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Find your place along Southern California’s Leading Edge Antelope Valley: 60 miles from L.A. and light-years ahead in industry!

Lower Property Cost of Doing Business Tax Rates Lower than most cities including Property Tax rates average Austin, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Long 2 ½ - 3 ½ times less than AZ, Beach and Sacramento NV, UT, WA, OR and TX – Moody’s Kosmont Report, 2012 Commercial sites Housing priced priced 50% less than 30-50% less comparable Southern than nearly all other California California locations housing markets Table of Contents Introduction

■ Introduction The Greater Antelope Valley Welcome to Antelope Valley...... 1 To grow our local economy and create jobs, Los Angeles County appreciates the strong leadership the Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance is providing in the ■ DEMOGRAPHICS development of a business-friendly environment here in the Valley. Area Profile ...... 2 Population Detail...... 3 Fostering public-private partnerships, and with the cooperation of our Antelope Comparisons/Housing...... 4 Valley residents, community groups and business organizations in our cities and Antelope Valley Cities...... 5-10 unincorporated areas, the Alliance is working to support and grow existing businesses and encouraging new business to locate or expand here.

■ ECONOMY Michael D. Antonovich Employment By Industry...... 11 LA County Supervisor 5th District Workforce...... 12 International Trade/ The Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance is pleased to present this 2014 Economic Cost of Doing Business...... 13 Roundtable Report! This annual report is prepared by GAVEA to provide economic and Foreign Zone...... 13 demographic information specific to our region and is a valuable tool in our economic Small Business Support...... 14, 15 development efforts. Now home to some 520,000 residents, the Greater Antelope Valley Economic Region covers over 3,000 square miles and incudes portions of both Los Renewable Energy...... 16 Angeles and Kern County and includes five (5) incorporated cities as well as a number Motion Pictures/Agriculture/ of unincorporated communities. Our region is larger than the state of Connecticut and Mining...... 17 very diverse in resources, topography and climate!

The Greater Antelope Valley continues its heritage as one of the premier aerospace ■ EDUCATION flight test and research resources in the nation with accomplishments ranging from STEM Education...... 18-20 breaking the sound barrier to the first manned private space flight! Our region has also Public/Private Schools ...... 21 maintained its agricultural roots and is the largest Los Angeles County producer of a number of crops! Community Colleges/ Universities...... 22, 23 Our region is rich in opportunities for economic growth offering a wide range of benefits to forward thinking companies seeking to expand or re-locate their business. We offer a large inventory of affordable land and existing facilities along with a skilled ■ Industry labor force. With our proximity to the LA Basin which boasts a GDP of some $925 Aerospace/Aviation...... 24, 25 Billion, the largest in the state and 15th in the world, Antelope Valley business are Business Parks/Industrial Space.. 26, 27 close enough to participate in this market while enjoying our regions low cost of doing Public Transportation...... 28, 29 business and quality of life. Retail Sales Growth...... 29 This report is made possible through the efforts and support of the GAVEA membership, a dedicated group of business and civic leaders partnering with our cities ■ HOUSING and counties! Our members recognize that our economy is too important to leave to chance and have invested their time, money and expertise in supporting GAVEA’s vital Housing Market...... 30-32 role in attracting and retaining jobs in our region!

■ HEALTH CARE Harvey Holloway Hospitals/Health Services...... 33, 34 GAVEA Chairman Broker/Owner, Coldwell Banker Commercial Valley Realty ■ QUALITY OF LIFE Air & Water...... 35 Entertainment & Facilities...... 36, 37 Utilities...... 37

Kimberly Maevers, President 1028 West Avenue L-12, Suite#101 Lancaster, CA 93534. 661/945-2741 • FAX: 661/945-7711 www.aveconomy.org A lbert Gatton, GAVEA Executive Assistant

Economic Roundtable Report 2014 | 1 AREA PROFILE

Total Population of Greater Antelope Valley Region 520,690 Annual Growth 2014-2019 Projected 552,863 6.26% 2010-2014 Estimated 520,690 5.02% 2000-2010 Census 495,799 24.39% 1990-2000 Census 398,598 20.25%

Population by Origin n 69.7% Not Hispanic or Latino 292,049 56.09% 225,084 Primarily n 54.84% n 54.29% Hispanic or Latino 282,641 43.91% English 18-54 HS Grad & some college Population by Race n 25.98% Age n 27.81% Ethnicity 125,260 0-17 Education n 25.9% White Alone 283,890 54.52% Specific Spanish n 11.29% Higher degree Black/African American Alone 72,745 13.97% speaking 55-64 n 19.81% American Indian/Alaskan Native 5,433 1.04% n 4.33% n 10.06% No degree Asian Alone 18,700 3.59% 20,861 Over 65 Other Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1,314 0.25% speaking Some Other Race 109,736 21.08% Two or More Races 28,872 5.54% Major Economic Impact Areas Air Force Plant 42 China Lake Median Age 33.10 Contractor Employees 6,758 Full-Time Civilians 4,324 Regional Housing Government Civilian 701 Military 714 Average Household Income $66,022 Government Military 14 On-site Contractors 1,580 Per Capita Income $20,827 Payroll (Annualized) $637,736,097 Payroll Housing Units 158,996 Local Contracts $176,156,856 Civilians $322,000,000 Persons per Household 3.17 *Does not include FAA/LM Aero/FAA LA Center Military $30,000,000 Owner Occupied 66.02% Edwards Air Force Base Visitors/Year 30,000 Average Length of Residence (yrs.) 15 Employees 10,647 Local Contracts $250,000,000 Military 2,126 *Economy Bankcard Programs $2,500,000 Civilians 8,521 Cost of Doing Business Low to Moderate Mojave Airport & Spaceport* 71 Military Family Members 2,714 2011 Major Retail Sales $3,300,397,787 Antelope Valley Mall Esti. Indirect, induced Jobs 12,451 2011 Retail Sales Growth 8.51% Stores 100 Local Contract $214.5 Million 2012 Cost of Living Index (US avg. 100) *92.7 Kiosks 32 Total Payroll $653.7 Million (Property taxes not included) Employees 1,500 (Home to 47 companies) 2012 Sector Job Growth 1.89% Total Economic Impact $1.52 Billion** *2013 Numbers not available at press time 2 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org **Source: FY2012 EIA Population Detail Lancaster 158,630 Palmdale 154,535 Tehachapi 13,313

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4,000 30,000 30,000 2,000 2013 – Estimate 2013 – Estimate 2013 2013 – Estimate 2013 2000 2000 – Census – Census 2010 – Estimate 2012 2000 – Census – Census 2010 – Estimate 2012 2000 – Census – Census 2010 – Estimate 2012 118,718 156,633 157,902 158,630 116,670 152,714 153,785 154,535 11,125 14,503 13,871 13,313 2010 2012 2013 2010 2012 2013 2010 2012 2013 State Rank in Size 38 30 31 State Rank in Size 33 33 33 State Rank in Size 334 334 337 Rank of Growth in LA County by % 2 87 55 Rank of Growth in LA County by % 1 22 38 Rank of Growth in Kern County by % 7 10 11 Annual Growth Rate 0.91% 0.1% 0.5% Annual Growth Rate 1.22% 0.4% 0.5% Annual Growth Rate 1.83% -4% -4% State Rank in Growth by % 110 394 315 State Rank in Growth by % 73 316 294 State Rank in Growth by % 102 477 477 % of Change from 2000 census 22.9% 33% 34% % of Change from 2000 census 31% 32% 32% % of change from 2000 census 25% 25% 20% State Rank by Numeric Change 33 228 79 State Rank by Numeric Change 19 113 76 State Rank by Numeric Change 249 476 477 from 2000 census *Tied from 2000 census from 2000 census

California City 13,150 Ridgecrest 28,348 16,000 “The Los Angeles 30,000 14,000 County economy will continue 12,000 25,000 to show 10,000 20,000 improvement 8,000 in 2013 and 2014, barring an 15,000 unforeseen pullback in the national 6,000 economy...In addition, venture capital 10,000 4,000 will flow to the area as startups in a variety of technology industries grow 2,000 5,000 in number. And even as concerns about funding for government 2013 – Estimate 2013 – Estimate 2013 2000 2000 – Census – Census 2010 – Estimate 2012 2000 – Census – Census 2010 – Estimate 2012 aerospace programs linger, private 8,385 14,166 13,259 13,150 24,297 27,540 28,088 28,348 firms will continue to pursue 2010 2012 2013 2010 2012 2013 commercial space ventures from their State Rank in Size 325 338 340 State Rank in Size 247 249 248 operations in Los Angeles County and Rank of Growth in Kern County by % 1 1 10 Rank of Growth in Kern County by % 9 4 5 Annual Growth Rate 1.21% 3.7% -0.8% Annual Growth Rate 1.3% 0.9% 0.9% elsewhere in Southern California. State Rank in Growth by % 12 2 471 State Rank in Growth by % 163 129 121 — Robert Kleinhenz Ph.D, ” % of change from 2000 census 79% 58% 57% % of change from 2000 census 15% 16% 17% Chief Economist, LAEDC State Rank by Numeric Change 137 129 469 State Rank by Numeric Change 208 196 215 from 2000 census from 2000 census

Estimated Population by Zip Code antelope valley POPULATION forecast ZIP city 2012 2013 2014 ZIP city 2012 2013 2014 2020 2035 93501 Mojave 5,459 5,643 5,683 93510 Acton 7,457 7,925 7,974 Lancaster 174,807 201,310 93505 California City 14,341 14,622 14,369 93532 Lake Hughes 2,749 2,939 3,007 Palmdale 179,274 206,143 93516 Boron 2,274 2,359 2,376 93534 Lancaster 40,139 41,213 41,796 Unincorporated–LA County 134,000 172,173 93519 Cantil 87 107 109 93535 Lancaster 73,337 74,333 76,107 Greater California City/Mojave 32,509 39,641 93523 Edwards 2,336 3,002 3,024 93536 Lancaster 73,349 73,917 75,760 Greater Ridgecrest 39,442 41,737 93524 Edwards 974 285 225 93543 Littlerock 13,580 13,852 14,032 Greater Rosamond 31,805 40,245 93527 Inyokern 2,413 2,369 2,429 93544 Llano 1,441 1,467 1,503 Greater Tehachapi 47,691 57,632 93554 Randsburg 105 28 24 93550 Palmdale 75,783 76,206 76,998 Antelope Valley 639,528 758,881 93555 Ridgecrest 33,246 33,297 33,325 93551 Palmdale 53,365 54,108 55,240 93560 Rosamond 19,447 19,398 19,582 93552 Palmdale 39,704 40,312 41,350 93561 Tehachapi 35,775 36,356 35,979 93553 Pearblossom 1,816 1,898 1,938 Total 116,457 117,466 117,125 93563 Valyermo 651 650 439 93591 Palmdale 7,352 7,351 7,421 Total 390,763 396,081 403,565 Southern California Association of Government, SCAG Kern County Council of Governments, KernCOG. Overall Total 507,220 513,547 520,690

Source: California Department of Finance, Census, Claritas Economic Roundtable Report 2014 | 3 COMPARISON WITH OTHER AREAS

Population data *Based on 2010 Census

Estimated POPULATION 2000-2019 Growth Projections % of CENSUS GROWTH 2013 2014* 2000 2019 cHange 2000 2010 2000-2010 Antelope Valley 513,547 520,690 Bakersfield 247,057 384,551 55.65% Bakersfield 247,057 347,483 41% Las Vegas 585,440 595,195 Moreno Valley 142,381 215,504 51.36% Moreno Valley 142,381 193,365 36% Tucson 527,018 524,264 Lancaster 118,718 176,857 48.97% Lancaster 118,718 156,633 32% Atlanta 443,261 455,895 Palmdale 116,670 172,429 47.79% Palmdale 116,670 152,750 31% Miami 418,387 425,944 Santa Clarita 151,088 195,386 29.32% Phoenix 1,321,045 1,567,579 19% St. Louis 316,452 317,322 Phoenix 1,321,045 1,580,356 19.63% Santa Clarita 151,088 176,320 17% Cincinnati 294,894 296,859 Ontario 158,007 169,937 7.55% Ontario 158,007 176,921 12% Reno 226,638 231,619 Long Beach 461,522 482,884 4.63% 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* (%) 2013 2014 2012 2013 cHange First Time Buyer 2010 2011 2012 Santa Clarita $99,124 $96,665 Ridgecrest $140,000 $136,500 -2.25% California City 92 91 92 California $83,188 $81,689 Tucson, AZ $142,000 $160,000 13.85% Palmdale 84 83 85 Chandler $75,175 $81,555 California City $54,500 $65,000 17.36% Las Vegas, NV 86 86 83 United States $69,637 $71,320 Santa Clarita $350,000 $415,000 18.84% Rosamond 75 76 83 Los Angeles $74,235 $71,022 Lancaster $129,000 $155,000 20.00% Bakersfield 81 81 82 Long Beach $70,510 $70,357 Tehachapi $145,000 $175,000 21.43% Lancaster 83 82 81 Ridgecrest $66,423 $69,885 Chandler, AZ $195,000 $232,000 21.61% Ridgecrest 78 78 81 Bakersfield $67,651 $68,929 Palmdale $145,000 $177,500 22.57% Glendale, AZ 88 87 80 Palmdale $68,837 $66,390 Long Beach $299,000 $365,000 22.76% Phoenix, AZ 87 87 80 Lancaster $63,100 $61,996 Rosamond $115,000 $143,000 24.56% Tehachapi 77 79 76 Las Vegas $60,954 $61,575 California $275,000 $345,000 28.00% Chandler, AZ 80 81 74 Phoenix, AZ $57,567 $60,969 Reno, NV $164,000 $210,000 29.87% Santa Clarita 69 71 73 Rosamond $59,732 $60,710 Bakersfield $145,000 $187,000 32.31% Cal - Condos 68 68 69 Reno, NV $54,848 $60,573 Cal-Condos $256,000 $335,000 33.62% California 70 68 67 Glendale, AZ $55,594 $59,249 Glendale, AZ $122,000 $155,000 34.74% Tucson, AZ 62 64 67 California City $55,823 $59,167 Las Vegas, NV $124,000 $165,000 37.10% Reno, NV 61 65 60 Tehachapi $57,311 $58,464 Los Angeles (city) $365,000 $495,000 40.50% Long Beach 51 52 59 Tucson $46,652 $47,346 Phoenix, AZ $118,000 $154,600 40.71% Los Angeles 45 46 48

