5% Flagstaff 118.3% 112.7% Phoenix 4,491 4,950 10.22% 3,837 29.0% San Francisco 170.9% 168.3% Fresno 120.5% 105.2% Tempe 5,347 5,927 10.85% 4,232 40.1% San Diego 135.0% 134.4% Bakersfield 103.7% 99.5% Glendale 5,906 6,894 16.73% 4,232 62.9% LA-Long Beach 148.1% 131.3% Las Vegas 106.3% 98.3% Palm Springs 127.6% 121.6% Antelope Valley 104.4% 92.7% Portland 114.5% 118.7% Reno-Sparks, NV 112.1% 92.5% Riverside 119.3% 113.7% *2nd Quarter •**3rd Quarter

Source: Kosmont Rose Institute, CAR, FBI, Claritas, Census, ACCRA, DataQuick, GAVEA. Economic Roundtable Report 2013 | 3 “Our search for the ANTELOPE VALLEY CITIES “It’s Positively Clear” right location to construct our new Lancaster state-of-the-art 2012 Population Estimate 157,826 manufacturing facility 2010 Census 156,633 led us to the City of Lancaster, and we are glad POPULATION Characteristics it did! We greatly appreciate the Median Age 31.4 Spanish Speaking 22.0% business-friendly environment and consideration shown to us by all staff POPULATION BY origin members at City Hall. We are excited Not Hispanic or Latino 58.4% to become a member of the City of Hispanic 41.6% Lancaster business community.” POPULATION BY RACE —Yolanda Morton, Chairman and White Alone 46.1% Chief Executive Officer of Morton African American 21.3% Manufacturing Native American 1.0% Asian/Pacific Islander 4.5% Some Other Race 21.6% 2012 MILESTONES Two or More Races 5.4% INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIM: Awarded the International Energy DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT: A two-story, 8,000-square-foot Average Household Globe Award in the “Fire” (energy) category for innovative use of mixed-use office and retail development is soon to be completed Income (city) $63,100 public-private partnerships to create and expand renewable energy in downtown Lancaster, while a five-story retail center is under 93536 $84,465 resources and development throughout the Antelope Valley region construction. 93535 $54,213 93534 $49,952 and beyond. Lancaster was selected from among more than 800 INCUBATOR PROGRAM: Partnered with InSite Development to projects in 105 countries. launch the “Start Small Incubator Program,” which provides aspiring Public Safety (2011) NATIONAL HONOR: Received the 2012 National Award for Smart entrepreneurs a new opportunity to launch their business ventures Crime Rate Per 100,000 2,566 Growth Achievement from the Environmental Protection Agency in on The BLVD in free-standing kiosks. U.S. Average 100-250K pop. 4,232 recognition of The BLVD Transformation Project. The award was NEW FACILITY: Halley-Olsen-Murphy is currently constructing a given for Overall Excellence, marking The BLVD as the top project in Housing new facility on Cedar Avenue which will consist of over 17,500 2012 Median Housing $129,000 the nation for smart growth. square feet of multi-purpose space. Annual % of Change -0.77% INDUSTRIAL GROWTH: Morton Manufacturing, a well-established SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Partnered with the Small Affordability Index 81 manufacturing firm which specializes in the manufacture of nickel- Business Development Center to host 14 small business training Housing Units 52,285 alloy bolts for the aerospace industry, broke ground on an 88,000- programs and deliver more than 500 hours of training to over 250 Vacancy Rate 9.34% square-foot plant occupying a 10-acre parcel in the Lancaster Persons per Household 3.17 small business owners and operators. Business Park. Morton’s relocation will bring 300 jobs, including Homeowners 59.74% 200 existing employees and 100 new positions. MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY: A new 19,250-square-foot facility for the Lancaster Museum of Art and History, complete with a Education 94,978 MEDICAL CENTER: City of Hope partnered with Antelope Valley rooftop terrace for special events, celebrated its grand opening in (educational attainment by pop. 25+) Hospital to begin construction of a 56,195-square-foot, two-story No High School Diploma 18.7% the heart of downtown Lancaster. medical and education center that will house a full-service cancer High School Graduate 28.8% DESTINATION LANCASTER: Lancaster’s Tourism Business Some College, no degree 26.1% center, a conference center and 172-seat auditorium, and space for physician offices. Improvement District (LTBID) was officially launched on February 1, Associate’s Degree 9.2% 2013. The LTBID marks the beginning of a partnership between the Bachelor’s Degree 12.0% KAISER PERMANENTE FACILITY: Kaiser Permanente began City of Lancaster, the AV Fairgrounds and the lodging industry to Master’s Degree 3.9% construction on its new 130,000-square-foot medical office increase overnight stays and generate new revenue within the City. Professional School Degree 0.8% building on Ave. L and 5th Street West. Doctoral Degree 0.6% HOTEL GROWTH: Construction slated to begin on two new hotels CARE CENTER: Construction began on the Los Angeles County in Lancaster, an 88-room Best Western and a 93-room TownPlace Workforce 64,130 Multi-Service Ambulatory Care Center (MACC). The 124,000- Suites by Marriott. (civ employed by Pop. 16+) square-foot, $98.8 million facility will include a 39,000-square-foot Architect/Engineer 2.6% ambulatory surgery center, a 38,000-square-foot clinical services CLEAN ENERGY: Established the California Clean Energy Authority, Arts/Entertain/Sports 1.2% a joint powers authority designed to spread the success and Building Grounds Maint 4.2% building, a central plant, and a 47,000-square-foot administrative support building. expertise of revenue-generating, environmentally-friendly Lancaster Business Financial Ops 2.6% Power Authority programs to municipalities throughout the state. Community Soc Svcs 1.9% AUTO MALL PARTNERSHIP: The Lancaster Auto Mall Association Computer/Mathematical 1.5% led the way to a highly successful year, boasting a 30% increase in SCIENCE EDUCATION: Antelope Valley College completed Construction/Extraction 6.0% sales from the previous year. construction on its new Health and Sciences Building, a $52 million, Edu/Training/Library 7.0% 105,085-square-foot educational facility. The building features over Farm/Fish/Forestry 0.5% HONDA AND SUBARU REMODEL: Subaru and Honda began a 46,000 square feet of lab space with more than 660 work stations. Food Prep/Serving 4.6% complete remodel of their dealerships, totaling over $2 million in Health Practitioner/Tec 6.1% real-property improvements. RENEWABLE ENERGY TRANSMISSION: Created the High Desert Healthcare Support 2.2% Power Authority for the construction of a high-voltage transmission ANTELOPE VALLEY REMODEL: Antelope Valley Maintenance Repair 4.5% line that will further the development of renewable energy in the Legal 0.5% Chevrolet has announced plans for a $1.2 million remodel of its Antelope Valley. Life/Phys/Soc Science 0.3% facility in the Lancaster Auto Mall. Management 7.7% 15 NEW BLVD BUSINESSES: 15 businesses celebrated their grand Office/Admin Support 14.6% opening on The BLVD, including a new location for Barone’s, an Production 4.9% Antelope Valley favorite for more than 50 years. Protective Svcs 3.8% Sales/Related 12.3% Personal Care/Svc 4.4% Elected Officials Contacts Transportation/Moving 6.6% Mayor R. Rex Parris City Manager Mark Bozigian Vice Mayor Marvin Crist 661/723-6000 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534 661/723-6128 Councilmembers: Director Economic Development www.cityoflancasterca.org Ron Smith, Sandra Johnson, Ken Mann Vern Lawson 661/723-6128 4 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org Source: City of Lancaster, GAVEA, Claritas Inc., CA-DOF, FBI, DataQuick, Census “The City of  PALMDALE “A Place to Call Home” Palmdale’s Mayor 2012 Population Estimate 153,708 James C. Ledford, 2010 Census 152,750 Planning Commissioner POPULATION Characteristics Vincent Dino and City Median Age 30.5 Staff deserve a round Spanish Speaking 42.1% of applause. They recognized the importance of keeping the World’s POPULATION BY origin Not Hispanic or Latino 41.8% largest tarp supplier “Tarps Plus” from Hispanic 58.2% leaving Palmdale and moving to Texas and found solutions to accomplish just POPULATION BY RACE that. Working together maintained a White Alone 47.2% global leader from leaving California African American 14.7% Native American 0.8% and saved dozens of jobs in Palmdale. Asian/Pacific Islander 4.5% Thanks for your support!” Some Other Race 27.5% —Steven Benson, Tarps Plus Two or More Races 5.4% Palmdale Transportation Center Average Household Income (city) $66,837 93550 $52,238 2012 MILESTONES 93551 $97,088 93552 $67,077 PALMDALE marks and celebrates its 50th year as an incorporated AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA names Palmdale as one of twelve City. The founders, known as the “Fifty Grand Men,” were the official Host Cities and returns in 2013 for leg three of America’s Public Safety (2011) original contributors of $100 each in order to fund the project that largest and most prestigious professional road cycling race. Crime Rate Per 100,000 2,626 led to the City’s incorporation in 1962. NASA celebrates five years in Palmdale at Site 9 with its SOPHIA U.S. Average 100-250K pop. 4,232 CITY UNVEILS “Success Through Sustainability” a strategic plan (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) project. Housing with laser focus on three major components: Economy, Community SOUTH VALLEY WORKSOURCE CENTER awarded the California 2012 Median Housing $145,000 and Organization. Award for Performance Excellence Prospector Award. Annual % of Change 0.69% PALMDALE AWARDED Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Affordability Index 85 PALMDALE AEROSPACE ACADEMY a joint venture between the Financial Reporting by Government Finance Officers Association of Housing Units 46,663 City of Palmdale, the AERO Institute and the Palmdale School Vacancy Rate 7.72% the United States and Canada. District opens. The Academy prepares its graduates for college Persons per Household 3.57 PALMDALE WELCOMES CVS Pharmacy, Jamba Juice, GEN X and careers in the 21st century, aligned with workforce needs in Homeowners 68% Clothing, D’Essence Studio Salon, Massage Envy Spa, Dollar the local area and beyond. The educational program emphasizes General, Auto Zone, Bead Paradise and WSS Shoes. science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Education 90,208 skills and views academics through the lens of aerospace. The (educational attainment by pop. 25+) KIRKLAND’S, EXPRESS, G BY GUESS AND ENTER 2 FASHION No High School Diploma 26.1% opens in the Antelope Valley Mall. accomplishments of Palmdale’s aerospace heritage were the High School Graduate 24.8% inspiration for the Academy’s establishment. NEW RESTAURANTS AV Bakery Express, Irene’s Café, Dragon Some College, no degree 26.2% Garden and Lee Esther’s Creole and Cajun Cooking. THE AERO INSTITUTE through a partnership with the American Associate’s Degree 7.6% Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics has expanded the Bachelor’s Degree 10.7% OUR INDUSTRIAL COMMUNITY WELCOMES Aero Bending offerings of continuing education and stand-alone courses for Master’s Degree 3.6% Company and the expansion of Vision Engineering and Metal aerospace professionals. Professional School Degree 0.7% Stamping. Doctoral Degree 0.3% TRANSIT VILLAGE, the development of affordable and market rate OUR MEDICAL COMMUNITY WELCOMES Palmdale Regional housing specific to the needs of the commuting workforce has Workforce 63,604 Women’s Care Inc., Valley Orthopedic Institute, Renaissance begun with the construction of 156 apartment units with related (civ employed by Pop. 16+) Imaging Center at Antelope Valley, Institute of Neurological Surgery amenities and parking. Transit Village will create a pleasant and Architect/Engineer 2.4% and Dr.’s Shankar, Talwar, Lameer, Gill. Arts/Entertain/Sports 1.5% beautiful extension of the newly developed Transportation Center. OUR DENTAL COMMUNITY WELCOMES My Kid’s Dentist and Building Grounds Maint 4.7% YOUTH BUILD and Paving the Way began two new rehabilitation Business Financial Ops 3.3% Dr.’s, Park and Abayahoudian, DDS. projects in conjunction with the City’s Neighborhood Improvement Community Soc Svcs 1.6% CAMACHO AUTO SALES opens a new dealership in the Palmdale Computer/Mathematical 1.1% program. The first project is currently under construction. When Auto Mall to include Dollar Rental Car as well as car sales. Construction/Extraction 7.3% completed it will provide Transitional Housing for 18 Youth Build Edu/Training/Library 4.3% AMS FULFILLMENT receives Foreign-Trade Zone designation Students who are actively enrolled in the AV Youth Build Charter Farm/Fish/Forestry 0.4% through Palmdale’s Foreign-Trade Zone #191. AMS Fulfillment School Program. Food Prep/Serving 5.5% located in the Santa Clarita Valley is a third-party company for PALMDALE RECYCLED WATER AUTHORITY, a partnership Health Practitioner/Tec 4.3% warehousing, assembly and complex retail pick-pack-ship fulfillment between the City of Palmdale and the Palmdale Water District, Healthcare Support 1.8% and eCommerce. AMS Fulfillment manages inventory, order Maintenance Repair 4.4% forms to bring tertiary treated water to City parks and potentially to fulfillment and logistics for a number of brand-companies. The City Legal 0.6% schools and businesses. Life/Phys/Soc Science 0.5% of Palmdale is the grantee of Foreign-Trade Zone #191 which was Management 7.5% established January 15,1993. The service area of Foreign-Trade Office/Admin Support 14.9% Zone #191 includes the Antelope Valley, Southeast Kern County, Production 7.2% North Los Angeles County and the Santa Clarita Valley. Protective Svcs 2.9% Sales/Related 11.9% Personal Care/Svc 5.0% Transportation/Moving 7.0% Elected Officials Contacts Mayor James C. Ledford, Jr. City Manager Mayor Pro Tem Tom Lackey David Childs 661/267-5115 38300 Sierra Highway, Palmdale, CA 93550 Councilmembers: www.cityofpalmdale.org Laura Bettencourt, Mike Dispenza Economic Development Manager Steven D. Hofbauer David B. Walter 661/267-5125 Source: City of Lancaster, GAVEA, Claritas Inc., CA-DOF, FBI, DataQuick, Census Source: City of Palmdale, GAVEA, Claritas Inc., CA-DOF, CAR, FBI, DataQuick, Census Economic Roundtable Report 2013 | 5 “I think manufacturing california city “New businesses fill cal city retail outlets” will be looking for more places to do 2012 Population Estimate 13,260 business in this 2010 Census 14,120 country in the very POPULATION Characteristics near future. We want Median Age 35.0 to be ready when they Spanish Speaking 15.38% come calling!” Population by Origin — Charles Pieper, California Not Hispanic or Latino 62.1% City Planning Commissioner, Hispanic 37.9% discussing changes recently approved to Industrial Zoning Population by Race within the city. (November 24, White Alone 62.2% New businesses fill California City retail outlets. African American 16.1% 1937 - Dec 1, 2012) Native American 1.0% Asian/Pacific Islander 2.9% 2012 MILESTONES Some Other Race 12.0% Two or More Races 5.8% New Development zone at California City Municipal Airport for Department successful complete $100 • AT&T completes $1.7 million regional California City Successor Agency thousand dollar upgrade to narrow band Average Household switching hub expansion • Federal Aviation Administration approves frequency mandated by the Federal Income – CITY $55,823 Communications Commission 93505 $55,944 • Hyundai North America Test Track begins $235 thousand dollar grant for aircraft $1.9 million upgrade to enhance facility parking apron maintenance • City Parks and Recreation secures $30 Public Safety (2011) operations • Honda North American donates three thousand Cooling Center Grant from Crime Rate Per 100,000 4,067 • New 78 room Best Western and Family 5,000 gallon fuel tanks to the city Southern California Edison U.S. Average 10-25K pop 3,165 Dollar celebrated Grand Openings for use at it’s public airport. Provides • Joint Use Agreement between Mojave opportunity to eliminate underground Unified School District and California Housing • Dollar General Market secures site and 2012 Median Housing $54,500 permits for new 20,770 square foot fuel tank storage City Parks and Recreation for the highly Annual % of Change -9.92% retail and grocery store. Pride and Preservation successful Youth Basketball Program Affordability Index 92 continued Dollar General will become the first • City Planning Commission and Council Housing Units 5,216 major grocery outlet for California City adopt new zoning definitions that now • City secures $150 thousand dollar Vacancy Rate 21.26% low interest loan from the California Persons per Household 2.83 as well as becoming it’s largest retailer. create new opportunities for both, new Energy Commission to replace lighting Homeowners 61.3% Construction begins January 2013 commercial, M1 light industry and M2 • Auto Zone secures site for new it’s new heavy industry growth and heating/cooling units in 5 public buildings Education 9,950 retail outlet within new business tract • City Wide $150 six year Parcel Tax (educational attainment by pop. 25+) • Waste Management establishes new 5 passed to promote Public Safety (Police • California Economic Development No High School Diploma 17.8% acre recycling center within California City and Fire) Committee raises $10,000 to allow High School Graduate 29.9% City wide 4th of July celebration to take • Verizon improves service with additional • Added new equipment, vehicles, officers Some College, no degree 29.2% place Associate’s Degree 10.3% cell tower on city owned land to force • Parks & Recreation takes over “Toys for Bachelor’s Degree 8.9% • California City Community Center • Balanced budget with Reserves Tots” program from departing Marine Master’s Degree 3.6% complete Phase I of $550 thousand established Professional School Degree 0.0% detachment, providing toys for 243 rebuild utilizing Community Development Doctoral Degree 0.2% • Waste Management Contract approved children Block Grant Project. Community creating a saving/revenue gain of over • 10th annual California City Renaissance Workforce 5,598 Development Block Grant Phase 2 $3 million over the life of the 10 year Fair continues to grow as a regional (civ employed by Pop. 16+) approved for flooring and new outdoor contract Architect/Engineer 2.8% event pavilion slated for Spring 2013 • City moves into two can recycling to Arts/Entertain/Sports 0.8% • Phase I of new Scout Lodge, (foundation, Building Grounds Maint 5.5% • New Westway Station, California City first comply with Cal Recycling mandate Park and Ride, $500 thousand Dollar plumbing, and electrical), completed Business Financial Ops 3.6% • City secures grant writer to aid search through community volunteer efforts Community Soc Svcs 1.1% grant awarded for construction in Spring for new funds for future water line Computer/Mathematical 4.6% 2013 replacement projects OHV Continued Growth Construction/Extraction 3.7% • East Kern Health Care District secures • City receives 2nd highest award from Edu/Training/Library 2.6% • City realigns park and median 10 acres for new medical plaza maintenance into a new Ground State Grant Program to support OHV Farm/Fish/Forestry 0.1% activities and improvements Food Prep/Serving 6.0% • City completes $1 million dollar Maintenance service contract with Health Practitioner/Tec 2.6% Redwood Boulevard expansion Sharper Landscaping saving $80 • Work begins on new bath and shower Healthcare Support 2.4% • City completes $500 thousand thousand dollars in General Fund facility for 2013 riding season at Borax Maintenance Repair 7.3% California City Sidewalk Transportation expenses Bill Park Legal 0.1% Enhancement Grant project providing • City adopts new 5 year Transient • OHV visitors for Thanksgiving and Life/Phys/Soc Science 0.2% pedestrians safe travel along California Christmas holidays swell to over Management 13.1% Development Plan that will guide 100,000 Office/Admin Support 13.9% City’s main boulevard commuter transportation development Production 6.3% • Norm Hill Aviation secures long term lease within California City • New medical aid station established Protective Svcs 3.4% for new maintenance facilities and jump • California City Police and Public Works within Borax Bill Command Post Sales/Related 8.0% Personal Care/Svc 6.5% Elected Officials Contacts Transportation/Moving 5.6% Mayor Patrick Bohannon City Manager Tom Weil 760/373-7170 21000 Hacienda Boulevard Councilmembers: California City, CA 93505 William Smith, Jennifer Wood Economic Development Department 661/723-6128 Charles McGuire, Edward Fuller 8001 California City Blvd. www.californiacity.com 760/373-2007 6 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org Source: City of California City, GAVEA, Claritas Inc., CA-DOF, FBI, DataQuick, Census RIDGECREST

2012 Population Estimate 28,089 2010 Census 27,616

POPULATION Characteristics Median Age 34.30 Spanish Speaking 8.57%

POPULATION BY origin Not Hispanic or Latino 80.7% Hispanic 19.3%

POPULATION BY RACE White Alone 76.6% African American 4.1% Native American 1.3% Asian/Pacific Islander 4.6% Some Other Race 7.4% Two or More Races 6.0%

Average Household Income (city) $66,423 93555 $68,217 Public Safety (2011) Crime Rate Per 100,000 2,280 U.S. Average 25-50K pop. 3,307

Housing 2012 Median Housing $140,000 Annual % of Change -9.97% Affordability Index 81 Housing Units 12,025 Vacancy Rate 9.51% Persons per Household 2.56 Homeowners 61.1%

Education 17,675 (educational attainment by pop. 25+) No High School Diploma 11.6% High School Graduate 22.7% Some College, no degree 31.5% Associate’s Degree 9.9% “Ridgecrest offers businesses of all sizes, whether just starting Bachelor’s Degree 15.7% Master’s Degree 6.7% up or already established, the opportunity to grow and prosper Professional School Degree 0.7% because both the city and county government are responsive and Doctoral Degree 1.2% maintain a business-friendly agenda. With the availability of land, clean air, clear weather, and a highly educated workforce, Ridgecrest demonstrates an entrepreneurial attitude; while at Workforce 11,548 (civ employed by Pop. 16+) the same time retaining that small town spirit and lifestyle.” Architect/Engineer 8.9% — Ron Kicinski, Co-owner, TOSS, Inc. and Service Master of IWV Arts/Entertain/Sports 1.9% Building Grounds Maint 3.9% Business Financial Ops 5.5% Community Soc Svcs 2.0% Computer/Mathematical 6.5% 2012 MILESTONES Construction/Extraction 4.6% Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Expansion Edu/Training/Library 4.2% Farm/Fish/Forestry 0.0% 32 Unit Senior Housing Apartment Complex Food Prep/Serving 4.9% Balsam District Plan Health Practitioner/Tec 3.6% Healthcare Support 2.3% Maintenance Repair 4.8% Legal 0.4% L ife/Phys/Soc Science 1.6% Management 8.4% Office/Admin Support 13.3% Production 4.6% Protective Svcs 2.5% Sales/Related 9.0% Personal Care/Svc 2.0% Transportation/Moving 5.2% Elected Officials Contacts Mayor Dan Clark Interm City Manager Dennis Speer Mayor Pro Tem Jason Patin Community & Economic Development 100 W. California Ave., Vice Mayor Marshall “Chip” Holloway Gary Parsons Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Councilmembers: (760) 499-5061 Lori Acton, Jim Sanders www.ci.ridgecrest.ca.us Source: City of Ridgecrest, GAVEA, Claritas Inc., CA-DOF, FBI, DataQuick, Census Economic Roundtable Report 2013 | 7 Greater TEHACHAPI “LIVE UP” “The loss of redevelopment 2012 Population Estimate 13,872 Greater Tehachapi Region 35,775 in California has hit communities hard and POPULATION Characteristics Tehachapi is no exception. Median Age 39.5 The City is working hard to Spanish Speaking 14.21% facilitate the revitalization and repurposing of out dated Population by Origin buildings and has coined Not Hispanic or Latino 75.0% Hispanic 25.0% the phrase redevelopment without redevelopment. Population by Race The adaptive reuse of a former White Alone 78.8% prototypic Chevron Station and African American 4.0% rebranding as “The Barn” represents a Native American 1.4% good case in point.” Asian/Pacific Islander 1.7% —Greg Garrett, City Manager Some Other Race 10.7% Two or More Races 3.4% 2012 MILESTONES

Average Household SMART GROWTH GENERAL PLAN City adopts comprehensive FAMILY DOLLAR Open in Tehachapi occupying 8,655 sq. ft. of Income update of the General Plan on April 16, 2012 incorporating smart floor area within the Orchard Shopping Center located on Tucker 93561 $68,672 growth and sustainability principles. Additionally, the General Plan Road within the Tucker Road commercial corridor. Public Safety (2011) is “form based” emphasizing design over more traditional policy DOLLAR GENERAL A 20,707 sq. ft. retail outlet on a 2.78-acre Crime Rate Per 100,000 2,325 orientated general plans. site located within the Tucker Road commercial corridor was U.S. Average 10-25K pop 3,165 DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION City completes another phase of approved by the Planning Commission on January 14, 2013. the Downtown Streetscape improvements as envisioned in the Housing TEHACHAPI INN A 72-room three story non-franchise hotel Downtown Master Plan enhancing the segment of Tehachapi 2012 Median Housing $145,000 measuring 25,319 sq. ft. was approved by the Planning Annual % of Change 3.57% Boulevard extending from Robinson Street easterly to Hayes Commission on January 14, 2013. Affordability Index 76 Street. Improvements include traffic calming landscape, enhanced FOUR SEASONS RETAIL Under construction on Tehachapi Housing Units 3,622 pedestrian crossings, decorative/period street lights and other Boulevard for 16,325 sq. ft. retail center on a 2.60-acre site. Vacancy Rate 11.82% pedestrian enhancements. These improvements complement Persons per Household 2.74 and add to the downtown public space improvements already The retail center replaces a bowling alley that had been idle for Homeowners 73.3% accomplished over the last few years as a component of the City’s approximately 15 years representing an example of redevelopment Downtown revitalization efforts and strategy. without redevelopment. Education 25,483 as depicted above represents an adaptive reuse of a CITY COMPLETES IMPROVEMENTS TO WASTEWATER THE BARN (educational attainment by pop. 25+) former prototype Chevron Service Station. The adaptive reuse as TREATMENT PLANT City completes Wastewater Treatment Plant No High School Diploma 16.8% The Barn concept represents a case of redevelopment without High School Graduate 26.1% (WWTP) Improvements Project that brings improved process redevelopment. Some College, no degree 31.0% control and operational efficiencies, re-establishing the treatment Associate’s Degree 7.2% capacity of 1.25 MGD (million gallons per day). CITY ACHIEVES SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN SALES TAX City Bachelor’s Degree 12.5% regains and exceeds pre-recession sales tax revenue Master’s Degree 4.7% CITY COMPLETES INITIAL IMPLEMENTATION PHASES OF The City launches the design of a new home for Professional School Degree 0.7% BRANDING EXERCISE City working with North Star Destinations POLICE FACILITY the Police Department. The selected site is an adaptive reuse of Doctoral Degree 1.0% Strategies completed comprehensive branding initiative in 2012 concluding with the Marketing tag line ”Live Up” playing off a a now vacant 10,000 square foot garment factory. The proposed Workforce 13,002 Tehachapi’s Mountainous location. Initial implementation strategies facility will be a state-of-the-art police headquarters designed (civ employed by Pop. 16+) have been completed in 2012 including marketing materials, to accommodate the police force for the coming 25 years. It will Architect/Engineer 4.4% letterhead, business cards and other collateral material. include a community room that can be used for training and Arts/Entertain/Sports 2.0% emergency operations. Building Grounds Maint 4.2% BALANCED BUDGET City achieves balanced budget with no Business Financial Ops 3.8% layoffs, no furlough days and without tapping into reserves. EVENT CENTER The City initiated significant improvements at the Community Soc Svcs 2.3% Employees across the board were granted a cost of living Tehachapi Event Center and Rodeo Grounds, in partnership with Computer/Mathematical 1.2% increase. the Tehachapi Mountain Rodeo Association, including the addition Construction/Extraction 5.4% of 1,500 new seats, new VIP seating and other amenities. A Edu/Training/Library 5.1% BICYCLE MASTER PLAN As a component of the implementation master plan for the Center was also initiated in 2012 to prepare Farm/Fish/Forestry 2.2% strategy of the recently adopted General Plan the City adopted a concepts for future enhancements. Food Prep/Serving 4.9% Bicycle Master Plan working in cooperation with Alta Planning and Health Practitioner/Tec 6.0% Design. Healthcare Support 4.0% Maintenance Repair 4.4% L egal 0.6% Life/Phys/Soc Science 0.9% Management 13.0% Office/Admin Support 9.4% Production 2.7% Protective Svcs 7.9% Sales/Related 10.4% Personal Care/Svc 4.3% Elected Officials Contacts Transportation/Moving 4.0% Mayor Philip Smith City Manager Greg Garrett Assistant City Manger Councilmembers: 661/822-2200, ext 105 Christopher Kirk 115 South Robinson Street Ed Grimes, Kim Nixon, Community Devlopment Director 661/822-4078, ext. 206 Tehachapi, CA 93561 Mary Lou Vachon, Susan Wiggins David James www.tehachapicityhall.com 661/822-2200, ext. 119