Real Estate Tax Rate Cost of Doing Business (Kosmont) Crime data *Per 100,000 pop 2011 2012 2012 Riverside, CA 1.07% 1.14% Lancaster Low Cost Crime Rate* % nat’l % Above/ Lancaster 1.13% 1.21% Kern (Unincorporated) Average Cost Change aVG. below Los Angeles 1.19% 1.25% Palmdale Average Cost 2011 2012 ’11-’12 2012 nat’l AVG. Palm Springs 1.92% 1.29% Indio High Cost California San Bernardino 1.30% 1.34% Tulare High Cost Palmdale 2,626 2,708 3.12% 4,175 -35.1% Palmdale 1.29% 1.37% Riverside High Cost Lancaster 2,566 2,738 6.70% 4,175 -34.4% Chandler, AZ 2.63% 2.23% Long Beach High Cost Riverside 3,559 3,893 9.38% 5,056 -23.0% Portland, OR 2.29% 2.29% San Bernardino Very High Cost Ridgecrest 2,280 2,511 10.13% 3,252 -22.8% Mesa, AZ 2.29% 2.29% Los Angeles Very High Cost Victorville 3,937 4,332 10.03% 4,175 3.8% Fort Collins, CO 2.61% 2.61% Chandler, AZ Very High Cost Bakersfield 4,752 5,534 16.46% 5,056 9.5% Bullhead City, AZ 2.71% 2.71% Mesa, AZ Very High Cost San Bernardino 4,860 5,829 19.94% 4,175 39.6% Arlington, TX 3.03% 2.76% Phoenix, AZ Very High Cost Phoenix 1.82% 3.53% Tucson, AZ Very High Cost NEVADA Tucson, AZ 2.25% 4.32% Portland, Or Very High Cost Reno 3,372 3,738 10.85% 4,175 -10.5% Las Vegas Metro 3,582 3,922 9.49% 3,778 3.8% 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 4,950 4,728 -4.48% 3,778 25.1% San Francisco 170.9% 168.3% Fresno 120.5% 105.2% Tempe 5,927 5,240 -11.59% 4,175 25.5% San Diego 135.0% 134.4% Bakersfield 103.7% 99.5% Glendale 6,894 6,901 0.10% 4,175 65.3% 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% *Per 100,00 pop. Riverside 119.3% 113.7% *2nd Quarter •**3rd Quarter

Source: Kosmont Rose Institute, CAR, FBI, Claritas, Census, ACCRA, DataQuick, GAVEA. 4 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org Antelope valley cities “It’s Positively Clear” Lancaster 2013 Population Estimate 157,826 2010 Census 156,633

POPULATION Characteristics Median Age 31.5 Spanish Speaking 21.1%

POPULATION BY origin Not Hispanic or Latino 57.1% Hispanic 42.9%

POPULATION BY RACE White Alone 44.6% African American 21.7% “BYD’s Senior Vice President Stella Li, LAEDC’s President Bill Allen, and Mayor R. Rex Parris announce the grand opening of the BYD electric bus Native American 1.0% and energy storage manufacturing facilities in Lancaster.” Asian/Pacific Islander 4.4% Some Other Race 22.6% “The City of Lancaster vigorously competes by Two or More Races 5.7% 2013 MILESTONES training its residents for tomorrow’s jobs, not for M ost Business Friendly City: Lancaster was once yesterday’s; by keeping costs and fees down to Average Household again named Los Angeles County’s Most Business- attract new businesses and jobs; and by supporting Income (city) $61,996 its start-up sector, which will drive the city’s Friendly City by the Los Angeles Economic Development 93536 $82,609 economic growth in the future.” 93535 $54,235 Corporation (LAEDC) for cities with a population of — Bill Allen, President of the LAEDC. 93534 $47,163 50,000 or greater. Lancaster won this prestigious honor to become the first city in the program’s history to win Multi-Service Ambulatory Care Center (MACC), a $98.8 Public Safety (2012) the award twice. million complex complete with a 39,000-square- Crime Rate Per 100,000 2,738 Internationally Competitive: BYD, a leading foot ambulatory surgery center, 38,000-square-foot U.S. Average 100-250K pop. 4,175 international firm specializing in rechargeable clinical service building, and 47,000 square feet of Housing* batteries, vehicle manufacturing, and green energy administrative space. 2013 Median Housing $155,000 technologies, selected Lancaster as the home of its first Award-Winning Downtown: The International Annual % of Change 20.16% manufacturing facilities in North America. The firm Downtown Association (IDA) selected Lancaster’s Affordability Index 81 will manufacture electric buses and large-scale battery downtown revitalization project, “The BLVD Housing Units 52,285 systems in two separate industrial facilities totaling Transformation,” to receive its Pinnacle Award in the Vacancy Rate 9.34% 160,000 square feet. Public Space category. The highest honor given by the Persons per Household 3.17 Homeowners 59.82% Industrial Lancaster: Morton Manufacturing, a IDA, this award marks the BLVD’s first international *2013 numbers not available for Affordability, precision aerospace fastener firm that specializes recognition. The City’s downtown revitalization effort Units, Vacancy and Persons in the production of nickel-alloy bolts, relocated its has transformed a $41 million public investment into manufacturing facility and corporate headquarters to $275 million in economic benefit, creating more than Education 94,818 a custom-built 88,000-square-foot industrial complex 2,000 new jobs and 50 new businesses. Today, it is the (educational attainment by pop. 25+) No High School Diploma 18.4% in the Lancaster Business Park. Originally established center of culture and commerce in the Antelope Valley. High School Graduate 29.6% in 1967, the growing firm will bring 350 jobs to the New Facilities: A two-story, 8,000 square-foot mixed- Some College, no degree 25.5% Antelope Valley. use office and retail development has been completed Associate’s Degree 9.6% Medical Center: The partnership between the City and fully leased in downtown Lancaster. This Bachelor’s Degree 11.5% of Hope and the Antelope Valley Hospital has borne complements the beginning of another construction Master’s Degree 4.1% fruit in the form of a 59,195-square-foot, medical and project on the BLVD, Lancaster Promenade III, which Professional School Degree 0.7% Doctoral Degree 0.5% education center that will house a full-service cancer will feature office, commercial, and retail space in over center, a conference center, and 172-seat auditorium. 50,000 square feet of real estate. It will combine new Workforce 64,979 Kaiser Permanente Facility: Construction is ahead construction, rehabilitation of existing properties, and (civ employed by Pop. 16+) of schedule on Kaiser Permanente’s 136,000-square- a future hotel. The first phase has been completed Architect/Engineer 2.3% Arts/Entertain/Sports 1.2% foot medical office building. Once completed, the with retail and office space ready to lease. In addition, Halley-Olsen-Murphy, a fixture of the Lancaster Building Grounds Maint 4.3% state-of-the-art facility will house 66 provider offices, Business Financial Ops 3.0% business community for more than 50 years, celebrated three major procedure rooms, chemotherapy and Community Soc Svcs 2.1% non-chemotherapy infusion center, imaging, lab draw, the grand opening of its new facility in downtown Computer/Mathematical 1.5% and an outpatient pharmacy. In addition, it is the first Lancaster. Construction/Extraction 6.0% Kaiser Permanente building nationwide to qualify for Destination Lancaster: 2013 marked the launch Edu/Training/Library 6.7% Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) of a new marketing effort for Destination Lancaster, Farm/Fish/Forestry 0.6% platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building the Antelope Valley’s convention and visitors’ bureau, Food Prep/Serving 3.9% Health Practitioner/Tec 6.5% Council. This will also be the first Kaiser Permanente which included promoting Valley-wide special events Healthcare Support 2.6% facility to utilize solar water heating and reclaimed to other economic regions, an attractive visitor’s guide, Maintenance Repair 4.3% water to operate building fixtures as well as for upgrades to the Destination Lancaster website, a new Legal 0.7% landscape irrigation. Trip Advisor page, and a partnership with the Lancaster Life/Phys/Soc Science 0.3% Care Center: Los Angeles County has nearly Chamber of Commerce to host a new Visitor’s Center in Management 7.8% completed construction on its 124,000-square-foot Downtown Lancaster. Office/Admin Support 14.3% Production 4.9% Protective Svcs 3.8% Elected Officials Contacts Sales/Related 12.1% Mayor, R. Rex Parris • Vice Mayor, Marvin E. Crist City Manager, Mark Bozigian • 661/723-6000 Personal Care/Svc 4.4% Transportation/Moving 6.6% Councilmembers: Ronald D. Smith, Sandra Johnson, Director Economic Development, Ken Mann Vern Lawson • 661/723-6128 Source: City of Lancaster, GAVEA, Claritas 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534 • 661/723-6128 • www.cityoflancasterca.org Inc., CA-DOF, FBI, DataQuick, Census

Economic Roundtable Report 2014 | 5 “A Place to Call Home” PALMDALE 2013 Population Estimate 154,322 2010 Census 152,750

POPULATION Characteristics Median Age 30.7 Spanish Speaking 40.4%

POPULATION BY origin Not Hispanic or Latino 40.8% Hispanic 59.2%

POPULATION BY RACE White Alone 46.6% African American 14.6% Native American 0.8% Asian/Pacific Islander 4.3% Some Other Race 28.1% Two or More Races 5.6%