8 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org Source: City of Tehachapi, GAVEA, Claritas Inc., CA-DOF, FBI, Kern COG, DataQuick, Census Mojave Rosamond “Home of the Nation’s First Inland Spaceport” “Gateway to Progress” 2013 Population 4,245 Master’s Degree 2.00% 2013 Population 18,505 Master’s Degree 2.88% Population CHARACTERIStics Professional School Degree 0.04% Population CHARACTERIStics Professional School Degree 0.43% Median Age 31.3 Doctoral Degree 4.00% Median Age 32.7 Doctoral Degree 0.30% Spanish Speaking 30.3% Workforce 1,180 Spanish Speaking 24.4% Workforce 7,565 Population by ORIGIN (civ employed by Pop. 16+) Population by ORIGIN (civ employed by Pop. 16+) Not Hispanic or Latino 59.81% Architect/Engineer 1.4% Not Hispanic or Latino 63.4% Architect/Engineer 5.4% Hispanic 40.19% Arts/Entertain/Sports 1.9% Hispanic 36.6% Arts/Entertain/Sports 1.7% Building Grounds Maint 6.9% Building Grounds Maint 4.9% Population by Race Population by Race Business/Financial Ops 1.5% Business/Financial Ops 0.8% White Alone 51.94% White Alone 59.2% Community/Soc Svcs 1.5% Community/Soc Svcs 1.5% African American 17.67% African American 8.5% Computer/Mathematical 1.1% Computer/Mathematical 1.6% Native American 1.39% Native American 1.2% Construction/Extraction 6.9% Construction/Extraction 7.6% Asian/Pacific Islander 1.58% Asian/Pacific Islander 4.1% Edu/Training/Library 3.1% Edu/Training/Library 6.2% Some Other Race 22.24% Some Other Race 20.1% Farm/Fish/Forestry 0.9% Farm/Fish/Forestry 0.1% Two or More Races 5.18% Two or More Races 6.9% Food Prep/Serving 8.3% Food Prep/Serving 3.3% Average Health Practitioner/Tec 0.5% Average Health Practitioner/Tec 4.4% Income CITY $39,166 Healthcare Support 1.8% Income CITY $59,792 Healthcare Support 1.7% 93501 $43,182 Maintenance Repair 5.9% 93560 $59,908 Maintenance Repair 7.7% HOUSING Legal 0.3% HOUSING Legal 0.4% Homeowners 46.28% Life/Phys/Soc Science 3.1% Homeowners 67.45% Life/Phys/Soc Science 1.0% Education 2,450 Management 8.0% Education 11,252 Management 6.2% (educational attainment by pop. 25+) Office/Admin Support 9.1% (educational attainment by pop. 25+) Office/Admin Support 16.2% No High School Diploma 29.5% Production 9.1% No High School Diploma 18.3% Production 7.2% High School Graduate 32.8% Protective Svcs 4.0% High School Graduate 28.6% Protective Svcs 5.9% Some College, no degree 25.3% Sales/Related 10.6% Some College, no degree 30.8% Sales/Related 8.9% Associate’s Degree 5.9% Personal Care/Svc 2.5% Associate’s Degree 7.5% Personal Care/Svc 2.2% Bachelor’s Degree 4.4% Transportation/Moving 11.9% Bachelor’s Degree 11.1% Transportation/Moving 5.1%

Rural Communities of the Greater Antelope Valley

2012 2012 Average 2013 2013 Average 2012 2012 Average 2013 2013 Average Population family Household Population family Household Population family Household Population family Household Estimate income estimate income Estimate income estimate income Green Valley 1,628 $132,243 1,732 $143,350 Randsburg 63 $41,103 72 $37,917 Acton 1,976 $106,727 7,580 $104,756 Littlerock 1,388 $64,354 1,368 $63,218 Bear Valley 101 $66,800 99 $58,846 Boron 2,256 $47,890 2,347 $55,154 Bear Valley Springs 5,319 $92,451 5,862 $87,113 North Edwards 1,015 $48,540 1,037 $49,953 Quartz Hill 11,420 $81,503 11,725 $79,664 Edwards 1,698 $55,157 1,627 $65,202 Inyokern 1,093 $63,574 1,111 $62,581 Lake Los Angeles 12,110 $54,498 12,336 $57,946 Stallion Springs 2,646 $61,173 2,661 $78,837 Golden Hills 8,875 $68,009 8,994 $62,876

Source: Claritas Inc., GAVEA Economic Roundtable Report 2013 | 9 GREATER ANTELOPE VALLEY EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY SECTOR

2011 LARGEST EMPLOYERS Company # of Employees Edwards Air Force Base 10,808 China Lake Navel Weapons 9,172 The labor force County of Los Angeles 3,953 in the Antelope Lockheed Martin 3,000 Palmdale School District 2,682 Valley is not Antelope Valley Hospital 2,619 dominated by one Northrop Grumman 2,573 AV Union High School District 2,037 or two industries. Wal-Mart (5) 1,922 The skills and California Correctional Institute – Tehachapi 1,915 Bank of America 1,863 experience found Antelope Valley Mall 1,800 California State Prison-Los Angeles County 1,622 in the region are Lancaster School District 1,420 well distributed Antelope Valley College 1,304 Kaiser Permanente 929 Jacobs Technology 920 Highlights: 2010 Antelope Valley Rio Tinto 817 Labor Market Study Westside School District 800 Palmdale Regional Hospital 782 Important Anticipated Cultural Changes and Opportunities Albertsons (7) 682 • As the youngest generation becomes adults and enter the workforce, the Antelope Valley region Boeing (2) 650 Rite Aid Distribution Center 640 will look very different than today. Hispanic or Latino individuals will soon make up 58% of the City of Lancaster 627 community, African Americans will make up 22% and Caucasian residents will make up 14%. Home Depot (4) 605 Asian, Pacific Islander, Filipino, and American Indian populations will remain close to their current Sierra Sands School District 575 proportions. City of Palmdale 559 Starwood 530 Educating Antelope Valley’s Work Force Ridgecrest Regional Hospital 503 • More than 100,000 K-12 students are educated each day in the Antelope Valley Region. High Desert Health System 499 Of these, 81% live in Los Angeles County and 19% live in Kern County. Tehachapi Unified School District 487 High Desert Medical Group 385 • Antelope Valley educators and leaders are working to build a strong bilingual work force. Lowe’s (3) 347 • In 2009, about 17% of the district’s total enrollment participated in the Gifted and Talented Scaled Composites 344 Program. South Kern School District 325 Calif. City Corrections 322 Labor Force Profile Keppel School District 308 • The labor force in the Antelope Valley is not dominated by one or two industries. The skills and Eastside School District 300 experience found in the region are well distributed between the management/professional (30%), Deluxe Checks 290 production/agriculture/transportation (25%), and sales/service industries (44%). Traditional ‘white Cerro Coso College 290 Costco 271 collar’ employees make up 55% of the Antelope Valley workforce. Mojave Unified School District 259 Work Force Commuters Southern California Edison 256 Michael’s Distribution Center 250 • The average daily commute times for Palmdale and Lancaster workers are 89 minutes and Lance Campers 244 67 minutes, respectively. The average daily commute for AV communities in Kern County is Sygma 242 52 minutes. Muroc School District 218 • Nearly 71,000 workers travel into Greater Los Angeles from the Antelope Valley each day. Acton-Agua Dulce School District 171 Antelope Valley Press 170 • Approximately 63,000 workers from Palmdale/Lancaster sub-region spend at least an hour each Sam’s Club 168 day on the road; of those, 38,000 spend two or more hours commuting. U.S. Pole 155 Wilsona School District 150 Interdependence of Cities within the Region Wells Fargo 143 • During 2008, 3,000 Lancaster working residents were employed in Palmdale while, 5,500 Delta Scientific 140 Palmdale working residents were employed in Lancaster. BAE-Mojave 140 Senior Systems Technologies 125 • In all, 42% of Lancaster and 53% of Palmdale working residents commuted to the Greater Los Best Buy 123 Angeles area. TOTAL 61,923 For more details on Antelope Valley’s labor force, see www.aveconomy.org/index.cfm?page=Studies. Source: EDD, CSUN, GAVEA, SFVERC.

10 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org los angeles county – Antelope Valley * 2012 figures are preliminary and estimates.

E MPLOYMENT INDUSTRY ANNUAL AVG. EMPLOYMENT ANNUAL PAYROLL SALARY BY SECTOR 2010 2011 2012* 2010 2011 2012* 2012* Federal Government 369 367 359 $21,999,986 $22,211,708 $22,198,533 $61,758 State Government 2,004 1,981 1,582 $86,250,705 $89,791,148 $67,345,652 $42,567 Local Government 13,628 13,285 12,829 $654,765,697 $646,497,416 $620,273,560 $48,348 Agriculture and Mining 555 368 210 $13,659,892 $10,434,780 $6,791,367 $41,796 Utilities 329 334 328 $29,299,937 $32,223,616 $32,877,773 $100,339 Construction 3,061 2,736 2,796 $144,702,516 $129,116,096 $123,724,535 $44,247 Manufacturing 8,102 7,877 7,528 $678,627,573 $667,524,408 $612,321,992 $81,342 Wholesale Trade 1,096 1,166 1,169 $46,776,761 $47,407,072 $47,447,657 $40,600 Retail Trade 10,917 11,286 11,185 $264,676,823 $271,301,956 $275,289,033 $24,613 Transportation and Warehousing 2,150 2,158 2,171 $77,715,923 $80,894,192 $80,035,703 $36,873 Mgmnt of Companies and Enterprises & Admin and Support and Waste Mgmnt and Remediation Services 1,940 2,048 2,137 $64,072,024 $61,376,600 $62,848,365 $42,453 Information 887 829 805 $36,644,452 $35,437,948 $33,438,824 $41,527 Finance and Insurance 2,987 3,027 2,983 $120,044,781 $121,408,920 $126,667,595 $42,468 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 801 786 842 $23,243,789 $24,352,736 $27,307,553 $32,415 Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services 1,561 1,601 2,009 $64,042,262 $65,271,052 $85,091,296 $42,355 Educational Services 712 758 905 $24,821,287 $27,605,060 $34,743,913 $38,396 Health Care and Social Assistance 8,200 8,358 8,579 $382,588,212 $402,773,392 $406,998,432 $47,443 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 576 553 585 $8,656,403 $8,153,624 $8,729,916 $14,923 Accommodation and Food Services 7,342 7,379 7,825 $116,580,246 $120,455,280 $127,626,883 $16,311 Other Services (except Public Administration) 5,036 4,564 4,314 $92,097,905 $79,779,568 $76,643,813 $17,766 Not Classified 135 237 238 $4,168,631 $7,725,264 $7,477,440 $31,403 Total Employment 72,389 71,698 71,378 $2,955,435,805 $2,951,741,836 $2,885,879,836 $42,378

* 2012 figures are preliminary and estimates. Kern county – ANTELOPE VALLEY EMPLOYMENT INDUSTRY ANNUAL AVG. EMPLOYMENT ANNUAL PAYROLL SALARY BY SECTOR 2010 2011 2012* 2010 2011 2012* 2012* Federal Government 1,997 4,968 7,134 $73,850,484 $403,078,236 $593,938,908 $83,260 State Government 2,018 2,004 1,917 $85,411,464 $93,009,408 $90,524,896 $47,222 Local Government 3,258 3,121 3,065 $141,593,456 $133,900,736 $129,960,412 $42,408 Agriculture and Mining 772 907 952 $62,106,492 $67,512,992 $76,186,657 $60,194 Utilities 381 403 274 $33,152,520 $40,588,692 $26,979,775 $98,546 Construction 455 393 422 $17,996,284 $14,560,556 $19,146,428 $45,419 Manufacturing 2,141 2,188 1,912 $165,313,664 $170,808,260 $136,032,840 $71,134 Wholesale Trade 196 174 216 $8,710,144 $8,292,200 $10,865,569 $50,226 Retail Trade 2,178 2,203 2,242 $53,565,296 $54,248,092 $54,664,168 $24,381 Transportation and Warehousing 349 399 465 $16,470,000 $20,912,436 $26,841,091 $57,778 Mgmnt of Companies and Enterprises & Admin and Support and Waste Mgmnt and Remediation Services 938 1,082 1,010 $33,862,456 $40,875,220 $36,261,507 $46,061 Information 164 143 139 $6,777,984 $5,564,440 $5,055,644 $36,313 Finance and Insurance 391 325 311 $14,969,544 $12,155,072 $11,988,747 $38,508 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 244 225 266 $5,710,700 $6,201,236 $6,458,539 $24,321 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 2,892 2,983 3,160 $193,820,436 $213,727,452 $237,997,881 $75,316 Educational Services 171 216 246 $4,874,196 $5,657,820 $7,707,628 $31,389 Health Care and Social Assistance 1,368 1,388 1,553 $52,398,208 $53,542,212 $59,212,020 $38,119 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 384 361 337 $6,635,812 $6,521,032 $6,612,589 $19,628 Accommodation and Food Services 1,990 1,931 1,970 $27,858,916 $27,313,804 $28,126,429 $14,280 Other Services (except Public Administration) 679 639 649 $14,353,912 $13,521,176 $15,547,053 $23,968 Not Classified 26 66 50 $592,076 $1,495,892 $1,532,827 $30,454 Total Employment - Kern 22,992 26,119 28,288 $1,020,026,054 $1,393,486,964 $1,581,641,608 $45,663

**Total Employment- LA/Kern 95,381 97,817 99,666 $3,975,461,859 $4,345,228,800 $4,467,521,444 $44,021

Source: EDD, CSUN, GAVEA, SFVERC.

Economic Roundtable Report 2013 | 11 THE COST OF DOING BUSINESS

Legend 1 Cost Rating 2 Charges Gross Receipts Tax Very Low Cost The lowest possible rating for city fees and charges 3 Indicates rate of Utility Users Tax, if applicable. Low Cost Cities that charge low fees and charges “No” indicates that the city does not charge this tax Average Cost Cities that charge average fees and charges 4 Business tax rate comparison per $1,000 in receipts High Cost Cities that charge high fees and charges 5 Property Tax Very High Cost Cities that charge the highest fees and charges 6 Sales Tax

* Annual tax for the first $10 million in receipts or the first 100 employees. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Antelope Valley Lancaster Low Cost no no $0.002% 1.21% 8.75% Palmdale Average Cost no no .003-.028% 1.37% 8.75%

Los Angeles Basin Whittier High Cost Yes 5.00% .001-.020% 1.17% 8.75% Long Beach High Cost no 5.00% .012-.284% 1.12% 8.75% Los Angeles Very High Cost Yes 9-12.5% .10-51% 1.25% 8.75%

San Bernardino Redlands High Cost Yes no .025-.3% 1.31% 7.75% Fontana Very High Cost Yes 5.00% .025-.35% 1.34% 7.75% The Kosmont Rose Institute of State and Local San Bernardino Very High Cost Yes 7.75% .025-.25% 1.34% 8.00% Government Survey features a total of 305 cities in nine western states: Arizona, California, Riverside Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Indio High Cost Yes 6.00% 0.016% 1.21% 7.75% Utah and Washington. The Survey team narrowed Riverside High Cost Yes 6.50% .007-.085% 1.14% 7.75% Palm Springs High Cost no 5.00% .003-.056% 1.29% 7.75% the study’s scope this year in order to provide clearer, more in-depth analysis of the cost of doing business in communities across the western Central Valley United States. Bakersfield Average Cost Yes 2.00% .002-.065% 1.20% 7.25% Tulare High Cost Yes 6.00% .00-.035% 1.20% 8.25% Listed in the report are the 2012 ratings for Stockton Very High Cost Yes 6.00% .025-.2% 1.40% 8.00% Lancaster and Palmdale along with a comparison to other popular business locations. Various Business license fees are an important factor in Arlington, Tx High Cost no 7.50% 0 2.76% 8.00% Fort Collins, Co Very High Cost no 7.55% 0 2.61% 7.55% determining cost ratings, and many of the least El Paso, Tx Average Cost no 2.5-8% 0.002% 3.29% 8.25% expensive western cities have very low business Davis, Ca Average Cost Yes 0 .06-.18% 1.07% 7.75% taxes. Nine out of the twenty cities do not have Sacramento, Ca Very High Cost Yes 7-11% 0.016-0.042% 1.21% 7.75% a business license tax, while three others have Phoenix, Az Very High Cost no 10-12% 0 3.53% 9.30% a very low annual flat rate fee between $20 and Portland, Or Very High Cost no 5-7.5% 0.365% 2.29% 0.00% Tucson, Az Very High Cost Yes 6-9% 0 4.32% 9.10% $35. A medium-sized business would pay less Chandler, Az Very High Cost no 10.05% 0.001% 2.23% 8.80% than $400 a year in 14 of the 20 cities, well Bullhead City, Az Very High Cost no 8.6 0.002% 2.71% 7.85% below the Survey median of $1,000. Source: Kosmont-Rose Institute, GAVEA

12 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC) FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE (FTZ) serving the Antelope Valley Palmdale The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) that serves Northern Los Angeles County, — the Antelope, Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys — provides free and low cost expert The Foreign-Trade Zone offers international traders, importers and exporters business assistance to small businesses. The SBDC’s team of experienced business advisors outstanding opportunities to take advantage of special custom privileges. These and trainers helps prospective and existing small business owners start new businesses, incentives can lower barriers to trade, improve cash flow and reduce or eliminate duty tackle current business challenges, and develop the tools and methodologies necessary to rates for goods. successfully manage and grow their businesses. Companies that locate within the FTZ may qualify for special financial incentives such as: The SBDC provides one-on-one consulting engagements, workshops, trainings, networking • Paying no duties on labor, overhead, or profit from FTZ operations and other resources to the local business community. Locally located on the campus  • Enjoying substantially discounted cargo rates of the University of Antelope Valley, it receives its core funding from the Small Business  • Deferring Harbor Maintenance fees Administration (SBA). Local funding is provided by the City of Palmdale, the City of Lancaster, • Re-exporting materials duty-free Wells Fargo Bank, Los Angeles County Supervisor Mike Antonovich’s office, and a wide variety  • Adding value to the goods without affecting the assessed value of other public and private partners. Fees for SBDC consulting and advisory services are paid  • Eliminating delays in customs clearance and duty drawback procedures out of their funding sources, which means your consulting engagement with SBDC Business  • And many more incentives and benefits as well Advisors is provided at no cost to you or your business, and trainings and workshops are  provided free or at a nominal cost. If you import goods or materials for your business, please contact Kari Blackburn, Foreign Trade Zone Manager for the City of Palmdale 661/267-5125. The SBDC serving Northern Los Angeles County has its headquarters in the Santa Clarita Valley where it is hosted by College of the Canyons. In the Antelope Valley, the SBDC operates South Valley WorkSource Center, out of a suite of offices provided by its local host, the University of Antelope Valley (UAV). Palmdale, California Awarded CAPE Prospector Award Antelope Valley services are available at the SBDC offices at UAV, as well as at two satellite locations in Palmdale and Lancaster. In 2012 the SBDC served almost 4,000 business owners The South Valley WorkSource Center, provides a host of services to both employers and entrepreneurs and helped them create 579 jobs, start 53 businesses, grow sales by and employees. almost $18 million and secure over $12.4 million in capital. The SBDC program is the SBA’s Services for businesses include: oldest and largest small business assistance program. • No-cost job postings both locally and via the internet using our searchable Whether you are an early stage entrepreneur or an established business, the SBDC’s team on-line job bank of business advisors can provide you with expert advice and guidance in a wide variety of • No-cost job fair registration disciplines. To learn more or to attend an initial orientation session, please visit the SBDC website • Customized recruiting to help you fill positions quickly at www.cocsbdc.org, email them at [email protected], or call them at 661/362-5900. • Skills assessments of potential candidates to ensure they meet your criteria • On-the-job and pre-employment training • Conference rooms and privates offices for interviews, trainings, orientations, etc. • Business Incentive Information • Business Advisory Council membership • Antelope Valley Enterprise Zone Vouchering Services for the job seeker include: • One-on-one career counseling • Employment preparation workshops • Special training programs • Job and career fairs • Computers, printers, copy machines, fax, phones, and scanner • Job leads and referrals • Supportive services Please contact the South Valley WorkSource Center at 661/265-7421 for more information or visit us at 38510 Sierra Highway or www.cityofpalmdale.org/svwc.

WorkSource California Antelope Valley One- Stop Career Center, Lancaster, California The 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 The SBDC provides one-on-one consulting • Resume creation engagements, workshops, trainings, • Veterans services • Youth services networking and other resources to the • Job clubs local business community. 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.

Economic Roundtable Report 2013 | 13 The Community Advantage and Small Loan Programs

SBA triples Surety Bond Guarantee Ceiling; helping SBA partners with the surety industry to help small businesses that would small business secure larger contracts and grow. otherwise be unable to obtain bonding in the traditional commercial marketplace. A major revision in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Surety Bond Guarantee Under the partnership, SBA provides a guarantee to the participating surety (SBG) Program more than triples the eligible contract amount, from $2 million to company of between 70 and 90 percent of the bond amount if a contractor $6.5 million, the Agency will guarantee on surety bonds for both public and private defaults or fails to perform. contracts. The higher surety bond guarantee limits are expected to help construction SBA assistance in locating a participating surety company or agent, and and service sector small businesses gain greater access to private and public completing application forms, is available online. contracts and secure larger contracts vital to small business growth. SBA provides small businesses with an array of financing for small businesses The revisions are a result of the Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization from the smallest needs in microlending — to substantial debt and equity Act and are expected to bolster participation by surety bond agents and brokers investment capital (venture capital). For more information on SBA programs go to and their surety companies in SBA’s SBG Program. their website at: http://www.sba.gov

2011 Reported Business % of Change Loans Under $1 Million in 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2010-2011

$100,000 or less Number of loans 7,481 7,772 8,537 16,204 16,714 11,973 4,255 3,887 4,527 16.5% Amount (in millions) $63 $68 $87 $137 $157 $111 $51 $43 $50 17.5%

Greater than $100,000 but less than $250,000 Number of loans 95 83 97 91 119 84 61 62 51 -17.7% Amount (in millions $17 $15 $16 $16 $21 $14 $10 $10 $8 -15.8%

Greater than $250,000 but less than 1 Million Number of loans 89 80 58 97 97 63 48 29 47 62.1% Amount (in millions) $44 $45 $28 $55 $48 $33 $25 $15 $25 67.5%

Total Number of loans 7,665 7,935 8,692 16,392 16,930 12,120 4,364 3,978 4,625 16.3% Amount (in millions) $124 $128 $131 $207 $226 $159 $86 $68 $84 23.9%

Loans to Firms with Revenues less than $1 Million Number of loans 2,671 2,749 4,065 5,989 6,909 3,777 1,450 1,397 2,236 60.1% Amount (in millions) $51 $58 $66 $106 $112 $61 $38 $30 $40 34.2%

Licensed Businesses 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Lancaster 4,902 5,179 *6,796 6,259 6,223 5,595 5,375 5,230 5,339 5,173 Palmdale 4,913 5,195 5,701 6,093 6,181 6,054 6,013 5,688 6,084 5,979

* Includes Rental Housing Businesses

14 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org Manufacture your wind or solar energy equipment in “california’s renewable energy capital”

California has one of the most aggressive renewable energy targets in the United States, and possibly the world as a country, with a goal of producing 33 percent of the electricity from renewable resources by 2020. The Antelope Valley, with natural resources of wind and solar, is located close to LA metropolitan basin and will be a large contributor in reaching that target. GAVEA’s renewable resource members are planning to make an investment of $10B in the area generating over 1500MWs of electrical power and creating over 2,600 construction jobs and 150 permanent positions over the next few years. California is the tenth largest consumer of energy in the world, just behind France.

Kern County continues to be a leader in renewable energy, ending the year with 7568 MW of permitted wind and solar PV in both the eastern kern and valley portion of the county. The Kern County Board of Supervisors goal of 10,000 LA County has approved solar photovoltaic projects producing a total of 880 MW of renewable energy in production by 2015 is within reach with 2/3 of the MWs with another 604MWs mixed solar and wind projects in the permitting permitted projects in operation or under construction. Another 2500 MW is in process. The generating capacity in East Kern and north Los Angeles counties process. This year saw another billion dollars of investment in the region with makes the Greater Antelope Valley the cradle of production for renewable the acquisition by America Wind, Inc, a Warren Buffett company, purchase of electricity in Southern California for years to come. There are an estimated two wind projects in the Tehachaphi area and the completion by EDF Renewable 1,671,004 detached housing units in LA County, and all could be supplied Energy of the Pacific Wind and Catalina Solar projects. power by the current projects approved or in the permitting process in the Antelope Valley. The total investment in the wind region now tops $5.4 billion and the Kern County tax assessor released a report showing renewable energy valuation at Palmdale continues to build a reputation of fostering innovation in support of $7.4 billion second only to oil and gas ( $27.7 billion) with agriculture at $5.2 renewable energy, and in favor of reducing the cost of energy over time to their billion. To continue to generate economic value in this sector, Kern County and jurisdiction and city businesses. the City of Lancaster are collaborating on a transmission project to bring another 2800 MW of power into the Kern County desert region for jobs, investment www.windsolarcalifornia.com potential and power production. www.aveconomy.org

GAVEA’s renewable an investment of $10 billion in the area resource members are planning to make generating over 1500 MWs of electrical power and creating over 2,600 construction jobs and 150 permanent positions over the next few years.

Economic Roundtable Report 2013 | 15 MOTION PICTURE & TELEVISION PRODUCTION Antelope Valley film production

A total of 289 productions, including features, TV, commercials, still shoots, and music videos, a 3% increase from last year’s tally. Photography Film TV Commercials Misc Music videos California Film & Television Tax Credit Program continues to show great 35% 11% 13% 20% 11% 10% promise in assisting in the region’s gain. This program has a rigorous and transparent application, reporting and auditing process. So stringent that the California Federation of Labor, for the first time ever, endorsed such an Antelope Valley remains a favorite incentive, as the current program meets their “litmus test” for identifying job choice for on-location filming. Hundreds of productions selected numerous locations creation. generating an estimated economic impact of ten million On-location filming contributes to the local economy generating substantial dollars, a 25% gain in revenue over same period last year. tax revenues for city and county governments, including sales tax, permit fees and transient occupancy taxes. Other dollars injected into the community Feature film typically included local hires, restaurants, grocery stores, dry cleaning, productions hardware and building materials, fuel, office supplies, and heavy Totals: 31 projects equipment rentals. 130 production days. Auto & other Television Commercials projects The AVFO will continue to work to attract more feature films, A significant economic Totals: 57 projects commercials and TV production to the greater Antelope Totals: 36 projects contribution was fueled by 82 production days 57 production days. Valley region. two Warner Bros. feature film productions: Returning year after year Services Provided: ReturningV T -Drama • “Mazda” • “” • “True Blood” “Man of Steel” • Scouting/permit coordination • “Chevy” • “Ram” Filming 11 days at Edwards AFB • “Southland” • “Subaru” • “Lincoln” • Specialized technical support –Crews lodged, shopped, dined Photography • “Sons of Anarchy” • “Honda” • “Land Rover” • On-location problem projects • “The Mentalist” and took in the sights of the Antelope Valley. resolution Totals: 101 projects • “Parenthood” Other commercials include: • Digital photo library at 135 production days Reality TV projects: • Summer • “US Postal Tom Cruise’s Olympics Service” www.avfilm.com • “Hoarders” “Rock of Ages” • “Ferrari” • “Pit Bulls & Parolees” • “AT&T” • “Kmart” Utilized the Pioneer Event • “BMW” • “Fact of Faked” • “Nationwide” • “Lowes” Contact Pauline East, Center recreating a New Mexico • “VIVA Magazine” • “Top Gear USA” • “T-Mobile” • “Motel 6” Antelope Valley Film Office bar location. Set construction • “Converse” • “Auction Hunters” • “Geico” • “Hot Wheels” at 661/510-4231 • “KORS Catalog” schedule kept crews in town for • “” Clear Channel Stadium set the • “Italian Vogue” more than a week. As well as some new faces: backdrop for Philadelphia Phillies • “Elle Italy” • “Extreme Makeover Other titles include: outfielder, Shane Victorino, starred • “JC Penney” – Weightloss” • “Bling Ring” in a PSA for ADHA (Attention • “Macys” • “Our America With Lisa Ling” • “Snake And Mongoose” Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.) • “Canon EOS” • “The Barter Project.” • “Model Home”

AGRICULTURE Mining The Antelope Valley is home to many diverse industries, Los Angeles County Information County Agricultural Commissioner Value of agricultural production, 2010: $179,753,000 12300 Lower Azusa Rd., Arcadia, CA 91006 but one in particular has provided an economic (state ranking: 33rd) Phone: 626/575-5451 Fax: 626/350-3243 foundation for our area since 1927. Home to California’s Web site: acwm.co.la.ca.us Top five crops, by value, 2010: largest open pit mine, Rio Tinto Minerals operates the Woody Ornamentals $51,282,000 U.C. Cooperative Extension world famous borax mine near Boron in eastern Kern Bedding Plants $37,813,000 County Farm Advisor County. Used as a laundry detergent for years, the 4800 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Vegetable Crops $31,521,000 mineral has many more uses in today’s modern world. Fruits & Nuts $13,846,000 Los Angeles, CA 90022 Borax can be found in glass, ceramics, fiberglass, and Field Crops $11,524,000 Phone: 323/260-2267 Fax: 323/260-5208 Web site: celosangeles.ucdavis.edu even agricultural products as a micronutrient to increase E-mail: [email protected] crop yields. With more than 800 full-time employees U.S. Department of based in Boron, Rio Tinto Minerals is committed to Agriculture Service Center being a valued partner in the Antelope Valley to help 44811 N. Date Ave., Ste. B, Lancaster, CA 93534-3152 Phone: 661/942-9549 Fax: 661/942-5503 drive long-term, sustainable economic growth.

Source: Antelope Valley Film Office, LA Agricultural Report. 16 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org ANTELOPE VALLEY’S AEROSPACE COMMUNITY

Northrop Grumman’s new optionally-piloted Firebird aircraft (shown at the Mojave Air and Space Port) combines a larger payload bay and modular design of “plug and play” sensors, which allow potential customers to customize the aircraft to affordably meet their specific mission requirements.

Scaled Composites Lockheed Martin Scaled Composites, LLC, is an aerospace and specialty composites development Lockheed Martin Corporation, headquartered in Bethesda, MD., is a global security company located in Mojave, California. Founded in 1982 by Burt Rutan, Scaled company that employs about 126,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged has broad experience in air vehicle design, tooling, and manufacturing, specialty in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of composite structure design, analysis and fabrication, and developmental flight test. advanced technology systems, products and services. Lockheed Martin is the largest On October 4, 2004, SpaceShipOne rocketed into history, becoming the first private defense contractor in the Antelope Valley with over 3,000 employees. It is estimated manned spacecraft to exceed an altitude of 328,000 feet twice within the span of that for every job at Lockheed Martin, it creates an additional three to four indirect a 14 day period, thus claiming the ten million dollar Ansari X-Prize. Subsequently, and induced jobs for the local economy. early on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, SpaceShipTwo completed its third test flight in less than two weeks marking another milestone on the path to commercial flight Northrop Grumman operations. Northrop Grumman has operated in the Antelope Valley since the 1940s. Today, the company employs a local workforce of 3,600 engineers, technicians and support NASA personnel who design, develop and manufacture some of the world’s most advanced The Dryden Flight Research Center is NASA’s primary center for atmospheric manned and unmanned aircraft. Northrop Grumman corporation is a leading global flight research and operations. NASA Dryden is critical in carrying out the agency’s security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned missions of space exploration, space operations, scientific discovery, and aeronautical systems, cybersecurity, c4isr, and logistics and modernization to government and research and development (R&D). commercial customers worldwide.