Average Household Income (city) $66,390 93550 $51,165 93551 $90,642 2013 MILESTONES 93552 $66,708 Palmdale Power Plant received approval bringing ALTECH plans to hire over 150 employees in Public Safety (2012) construction one step closer. The project will produce up the Antelope Valley area for the manufacturing to 800 construction jobs, 35 permanent jobs, dozens of Crime Rate Per 100,000 2,708 of Light Rail Vehicles. We have found the U.S. Average 100-250K pop. 4,175 support jobs, $5 million infused into the local economy, South Valley WorkSource Center to be a $6 million in County taxes, pay for a $20 million dollar valuable tool to meet all of our personnel Housing* reclaimed water interconnect between Palmdale and requirements. Moreover, their experienced 2013 Median Housing $177,500 Lancaster. Annual % of Change 22.41% team works closely with our executive Affordability Index 85 Kinkisharyo International from Osaka Japan, a staff to maintain solid communications Housing Units 46,663 world leader in railcar manufacturing, sets up operations and performance throughout the recruiting Vacancy Rate 7.72% in Palmdale gearing up to hire 150 people to work in campaign. Simply stated, the quality and timely Persons per Household 3.57 their Palmdale assembly plant. service provided by the SVWSC is unmatched Homeowners 68% *2013 numbers not available for Affordability, Dick’s Sporting Goods, a leading national sporting by any similar organization we have utilized Units, Vacancy and Persons goods retailer is coming to the Antelope Valley Mall. in the past. ALTECH appreciates the SVWSC, Antelope Valley Mall’s, renovation of the 113,000 its staff and community support in providing Education 92,402 square foot former Harris/Gottschalk’s building will such a win-win solution to promote progressive (educational attainment by pop. 25+) manufacturing jobs in the Palmdale-Lancaster No High School Diploma 25.3% include a new exterior design leading into Dick’s High School Graduate 25.6% Sporting Goods and will also include a redesigned area.” Some College, no degree 25.9% “Entertainment Plaza.” —Tom Bielecki, Vice President, Associate’s Degree 7.5% Altech Services Inc. New Retailers welcomed to The Antelope Valley Mall Bachelor’s Degree 10.9% include: Buckle, Kay Jewelers, Sprint Wireless, Invisible Master’s Degree 3.8% Care 1st Primary and Urgent Care Center, Vargo Physical Professional School Degree 0.8% Shield by Zagg and Paradise Furniture. Therapy and The Joint Chiropractic Place. Doctoral Degree 0.4% Family Christian, the largest Christian specialty retailer with 280 stores in 36 states opened a brand new store Looking Good, Palmdale!—Extensive remodeling Workforce 63,836 in Palmdale. and a fresh new look were completed for two shopping (civ employed by Pop. 16+) centers located on Palmdale Boulevard. Architect/Engineer 2.2% In-Shape Health Clubs began renovations on two new Arts/Entertain/Sports 1.5% facilities; Palmdale Southeast and Palmdale West. When Amgen Tour of California, the largest cycling event Building Grounds Maint 5.1% complete both facilities will offer top-of-the-line cardio in America returned to Palmdale for Stage 3 of the Tour Business Financial Ops 2.7% de France-style cycling road race that challenges the and weight training. Community Soc Svcs 1.9% world’s top professional cycling teams to compete along Computer/Mathematical 1.3% New Restaurants opened in Palmdale include: Hibachi a demanding course. Palmdale Hosts Ride2Recovery’s Construction/Extraction 7.2% Grill Buffet, Guadalajara Taco Grill, I Love BBQ-Korean inaugural Amgen Tour of California ride. Edu/Training/Library 4.1% BBQ, Azteca Restaurant, Aloha Shave Ice, Yoshinoya, Palmdale Lands Transportation Grant—The City Farm/Fish/Forestry 0.4% Mahli’s Indian Cuisine, Sam’s Flaming Grill, Santa Ana Food Prep/Serving 5.7% was awarded a grant for $400,000 to fund the Palmdale Fresh Mexican, Dragon Place and Baracoa Lounge. Health Practitioner/Tec 4.5% Transit Orientated Development Overlay Zone and EIR Healthcare Support 2.2% Miracle on 47th Street East continues with the Project. The project will update the Palmdale Transit Maintenance Repair 4.5% opening of Buffalo’s Café, Ni Hao Sushi, Pizza Experience Specific Plan, General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Legal 0.6% and Sweet Frog Yogurt. to reflect the City’s plans for Transit Orientated Life/Phys/Soc Science 0.4% Management 7.6% Our Medical Community Welcomes: The Antelope Development and multi-modal connectivity to the Office/Admin Support 14.0% Valley Cancer Center, Palmdale Regional Medical Center Palmdale transportation Center. Production 7.6% Wound Care Unit, Palmdale Health & Wellness Center, Protective Svcs 2.8% Sales/Related 11.5% Personal Care/Svc 5.7% Elected Officials Contacts Transportation/Moving 6.8% Mayor James C. Ledford, Jr. City Manager, David Childs • 661/267-5115 Mayor Pro Tem Tom Lackey Source: City of Palmdale, GAVEA, Claritas Economic Development Manager, David B. Walter Inc., CA-DOF, CAR, FBI, DataQuick, Councilmembers: Mike Dispenza, Steven D. Hofbauer, 661/267-5125 Census Fredric Thompson

38300 Sierra Highway, Palmdale, CA 93550 • www.cityofpalmdale.org 6 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org california city

2013 Population Estimate 13,751 2010 Census 14,120

POPULATION Characteristics Median Age 34.7 Spanish Speaking 15.77%

Population by Origin Not Hispanic or Latino 64.0% Hispanic 36.0%

Population by Race White Alone 60.8% African American 16.5% Native American 1.0% Asian/Pacific Islander 2.8% Some Other Race 12.4% Two or More Races 6.5%

Average Household Income – CITY $59,167 93505 $59,193 “A Business Friendly Community” Public Safety (2012) Crime Rate Per 100,000 4,198 2013 MILESTONES U.S. Average 10-25K pop 3,121 Growth & Development California City is ready to grow. Our Housing* 2013 Median Housing $65,000 • AT&T secures new lease for the installation of cell Economic Development Corporation is fully engaged and anticipates a busy 2014. Annual % of Change 19.27% tower. Affordability Index 92 • $80 thousand Phase 2 of Community Development A new website has been developed to Housing Units 5,216 Block Grant for the City Arts & Community Center with promote California City and encourage new Vacancy Rate 21.26% outdoor pavilion completed. business development. We are very thankful Persons per Household 2.83 to the Kern Council of Governments for Homeowners 61.2% • $830 thousand Hacienda Blvd road rebuild and the Cal City Vision 2035 conceptual design *2013 numbers not available for Affordability, sidewalk project completed. which will aid us in marketing California Units, Vacancy and Persons • Dollar General celebrates Grand Opening of new City now and in the future. (Vision 2035: Education 9,665 20,770 sq ft store becoming the City’s first national www.californiacity.com) brand grocery outlet. (educational attainment by pop. 25+) —Jennifer Wood, Councilwoman No High School Diploma 18.2% • Auto Zone opens the doors of its new retail site. High School Graduate 29.6% • $532 thousand Westway Station Park & Ride Some College, no degree 28.0% • City secures $365,000 Highway Safety Improvement completed. Associate’s Degree 10.0% Grant for the resurfacing of CCB West. Bachelor’s Degree 8.3% • Hyundai North America Test Track Completes $1.9 • California City Health Care District secures 15,000 sq ft Master’s Degree 5.7% million upgrade to facility. complex for medical service expansion. Professional School Degree 0.1% • City secures $375 thousand for Park and Ride at new Doctoral Degree 0.2% Pride, Enhancement, Preservation Cero Coso College site. • Community raises $10,000 dollars allowing 4th of July Workforce 5,067 • California Department of Corrections and fireworks celebration to continue for yet another year. (civ employed by Pop. 16+) Rehabilitation secures lease of Corrections Architect/Engineer 3.0% Corporation of America California 2,500 bed prison • Phase 2 of new Scout Lodge 90% complete as the Arts/Entertain/Sports 0.5% bringing over 700 jobs to the region. 2,200 sq ft building is erected through the efforts of Building Grounds Maint 5.6% community volunteers. • Seventh Standard Milling establishes base of Business Financial Ops 4.1% Community Soc Svcs 1.0% operations for future Kitty Litter manufacturing at • California City hosts Desert Mountain League of Cities meeting. Computer/Mathematical 3.9% Airport Industrial District. Construction/Extraction 5.6% • California City Vision 2035 video presentation • CDCR first graduation of 82 deputies held at California Edu/Training/Library 2.9% completed. City Strata Center. Farm/Fish/Forestry 0.7% • Desert Jade Corporation continues Legends Senior • California City Off Road Highway Grand Prix returns. Food Prep/Serving 4.3% Health Practitioner/Tec 1.6% Housing expansion with the addition of 2 new • New City Attorney, Fullerton based, Jones & Mayer law Healthcare Support 2.4% firm secured to provide legal services. duplexes. Maintenance Repair 7.0% • Glenn Dental secures site within growing East side • Police and Fire secure $436 thousand Off Road. Legal 0.1% commercial tract for its 3,990 sq ft facility. The facility Highway Grant awards for continued development Life/Phys/Soc Science 0.2% will house a 2,570 sq. ft. dental office and a separate and oversight of City’s off roading park and visitors. Management 14.4% 1,420 sq. ft. lease space. • City procures new IWORK Permit Management Office/Admin Support 14.6% Production 4.4% software to enhance the tracking, issuing, calculation • California City Pharmacy begins construction on its Protective Svcs 4.8% new 1,927 sq ft facility on CCB. of building fees. Sales/Related 7.3% Personal Care/Svc 7.0% Elected Officials Contacts Transportation/Moving 4.8% Mayor, Patrick Bohannon City Manager, Tom Weil • 760/373-7170 Source: City of California City, GAVEA, Councilmembers: William Smith, Jennifer Wood Economic Development Department Claritas Inc., CA-DOF, FBI, DataQuick, Charles McGuire, Edward Fuller 8001 California City Blvd. • 760/373-2007 Census

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

Economic Roundtable Report 2014 | 7 “LIVE UP” Greater TEHACHAPI

2013 Population Estimate 14,414 Greater Tehachapi Region 36,356

POPULATION Characteristics Median Age 39.6 Spanish Speaking 13.02%

Population by Origin Not Hispanic or Latino 76.4% Hispanic 23.6%

Population by Race White Alone 80.0% African American 3.4% Native American 1.4% Asian/Pacific Islander 1.7% Some Other Race 9.9% Two or More Races 3.6% 2013 MILESTONES Average Household Income 58,464 Four Seasons Retail: Construction completed 93561 $67,363 “The loss of redevelopment in California on the Four Seasons Retail Center located on has hit communities hard and Tehachapi Public Safety (2012) Tehachapi Boulevard creating an additional is no exception. The city is working hard to Crime Rate Per 100,000 3,596 16,325 square foot of retail space. The retail U.S. Average 10-25K pop 3,121 facilitate the revitalization and repurposing center replaces a bowling alley that had been idle of out dated and blighted buildings and has for over 15 years creating a blighting influence. Housing* coined the phrase Redevelopment without The Four Seasons mall represents an example of 2013 Median Housing $175,000 Redevelopment. Redevelopment without Redevelopment. Annual % of Change 20.69% The replacement of an idle former bowling Affordability Index 76 Tools for Business Success: City launches Housing Units 3,622 alley with a retail center is an example of the Tools for Business Success campaign which Vacancy Rate 11.82% Redevelopment without Redevelopment.” Persons per Household 2.74 is a web based resource for business owners and —Greg Garrett, City Manager Homeowners 73.3% potential business owners (start ups) to access *2013 numbers not available for Affordability, everything a business owner would need to start, Units, Vacancy and Persons maintain and expand their business. Wastewater Treatment Plant: The City completed Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Event Center: City develops a Master Plan for Education 25,001 Improvements Project that brings improved the event center located within the Tehachapi (educational attainment by pop. 25+) process control and operational efficiencies, re- Municipal Airport. Event Center to be anchored by No High School Diploma 14.3% establishing the treatment capacity of 1.25 MGD existing rodeo grounds which were significantly High School Graduate 26.4% (million gallons per day). Some College, no degree 32.2% enhanced in 2012. Associate’s Degree 9.5% Dollar General: Dollar General opened an 8,655 Walmart Supercenter: On December 9, 2013 the Bachelor’s Degree 11.1% square foot stand alone market on a 2.78 acre City of Tehachapi Planning Commission approved Master’s Degree 5.0% site located within the Tucker Road Commercial a Walmart Supercenter consisting of a 165,000 Professional School Degree 0.7% Corridor. square foot structure with a drive thru pharmacy Doctoral Degree 1.0% and garden center on a 25 acre site located within Tractor Supply: Tractor Supply is under the Tucker Road Commercial Corridor. Workforce 13,195 construction for an 8,000 square foot stand alone (civ employed by Pop. 16+) retail store on a 2.75 acre site located on Mill Facebook: City launches Facebook page to help Architect/Engineer 4.1% better communicate with citizenry. Arts/Entertain/Sports 4.4% Street directly across from the Home Depot. Building Grounds Maint 4.0% Police Facility: The adaptive reuse of a 10,000 New Hospital: New Hospital under construction Business Financial Ops 3.2% square foot former garment factory to be (Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District) on a 22 Community Soc Svcs 1.6% converted to the new Police Headquarters has acre site within the Capital Hills Business Park. Computer/Mathematical 1.0% commenced. Upon its completion the facility will Hospital consists of 8,923 square feet of space Construction/Extraction 5.9% and will allow the District to significantly expand Edu/Training/Library 5.2% serve the City of Tehachapi for the next 25 years. The adaptive reuse is in keeping with the City’s their services. The new hospital will replace the Farm/Fish/Forestry 3.0% existing hospital which does not meet earthquake Food Prep/Serving 6.6% infill and sustainability philosophy in contrast to standards. Health Practitioner/Tec 5.3% building new on a “green field” condition. Healthcar e Support 1.0% Maintenance Repair 5.2% Legal 0.4% Life/Phys/Soc Science 1.3% Management 10.5% Office/Admin Support 10.0% Production 3.7% Protective Svcs 7.7% Elected Officials Contacts Sales/Related 10.7% Personal Care/Svc 3.9% Mayor, Philip Smith City Manager, Greg Garrett • 661/822-2200, ext 105 Transportation/Moving 5.0% Councilmembers: Ed Grimes, Kim Nixon, Community Devlopment Director Mary Lou Vachon David James • 661/822-2200, ext. 119 Source: City of Tehachapi, GAVEA, Claritas Inc., CA-DOF, FBI, Kern COG, DataQuick, Mayor Pro, Tem Susan Wiggins Assistant City Manger, Christopher Kirk 661/822-4078, ext. 206 Census 115 South Robinson Street • Tehachapi, CA 93561 • www.tehachapicityhall.com 8 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org Mojave