Located at Edwards, California, in the western Mojave Desert, Dryden is uniquely *Mojave Air and Space Port situated to take advantage of the excellent year-round flying weather, remote area, Mojave Air and Space Port emerged as the leading aerospace test center for and visibility to test some of the nation’s most exciting air vehicles. commercial operations in North America. No longer a sleepy high desert general aviation location, Mojave Airport has amassed more first flights and significant news Boeing worthy flight activity than any other airport in the world over the past five years. Boeing is the world’s leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of Currently home to over forty (40) companies engaged in flight development from light commercial jetliners and military aircraft. The Boeing team at palmdale-edwards air industrial to highly advanced aerospace design, flight test and research, and even force base has about 650 employees and provides products and services for nasa and heavy rail industrial manufacturing. Mojave Air and Space Port and industrial park the department of defense with an average pay of around $56,115 for plant workers. might very well be a future destination for your business.

Economic Roundtable Report 2013 | 17 industrial Lancaster The City of Lancaster proudly welcomed Morton Manufacturing to the Lancaster business community Total space Lancaster Space available in June, when the firm announced plans to relocate from their existing facility in Santa Clarita to a new 88,000-square-foot facility in the Lancaster Business Park. This well-established firm has been a leader Single Tenant Space 4,610,316 122,543 in manufacturing nickel-alloy fasteners for the aerospace industry since 1967. Morton, whose client Multi Tenant Space 2,558,936 421,839 list includes such firms as Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney and General Electric, plans to bring 200 new Total Space 7,169,252 544,382 jobs to Lancaster, in addition to 100 existing employees. The City joined with Morton to celebrate their groundbreaking just four months after the announcement of their relocation. Their new facility is scheduled Total space for completion by fall of 2013. Palmdale Space available In addition to great success in the manufacturing sector, Lancaster continued to receive accolades for Single Tenant Space 893,758 148,015 the revitalized Lancaster BLVD in 2012. The project garnered national attention from the Environmental Multi Tenant Space 1,698,899 571,894 Protection Agency with the National Award for Smart Growth Achievement in Overall Excellence, as Sub Total Space 2,592,657 719,909 well as the statewide California Downtown Association Award of Excellence for Physical Transformation. Special Use* 7,107,538 675,640 Revitalization efforts have encompassed the construction or rehabilitation of over 800 housing units and Total Space 9,700,195 1,395,549 116,000 square feet of commercial space, as well as the attraction of 50 new businesses. Construction in the downtown continues to grow with a two-story mixed-use office building and a retail development with *Special use buildings are generally not dividable and deemed suited for special purpose long-term plans to grow into a five-story boutique hotel, both of which will be completed in 2013. Overall, The BLVD Transformation has generated an estimated $273 million in economic output thus far. The industrial Base and Vacancy Report was released to the Outside the downtown area, plans were submitted for two new hotels: an 88-room Best Western at 20th public November, 2009 and may be reviewed on the GAVEA Street West and Avenue I and a 93-room TownPlace Suites by Marriot at Avenue J-8 and 20th Street West. website at www.aveconomy.org. Construction is already underway on TownPlace Suites. These new developments represent an escape The purpose of the report was to identify available industrial from the recession and mark the success of our local economy. lands and buildings in Palmdale and Lancaster; and, In order to build business for these as well as existing Lancaster hotels, the Lancaster Tourism Business to assist GAVEA in its Marketing Outreach of attracting Improvement District (LTBID) was officially launched on February 1, 2013. Designed to generate new wealth-creating businesses to the region. This effort is a revenue for the lodging and hospitality industry in Lancaster, the LTBID establishes a 2% assessment on major focus of GAVEA and its community partners reaching gross short-term room rentals which funds marketing efforts to generate new overnight stays. Participating out to some 15,500 business decision maker (CEO, CFO, hotels take an active role in the governing of the LTBID and work together with other local industry stakeholders such as the Antelope Valley Fair to bring new events, patrons and revenue to the Lancaster COO) during the period from mid-2007 through 2010. area. The successes continue to be forthcoming and include a number of solar and wind projects equaling a total Palmdale investment of $8-9B while creating 2,700 construction jobs Celebrating Palmdale’s 50 years as an incorporated City gave us the opportunity to not only reflect on five and 150 permanent jobs at build-out. Other wins were an decades of growth and success, but also to revisit our focus for the future. In these changing times, future engineering firm, granite and tile manufacture, and a small success will depend on the continued implementation of what worked well in the past, as well as making solar manufacturing/R&D. necessary adjustments that will sustain us in the years and decades ahead. Hotels As outlined in our State of the City address, “Success Through Sustainability” will be achieved by creating Business travelers contribute significantly to our local dynamic partnerships between residents and stakeholders in three key areas: Community, Organization and Economy. economy thus bringing a number of well-known hoteliers to Palmdale. Hilton offers its Hampton Inn, Hilton Garden Inn Community Palmdale’s motto is “a place to call home” and it really is the sense of community we have and Embassy Suites brands locally while Marriott operates and how we develop it. Engaging people to participate in programs such as Neighborhood and Business both Courtyard and Residence Inn facilities. Intercontinental Watch, volunteering, youth programs and city meetings greatly helps us create strong bonds. Maintaining public safety, the number one priority of the City, builds confidence and community pride. The combined runs a Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites hotel and the Best efforts of City staff, law enforcement and residents has produced the lowest crime rate in 20 years. Western brand is represented locally by the John Jay Inn Providing vibrant parks and culture for residents builds pride. Over $500 million has been invested in City & Suites. parks and amenities which include facilities such as DryTown Water Park, Palmdale Playhouse, Palmdale City Library and Legacy Commons, and programs that include concerts at the Palmdale Amphitheater, Despite the Great Recession, Lancaster’s travel and tourism Thursday Night on the Square, aquatics, sports, dance, music and much more. industry continues to flourish. During the week, business travel generated by the local aerospace industry and ORGANIZATION The combination of the Great Recession and the State of California taking City monies numerous renewable energy projects throughout the region through the elimination of redevelopment agencies has put a financial strain on cities. The good news in Palmdale is that the City is fiscally strong and sound, with a balanced budget, a healthy 9.62% reserve has helped increase occupancy rates for area hotels. and Grade A bond ratings. The City was forced to reduce the size of staff, but continues to provide On weekends, the city’s sports tourism industry coupled quality services to residents. To do so, the City has reorganized some of the way it conducts business, with city-sponsored special events continues to attract by contracting out some services, requiring employees to do more and taking advantage of available hundreds of thousands of people each year. This continued technologies — all of which provide residents with value for their tax dollars. growth has attracted two new hotels to Lancaster, an 88- Economy The key driver to a successful and sustainable future is a diversified economy. Palmdale offers room Best Western and a 93-room Town Place Suites by potential businesses a highly educated workforce through innovative endeavors such as the Palmdale Marriott. Aerospace Academy, a unique partnership with the City, Palmdale School District; and the AERO Institute, designed to train the next generation of high tech workers. Partnerships with groups like Youth Build and In order to further build the tourism industry, seven New Beginnings provide job training and offer viable career options for our youth. A solid and dependable Lancaster hotels recently came together to form the infrastructure is also important to generating commerce. The City will invest $20.8 million in FY 2012/13 Lancaster Tourism Business Improvement District (LTBID). on projects such as the Avenue S corridor widening, signal upgrades, sewer upgrades, street resurfacing, This new collaboration will invest approximately $260,000 and more. Developing Palmdale as a transportation hub will continue, as Metrolink, California High Speed each year to promote area attractions, amenities and Rail, Xpress West high-speed rail to Las Vegas, the High Desert Corridor and the future Palmdale Airport special events to those outside the region. will position Palmdale as a major intermodal center. Growth in the medical industry, as well as new manufacturing and retail opportunities will provide job opportunities for residents in the years ahead. 18 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org BUSINESS/INDUSTRIAL PARKS RECENT INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS L ancaster Sierra Business Park Fox Field Industrial Corridor Location: 10th West and Avenue M-4 Lancaster Location: Avenue H west of State Highway 14 Total Acreage: 30 North Valley Industrial Center Total Acreage: 5,000 Zoning: Commercial Los Angeles County Multi-Service Ambulatory Care Zoning: Medium/Light Industrial Sierra Gateway Park Center: The estimated cost for the new facility is North Lancaster Industrial Center Location: Ave 0-8 and Sierra Hwy approximately $98.8 million and includes a 124,000- Location: Avenue H and Division St. Total Acreage: 133 square-foot MACC complex consisting of a 39,000- Total Acreage: 240 Zoning: Commercial square-foot ambulatory surgery center, a 38,000- Zoning: Heavy Industrial California City square-foot clinical services building, a central plant, and Lancaster Business Park Airport Business Park a 47,000-square-foot administrative support building. Location: Business Park and K-8 Location: California City Municipal Airport Southern Amargosa Industrial Area Total Acreage: 240 Total Acreage: 40 • A 9,608-square-foot industrial building is in progress Zoning: Specific Plan Zoning: Industrial and M1 near Avenue M and 12th Street West. Enterprise Business Park Mojave • Kaiser Permanente broke ground for a 125,000- Location: Sierra Hwy and Avenue K-8 Mojave Airport square-foot medical campus near 10th Street West Total Acreage: 74.02 Location: SR 58 and Flight Line and Avenue L. Zoning: Office/Light Industrial/Retail Total Acreage: 3,300 Zoning: Industrial and Airport Uses • Plans for a 20-acre industrial subdivision were North Valley Industrial Center approved in the Lancaster Business Park; Morton Location: Avenue H-8 and Ave I Ridgecrest Manufacturing broke ground on the first 10 acres for Total Acreage: 84.72 Ridgecrest Business Park an 88,000- square-foot facility. Zoning: Heavy Industrial Location: China Lake Blvd. & Ward Avenue Total Acreage: 63 Fox Field Corridor Palmdale Zoning: Professional/Light Industrial Grading permits were issued for an approximately 216- Challenger Business Park acre photovoltaic electric generation facility located at Location: Palmdale Blvd. and 5th St. W. Ridgecrest Industrial Park Total Acreage: 10 Location: West Ridgecrest the northeast and southeast corners of 100th Street Zoning: Commercial Total Acreage: 81 West and Avenue I. Zoning: Light Industrial/Mixed Fairway Business Park Palmdale Location: Avenue 0 and Division St. Inyokern • NASA celebrated five years in Palmdale with its Total Acreage: 115 Inyokern Airport Industrial Dist. Zoning: Business Park/Mixed Location: Inyokern Blvd. Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy Total Acreage: 40 (SOPHIA) project. Their new airborne infrared Freeway Business Center Zoning: Light Industrial/Mixed telescope is bringing new insights into the creation Location: State Highway 14 and Avenue N and evolution of the universe. Total Acreage: 30 Tehachapi Zoning: Commercial Goodrick Business Park • The Fairway Business Park offering improved Palmdale Trade & Commerce Center Location: Dennison Rd Parkway/Goodrick Rd. industrial lots from two to 11 acres with easy freeway Location: 10th West and Rancho Vista Blvd. Total Acreage: approx. 110 access is considered to be the premiere business Total Acreage: 746 Zoning: M-2 park in the Antelope Valley. Fairway Business Park Zoning: Industrial and Commercial Capital Hills Business Park is home to several successful companies including: Park One Industrial Park Location: Capital Hills Pkwy/Mills Road Delta Scientific Corporation, Patton Steele, U.S. Pole, Location: Rancho Vista Blvd. and 10th St. E. Total Acreage: approx. 122 Federal Express, Industrial Lock & Hardware, Vision Total Acreage: 10 Zoning: C-3 Engineering and Squirty’s Collision Center. Zoning: Industrial and Commercial

Fairway Business Park Venture Commerce Center

Economic Roundtable Report 2013 | 19 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Antelope Valley Transit Authority

July-June Commuter Ridership Local Ridership Month 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 July 23,883 24,185 30,540 17,103 17,499 19,658 227,063 194,210 199,654 200,387 178,906 212,624 August 28,284 27,547 28,571 16,503 19,694 23,767 251,021 239,048 210,389 220,110 218,668 264,100 September 25,859 24,031 30,587 17,902 20,056 21,874 225,756 216,946 231,272 231,991 235,105 271,525 October 28,670 29,173 33,141 19,374 20,034 22,617 252,105 249,996 161,185 239,034 229,080 272,698 November 24,157 23,978 24,418 16,217 18,439 21,541 220,774 218,488 187,021 210,422 204,979 242,437 December 19,578 21,386 21,043 16,484 17,370 20,889 191,970 193,010 174,241 201,922 194,900 232,133 January 25,447 26,974 23,113 14,873 19,396 21,905 210,157 210,775 189,649 241,456 206,496 247,186 February 23,732 26,080 21,036 12,931 19,062 22,518 207,941 221,707 186,370 242,840 218,776 256,782 March 25,590 27,326 22,470 17,953 23,207 23,292 260,579 233,900 214,274 197,295 241,778 255,788 April 25,385 29,890 19,303 17,801 20,719 22,570 231,173 246,559 217,737 209,386 238,218 237,593 May 25,963 27,956 16,153 16,529 19,796 24,108 230,958 244,144 203,774 205,724 233,530 256,983 June 24,149 29,038 17,820 18,435 21,584 23,019 197,855 236,012 198,414 193,435 226,399 229,616 Total 300,697 317,564 288,195 202,105 236,856 267,759 2,707,319 2,704,795 2,373,980 2,594,002 2,626,835 2,979,464

Combined total ridership for 2011 2012 AVTA business office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 2,863,691 3,247,223 Located at 42210 6th Street West • Lancaster, CA 93534 • 661/945-9445 • Fax 661/729-2615

Metrolink

Daily Station Boardings Average Weekday Ridership (July-Sep 2012) For personalized commute planning and Metrolink Glendale 725 information, call the Customer Service Center at 800/371-LINK(5465). Recorded Metrolink schedules are 1,085 Burbank available 24 hours a day and operators are available Sun Valley 89 Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm and Sylmar/SF 505 Saturday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Newhall 341 Santa Clarita 350 Princessa 501 Vincent 119 Palmdale 440 Lancaster 430

0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 Passengers

Number of Trains Average Daily Ridership average A.V. Line weekday weekend weekday Weekend speed 2011-2012 30 12 (Sat) 6 (Sun) 6,139 2,972 (Sat) 1,775 (Sun) 37 mph 2010-2011 30 12 (Sat) 6 (Sun) 5,540 2,485 (Sat) 1,338 (Sun) 43 mph 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 2,235 (Sat) 1,123 (Sun) 40 mph 2007-2008 24 12 (Sat) 6 (Sun) 6,734 2,628 (Sat) 1,369 (Sun) 40 mph 2006-2007 24 8 7,055 1,824 40 mph 2005-2006 24 8 6,804 2,197 41 mph

Source: AVTA, Metrolink.