2013 Population Estimate 4,279

POPULATION Characteristics Median Age 31.6 Spanish Speaking 38.77%

Population by Origin Not Hispanic or Latino 60.22% Hispanic 39.78%

Population by Race White Alone 51.39% African American 18.28% Native American 1.31% Asian/Pacific Islander 1.59% Some Other Race 21.94% Home of the Nations First Inland Spaceport Two or More Races 5.49% A verage Household Income $43,706 2013 MILESTONES “With expanding activity, employment, 93501 $47,189 and construction at the Mojave Air and RENEWBIZ: The RENEWBIZ program funded by tax Housing* Space Port, re-opening of the Golden Queen 2013 Median Housing $158,500 revenues from the renewable energy industry got Mine, expansion of the region’s renewable Annual % of Change 27.17% off to a great start with the award of $162,000 to energy industry, a business-friendly local Affordability Index 76 eight Mojave businesses to upgrade the facades of government, and an active community Housing Units 3,622 their businesses. This work is the first major step revitalization program underway, 2014 Vacancy Rate 11.82% in revitalization of Mojave. The grants provide looks to be a banner year for Mojave, Persons per Household 2.74 funds for exterior remodeling and upgrading of California’s Golden Crossroads” Homeowners 46.44% buildings and properties belonging to businesses — Doug Clipperton, President, *2013 numbers not available for Affordability, Units, Vacancy and Persons and non-profit organizations within the Vision Mojave Chamber of Commerce Plan boundaries of downtown Mojave. The Edu cation 2,507 RENEWBIZ program was recognized by the Kern (educational attainment by pop. 25+) Council of Governments with a Regional Award JOB TRAINING: Training for jobs in the area No High School Diploma 28.4% of Merit at their annual awards banquet in March. is provided by the Kern County Regional High School Graduate 35.7% COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT — Efforts by the Occupational Program (KCROP) operated by the Some College, no degree 21.7% Mojave Foundation to revitalize Mojave resulted in Kern County Superintendent of Schools. Training Associate’s Degree 6.9% demolition and upgrades of neglected buildings in can be tailored for specific employers and Bachelor’s Degree 4.7% downtown Mojave along with several community occupations. Mojave Jr.-Sr. High School offers a Master’s Degree 2.5% clean-up days. That work is continuing and Renewable Energy Academy to train candidates Professional School Degree 0.1% expected to significantly improve the appearance for careers in the area’s booming wind and solar Doctoral Degree 0.0% of the community. power businesses. Workforce 1,221 GOLDEN QUEEN MINE: Construction is underway PACIFIC CREST TRAIL: Chamber of Commerce (civ employed by Pop. 16+) on the re-opening of mining at the historic Director Ted Hodgkinson and others played host Architect/Engineer 1.5% Arts/Entertain/Sports 1.4% Golden Queen Mine southwest of Mojave, which to a large number of people hiking the nearby Building Grounds Maint 7.2% should create around 150 new jobs in the region. Pacific Crest Trail. By providing hikers with Business Financial Ops 2.0% In addition to gold and silver, the mine will be a transportation between the trail head and Mojave, Community Soc Svcs 1.9% source of construction aggregate. they were able to rest, clean up and stock up at Computer/Mathematical 0.7% RENEWABLE ENERGY: Continuing expansion of our local businesses. The chamber also helped Construction/Extraction 6.8% the area’s renewable energy industry is creating attract filming of “Wild,” a movie based on Cheryl Edu/Training/Library 3.4% jobs and pumping tax revenues into the local Strayed’s non-fiction book describing her 1997 Farm/Fish/Forestry 1.3% Food Prep/Serving 6.3% economy through the construction and operation trek on the trail. Health Practitioner/Tec 0.4% of wind and solar generation. One of the nation’s SAFETY: A new, two-mile-long safety zone for Healthcare Support 2.5% largest power stations is being completed west of pedestrians and bicyclists was installed along Maintenance Repair 5.3% Mojave to help transmit this power to the nation’s Oak Creek Road, the major thoroughfare serving Legal 0.0% electrical grid. Mojave’s West Side. Kern County Road Department Life/Phys/Soc Science 0.8% TRAIN TOWN USA: Mojave was designated a”Train used grant funds for the safety lanes. Management 5.7% Office/Admin Support 9.9% Town USA” by Union Pacific Railroad as a place Production 10.3% of historical significance to the railroad based on Protective Svcs 3.7% the town’s founding by UP-predecessor Southern Sales/Related 9.0% Pacific Railroad in 1876. Mojave is also served by Personal Care/Svc 3.7% the BNSF Railway. Transportation/Moving 16.1%

Source: Claritas Inc., GAVEA

Mojave Chamber of Commerce • 661-824-2481 • www.visitmojave.com • www.mojaveairport.com Economic Roundtable Report 2014 | 9 Ridgecrest Rosamond

Celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2013 — Ridgecrest is located in the southern portion of the Indian Wells Valley and in the northeast corner of Kern County, Located in Southern California’s Antelope Valley, Rosamond is an surrounded by four mountain ranges; the Sierra Nevada on the west, the Cosos unincorporated town in Kern County of approximately 18,000 at the hub on the north, the Argus Range on the east, and the El Paso Mountains on the of what has been called “Aerospace Valley”. Rosamond is the gateway to south. It is approximately an hour and quarter from the Lancaster/Palmdale Edwards Air Force Base, and is just south of the emerging civilian spaceport at area and approximately two hours from both Bakersfield and San Bernardino. Mojave. To our south are the twin cities of Lancaster & Palmdale. A favorable characteristic of the City is its proximity to two major highways, the 395 and 14. Air travel in and out of the city is provided through the Inyokern 2013 Milestones/Upcoming activity in Rosamond* Airport. These attributes make Ridgecrest, a central location for shopping and • The District is also pursuing other • West Park School Fields — Staff is business for the Eastern Kern County area. Ridgecrest is also easily accessible to options for additional groundwater working with the SKUSD to develop the rest of southern California making it an ideal location for industry. production sites. plans for two softball fields, two • Rosamond Regional CDPH Arsenic practice softball fields, a soccer field, 2013 MILESTONES Compliance Project - The District and a restroom/concession stand at • New Dollar General store completed. • Auto Zone Expansion to 5,000 sq. ft. received notice that the application the site. was complete on May 14, 2009. • Semitropic-Rosamond Water 2013 Population Estimate 28,341 Education 17,744 2010 Census 27,616 (educational attainment by pop. 25+) However, the State cannot market Bank. District staff is working with No High School Diploma 10.4% the Prop. 84 bonds that will fund the representatives and consultants of the POPULATION Characteristics High School Graduate 22.6% project at this time due to the State’s Authority and AVEK to move forward Median Age 34.6 Some College, no degree 30.3% current financial condition. This will with facilities needed to continue Spanish Speaking 8.61% Associate’s Degree 11.7% be revisited in January, 2010. developing the Antelope Valley unit of Bachelor’s Degree 17.2% the bank and utilize the recent Federal POPULATION BY origin Master’s Degree 5.8% grant award. Not Hispanic or Latino 81.1% Professional School Degree 0.8% Hispanic 19.0% Doctoral Degree 1.2%

POPULATION BY RACE Workforce 11,921 White Alone 76.5% (civ employed by Pop. 16+) African American 3.9% Architect/Engineer 8.9% 2013 Population Estimate 18,762 Bachelor’s Degree 8.2% Native American 1.3% Arts/Entertain/Sports 1.9% Asian/Pacific Islander 4.5% Building Grounds Maint 4.0% Master’s Degree 2.9% Population CHARACTERIStics Some Other Race 7.3% Business Financial Ops 5.2% Professional School Degree 0.3% Median Age 32.9 Two or More Races 6.5% Community Soc Svcs 1.4% Doctoral Degree 0.2% Computer/Mathematical 5.4% Spanish Speaking 26.5% Average Household Construction/Extraction 4.4% Workforce 7,498 Income city $69,885 Edu/Training/Library 4.4% Population by ORIGIN (civ employed by Pop. 16+) 93555 $72,378 Farm/Fish/Forestry 0.0% Not Hispanic or Latino 63.9% Architect/Engineer 4.7% Public Safety (2011) Food Prep/Serving 4.8% Hispanic 36.1% Arts/Entertain/Sports 2.1% Crime Rate Per 100,000 2,511 Health Practitioner/Tec 3.2% Building Grounds Maint 5.3% Population by Race U.S. Average 25-50K pop. 3,252 Healthcare Support 2.0% Business/Financial Ops 0.5% White Alone 58.8% Maintenance Repair 6.0% Community/Soc Svcs 1.4% Legal 0.3% African American 8.5% Housing* Computer/Mathematical 1.2% Life/Phys/Soc Science 2.2% Native American 1.2% 2013 Median Housing $136,500 Construction/Extraction 8.8% Annual % of Change -2.5% Management 8.9% Asian/Pacific Islander 4.0% Edu/Training/Library 6.1% Affordability Index 81 Office/Admin Support 12.4% Some Other Race 20.1% Production 4.9% Farm/Fish/Forestry 0.1% Housing Units 12,025 Two or More Races 7.4% Vacancy Rate 9.51% Protective Svcs 2.5% Food Prep/Serving 4.0% Persons per Household 2.56 Sales/Related 9.9% Average Health Practitioner/Tec 3.2% Homeowners 61.1% Personal Care/Svc 2.5% Income CITY $60,710 Healthcare Support 1.8% Transportation/Moving 5.0% *2013 numbers not available for Affordability, 93560 $60,650 Maintenance Repair 9.7% Units, Vacancy and Persons Legal 0.3% HOUSING Source: City of Ridgecrest, GAVEA, Claritas Inc., CA-DOF, FBI, DataQuick, Census Life/Phys/Soc Science 2.0% Homeowners 67.42% Elected Officials Contacts Management 5.7% Office/Admin Support 14.6% Education 11,511 Mayor Daniel Clark Production 5.6% Interim City Manager Dennis Speer (educational attainment by pop. 25+) Vice Mayor Marshall “Chip” Holloway Protective Svcs 5.6% No High School Diploma 18.8% Sales/Related 9.6% Councilmembers: Steve Morgan, Lori Acton, High School Graduate 33.6% Personal Care/Svc 2.6% Jim Sanders Some College, no degree 27.6% Transportation/Moving 5.4% Associate’s Degree 8.4% 100 W. California Ave., Ridgecrest, CA 93555 (760) 499-5061 • www.ci.ridgecrest.ca.us *source: www.rosamondcsd.com

10 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY LARGEST EMPLOYERS Company # of Employees Aerospace/Aviation Edwards Air Force Base...... 10,647 China Lake Naval Weapons Base ...... 9,172 Northrop Grumman Corp...... 2,772 Lockheed Martin Co...... 2,712 Mojave Air & Spaceport (all employers)...... 2,500 NASA Dryden...... 1,114 Boeing...... 177 Government/Corrections County of Los Angeles ...... 3,743 CA. Correctional Inst. (Tehachapi)...... 1,915 CA. State Prison (LA County)...... 1,671 City of Lancaster...... 690 City of Palmdale...... 559 California City State Prison...... 300 Highlights: Labor Market Study (2010)* Education/Learning A.V. Union High School District...... 2,689 Palmdale School District...... 2,682 Lancaster School District...... 1,873 Important Anticipated Cultural Changes and Opportunities Antelope Valley College...... 1,483 A• s the youngest generation becomes adults and enter the workforce, the Antelope Westside School District...... 800 Valley region will look very different than today. Hispanic or Latino individuals Sierra Sands School District...... 575 will soon make up 58% of the community, African Americans will make up 22% Tehachapi Unified SD...... 482 and Caucasian residents will make up 14%. Asian, Pacific Islander, Filipino, and Southern Kern SD...... 325 American Indian populations will remain close to their current proportions. Healthcare/Healing Educating Antelope Valley’s Work Force Antelope Valley Hospital Medical Ctr...... 2,300 •M ore than 100,000 K-12 students are educated each day in the Antelope Valley Kaiser Permanente...... 1,020 Region. Of these, 81% live in Los Angeles County and 19% live in Kern County. Ridgecrest Regional Hospital...... 503 High Desert Health Systems...... 499 • Antelope Valley educators and leaders are working to build a strong bilingual work Palmdale Regional Medical Center...... 428 force. High Desert Medical Group...... 385 • In 2009, about 17% of the district’s total enrollment participated in the Gifted and Tehachapi Health District...... 260 Talented Program. AMR...... 119 bLa or Force Profile Manufacturing/Mining •T he labor force in the Antelope Valley is not dominated by one or two industries. Jacobs Technology...... 920 The skills and experience found in the region are well distributed between the Rio Tinto Minerals...... 817 management/professional (30%), production/agriculture/transportation (25%), Morton Manufacturing...... 350 and sales/service industries (44%). Traditional ‘white collar’ employees make up Deluxe Checks...... 290 55% of the Antelope Valley workforce. Lance Campers...... 244 Sygma...... 230 Work Force Commuters BYD...... 150 •T he average daily commute times for Palmdale and Lancaster workers are 89 US Pole...... 143 minutes and BAE...... 140 67 minutes, respectively. The average daily commute for AV communities in Kern Senior Systems...... 125 County is Delta Scientific...... 106 52 minutes. Energy / Renewables / Waste • Nearly 71,000 workers travel into Greater Los Angeles from the Antelope Valley each So. Cal Edison...... 256 day. So. Cal Gas Company...... • Approximately 63,000 workers from Palmdale/Lancaster sub-region spend at Waste Management...... 135 least an hour each day on the road; of those, 38,000 spend two or more hours ThermalAir...... 100 commuting. GE Wind...... 50 dInter ependence of Cities within the Region Retailing Wal Mart stores (5)...... 1,922 D• uring 2008, 3,000 Lancaster working residents were employed in Palmdale while, Antelope Valley Mall (all stores)...... 1,800 5,500 Palmdale working residents were employed in Lancaster. Albertsons stores (7)...... 682 • In all, 42% of Lancaster and 53% of Palmdale working residents commuted to the Rite-Aid Distribution Center...... 623 Greater Los Angeles area. Home Depot Stores (4)...... 600 For more details on Antelope Valley’s labor force, see www.aveconomy.org Vallarta Stores (combined)...... 435 *Will be updated in 2014 Michael’s Distribution Center...... 350 Lowe’s Stores (3)...... 347 Target Stores (3)...... 345 Source: EDD, CSUN, GAVEA, SFVERC. Costco...... 325 Kohl’s...... 112

Economic Roundtable Report 2014 | 11 los angeles county – Antelope Valley * 2013 figures available March 2014

EM PLOYMENT INDUSTRY ANNUA L 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

* 2013 figures available March 2014 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

12 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND 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% San Bernardino Very High Cost Yes 7.75% .025-.25% 1.34% 8.00%

Riverside 5 Reasons why Indio High Cost Yes 6.00% 0.016% 1.21% 7.75% Los Angeles County Riverside High Cost Yes 6.50% .007-.085% 1.14% 7.75% is the place for Palm Springs High Cost No 5.00% .003-.056% 1.29% 7.75% International Trade* Central Valley 1) The Los Angeles Customs district is #1 in Bakersfield Average Cost Yes 2.00% .002-.065% 1.20% 7.25% the U.S. with more than $283 billion per Tulare High Cost Yes 6.00% .00-.035% 1.20% 8.25% year in two-way trade value. Stockton Very High Cost Yes 6.00% .025-.2% 1.40% 8.00%

2)The  five-county Los Angeles region is Various equivalent to the worlds 17th largest Arlington, Tx High Cost No 7.50% 0 2.76% 8.00% economy and growing. Fort Collins, Co Very High Cost No 7.55% 0 2.61% 7.55% L3).A . County is the manufacturing El Paso, Tx Average Cost No 2.5-8% 0.002% 3.29% 8.25% capital of the U.S. with more than Davis, Ca Average Cost Yes 0 .06-.18% 1.07% 7.75% 14,200 establishments, employing Phoenix, Az Very High Cost No 10-12% 0 3.53% 9.30% about 398,000 people representing Portland, Or Very High Cost No 5-7.5% 0.365% 2.29% 0.00% extensive distribution and partnership Tucson, Az Very High Cost Yes 6-9% 0 4.32% 9.10% opportunities. Chandler, Az Very High Cost No 10.05% 0.001% 2.23% 8.80% Bullhead City, Az Very High Cost No 8.6 0.002% 2.71% 7.85% 4)L.A . County is home to 15 dynamic exports-oriented industry clusters, Source: Kosmont-Rose Institute, GAVEA supported by three world-class research institutions and 117 other colleges and FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE (FTZ) Palmdale universities. The Foreign-Trade Zone offers international traders, importers and exporters outstanding opportunities to take advantage of special custom privileges. These incentives can lower barriers to trade, improve cash flow and 5)C  ombined, the ports of Los Angeles reduce or eliminate duty rates for goods. and Long Beach, the Alameda Corridor Companies that locate within the FTZ may qualify for special financial incentives such as: rail system and the U.S.’s third most active (in terms of US $) international • Paying no duties on labor, overhead, or profit from FTZ operations cargo airport (LAX) make up the core • Enjoying substantially discounted cargo rates of Los Angeles County’s highly efficient • Deferring Harbor Maintenance fees logistics infrastructure. • Re-exporting materials duty-free * The American Institute for International • Adding value to the goods without affecting the assessed value Development AIID) • Eliminating delays in customs clearance and duty drawback procedures • And many more incentives and benefits as well If you import goods or materials for your business, please contact Kari Blackburn, Foreign Trade Zone Manager for the City of Palmdale 661/267-5125. Source: EDD, CSUN, GAVEA, SFVERC.

Economic Roundtable Report 2014 | 1 3 Small Business Support

The US Dept. of Treasury has authorized an additional $27 million in federal funding for the California Small Business Loan Guarantee Program to provide loans to California small business owners and entrepreneurs.

The CSU Bakersfield Small Business Development Center (SBDC) might be the place for you! The CSU Bakersfield SBDC has the primary mission of promoting the development and growth of small businesses, throughout Kern County. We provide high quality, confidential one-on-one business consulting to small business administration assist business owners and those wanting to start a business SBA provides small businesses with an array of financing for small at no fee to you. We are implementing CSUB student teams in businesses from the smallest needs in microlending — to substantial debt Crowdfunding and Lean sigma six to better serve our businesses. and equity investment capital (venture capital). We also offer low-cost training events, workshops, classes and our Wednesday Webinar series offers free business webinars on a SBA triples Surety Bond Guarantee Ceiling; helping small business secure variety of topics, localized to Kern County. Since October of 2010, larger contracts and grow. our center has significantly impacted the Kern County economy. A major revision in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Surety Bond In 2013, the CSUB SBDC assisted businesses with over $8,000,000 Guarantee (SBG) Program more than triples the eligible contract amount, of capital infusion and assisted to create or retain over 100 jobs. from $2 million to $6.5 million, the Agency will guarantee on surety bonds The SBDC program is the SBA’s most successful small business for both public and private contracts. The higher surety bond guarantee assistance program to date. To take advantage and be part of limits are expected to help construction and service sector small businesses its continued success, please visit our website at www.csub.edu/ gain greater access to private and public contracts and secure larger sbdc, email us at [email protected], or call us at 661.654.2856. contracts vital to small business growth. You’ll be glad you did! The revisions are a result of the Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act and are expected to bolster participation by surety bond agents and brokers and their surety companies in SBA’s SBG Program. SBA partners with the surety industry to help small businesses that would S mall business is the engine otherwise be unable to obtain bonding in the traditional commercial of economic growth. There marketplace. Under the partnership, SBA provides a guarantee to the participating surety company of between 70 and 90 percent of the bond are currently over 22 million amount if a contractor defaults or fails to perform. small businesses in America SBA assistance in locating a participating surety company or agent, and — and the number is growing rapidly, completing application forms, is available online. For more information on SBA programs visit www.sba.gov with over 800,000 started last year, alone. Small business accounts for 99% of all U.S. businesses. It employs 53% of the SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC) Serving the Antelope Valley private work force and contributes over The SBDC serving Northern Los Angeles County provides free one-on-one half of the nation’s private gross domestic consulting engagements, workshops, trainings, networking and other product. resources to the local business community in the Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and San Fernando Valley. The SBDC headquarters is located in the Santa Clarita Valley where it’s hosted by College of the Canyons. Antelope Valley services are available in the SBDC office at the University of Antelope Valley (UAV), and two satellite locations in Palmdale. The SBDC’s team of experienced business adviser’s and trainers can provide expert advice and guidance to help entrepreneurs start new businesses, and help business owners successfully manage and grow existing businesses. In 2013 the SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons served almost 4,500 business owners and entrepreneurs, and helped them create 682 jobs, start 56 businesses, increase sales by $24 million and secure $13.8 million in capital. The SBDC is the SBA’s oldest and largest small business assistance program. To learn more and take advantage of the resources, please visit www.cocsbdc.org or email at [email protected] or call at 661.362.5900.

14 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org job seeker/career changer

South Valley WorkSource Center, Palmdale, California The South Valley WorkSource Center, provides a host of services to both employers and employees. Services for businesses include: • No-cost job postings both locally and via the internet using our searchable on-line job bank • No-cost job fair registration • Customized recruiting to help you fill positions quickly • Skills assessments of potential candidates to ensure they meet your criteria • On-the-job and pre-employment training Regional CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE • Conference rooms and privates offices for interviews, trainings, orientations, etc. Acton Mojave Chamber of Commerce • Business Incentive Information Telephone: (661) 269-5785 Telephone: (661) 824-2481 • Business Advisory Council membership www.actoncoc.org www.VisitMojave.Com • Antelope Valley Enterprise Zone Vouchering Antelope Valley African American Chamber Palmdale Services for the job of Commerce Telephone: (661) 273-3232 seeker include: Telephone: (661) 272-5807 www.palmdalechamber.org • One-on-one career counseling www.avaacc.org Pearblossom • Employment preparation workshops • Special training programs AV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Telephone: (661) 305-6519  • Job and career fairs Telephone: (661) 538-0607 Quartz Hill www.avhcc.org Telephone: (661) 722-4811 • Computers, printers, copy machines, fax, phones, and scanner • Job leads and referrals Boron Chamber of Commerce www.quartzhillchamber.com • Supportive services (760) 762-5810 Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce Please contact the South Valley WorkSource Center at 661/265-7421 for www.boronchamber.com/ Telephone: (760) 375-8331 more information or visit us at 38510 Sierra Highway or California City Chamber of Commerce www.ridgecrestchamber.com www.cityofpalmdale.org/svwc. (760) 373-8676 Rosamond Chamber of Commerce www.CaliforniaCity.com (661) 256-3248 WorkSource California Antelope Valley One-Stop Career Center, Lancaster, www.rosamondchamberofcommerce.com/‎ Indian Wells Valley EDC/ China Lake Alliance California Telephone: (760) 382-1049 Sun Village America’s Job Center of California in Lancaster offers an array of services www.chinalakealliance.org Telephone: (661) 400-1026 to both employers and job seekers. We are the Antelope Valley Workforce Development Consortium. Lake Los Angeles Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce Telephone: (661) 264-2786 (661) 822-4180 No Fee Services include : www.lakelachamber.org www.tehachapi.com/ • Recruiting and Screening of Applicants Lancaster Chamber of Commerce Tehachapi EDC • Skills Assessments Telephone: (661) 948-4518 Telephone: (661) 748-3327 • Support for Job Fairs and Open Houses www.lancasterchamber.org www.tehachapiedc.com • Referrals to Training Providers for Occupational Skills Training Customized Training Programs Littlerock Telephone: (661) 944-6990 • No Fee Internet-Based Automated System to Place Job Openings www.littlerock-ca.us/Littlerock Chamber.htm • Access to Job Leads • Computers, Telephones, Copiers, & Fax Machines • Job Seeking Workshops • Resume Creation • Veterans Services • Youth Services • Job Clubs For more information contact the America’s Job Center of California in Lancaster 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 2014 | 15 California’s Renewable Energy Capital is at the Leading Edge

with natural resources of wind & solar…

…The Antelope Valley region is a perfect destination for renewable energy

On November 17, 2008, California Governor Arnold For more information Project Schwarzenegger signed Executive Order S-14-08 • https://www.sce.com/wps/portal/home/ snapshot requiring that “...[a]ll retail sellers of electricity shall regulatory/renewable-alternative-power serve 33 percent of their load with renewable energy by • http://energy.ca.gov/renewables/ MidAmerican Solar 2020.” • http://wind.ucdavis.edu/ Location: Rosamond, Calif. In the ongoing effort to codify the ambitious 33 percent • www.aveconomy.org by 2020 goal, SBX1-2 was signed by Governor Edmund Capacity: G. Brown, Jr., in April 2011. In his signing comments, 579 megawatts Sustainable or green buildings are good public policy Governor Brown noted that “This bill will bring many and save taxpayer dollars—they are designed to use No. of Modules: important benefits to California, including stimulating resources more efficiently. Sustainable buildings Approximately 1,720,000 investment in green technologies in the state, creating significantly reduce energy costs compared to Owner: tens of thousands of new jobs, improving local air traditional buildings, use materials efficiently to achieve MidAmerican Solar, a subsidiary quality, promoting energy independence, and reducing lowest lifetime costs, and are more durable and flexible. of MidAmerican Renewables greenhouse gas emissions.” In addition, sustainable buildings keep reusable, Design/Construction: GREEN TECHNOLOGY recyclable, and toxic building materials out of landfills. SunPower Corporation Supervisor Antonovich has led the effort to promote Renewable Power for Customer: use of clean energy technology in Los Angeles County. Southern California by SCE Southern California Edison In January 2007, the Board of Supervisors unanimously Wind farms and solar plants typically are located in Technology: approved his motion to build upon the Countywide remote areas, far from where most of us live and work. SunPower Oasis Power Plant Energy and Environmental Policy, by further supporting To deliver wind and solar power to Southern California Acres: incentives that promote the use of sustainable building homes and businesses, our infrastructure must be Approximately 3,200 practices by other public entities as well as the private expanded and upgraded. Our Tehachapi Renewable sector that reduce resource consumption, energy Construction Start: Transmission Project is the nation’s largest wind energy January 2013 consumption, and release of pollutants and wastes, delivery infrastructure, and it’s one of many strategic such as through the use of solar energy and water investments we’re making to provide more renewable Construction Completion: reclamation. Year-end 2015 power. “As energy and construction cost continue to rise, it is Jobs Created: The Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project will Approximately 650 construction apparent that sustainable building practices should deliver electricity from new wind farms in the Tehachapi jobs, up to 15 full-time site be supported and encouraged,” said Supervisor area to SCE customers and the California transmission positions Antonovich. According to the U.S. Green Building grid. Consisting of new and upgraded electric Council, buildings account for 65% of all electricity Equivalent No. of Homes transmission lines and substations between eastern Powered: consumption in the U.S., contribute 30% of total Kern County and San Bernardino County, it plays a vital Approximately 255,000 greenhouse gas emissions, and are responsible for 30% role in meeting California’s renewable energy goal of 33 of all raw materials used. percent by the year 2020. Sustainable design is the practice of creating healthier and more resource efficient models of construction, renovation, operation, maintenance, and demolition.