20 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org RETAIL SALES GROWTH

$3.973 Billion $3.517 Billion $3.011 Billion $3.041 Billion $3.288 Billion % of Growth 2010/11 Lancaster $1,894,160,000 $1,663,012,000 $1,291,569,000 $1,308,968,000 $1,468,176,100 12.16% P almdale $1,585,602,500 $1,412,692,700 $1,265,627,500 $1,291,750,500 $1,356,565,000 5.02% Ridgecrest $278,331,000 $269,414,300 $285,120,400 $275,380,800 $226,702,687 -17.68% T ehachapi $170,995,000 $137,379,400 $139,840,000 $135,484,000 $211,009,000 55.74% California City $44,600,000 $35,387,900 $29,400,000 $29,975,277 $26,119,737 -12.86% Total: 8.12% Calendar Year 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

% of Growth Taxable LANCASTER RETAIL SALES 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2010/11 Apparel $34,491,000 $31,535,000 $31,422,000 $31,942,000 $34,035,200 6.55% General Merchandise $269,031,000 $273,169,000 $267,706,000 $277,622,000 $282,178,600 1.64% Food Stores $72,302,000 $68,746,000 $63,420,000 $62,714,000 $75,490,000 20.37% Eating & Drinking $152,959,000 $146,042,000 $140,972,000 $143,377,000 $151,687,300 5.80% Furniture/Appliances $17,946,900 Building Materials $160,832,000 $118,853,000 $102,192,000 $96,688,000 $120,313,600 24.43% Auto Dealers $309,929,000 $207,247,000 $155,943,000 $154,357,000 $246,978,800 60.00% Service Stations $140,567,000 $149,101,000 $106,128,000 $124,402,000 $187,422,400 50.66% Other Retail $171,463,000 $148,320,000 $99,431,000 $93,191,000 $82,112,900 -11.89% Other Outlets $582,586,000 $519,999,000 $324,355,000 $324,675,000 $270,010,400 -16.84% Totals 1,894,160,000 $1,663,012,000 $1,291,569,000 $1,308,968,000 $1,468,176,100 12.16%

% of Growth Taxable PALMDALE RETAIL SALES 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2010/11 Apparel $102,168,700 $97,030,800 $103,355,000 $103,963,100 $110,941,300 6.71% General Merchandise $312,719,100 $291,781,800 $268,404,800 $281,353,500 $300,304,200 6.74% Food Stores $88,986,700 $68,330,700 $67,464,900 $66,767,000 $65,769,300 -1.49% Eating & Drinking $167,443,500 $161,583,800 $162,456,100 $164,357,500 $174,229,600 6.01% Furniture/Appliances $121,078,800 $103,518,800 $92,656,200 $98,947,200 $96,948,700 -2.02% Building Materials $95,109,700 $90,331,100 $95,501,900 $85,086,200 $87,213,700 2.50% Auto Dealers $252,149,200 $179,858,900 $149,412,400 $153,880,600 $146,981,100 -4.48% Service Stations $137,362,900 $171,069,800 $133,267,700 $152,630,400 $182,258,000 19.41% Other Retail $142,415,200 $114,742,900 $105,137,800 $100,942,400 $107,286,500 6.28% Other Outlets $166,168,700 $134,444,100 $87,970,700 $83,822,600 $84,632,600 0.97% Totals $1,585,602,500 $1,412,692,700 $1,265,627,499 1,291,750,500 $1,356,565,000 5.02%

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

Economic Roundtable Report 2013 | 21 DARE TO COMPARE

■ 920 square-foot 3 bedroom, 1 bath home built in 1961 in Santa Clarita ■ 3,646 square-foot 5 bedroom, 3 bath home built in 2005 in West Sold in October for $243,000 Lancaster sold in October for $246,000

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

Average Sales Price-2012 Average Price Per Square Foot-2012

$500,000 $300.00

$250.00 $400,000

$200.00 $300,000 $150.00

$200,000 $100.00

$100,000 $50.00

LANCASTER PALMDALE SANTA CLARITA VALENCIA LANCASTER PALMDALE SANTA CLARITA VALENCIA $140,476 $159,946 $352,979 $439,384 $74.24 $79.97 $183.36 $202.53

■ 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.

Source: First American Real Estate Solutions.

22 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org ANTELOPE VALLEY HOME SALES 2012 vs 2011

NUMBER OF UNITS SOLD AVERAGE PRICE PER SQ FT AVERAGE SALE PRICE AREA 2011 2012 % Change 2011 2012 % Change 2011 2012 %Change Cal City, Mojave 383 331 -14% $38.58 $37.98 -1.56% $64,157 $60,547 -5.63% Ridgecrest 379 467 23% $95.45 $85.67 -10.25% $151,195 $147,115 -2.70% Rosamond Area 301 257 -15% $67.79 $72.83 7.43% $112,204 $117,610 4.82% Tehachapi Area 599 609 2% $87.88 $93.13 5.97% $156,830 $169,898 8.33% Antelope Acres 65 82 26% $90.01 $77.04 -14.41% $181,877 $161,549 -11.18% Lake Los Angeles 248 201 -19% $48.78 $53.85 10.39% $67,619 $73,346 8.47% East Lancaster 923 978 6% $66.16 $68.04 2.84% $115,215 $122,032 5.92% West Lancaster 1,300 1,342 3% $78.23 $78.78 0.70% $154,929 $153,870 -0.68% West Palmdale 909 927 2% $89.00 $89.34 0.38% $201,997 $207,598 2.77% East Palmdale 1,479 1,543 4% $74.82 $74.35 -0.63% $130,891 $131,318 0.33% Littlerock 243 231 -5% $72.33 $76.64 5.96% $111,109 $117,171 5.46% Leona Valley 63 63 0% $112.10 $117.46 4.78% $178,468 $196,294 9.99% ALL AREAS 6,892 7,031 2% $76.76 $77.09 0.43% $135,541 $138,196 1.96%

2012 ended with 7,031 units closed, a 2% increase over 2011. The year also posted an increase in the average region wide sales price, the first increase since 2006! After reaching a historic high in 2006, our markets suffered their worst average price declines from 2007 to 2009 when the average price dropped almost 52%! From 2009 to 2011, the rate of decline diminished to less than 5% and now 2012 marks the first region wide increase in the past 7 years!

AVERAGE SALES PRICE 2008 - 2012

$450,000

$405,000

$360,000

$315,000

$270,000

$225,000

$180,000

$135,000

$90,000

$45,000

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

2008 $144,202 $183,132 $194,978 $267,658 $261,852 $134,619 $168,661 $218,809 $278,468 $180,150 $212,065 $292,932 2009 $69,342 $153,986 $121,238 $205,274 $186,552 $65,470 $108,225 $147,469 $211,092 $123,274 $116,084 $198,710 2010 $61,900 $166,204 $123,306 $173,019 $170,216 $70,400 $118,146 $155,157 $211,462 $135,124 $118,336 $193,922 2011 $64,157 $151,195 $112,204 $156,830 $181,877 $67,619 $115,215 $154,929 $201,997 $130,891 $111,109 $178,468 2012 $60,547 $147,115 $117610 $169,898 $161,549 $73,346 $122,032 $153,870 $207,598 $131,318 $117,171 $196,294

Source: First American Real Estate Solutions.

Economic Roundtable Report 2013 | 23 new home sales/building permits

ANTELOPE VALLEY NEW HOME SALES UNITS SOLD AVERAGE SALES PRICE AREA 2011 2012 % CHANGE 2011 2012 % CHANGE East Lancaster 53 101 91% $232,321 $248,020 7% West Lancaster 51 65 27% $258,049 $249,531 -3% West Palmdale 15 0 -100% $306,833 - -100% East Palmdale 72 90 25% $214,326 $217,372 1% Total 191 256 34% $252,882 $238,308 -6%

New home sales activity increased from 2011 in all submarkets except West Palmdale which had no new home project sales. Although the average new home sales price was down slightly, 6%, the number of new homes closed in 2012 rose by 65 units or 34%!

RESIDENTIAL NON-RESIDENTIAL NEW HOUSING UNITS DOLLAR VOLUME IN $1,000s DOLLAR VOLUME IN $1,000s New new res. Single Multi- Total Single- Multi- Alter. & Total New new new Alter. & Total Total All Palmdale Year Family Family Units Family Family Additions residential Year Comm’l indust’l other Additions nonresid. Building 2000 608 0 608 $97,637 0 $1,812 $99,449 2000 $16,520 0 $5,729 $8,402 $30,651 $130,100 2001 812 0 812 $141,155 0 $2,024 $143,178 2001 $14,298 $6,438 $5,405 $14,689 $40,829 $184,008 2002 978 0 978 $176,679 0 $3,034 $179,713 2002 $9,403 $116 $7,331 $7,764 $246,124 $204,326 2003 946 0 946 $179,263 0 $3,472 $182,735 2003 $32,371 $6,155 $12,611 $12,345 $63,483 $246,218 2004 1,371 0 1,371 $297,665 0 $3,906 $301,571 2004 $12,976 $4,617 $18,938 $14,531 $51,061 $352,632 2005 1,579 0 1,579 $367,806 0 $3,961 $371,767 2005 $18,875 $13,944 $19,628 $9,719 $62,167 $433,934 2006 1,213 91 1,304 $281,265 $4,096 $4,146 $289,509 2006 $25,870 $1,833 $10,158 $13,274 $51,137 $340,646 2007 839 236 1,075 $186,302 $15,783 $3,135 $205,241 2007 $55,684 $1,513 $12,278 $9,979 $79,454 $284,694 2008 379 158 537 $83,025 $11,851 $1,362 $96,240 2008 $19,433 0 $2,642 $12,976 $35,051 $131,291 2009 261 0 261 $57,920 0 $1,533 $59,453 2009 0 0 $1,990 $10,544 $12,535 $71,989 2010 149 0 149 $30,295 0 $1,870 $32,166 2010 $1,108 0 $1,897 $11,319 $14,325 $46,491 2011 107 0 107 $21,362 0 $2,230 $23,593 2011 $8,367 0 $2,779 $12,746 $23,893 $47,486 2012 58 1 59 - - - $27,112 2012 $2,633 0 $14,502 0 $17,135 $44,248 RESIDENTIAL NEW HOUSING UNITS DOLLAR VOLUME IN $1,000s NON-RESIDENTIAL new new res. DOLLAR VOLUME IN $1,000s Single Multi- Total Single- Multi- Alter. & Total New new new Alter. & Total Total All Lancaster Year Family Family Units Family Family Additions residential Year Comm’l indust’l other Additions nonresid. Building 2001 577 194 771 $81,628 $3,355 $3,291 $88,274 2001 $37,574 $1,584 $ 4,375 $5,799 $49,332 $137,606 2002 437 0 437 $63,934 0 $3,227 $67,162 2002 $10,791 $1,997 $ 4,117 $8,002 $24,906 $92,068 2003 972 2 974 $152,481 $189 $4,200 $156,870 2003 $24,936 0 $ 7,257 $6,064 $38,258 $195,128 2004 1,740 369 2,109 $302,462 $19,841 $4,879 $327,183 2004 $29,329 $272 $ 9,546 $4,550 $43,697 $370,880 2005 2,799 78 2,877 $504,987 $5,091 $6,973 $517,051 2005 $17,023 $2,667 $ 6,810 $7,082 $33,582 $550,633 2006 1,663 106 1,769 $298,260 $6,988 $6,136 $311,385 2006 $41,522 $950 $11,166 $6,348 $59,988 $371,374 2007 806 2 808 $134,551 $310 $4,216 $139,075 2007 $24,844 $857 $4,501 $4,541 $34,744 $173,819 2008 253 144 397 $42,822 $8,788 $4,652 $56,263 2008 $26,888 $2,479 $1,895 $9,561 $ 40,825 $97,089 2009 187 80 267 $36,510 $10,440 $2,889 $49,840 2009 $5,181 0 $1,514 $5,731 $12,427 $62,268 2010 277 0 277 $58,272 0 $1,333 $59,605 2010 $1,581 0 $1,321 $8,025 $10,928 $70,533 2011 175 0 175 $41,807 0 $1,972 $43,779 2011 $6,336 $5,262 $2,099 $1,075 $19,689 $63,468 2012 192 0 192 47,743 0 2,629 50,372 2012 $8,141 $6,204 $5,861 $5,897 $26,103 $76,475

Source: City of Palmdale, City of Lancaster, First American Title, GAVEA.