16 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org MOTION PICTURE & TELEVISION PRODUCTION

AV Film Office In the past 12 years, California’s place as the epicenter of film & television production has dramatically diminished. Decisions about where to shoot for this highly mobile industry are largely dictated by financial considerations. The availability of state incentives are paramount to the decision making process. Unfortunately, the demand of productions wanting to stay in California, outstrips the available funds in the current California Film & Television Production Incentive. Despite the draining loss of California’s signature industry, Antelope Valley continues to enjoy a measure of success hosting on-location filming and the economic benefits generated by each production day. Dollars spent with local hotels, restaurants, stores and vendors provide an average annual Our region continues to bring in estimated economic impact of ten million dollars. revenue by hosting on-location Realities of the Antelope Valley Film Office’s recent improvements and capabilities have contributed to filming and the economic benefits the success of the growing perception that the AV generated by each production day. is an attractive place to film. Improvements include the initiation of a sharply focused networking strategy; valley-wide recognition and endorsement Kern Film Office of a single filming activities promotion entity; Filming in the Eastern Kern Area coordination and expediting of governmental in 2013 (deserts, Mojave, etc). agency permits with a single source application and Photography: 22 building a consistent reputation of excellent support Film: 11 coordination. TV: 10 Commercials: 31 2014 Milestones Other: 54 New expanded office facilities with room to Commercials include such as provide on-location independent filmmakers Dodge, Duracell, GMC, Levi, production company office space with technical Mercedes and a feature film in assistance and networking links. Mojave with Reece Witherspoon Film project up 7%: 332 vs. 289 in FY 11/12 called “Wild”. Also filmed at the end of 2012 was Hangover Part III. Production Days up 10%: 553 vs. 503 in FY 11/12 • www.filmkern.com • www.avfilm.com • www.filmdeserts.com • www.film.ca.gov • www.filmcalifornia.com

AGRICULTURE Mining Agriculture in California is a leading industry commodities in ranked order are 1) Milk & The Antelope Valley is home to many diverse We are CALIFornia! with cash farm receipts for 2011 totalling Cream 2) Almonds 3) Grapes 4) Cattle & industries, but one in particular has provided http://www.californiagrown.org/ $43.5 billion (followed by Iowa $29.9b Calves 5) Nursery products 6) Strawberries 7) an economic foundation for our area since and Texas $22.7b). California farmers and Hay 8) Lettuce 9) Walnuts 10) Tomatoes. We 1927. Home to California’s largest open pit Kern County Farm Bureau ranchers produce more than 400 different are the national leader in Ag exports. mine, Rio Tinto Minerals operates the world 661/397-9635 crops and livestock commodities. California famous borax mine near Boron in eastern According to the UC Agricultural Issues farming is family owned with less than 3% Kern County. Used as a laundry detergent for Los Angeles County Center each dollar of farm production of California farmland owned by non-family years, the mineral has many more uses in Farm Bureau produces a return of $1.89 to the local corporations. In 2009 there were more than today’s modern world. Borax can be found 661/274-9709 economy. The economic benefits of 81,000 farms in California, more than 65% in glass, ceramics, fiberglass, and even U.C. Cooperative Extension agriculture extend far beyond crop sales, of those are less than 50 acres in size. agricultural products as a micronutrient to County Farm Advisor supporting millions of California jobs. 1 job increase crop yields. With more than 800 www.celosangeles.usdavis.edu California produces 80% of the world’s in agricultural processing is equivalent to full-time employees based in Boron, Rio Tinto Almonds and 99% of the nation’s pistachio’s 2.46 jobs in related fields. And, for every 38 U.S. Department of Minerals is committed to being a valued with Kern County leading the state in acres of Ag production, 1 job in Ag is created, Agriculture Service Center partner in the Antelope Valley to help drive production of both. Kern County leads the according to a survey by the EDD. 661/942-9549 long-term, sustainable economic growth. nation in carrot production. Our top ten

Source: Antelope Valley Film Office, LA Agricultural Report. Economic Roundtable Report 2014 | 17 ANTELOPE VALLEY SCHOOLS/STEM PROGRAM Science Technology Engineering Math

PreparinStg our youtemh for a bright future and providing stability to the workforce

Our regional allies are working diligently to The “Grow Our Own Engineers” have stimulated similar efforts to establish the meet the needs of our workforce by developing Movement is Born Gateway to Technology PLTW middle school programs in our schools that not only provide In order to be successful in that endeavor, program. There are currently 16 middle schools career guidance and opportunities for our programs had to be developed in middle and in the region with Gateway to Technology students, but also provide professional high schools to provide a pathway for students programs. development opportunities for our teachers desiring a technical career to prepare them for and counselors. While the hope in the past was college and career. Career Academies The Antelope Valley Union High School District to reach the milestone of 1,000 STEM students The goal of the MSET Consortium is to facilitate (AVUHSD) currently houses 6 Career Academies, in the Aerospace Valley, the current estimate an integrated technical education program all of which include some STEM component. for the 2013/2014 school year is over 9,000 where students can explore “technology” as STEM students in the pipeline, with momentum a career and flow freely from elementary and • Green Enterprise at Antelope Valley High continuing to grow. It is through the close secondary schools through community colleges, School (AVHS) (PLTW pre-engineering and relationship developed among Aerospace Valley higher education and into the workforce. To business). educators, business, industry, and government be successful, county lines and school district • Law and Government at Highland HS that the groundswell has occurred. boundaries had to be ignored to establish a (crime scene investigation). single goal: to interest K-12 students in math, • Digital Design and Engineering at Knight HS In January 2002, the Career Prep Council science and engineering careers and to provide (PLTW pre-engineering, 3D simulations). formed a new Math, Science, Engineering, those students with a career path that prepared • Agriculture and Environmental Science at and Technology Consortium (MSET) focused them for an engineering degree program. Littlerock HS. on preparing more students for these related careers. The Consortium has representatives Project Lead the Way (PLTW) • Health Careers Academy and Falcon Academy from academia, industry, business, and is a national not-for-profit organization of Sustainable Technology (FAST) (PLTW pre- engineering, automotive, construction, 3D government, providing a representative cross established to make middle and high school simulations) at Palmdale High. section of the region. While investigating the students more aware of the role engineers shortfall of engineers and skilled technicians in play in the workforce and the academic In addition, STEM career pathways and courses the Aerospace Valley, MSET members learned: requirements necessary to qualify for entrance are in place at other high schools, including into an undergraduate collegiate program. The • PLTW pre-engineering at Lancaster and Quartz • Engineers hired from outside the High Desert high school program is a four year sequence Hill, health science with dental concentration region did not readily adapt to the desert of scholastic courses, in conjunction with at AVHS. environment and did not stay. traditional mathematics and science courses that introduces students to the scope, rigor • Automotive technology at Highland, Littlerock, • Local students that left the area to get an and discipline of engineering prior to entering Quartz Hill and Desert Winds. engineering degree seldom returned because college. • Agriculture science at AVHS and Palmdale High. they were offered employment in other areas. • Computer multimedia design at every AVUHSD Today there are 11 high schools in the comprehensive site. • Local students that did return with an Aerospace Valley offering PLTW. This effort is engineering degree provided stability to the feeding the pipeline of students interested in Many of the courses in these sequences are workforce. engineering careers. Likewise, these activities articulated with Antelope Valley College (AVC). 18 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org East Kern Education Resource Network (EKERN) STEM student • Fosters advancement of K-16 education in East immersion has over Kern County. 10,000 • Brought the K-16 Bridge Program to the East increased Kern region. over 300% STEM Bridge Program students • Provides a Bridge to postsecondary education Are estimated for the by involving students and parents in a process 2009-2014 800 2014/2015 school year that brings relevancy, rigor, and relationships to 2012 Growth API Scores the educational journey. 775 2011 Growth API Scores • The goal is to create a quality program that uses 2010 Growth API Scores the latest technology for the preparation and 750 2009 Growth API Scores transition of students into a postsecondary world. 725 • As of 2011, the following East Kern County schools were involved with the Bridge Program: 700 Cerro Coso Community College, Mojave and Tehachapi High Schools. Additionally, the 675 Antelope Valley College Board of Trustees has 650 673 670 716 717 689 693 687 710 710 703 710 711 714 730 731 708 717 732 732 723 726 740 739 747 757 769 770 810 829 approved the K-16 Program. 699 842 842 625 STEM Education also has community and 600 industry support in the Aerospace Valley. For Antelope Valley Eastside Lancaster Wilsona Keppel Palmdale Acton-Agua Westside example: high and middle school teachers, as Union High Union Union Dulce Unified Union well as counselors, are provided opportunities to visit local businesses and industries to experience of Biomedical Sciences course. Junior ROTC • Dual focus on STEM education and creating a first-hand the potential job opportunities that programs at AV, Highland, Lancaster and college-going culture. could be available to their students. Littlerock High Schools also incorporate STEM • Students in k-5 grades use either the Students on Academic Rise principals within their curricula. “Engineering is Elementary” or a LEGO curriculum to understand engineering principals (SOAR) HiGH School Specific examples of some of the pathways • Named one of California’s top 10 schools for resulting from Project Lead the Way being • 6-8 graders in the STEM Academy study the two years in a row. implemented are: Gateway to Technology (GTT) curriculum • 25% percent of the 2013 graduating class and take an Advancement Via Individual received their Associates degree from AVC Middle/Secondary Determination (AVID) elective. School Programs along with their high school diploma. Joe Walker Middle School The Project Lead the Way “Gateway to • Active participant in the STEM/PLTW programs. • Incorporates a STEM focus. Technology” program has been a great success in • SOAR Prep Academy, a middle school within the the middle schools. For example: • Approximately half of the entire student Academies of the Antelope Valley (AAV) charter population is participating in one or more delivers Gateway to Technology modules The Palmdale Aerospace Academy • PLTW/GTT course including Design and Modeling, Automation A joint effort created by the Palmdale School • Investigating a biomedical and an and Robotics, Energy and the Environment, and District, the City of Palmdale, and the AERO environmental engineering strand to be offered Science of Technology, leading to the PLTW pre- Institute. to the students. engineering pathways in the high schools. New www.tpaa.org. Hillview Middle School Biomedical Sciences pathways from PLTW have Discovery School • Has three LEGO robotics teams that are been introduced at both Eastside and Littlerock • K-8 public school in the Lancaster School participating in the F.I.R.S.T. LEGO League. High Schools, beginning with the Principals District Continued on page 20

Student Service = Student Success 2013 Milestones STEM TRENDS The Antelope Valley is comprised of 10 public school districts for STEM Education in in the Antelope serving students from Pre-K through grade 12. Public Schools the Antelope Valley: Valley: in the Antelope Valley continue to work collaboratively and • STEM immersion by students individually to improve student achievement. • Launch of the CA. STEM Learning Network, a collaborative effort increased Our local school districts continue to provide programmatic by the North Los Angeles and SE from 2505 in 2009 to 10039 in 2014! educational choices for parents and students. Programs Kern County Schools & Business • Increased participation in the East such as SOAR High School, SOAR Prep Academy, Palmdale community. Kern MSET leaders Aerospace Academy and Westside’s newest Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) school, Gregg • 2nd Annual STEMposium, with over • Proficiencies improving Anderson are just a few of the unique choices that parents 250 in attendance have in preparing their students for the 21st Century. • STEM Tour for business leaders to The Antelope Valley Superintendents Association meet the educators and tour the (AVSA) provides a monthly opportunity for the district schools Drop-out rates Superintendents to work together collaboratively in • AVC Palmdale Center created the are decreasing addressing the needs of our educational community specific STEM Industry Speaker Series http:// to our area. AVSA also provides an opportunity to work Graduation rates www.avc.edu/palmdale/stem with the distinguished leaders at the local and state level in are increasing providing high quality educational programs to develop our future work force. Economic Roundtable Report 2014 | 19 Our local school districts continue to provide programmatic educational choices for parents and students

• 6th grade Honors Academy has a quarterly • Approximately 70% of the students graduating concentrator/capstone courses (Digital rotation of exploratory electives that include from the pathway in 2011-2012 continued on Electronics and Civil Engineering and LEGO Robotics, Green City Challenge, PLTW, and to related education or training. Architecture) in 2011-2012, 73% scored Engineering Applications and Principles. • In 2013, the Eagle Robotics Team won the proficient or above in English on the high Engineering Inspiration award for the fourth school exit exam, and 86% scored proficient Jacobsen Middle School time; this award is the second-highest award or above in math, while 100% received their • Gateway to Technology program began in 2011, of those presented by the FIRST International diplomas. supplemented by an after-school program, Competition. • 51% of those went on to post-secondary robotics and RC aircraft activities, among others • For the tenth year in a row the Lancaster High education or training (33% in related High School Programs JROTC unit received the Distinguished Unit disciplines, 17% in unrelated) within six months of graduation, while 8% were Knight High School Award with Merit, the highest award a unit can employed in related fields, and 8% were • The Digital Design and Engineering Academy receive. employed in unrelated fields. is a hybrid program combining engineering Quartz Hill High School pathway students with multimedia pathway • PLTW pre-engineering pathway includes hands- AVUHSD and Antelope students in a team setting to accomplish on classes where students are challenged Valley College common projects and goals. both intellectually and creatively. They learn In 2011 developed Senior Mathematics • DD&E Projects include model solar homes, how engineers work and what is involved in Acceleration and Preparation (S-MAP), in which energy efficiency demonstrations, alternative their jobs. The sequence also includes Digital high school seniors receive articulation credit for rocket fuels, and miniature wind turbines. Electronics, Principals of Engineering, Civil successfully completing algebra course module, • The CTE projects have been incorporated into Engineering & Architecture. using common software to individually tailor core classes for writing, mathematics, and curriculum and assessments. The course, now historical significance. Leittl rock High School offered at AV, Littlerock, Palmdale, and Highland, • DD&E students represent about 10% of the total • Home to the Agriculture and Environmental better prepares students to enter college level KHS population Science Academy. algebra courses without remediation. • FFA Chapter won First Place in the Horticulture • DD&E students accounted for almost 50% of Tehachapi High School competition and Third Place in individual those graduating with a grade point average of • Tehachapi High Engineering and Manufacturing judging in 2012-2013 4.0 or higher. Academy (THEMA). • Confirmed post-secondary transitions for DD&E • FFA was named a National Chapter, and graduates in 2012 were over 90%. selected as Southern California’s Outstanding Desert Sands Charter High • College acceptances included 7 UC’s, 12 CSU’s National Chapter. • Robotics program designed to foster interest in and many private and out of state schools • For two years in a row, Littlerock’s API scores science and technology. for Special Education have increased by 60 plus as well as community colleges and technical Palmdale High School programs. Learn more at avrop.avhsd.org points. • Falcon Academy of Sustainable Technologies • Number one in the AVUHSD in the percentage of Highland High School (FAST) fastacademy.phsfalcons.org is 12th graders who took and passed the AP exam • Offers pre-engineering courses for grades 9-12 a comprehensive four-year program in 2012. through Project Lead The Way. that combines academic courses with Lancaster High School • Principles of Engineering, a course designed career technical education focusing on environmental and ecological sustainable • Offers a Project Lead the Way pre-engineering to teach essential physics and programming so design, and engineering. The three distinct pathway to its 9-12 grade students, including a that students can design and build automated pathways are Automotive Technology, Source: Claritas Inc., GAVEA sequence of Introduction to Engineering Design, machines for solving design challenges. Building Technology and Game Design. Digital Electronics, Principles of Engineering, • The Introduction to Engineering Design course and Aerospace Engineering. helps students learn to create 3D models • Students learn and utilize the Autodesk and create their own designs using computer Inventor© software, in which they can receive an programs to design and manufacture devices This information was assembled with the help of Bob using the school’s 3D printer. Johnstone, Chair, Math, Science, Engineering, and industry certification upon successfully passing Technology Consortium and Diane Walker an Autodesk exam. • Of the seniors graduating from the Coordinator of College and Career Readiness, AVUHSD 20 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org ANTELOPE VALLEY SCHOOLS

Public Schools Sierra Sands Unified School District Pinecrest School Acton-Agua Dulce 760/499-1600 661/723-0366 Unified District (K-12) www.ssusdschools.org Grade: P-8th 661/269-0750 Students: 5,039 Schools: 11 2011 Enrollment: 259 www.aadusd.k12.ca.us Pearblossom Private School Students: 1,379 Schools: 4 Tehachapi Unified School District 661/944-0914 661/822-2100 Grade: K-12th Antelope Valley Union www.teh.k12.ca.us 2011 Enrollment: 80 High School District Students: 4,513 Schools: 6 661/948-7655 Sacred Heart Catholic School www.avdistrict.org Private Schools 661/948-3613 Students: 23,115 Schools: 11 Antelope Valley Adventist Academy Grade: K-8th 661/942-6552 2011 Enrollment: 313 Eastside Union School District (K-8) Grade: K-8th 661/952-1200 2011 Enrollment: 91 St. Mary’s Catholic School www.eastside.k12.ca.us 661/273-5555 Students: 3,378 Schools: 5 Antelope Valley Christian Grade: K-8th 661/943-0044 2011 Enrollment: 277 Gorman School District (K-8) Grade: P-12th 661/248-6441 2011 Enrollment: 300 Westside Christian School www.gorman.k12.ca.us 661/947-7000 Students: 99 Schools: 1 Bethel Christian Academy Grade: K-8th 661/943-2224 2011 Enrollment: 205 Hughes-Elizabeth Lake Grade: P-12th Total 2011 Enrollment: 4,858 Union School District (K-8) 2011 Enrollment: 380 661/724-1231 www.heluesd.org Carden School of Tehachapi Students: 279 Schools: 1 661/822-9565 Grade: K-8th Keppel Union School District (K-8) 2011 Enrollment: 83 661/944-2155 www.keppel.k12.ca.us Desert Christian School Students: 2,775 Schools: 6 661/948-5071 Grade: P-12th Lancaster Elementary School District (K-8) 2011 Enrollment: 1,317 661/948-4661 Desert Vineyard Christian School www.lancsd.org 661/948-3766 Students: 15,069 Schools: 20 Grade: P-6th Palmdale School District (K-8) 2011 Enrollment: 200 661/947-7191 Grace Lutheran School www.palmdalesd.org 661/948-1018 Students: 19,705 Schools: 24 Grade: P-8th Westside Union Elementary School 2011 Enrollment: 97 District (K-8) Heritage Oak School 661/722-0716 661/823-0885 www.westside.k12.ca.us Grade: K-12th Students: 8,664 Schools: 11 2011 Enrollment: 93 Wilsona School District (K-8) High Desert Adventist Christian School 661/264-3777 760/375-8673 www.wilsonasd.net Grade: 1st-8th Students: 1,352 Schools: 2 2011 Enrollment: 22 Kern County Districts Schools Immanuel Christian School Mojave Unified School District (K-12) 760/446-6114 661/824-4001 Grade: K-12th www.mojave.k12.ca.us 2011 Enrollment: 180 Students: 2,746 Schools: 7 Lancaster Baptist School Muroc Joint Unified School 661/946-4668 District (K-12) Grade: K-12th 661/769-4821 2011 Enrollment: 420 www.muroc.k12.ca.us Paraclete High School Students: 2,117 Schools: 4 661/943-3255 Grade: 9th-12th Southern Kern Unified (K-Adult) 2011 Enrollment: 720 661/256-5000 www.skusd.k12.ca.us Students: 3,100 Schools: 5

Economic Roundtable Report 2014 | 21 Post Secondary Education

ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE The approximate capacity of the building at any given time is 1,370 people, 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536 with a daily maximum traffic volume of approximately 6,800 people. 661/722-6300 • www.avc.edu Both Antelope Valley College and Cerro Coso Community College in 1529 East Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale, CA 93550 Ridgecrest have partnered with California State University, Long Beach 661/722-6400 • www.avc.edu/palmdale (CSULB) to support CSULB’s offering of bachelor degree programs in District Size ...... 1,945 Square Miles mechanical and electrical engineering in the Antelope Valley — part of a Lancaster Campus Size ...... 140 Acres significant local effort to produce more “homegrown” engineers for the local Number of Buildings ...... 35 aerospace industry. Budget 2013-2014 The three education institutions have created a “seamless pathway” for Unrestricted & Restricted Funds . . . . . $70 Million students to attain engineering degrees with students completing their lower All Sources ...... $80 Million division requirements at the community colleges and then transferring to CSULB’s local program. STUDENTS/PROGRAMS Also, AVC hosts an Early College High School program, Students on the 2013/2014 Student Enrollment Academic Rise (SOAR) High School — whose students have among the Regular Sessions ...... 15,000 highest achievement scores in California — and California State University, Intersession ...... 3,000 Bakersfield-Antelope Valley, which offers bachelor’s and master’s degree Associate Degree Programs ...... 73 programs at AVC’s Lancaster campus. Certificate Programs ...... 59 Brandman University, FACULTY/STAFF Chapman University System Total number of full-time faculty ...... 173 Antelope Valley Campus Percentage holding Ph.D.s ...... 27% 40015 Sierra Highway, Suite B-160, Palmdale, CA 93550 Total Number of Employees ...... 929 661/267-2001 • www.brandman.edu/antelopevalley

The comprehensive community college continues to focus significant Brandman University is a private non-profit, institution accredited by the resources into science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Brandman serves more including the opening of a 105,085-square-foot Health and Sciences Building than 10,000 students annually through 26 campuses and online services that rivals those of any university. Antelope Valley College has obtained a in California and Washington, and offers 52 undergraduate, graduate, federal grant to develop a STEM “Center of Excellence” at its Palmdale Center, credential, and certificate programs in arts and sciences, business, education 1529 E. Palmdale Blvd. and health. The $52 million Health and Sciences Building includes state-of-the-art CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, BAKERSFIELD laboratories that serve such programs as radiologic technology, registered ANTELOPE VALLEY CAMPUS nursing, respiratory care, anthropology, astronomy, biological sciences, 43909 30th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93536 chemistry, geosciences and physics. Health sciences lab space on the 661/952-5000 • www.csub.edu/AV second floor resembles a hospital, including a 2,000-square-foot surgery demonstration lab. The campus is located on the north end of Antelope Valley College and CSUB- AV offers accredited Bachelor Degree completion programs for those who Students have access to the college’s first Virtual Science Lab (planetarium), have completed general education work at a community college. Bachelor a telescope observation deck, and a Subway restaurant that provides Degrees include Business Administration (management, economics, general), students convenient access to food — an important factor in the northerly Child, Adolescent & Family Studies, Communications, Criminal Justice, expansion of the campus. English, Environmental Resource Management (on-line through Extended University), Liberal Studies (IBEST), Nursing (RN to BSN on-line only) and 22 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org Sociology (Human Services). Master’s Degrees are also available in Business San Joaquin Valley College – Antelope Valley Administration (MBA), Educational Administration (MA), Special Education. 42135 10th St West, Lancaster, CA 93534 Educational Curriculum & Instruction, and Administration (MSA) are through 661-974-8282 • lancaster.sjvc.edu/ the Extended University. Also offered are teaching credential programs in Elementary Education, Single Subject and Special Education for those who At SJVC in Antelope Valley our instructors bring industry experience to have completed a Bachelors Degree. the classroom and give you the hands-on training you need to graduate confident and job-ready. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH Train for your new career through one of these programs: Business 45356 Division Street, Lancaster, CA 93535 • 661/723-6429 Administration, Criminal Justice: Corrections, Industrial Technology, Medical The College of Engineering at California State University, Long Beach is Office, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technology. offering Electrical and Mechanical Engineering degree completion programs in the Antelope Valley. The Antelope Valley Engineering Program is accredited The Aero Institute by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The program’s location 38256 Sierra Highway, Palmdale, CA 93550 offers unprecedented access to industry professionals, real-world engineering 661/276-2376 • www.aeroi.org projects, and internships with local companies. The AERO Institute, located in the Palmdale Civic Center is a unique Before enrolling in the program, students must have completed their first partnership between NASA Dryden Fight Research Center, NASA Ames two years of coursework at community college or other university. Students Research Center, and the City of Palmdale. The AERO Institute works in close will have access to state-of-the-art laboratories, and a provided hands-on association with the NASA National Space Grant College and Fellowship learning opportunities while obtaining their Bachelor of Science in Electrical Program to further leverage the public’s investment in Higher Education. or Mechanical Engineering at the Lancaster University Center. The AERO Institute provides comprehensive technical, undergraduate and CERRO COSO COMMUNITY COLLEGE graduate education; conducts leading edge aerospace research, incubates, 3000 College Heights Blvd., Ridgecrest, CA 93555 stimulates and commercializes new intellectual property; promotes aerospace science and engineering; and supports Science, Technology, 760/384-6100 • www.cerrocoso.edu Engineering and Math (STEM) education at every level, including a new Ridgecrest Campus Size ...... 320 Acres partnership with the Palmdale School District in opening the new Palmdale Aerospace Academy an independent charter school serving grades K–12. Students/programs Number of Degree Programs Offered ...... 30 Through a partnership with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Number of Certificate Programs Offered ...... 39 Astronautics the AERO Institute has expanded the offerings of continuing education and stand-alone courses for aerospace professionals. Fall 2011 Student Enrollment ...... 6,482 Faculty/staff UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX Total Faculty ...... 56 1202 West Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534 661/940-6851 • www.phoenix.edu Faculty holding Ph.D ...... 9 Total number of employees ...... 290 University of Phoenix is the nation’s largest private university and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission through the North Central Devry UNIVERSITY Association. The University of Phoenix Lancaster Learning Center offers 39115 Trade Center Drive, Suite 100, Palmdale, CA 93550 several degree programs as well as online programs for students pursuing 661/224-2923 • www.devry.edu their Associates, Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral Degrees. Programs range from business, criminal justice, human services, nursing, health care, DeVry University is education working. Ninety-six of the Fortune 100 education, communication, counseling and more (some programs are only companies hire DeVry graduates. offered online). Stop by, call or visit our website to learn more! Our practical approach to education in career fields of Business and Technology management make a DeVry degree one that employers value. University of Antelope Valley Courses are offered on-site, on-line, and a hybrid of the two. 44055 Sierra Highway, Lancaster, CA 93534 661/726-1911 • www.uav.edu EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY 886/462-3728 • www.erau.edu In June 2009, the institution received approval from the United States Department of Education and the Accrediting Council for Independent Centers of teaching are located in Palmdale, Edwards Air Force Base, China Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to offer Associates, Bachelors, and Masters Lake Naval Base, and Victorville. degrees. In addition, the university offers instruction in several medical vocational careers such as: Medical Assistant, Medical Administrative Bachelor Degrees are offered in Aviation Maintenance Management, Assistant, Medical Clinical Assistant, vocational nursing, etc. Management of Technical Operations, and Professional Aeronautics. Master’s Degree programs include Aeronautical Science, Technical Management, and WEST COAST BAPTIST COLLEGE Aviation. 4020 East Lancaster Boulevard, Lancaster, CA 93535 661/946-4663 • www.wcbc.edu LANCASTER UNIVERSITY CENTER 45356 Division Street, Lancaster, CA 93535 West Coast Baptist College opened its doors in September of 1995. This private seminary college offers Bachelor and Master Degree programs. There Developed by the City of Lancaster in 2004, the 20,000 square-foot are several departments available to its students such as the Department of University Center includes state-of-the-art classrooms, well-equipped Bible, Bible Languages, Clerical and Secretarial Skills, Education, Evangelism, labs, and complete administrative facilities. The University Center offers a Missions, Music, Practical Theology, Secondary Education, and Youth variety of four-year degree completion programs through California State Ministries. University, Long Beach and California State University, Bakersfield. These include Bachelor of Science Degree Completion Programs for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, which allow Antelope Valley students to obtain these degrees locally while also providing qualified workers for the region’s robust aerospace industry.