24 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org Health Care Kaiser Permanente • Medical Offices and Extended Urgent Care Services 43112 N. 15th St. West, Lancaster • Medical Offices (Behavioral Health and Nephrology) 44444 20th St. West, Lancaster • Medical Offices (Obstetrics and Gynecology) 44105 15th St. West, Fourth Floor, Lancaster • Medical Offices 4502 E. Avenue S, Palmdale • NEW! Medical Offices—Opening 2014 615 W. Avenue L, Lancaster Kaiser Permanente—one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans — has been helping people get and stay healthy in the Antelope Valley since 1968. With more than 120 physicians and 700 employees, Kaiser Permanente provides high quality care to patients at four convenient locations in Lancaster and Palmdale with an additional location opening in 2014. Primary care services — pediatrics, internal medicine, and family medicine —are available in Lancaster and Palmdale. Each location houses diagnostic imaging, pharmacy, and laboratory with extended hours to accommodate patients’ busy schedules. In Lancaster, the following specialty services are offered: Addiction Medicine, Allergy, Richard Allen, CEO, Palmdale Regional Medical Center Audiology, Behavioral Health, Cardiology, Continuing Care, Dermatology, Endorcrinology, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Geriatrics, Head and Neck Surgery, Hematology/ Health care services in the Antelope Valley are provided by a network of hospitals, Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, Neurology, Occupational Health, Occupational major physicians groups, freestanding surgical facilities, long-term care hospitals, home care, public health agencies, public and private paramedic services and Therapy, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Physical Medicine, local ambulance services. Physical Therapy, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Pulmonology, Respiratory Therapy, Rheumatology, Urgent Care, and Urology. The major hospital institutions are as follows: Celebrating ten years of service in March, the Palmdale Medical Offices offer preventive services to both patients and community members through its health education center. Palmdale Regional Medical Center The center features classes in weight management, prenatal care, and diabetes Universal Health Services operates a spectacular new 320,000 square foot hospital management; a literature and video room; a health store; three family education rooms; called Palmdale Regional Medical Center. Universal Health Services’ new hospital opened and four conference rooms. in December 2010 with 121 licensed acute care beds and currently has 157 licensed beds available. At full build-out, the hospital will provide 239 licensed beds. In January 2012, the Lancaster and Palmdale Obstetrics and Gynecology departments were consolidated into one location to best meet the needs of growing population. The Palmdale Regional provides inpatient and outpatient surgery, cardiac services featuring a new location includes 15 provider offices, 18 exam rooms, two procedure rooms, and a certified STEMI Receiving Center, an electrophysiology lab, a 35-bed/24-hour emergency Perinatology suite for patients who are experiencing high-risk pregnancies. department, a teleneurology program and neurosurgery, bariatrics, orthopedics, spine, and musculoskeletal services, 2 CT scans, MRI, nuclear medicine and GI lab, and an Construction is underway for a 136,000-square-foot medical office building in on-site lab for inpatient and outpatient services. Palmdale Regional also provides two Lancaster. This state-of-the-art building will house 16 specialty departments including off campus programs — The Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine which Cardiology, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery, Infectious provides treatment for people with chronic non-healing wounds and the Rehabilitation Disease, Nephrology, Neurology, Oncology/Hematology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pain and Orthopedic Institute providing comprehensive rehabilitative services. Palmdale Management, Podiatry, Physical Medicine, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, and Urology. The Regional also performs: Gynecology, Hernia and General Surgery, Podiatry, Urology, building will incorporate sustainable energy design concepts and will be platinum LEED Thoracic, Open Heart surgery, Opthalmology, ENT, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery. certified*. There are nearly 370 physicians on the medical staff at Palmdale Regional Medical Kaiser Permamente leads the industry with a fully-functional electronic medical record Center and 400 registered nurses as well as additional nursing staff. The nursing staff system. Patient records — including lab results, prescriptions, and digital imaging — are draws on years of clinical experience to provide quality care. Palmdale Regional is also available at the caregiver’s fingertips at all Kaiser Permanente facilities nationwide via KP associated with several area nursing programs. HealthConnect®. This system provides our physicians and health care teams with instant access to patient records, which increases accurate patient diagnosis, patient safety, and Palmdale Regional’s hospital Vision states — “In partnership with the medical staff and convenience. community, Palmdale Regional Medical Center will be recognized as the leading provider of innovative healthcare in the region.” To help meet the needs of today’s community, Kaiser Permanente’s website (kp.org), allows patients to e-mail doctors, order pharmacy refills, view lab results, schedule The Mission of the hospital — “Committed to providing high quality healthcare in a appointments, read health assessments, download healthy recipes, and more. compassionate and efficient manner.” More information is available at kp.org. Palmdale Regional Medical Center is active in the community, regularly participating with the Antelope Valley Board of Trade, Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance, Chambers *Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) provides an independent, of Commerce and other civic and governmental groups. third-party verification that a building was designed and built utilizing strategies aimed at achieving high performance in key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable Palmdale Regional Medical Center believes in “Service Excellence” and supports site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor nonprofit agencies such as the American Cancer Society, United Way, the American environmental quality. LEED certification is a widely recognized symbol of documented Red Cross, the American Heart Association and the Antelope Valley Boys and Girls Club sustainability and is awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council for environmental amongst many, many other organizations. responsibility.

Economic Roundtable Report 2013 | 25 Antelope Valley Hospital (AVH) is a full-service hospital with 420 licensed Long Term care is provided by beds and is owned and operated by the Antelope Valley Health Care District; a public, • Antelope Valley Convalescent Hospital non-profit agency. • Antelope Valley Hospital Services: Critical Care, Neonatal Intensive Care, Definitive Observation, Emergency • Antelope Valley Nursing Care Center Department, Medical Surgical, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Surgery including Open Heart, • Lancaster Convalescent Hospital Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Home Health, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, • Mayflower Gardens Convalescent Hospital Laboratory, Radiology, CT Scan and MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Outpatient Clinics. Call 661/949-5000 for information or visit Home Care and Hospice www.avhospital.org. • Antelope Valley Home Care • AV Home Care with Services High Desert Medical Group (HDMG), Heritage Health Care, • Accredited Home Care Services HDMG-Acton and California Desert Medical Group (IPA) • Advantage Home Care High Desert Medical Group (HDMG), Heritage Health Care and California Desert Medical • Dependable Senior Assistants Group (IPA) have been committed to providing the highest quality healthcare in the • GT Home Health Care Services Antelope Valley since 1983. With facilities in Lancaster, Palmdale, and Acton we continue • Hoffmann Hospice to grow to meet the medical needs of our community. HDMG’s main facility is located in • Kaiser Permanente Home & Hospice Care Lancaster at 43839 N. 15th Street W. just south of Antelope Valley Hospital. At this facility, • Masters Medical Home Care you will find general and specialty services including, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, • ProCare Hospice 24-Hour Urgent Care Center, Daytime Geriatric Emergent Care Center, on-site CVS Pharmacy, X-Ray and Lab. • St. Jude Home Care • Sun Alliance Hospice Heritage Health Care is located at 38209 47th St. E. Ste. C in East Palmdale. This • Sun Plus Home Care facility offers services focusing on Internal Medicine and Family Medicine. Patients of Heritage Health Care may utilize the full range of services, programs, and specialists at Adult Day Health Care Centers the main facility in Lancaster including a 24-Hour Urgent Care Center. • AV Adult Day Health Care HDMG-Acton is located at 3720 W. Sierra Hwy. Ste. F. This facility offers services • Lancaster Adult Day Health Care focusing on Internal Medicine and Family Medicine. Patients of HDMG-Acton may utilize • Ultra Care Adult Day Health Care the full range of services, programs, and specialists at the main facility in Lancaster including a 24-Hour Urgent Care Center. Dialysis Centers California Desert Medical Group (IPA) is a group of physicians located throughout • AV Dialysis Center on AVH campus the Antelope Valley, including California City, Tehachapi and Rosamond, who have joined • East Palmdale Dialysis together to form an Independent Physician Association (IPA). The IPA physicians remain • Fresenius Dialysis Center (Kaiser Permanente) affiliated with HDMG while practicing in their own private offices. Patients of the IPA may • High Desert Hemodialysis utilize the full range of services, programs and specialists at the main facility in Lancaster • Palmdale Regional Dialysis including a 24-Hour Urgent Care Center. HDMG Senior Wellness Center is located at 43779 N. 15th St. W. in Lancaster. This Chiropractic facility is designed to provide the best in wellness programs and services free of charge There are approximately 92 Chiropractic Doctors in the and exclusively for Medicare beneficiaries. The center offers monthly activities including, Antelope Valley. Most are solo practitioners. exercise classes, arts and crafts, Wii bowling and Tai Chi. To download the monthly activities calendar visit us at www.hdmg.net. Dentists There are approximately 210 Dentists in the Antelope Valley of which HDMG-Occupational Medicine Center is staffed with a Board-Certified five are Oral & Maxillofacial surgeons and 13 are Orthodontists. Occupational Medicine physician and highly trained staff to help accommodate the employers of the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas. The goal of our Ambulance Occupational Medicine Center is to provide comprehensive and proactive medical • American Medical Response Paramedic and BLS services to injured employees. Dr. Nathaniel Bautista, the Medical Director, is • Antelope Ambulance BLS committed to returning injured employees to their job in the safest, most cost- • Hall Ambulance effective means possible through light-duty work assignments and aggressive back • Liberty Ambulance to work programs. • Wasso Ambulance High Desert Medical Group and Heritage Healthcare proudly accepts: PPO, • West Coast Ambulance POS, EPO, Medicare, private insurance and Employer or State Sponsored Health Plans. For more information regarding our physicians and services, please contact Public Health us at (661) 945-5984 or visit www.hdmg.net. • Antelope Valley Health Center Sierra Medical Group (SMG) is a physician network with 15 Services: Family Medicine Primary Care, Family Planning Clinic, Immunizations, primary care physicians in Lancaster and Palmdale. SMG contracts with OB/Gynecology - Prenatal, Pregnancy Test, T.B./Chest Clinic, Walk-In Clinic. community-based primary care and specialists to provide services to its • LA County High Desert Hospital Complex patients. Services: While the hospital is closed, the facility provides a full Services: Primary care services for Family Practice, Internal Medicine and spectrum of outpatient services. Pediatrics. Other services include Laboratory, Radiology, EKG, and Urgent Care. Specialty services are provided by contract community-based physicians. Call Childcare 661/945-9411 for more information or go to www.sierramedicalgroup.com There are 110 childcare facilities listed in the yellow pages for Lancaster/Palmdale only.

26 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org ANTELOPE VALLEY SCHOOLS Student Service = Student Success

The Antelope Valley is comprised of 10 public school districts serving students Prep Academy, Palmdale Aerospace Academy and Westside’s newest Science from Pre-K through grade 12. Public Schools in the Antelope Valley continue Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) school, Gregg Anderson are just a to work collaboratively and individually to improve student achievement. The few of the unique choices that parents have in preparing their students for the continued forward progress has been attributed to each district establishing 21st Century. data driven educational programs, careful utilization of resources and enhanced community relationships leading to a stronger commitment to better The Antelope Valley Superintendents Association (AVSA) provides a monthly serving students and families. Additionally, the focus on individualized learning opportunity for the district Superintendents work together collaboratively in is a key contributor to the success of all our public schools. addressing the needs of our educational community specific to our area. AVSA also provides an opportunity to work with the distinguished leaders at the local Our local school districts continue to provide programmatic educational and state level in providing high quality educational programs to develop our choices for parents and students. Programs such as SOAR High School, SOAR future work force. Antelope Valley Area Schools: serving all students in preparation for a successful future.

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Public Schools

Acton-Agua Dulce Eastside Union School District (K-8) Hughes-Elizabeth Lake Unified District (K-12) 6742 East Avenue H Union School District (K-8) 32248 Crown Valley Road Lancaster, CA 93535 16633 Elizabeth Lake Road Acton, CA 93510 661/946-2813 Lakes Hughes, CA 93532 661/269-5999 Students: 3,378 Schools: 5 661/724-1231 Students: 1,379 Schools: 4 Students: 279 Schools: 1 Gorman School District (K-8) Antelope Valley Union 49847 Gorman School Road Keppel Union School District (K-8) High School District Gorman, CA 93243 34004 128th Street East 44811 Sierra Highway Mailing: P.O. Box 104 Pearblossom, CA 93553 Lancaster, CA 93534 661/248-6441 661/944-2155 661/948-7655 Students: 99 Schools: 1 Students: 2,775 Schools: 6 Students: 23,115 Schools: 11

Economic Roundtable Report 2013 | 27 Public Schools continued Private Schools

Lancaster Elementary School District (K-8) Antelope Valley Adventist Academy Immanuel Christian School 44711 N. Cedar Avenue Lancaster 661/942-6552 Ridgecrest 760/446-6114 Lancaster, CA 93534 2010 Enrollment: 83 Grade: K-8th 2010 Enrollment: 17 Grade: K-12th 661/948-4661 2011 Enrollment: 91 2011 Enrollment: 180 Students: 15,069 Schools: 20 Antelope Valley Christian Lancaster Baptist School Palmdale School District (K-8) Lancaster 661/943-0044 Lancaster 661/946-4663 2010 Enrollment: 320 Grade: P-12th 2010 Enrollment: 416 Grade: K-12th 39149 10th Street East 2011 Enrollment: 300 2011 Enrollment: 420 Palmdale, CA 93550 661/947-7191 Bethel Christian Academy Paraclete High School Students: 19,705 Schools: 24 Lancaster 661/943-2224 Lancaster 661/943-3255 2010 Enrollment: 400 Grade: P-12th 2010 Enrollment: 785 Grade: 9th-12th Westside Union Elementary School 2011 Enrollment: 380 2011 Enrollment: 720 District (K-8) 41914 50th Street West Carden School of Tehachapi Pinecrest School Quartz Hill, CA 93536 Tehachapi 661/822-9565 Lancaster/Palmdale 661/723-0366 2010 Enrollment: 110 Grade: K-8th 2010 Enrollment: 281 Grade: P-8th 661/722-0716 2011 Enrollment: 83 2011 Enrollment: 259 Students: 8,664 Schools: 11 Desert Christian School Pearblossom Private School Wilsona School District (K-8) Lancaster 661/948-5071 Pearblossom 661/944-0914 18050 East Avenue O 2010 Enrollment: 1,469 Grade: P-12th 2010 Enrollment: 70 Grade: K-12th Palmdale, CA 93591 2011 Enrollment: 1,317 2011 Enrollment: 80 661/264-1111 Desert Vineyard Christian School Sacred Heart Catholic School Students: 1,352 Schools: 2 Lancaster 661/948-3766 Lancaster 661/948-3613 2010 Enrollment: 190 Grade: P-6th 2010 Enrollment: 320 Grade: K-8th Kern County Districts Schools 2011 Enrollment: 200 2011 Enrollment: 313 Mojave Unified School District (K-12) Grace Lutheran School St. Mary’s Catholic School 3500 Douglas Avenue Lancaster 661/948-1018 Lancaster 661/273-5555 2010 Enrollment: 110 Grade: P-8th 2010 Enrollment: 301 Grade: K-8th Mojave, CA 93501 2011 Enrollment: 97 2011 Enrollment: 277 661/824-4001 Students: 2,746 Schools: 7 Heritage Oak School Westside Christian School Tehachapi 661/823-0885 Palmdale 661/947-7000 Muroc Joint Unified School 2010 Enrollment: 175 Grade: K-12th 2010 Enrollment: 225 Grade: K-8th District (K-12) 2011 Enrollment: 93 2011 Enrollment: 205 17100 Foothill Avenue High Desert Adventist Christian School Total 2010 Enrollment: 5,397 North Edwards, CA 93523 Ridgecrest 760/375-8673 Total 2011 Enrollment: 4,858 661/258-4356 2010 Enrollment: 86 Grade: 1st-8th Students: 2,117 Schools: 4 2011 Enrollment: 22

Southern Kern Unified (K-Adult) 3082 Glendower Street Rosamond, CA 93560 661/256-5000 Students: 3,100 Schools: 5

Sierra Sands Unified School District 113 W. Felspar Avenue Ridgecrest, CA 93555 760/375-3363 Students: 5,039 Schools: 11

Tehachapi Unified School District 400 S. Snyder Avenue Tehachapi, CA 93561 Students: 4,513 Schools: 6

28 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org Post Secondary Education

Left to right: Antelope Valley College Health & Sciences Building, Performing Arts Theatre and California State University Bakersfield located on the Antelope Valley College Campus. ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE convenient access to food — an important factor in the northerly expansion of the 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536 campus. 661/722-6300 • www.avc.edu The approximate capacity of the building at any given time is 1,370 people, with a 1529 East Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale, CA 93550 daily maximum traffic volume of approximately 6,800 people. 661/947-7950 • www.avc.edu Both Antelope Valley College and Cerro Coso Community College in Ridgecrest have District Size ...... 1,945 Square Miles partnered with California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) to support CSULB’s Lancaster Campus Size ...... 135 Acres offering of bachelor degree programs in mechanical and electrical engineering in the Number of Buildings ...... 31 Antelope Valley — part of a significant local effort to produce more “homegrown” Budget 2012-2013 ...... $59.4 Million engineers for the local aerospace industry. ACADEMIC CALENDAR The three education institutions have created a “seamless pathway” for students to 16-week fall and spring semesters attain engineering degrees with students completing their lower division requirements 5-week intersession at the community colleges and then transferring to CSULB’s local program. Summer sessions Antelope Valley College has obtained a federal grant to develop a STEM “Center of Excellence” at its Palmdale Center, 1529 E. Palmdale Blvd. STUDENTS/PROGRAMS Fall 2012 Student Enrollment ...... 14,146* Also, AVC hosts an Early College High School program, Students on the Academic Rise Associate Degree Programs ...... 73 (SOAR) High School — whose students have among the highest achievement scores Certificate Programs ...... 59 in California — and California State University, Bakersfield-Antelope Valley, which offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs at AVC’s Lancaster campus. FACULTY/STAFF AVC offers a wide variety of career and technical education programs to serve the Total number of full-time faculty ...... 173 valley’s diverse needs. Percentage holding Ph.D.s ...... 27% Total Number of Employees ...... 1,095 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, BAKERSFIELD Antelope Valley’s colleges and universities continue to meet the education needs of ANTELOPE VALLEY CAMPUS residents. 43909 30th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93536 661/952-5000 • www.csub.edu/AV Bolstered by additional revenue and expansion of its Lancaster and Palmdale sites, Antelope Valley College enters 2013 poised for growth. The campus is located on the north end of Antelope Valley College and CSUB-AV offers accredited Bachelor Degree completion programs for those who have completed The comprehensive community college continues to focus significant resources into general education work at a community college. Bachelor Degrees include Business science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education, including the opening of Administration (management, economics, general), Child, Adolescent & Family Studies, a 105,085-square-foot Health and Sciences Building that rivals those of any university. Communications, Criminal Justice, English, Environmental Resource Management (on- The $52 million Health and Sciences Building includes state-of-the-art laboratories line through Extended University), Liberal Studies (IBEST), Nursing (RN to BSN on-line that serve such programs as radiologic technology, registered nursing, respiratory care, only) and Sociology (Human Services). Master’s Degrees are also available in Business anthropology, astronomy, biological sciences, chemistry, geosciences and physics. Administration (MBA), Educational Administration (MA), Special Education. Educational Health sciences lab space on the second floor resembles a hospital, including a Curriculum & Instruction, and Administration (MSA) are through the Extended 2,000-square-foot surgery demonstration lab. University. Also offered are teaching credential programs in Elementary Education, Students have access to the college’s first Virtual Science Lab (planetarium), a Single Subject and Special Education for those who have completed a Bachelors telescope observation deck, and a Subway restaurant that provides students Degree.

*Fall 2012 enrollment number hasn’t been calculated yet by the state. The figure of 14,146 represents headcount on September 3. Economic Roundtable Report 2013 | 29 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH Devry UNIVERSITY 45356 Division Street, Lancaster, CA 93535 • 661/723-6429 39115 Trade Center Drive, Suite 100, Palmdale, CA 93550 The College of Engineering at California State University, Long Beach is offering 661/224-2923 • www.devry.edu Electrical and Mechanical Engineering degree completion programs in the Antelope DeVry University is education working. Ninety-six of the Fortune 100 companies hire Valley. The Antelope Valley Engineering Program is accredited by the Western DeVry graduates. Association of Schools and Colleges. The program’s location offers unprecedented Our practical approach to education in career fields of Business and Technology access to industry professionals, real-world engineering projects, and internships management make a DeVry degree one that employers value. Courses are offered with local companies. on-site, on-line, and a hybrid of the two. Before enrolling in the program, students must have completed their first two years UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX of coursework at community college or other university. Students will have access to 1202 West Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534 state-of-the-art laboratories, and a provided hands-on learning opportunities while 661/940-6851 • www.phoenix.edu obtaining their Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering at the University of Phoenix is the nation’s largest private university and is accredited Lancaster University Center. by the Higher Learning Commission through the North Central Association. The Brandman University, Chapman University System University of Phoenix Lancaster Learning Center offers several degree programs Antelope Valley Campus as well as online programs for students pursuing their Associates, Bachelors, 40015 Sierra Highway, Suite B-160, Palmdale, CA 93550 Masters or Doctoral Degrees. Programs range from business, criminal justice, 661/267-2001 • www.brandman.edu/antelopevalley human services, nursing, health care, education, communication, counseling Brandman University is a private non-profit, institution accredited by the Western and more (some programs are only offered online). Stop by, call or visit our Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Brandman serves more than 10,000 website to learn more! students annually through 26 campuses and online services in California and EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY Washington, and offers 52 undergraduate, graduate, credential, and certificate 886/462-3728 • www.erau.edu programs in arts and sciences, business, education and health. Centers of teaching are located in Palmdale, Edwards Air Force Base, China Lake CERRO COSO COMMUNITY COLLEGE Naval Base, and Victorville. 3000 College Heights Blvd., Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Bachelor Degrees are offered in Aviation Maintenance Management, 760/384-6100 • www.cerrocoso.edu Management of Technical Operations, and Professional Aeronautics. Master’s Ridgecrest Campus Size ...... 320 Acres Degree programs include Aeronautical Science, Technical Management, and Aviation. Students/programs Number of Degree Programs Offered ...... 30 LANCASTER UNIVERSITY CENTER Number of Certificate Programs Offered ...... 39 45356 Division Street, Lancaster, CA 93535 Fall 2011 Student Enrollment ...... 6,482 Developed by the City of Lancaster in 2004, the 20,000 square-foot University Faculty/staff Center includes state-of-the-art classrooms, well-equipped labs, and complete Total Faculty ...... 56 administrative facilities. The University Center offers a variety of four-year degree Faculty holding Ph.D ...... 9 completion programs through California State University, Long Beach and California Total number of employees ...... 290 State University, Bakersfield. These include Bachelor of Science Degree Completion Programs for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, which allow Antelope Valley Instructional Sites students to obtain these degrees locally while also providing qualified workers for the • Ridgecrest • Kern River Valley region’s robust aerospace industry. • Bishop • Mammoth • California City • Online University of Antelope Valley • Edwards Air Force Base (South Kern) 44055 Sierra Highway, Lancaster, CA 93534 661/726-1911 • www.uav.edu The Aero Institute In June 2009, the institution received approval from the United States Department of 38256 Sierra Highway, Palmdale, CA 93550 Education and the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) 661/276-2376 • www.aeroi.org to offer Associates, Bachelors, and Masters degrees. In addition, the university offers The AERO Institute, located in the Palmdale Civic Center is a unique partnership instruction in several medical vocational careers such as: Medical Assistant, Medical between NASA Dryden Fight Research Center, NASA Ames Research Center, and Administrative Assistant, Medical Clinical Assistant, vocational nursing, etc. 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 WEST COAST BAPTIST COLLEGE investment in Higher Education. 4020 East Lancaster Boulevard, Lancaster, CA 93535 661/946-4663 • www.wcbc.edu The AERO Institute provides comprehensive technical, undergraduate and graduate education; conducts leading edge aerospace research, incubates, West Coast Baptist College opened its doors in September of 1995. This private stimulates and commercializes new intellectual property; promotes aerospace seminary college offers Bachelor and Master Degree programs. There are several science and engineering; and supports Science, Technology, Engineering and Math departments available to its students such as the Department of Bible, Bible (STEM) education at every level, including a new partnership with the Palmdale Languages, Clerical and Secretarial Skills, Education, Evangelism, Missions, Music, School District in opening the new Palmdale Aerospace Academy an independent Practical Theology, Secondary Education, and Youth Ministries. charter school serving grades K–12. Through a partnership with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics the AERO Institute has expanded the offerings of continuing education and stand- alone courses for aerospace professionals.

30 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org QUALITY OF LIFE Antelope Valley Water - Safe and Reliable

Assuring a safe and reliable water supply to the residents of the greater Antelope Valley has been the mission of the Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency for over 50 years. AVEK Water Agency is the state’s third largest water wholesaler, covering a land area of nearly 2,400 square miles, with an allocation from the California Aqueduct of 141,400 acre-feet (over 46 billion gallons).

With every expectation that our Valley will continue to grow, water providers are seeking to confront tomorrow’s water supply challenges, today. Sustaining a stable deliver of water into the High Desert is challenged by an ever-increasing limitation in the water available from the State Water Project California Aqueduct running along the southern hills of the Valley.

In recent years, AVEK Water Agency has partnered with our customers and other local water providers in developing our own water banking program, using it as a tool for increased water delivery, storage, and reliability. AVEK’s project redirects surplus water from the Aqueduct into an optimal site for groundwater recharge. This water is stored and then recovered during future dry seasons or drought years.

Banking water in this way allows AVEK to better reach its goal of zero-loss of water into the Antelope Valley. Dan Flory, AVEK General Manager said, “We’re going to keep recharging groundwater as it becomes available. Our challenge is to continually evaluate the water supply conditions, working toward cost-effectiveness and future availability.”

Utilities

Electricity WATER (major providers) State Water Project “Table A” Amount Southern California Edison • 21,300 acre feet Antelope Valley East Kern 800/655-4555 • www.sce.com Water Agency Water Sources Natural Gas Amount produced in 2012 65% State water project The Gas Company • 79,000 acre feet 35% Groundwater Wells (43,200 m&i; 5,300 ag; 31,400 Banking) Sempra Energy Water Quality Report 800/427-2200 • www.socalgas.com Amount produced in 2011 www.palmdalewater.org • 93,000 acre feet Cable Television Indian Wells Valley Water District Time Warner Cable (50,000 m&i; 43,000 ag) Amount produced in 2012 888/TW.CABLE • www.timewarner.com State Water Project Allocation • 7,633 acre feet • 141,400 acre feet Telephone Amount produced in 2011 AT&T Treatment Plant Capacity (4 Treatment Plants) • 7,364 acre feet 800/750-2355 • www.sbc.com • 118 million gallons per day (capable of serving nearly 500,000 people) Amount produced in 2010 Air Quality • 7,670 acre feet Antelope Valley Air Quality Water Quality Report Amount produced in 2009 Management District www.avek.org • 8,084 acre feet 661/723-8070 • www.avaqmd.ca.gov Palmdale Water District Amount produced in 2012 Amount produced in 2008 Kern County Air Pollution • 19,257 acre feet billed • 8,409 acre feet Control District • 21,459 acre feet produced 661/862-5250 • www.kernair.org Water Sources State Water Project Delivered: • 10 ground water pumps Trash 16,450 acre feet Waste Management Customers Served in 2012 Customers Served in 2012 661/947-7197 • 11,897 connections serving • 26,352 connections serving approximately 30,000 people approximately 104,617 people Water Quality Report www.iwvwd.com

Economic Roundtable Report 2013 | 31 Professional Sports Lancaster JetHawks (Houston Astros affiliate) 661/726-5400 • www.jethawks.com MotoCross - At the AV Fairgrounds 661/723-0773 • AVMotoplex.com

Select Community Events Farmer’s Market on The BLVD (Year Round) Almond Blossom Festival (March) Desert Tortoise Days (April) Kern County Airshow (April) Lancaster Poppy Festival (April) Showdown Rodeo/PRCA Rodeo (June) Thursday Night on the Square (Summer) City of Palmdale Starlight Concert Series (Summer) MOAH Antelope Valley Fair (August) Public Libraries Tehachapi Mountain Festival (August) 12 Public Libraries Celebrate America (September) Kern County Libraries: Desert Empire Fair (September) www.kerncountylibrary.org (September) Los Angeles County Libraries Labor Day Balloon Festival (September) www.colapublib.org California City Heritage Days (September) Palmdale Main Library California City Renaissance Festival (October) www.cityofpalmdale.org/library Streets of Lancaster (October) Thursday Night on the Square Bark in the Park (October) Community Theatres Edwards Air Show (October) Lancaster Performing Arts Center Mojave Gold Rush Days (October) 780 seats • 661/723-5950 Adult Fishing Derby (November) Palmdale Playhouse A Magical BLVD Christmas (December) 330 seats • 661/267-5685 Lancaster Holiday Parade (December) Palmdale Holiday Parade (December) Major Recreational Facilities Metrolink Holiday Train (December) Six Golf courses Best of the West Softball Complex Museums (partial) Big Eight Softball Complex, Lancaster Antelope Valley Fair Antelope Valley Indian Museum DryTown Water Park, Palmdale Shopping/Dining Blackbird Air Park Museum Edwards Air Force Flight Test Museum Exotic Feline Conservation Center 2012 Kids Time Children’s Museum of Lancaster Soccer Center ■ Antelope Valley Mall, Palmdale 113 stores Mulligans Sports Center, Palmdale (6 Department stores) Antelope Valley Lancaster Museum/Art Gallery Palmdale Amphitheater ■ 32 Kiosks/Carts MOAH Pelona Vista Park, Palmdale ■ Est. 1,8000 employees Tehachapi Railroad Museum Willow Spring Race Track Western Hotel Museum

Movie Theatres Three Movie complexes 38 Stadium style screens 12 Traditional screens 1 IMAX screen BLVD Cinema

DryTown Water Park 32 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org GREATER ANTELOPE VALLEY ECONOMIC ALLIANCE MEMBERS

Officers Directors Rob Duchow The Gas Company Dr. Jackie Fisher T om Weil Antelope Valley College City of California City Tom Barnes Chairman of Board Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency Mark Bozigian/Vern Lawson June Burcham City of Lancaster Bill Sullivan Kaiser Permanente All Valley Federal Credit Union Dave Walter Past Chair City of Palmdale Chuck Hoey George B. Atkinson Charles Hoey and Associates Gary Parsons Atkinson and Associates City of Ridgecrest Richard Chapman Vice-Chair Kern County EDC David James Harvey Holloway City of Tehachapi Cherie Bryant Coldwell Banker Commercial Valley Realty Antelope Valley Press Treasurer Norm Hickling Ex-Officio Director County of Los Angeles, Antonovich Laurel Shockley Steve Perez Southern California Edison Dixie Eliopulos Rosamond Community Services District Secretary Honorary Member Chris Perez Julie Montague Wells Fargo Bank Palmdale Regional Medical Center Bill Allen/Carrie Rogers Los Angeles Economic Development Corp.

General Membership City of Tehachapi Sempra Generation Air Force Flight Test Center Coldwell Banker Commercial Valley Realty Southern California Edison All Valley Federal Credit Union County of Los Angeles, Antonovitch SunEdison Antelope Valley Bank East Kern Airport District The Gas Company Div. California Bank & Trust Element Power Toneman Construction Antelope Valley College First Solar US Bank Antelope Valley Press Greater AV Association of Realtors VINSA Insurance Associates Antelope Valley Transit Authority Kaiser Permanente Wal-Mart Atkinson and Associates Kern County EDC Walsh, Delaney & Yep AV Air Quality Management District Los Angeles EDC Waste Management AV East Kern Water District Lockheed Martin Wells Fargo Bank Beautiful Earth Group Northrop Grumman Western Pacific Roofing Burkey, Cox, Evans Manning Palmdale Regional Medical Center Charles Hoey and Associates Palmdale School District City of California City Palmdale Water District City of Lancaster Renewable Resources Group City of Palmdale Rio Tinto City of Ridgecrest Rosamond Community Services District

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