Economic Roundtable Report 2014 | 23 regional aerospace and aviation community

not only is our region responsible for several aeronautical breakthroughs— our Aerospace industry is healthy and thriving

Cal UAS at InyoKern Airport technologies. Cal UAS officials meanwhile have “Firsts” for Dryden and NASA in 2013: Cal UAS is located in the heart of aviation expanded partnerships to create a nexus for • First Southern Hemisphere deployment of development, home to one of the highest refining existing technology and forging future SOFIA to New Zealand, concentrations of intellectual capital in military, innovations that are potentially as innumerable • First flight of the X-56 Multi-Utility Testbed industrial and educational entities in our as the applications this young industry is research aircraft, country. The headquarters at Inyokern Airport expected to yield. www.caluas.com sits under 20,000 square miles of pristine • First dual deployment of NASA Global Hawk to Wallops Flight Facility, airspace — the largest contiguous restricted NASA airspace in the country — while remaining NASA Dryden Flight Research Center is NASA’s • First controlled flight from the Wallops East close to existing and potential partners in this premier installation for flight research for Coast Global Hawk Operations Control Room, endeavor. The remote location offers enough current and future aerospace vehicles. Dryden • First flight of Ikhana UAV in an updated Block- infrastructure to support industry, as well as also plays a key role in NASA’s development 1 configuration, enough space for future expansion. Climatic of next-generation access-to-space, reusable and geographic diversity for testing under • First flight of a NASA research testbed aircraft launch vehicles from commercial partners and virtually every condition cinch IYK as the most (DC-8) with alternative fuel Earth and space science research. promising location for unmanned development. • First flight of Sierra Nevada – Dream Chaser In 2013, Dryden logged 3,271 flight hours Cal UAS is unique among other sites in spaceplane, and including 972 sorties in 25 different modified garnering almost unilateral support from and unique aircraft and science missions • First flight of the hydrogen powered, long- local stakeholders, who view the local site around the world. First flights of the Lockheed- endurance Boeing Phantom Eye vehicle. as the most probable avenue for achieving Martin X-56 Multi-Use Technology Testbed economic independence in a rural community and the Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Dream Boeing dominated by federal employment. County Chaser engineering test spacecraft were based Boeing is the world’s leading aerospace partners recognize the tremendous advantage at Dryden. company and the largest manufacturer of of hosting a site that will lead to technological commercial jetliners and military aircraft advancement in agriculture — one of Kern’s Also flown were the first flight of a DC-8 with combined. Additionally, Boeing designs most important industries. State leaders a new alternative fuel, the first flight of Ikhana and manufactures rotorcraft, electronic see potential for new job creation in this in a new configuration, the first Southern and defense systems, missiles, satellites, burgeoning industry as a crucial element to Hemisphere deployment of the Stratospheric launch vehicles and advanced information helping California recover from one of the Ob servatory for Infrared Astronomy, or SOFIA, and communication systems. As a major longest economic slumps in history. to New Zealand and the first dual deployment service provider to NASA, Boeing is the prime of NASA Global Hawks to the Wallops Flight In 2013 the state of California unveiled Cal contractor for the International Space Station. Facility. UAS as an innovation hub for advancements The company also provides numerous military in defense, aerospace and energy-related and commercial airline support services.

24 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org Boeing has been a part of California and its is focused on rapid prototyping, design, auronautical museum, and numerous aviation rich aerospace legacy for more than 90 years. development, manufacture, integration and businesses. With and Air Traffic Control Tower The company’s presence in the state dates sustainment of manned and unmanned operating daily, state-of-the-art navigation aids, back to 1922, when aviation pioneer Donald aircraft systems. Employees are very active in and weather reporting equipment, the airport Douglas Sr. built aircraft in Santa Monica. the community supporting numerous events safely and efficiently accommodates a wide Today Boeing occupies a diversified footprint with a significant emphasis working to inspire range of fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. spanning commercial aviation; military students to pursue careers in the technology aircraft and satellite manufacturing; and new arena and supporting veterans and military The airport directly supports approx. 115 jobs, markets such as cyber security. Boeing has causes. with an associated labor income of nearly $6.8 approximately 19,000 employees in California, million annually. The airport and surrounding making it one of the state’s largest private communities benefit from the estimated $14 Northrop Grumman employers. million in total airport related (direct, indirect Northrop Grumman Corporation’s F-35 and induced) spending each year. In the Antelope Valley, Boeing conducts Integrated Assembly Line (IAL) was named ground and flight testing of both military and “Assembly Plant of the Year” by Assembly www.dpw.lacounty.gov/avi/airports commercial products. Below are some key Magazine in recognition for the facility’s program milestones for 2013: world-class processes to reduce costs, InyoKern Airport increase productivity and improve quality. • One million acres of California desert X-48 Blended Wing Body (BWB) completed Northrop Grumman is the first aerospace • Desert, mountain and maritime environments its highly successful aeronautics research and company to receive this award. Inspired by • 350 clear flying days a year flight test program at NASA Dryden Flight automation systems used by automakers, the Research Center. IAL was designed and developed by Northrop Unrivaled test sites under the largest contiguous block of restricted airspace in the nation The Phantom Eye high altitude long endurance Grumman, working with Detroit-based KUKA (22,000 miles, or 12% of California’s total (HALE) unmanned aircraft system has Systems Corporation’s Aerospace Division, airspace) completed five test missions to date. The most a commercial automation integrator. The recent flight was in September 2013. Phantom IAL is central to producing the F-35’s center The technical and innovative culture has for Eye, which uses a liquid hydrogen propulsion fuselage and driving new levels of efficiency decades been leveraging the natural advantages system, is designed to stay aloft for up to four into decreasing process times and increasing offered by California — enhanced by the days while carrying a 450-pound payload. precision. The IAL is one example, where protection of that airspace and the placement Northrop Grumman maximizes robotics and of key infrastructure. The X-51A WaveRider, an unmanned, automation, providing additional capacity and autonomous, ramjet-powered hypersonic assembly capability while meeting engineering flight-test demonstrator for the U.S. Air Force, tolerances that are not easily achieved using flew the longest air-breathing, scramjet- manual methods. Quick facts powered hypersonic flight in history during its May 1, 2013 flight. A U.S. Air Force B-52H Northrop Grumman Announces Centers of Edwards Air Force Base Stratofortress from Edwards Air Force Base Excellence in Florida, California and New York. Air Force Flight Test Center: released the X-51A from 50,000 feet. The Palmdale facility is named as the Palmdale Aircraft Integration Center of Excellence Military Personnel Average Annual Pay Boeing has conducted a number of flight tests (Active, reserves/natl $52,642 out of Victorville and Edwards AFB with the Northrop Grumman’s Palmdale Integration guard, etc) Estimated annual 787-9 Dreamliner, the second member of the Center of Excellence Employees Raise More Than 2,126 dollar value of indirect super-efficient 787 family. Boeing is on track $105,000 for Local Families in Need Northrop Civilian Personnel jobs created to complete testing in the spring and deliver Grumman Celebrates 20th Anniversary of First B-2 8,521 $655,445,542 the 787-9 to launch customer Air New Zealand Spirit Delivery Northrop Grumman receives a $114 Family members T otal Payroll in mid-2014. million contract from the U.S. Air Force to build 2,714 $653,703,280 three more Block 30 Global Hawk unmanned TOTAL personnel In the fall of 2013, the first F-15SA fighter jets aircraft systems and associated sensors. Global Contract Expenditures 13,361 $214,535,879 arrived in Palmdale from St. Louis to begin an Hawk Aids in Philippine Relief Efforts extensive flight test program that will continue Military Pay Estimated Total Value $128,229,266 into 2016. of Jobs Created Mojave Air and Space Port Civilian Pay $655,445,542 Boeing provides support to, and partners Mojave Air and Space Port emerged as the $525,474,014 with, the Air Force, Navy, and NASA on leading aerospace test center for commercial T otal Payroll programs (with Flight Test, Modifications, operations in North America. With over 71 $653,703,280 and Logistics Support) in the Greater Antelope companies operating here, and employing Valley including: B-1B, B-52, T-38C, F-22, F/A- over 2,500 full and part-time workers — we Estimated indirect jobs created locally 18, F-15SA, and C-17. are engaged in flight development from light 12,451 industrial to highly advanced aerospace design, Lockheed Martin flight test and research, and even heavy rail industrial manufacturing. COMBINED ECONOMIC IMPACT: Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 115,000 people worldwide and Fox Airfield $1.52 Billion more than 3,000 people locally. The Antelope Located in the City of Lancaster, General Wm. www.edwards.af.mil *As reported in the 2012 Economic Impact Analysis Valley location is home to the famed Skunk J. Fox Airfield facilitated over 52,000 general Works® known for innovative solutions that aviation takeoffs and landings in 2013. The push the state of the art. Working advanced airport is home to just under 200 based aircraft, development projects, the Skunk Works team the U.S. Dept. of Forestry’s air tanker base, an

Economic Roundtable Report 2014 | 25 industrial

The growth of industry in the region gives insight into the fact that our local economy is thriving

Lancaster Morton’s move will bring 350 jobs to the Antelope Valley, including 200 In addition to business attraction, the City of Lancaster has once again been existing positions as well as up to 150 new hires. named Most Business-Friendly City in Los Angeles County among cities with a population of 50,000 or greater by the Los Angeles County Economic Kaiser Permanente Development Corporation (LAEDC). Lancaster is the first city in the history of Kaiser Permanente is nearing completion of their state-of-the-art, 136,000- the program to receive the award twice, with a previous win in 2007. square-foot medical office building. The new center is just a portion of a master-planned, full-service hospital campus to be developed in the future. To continue strengthening this business-friendly atmosphere, the City of Lancaster also extended the Building Incentive Stimulus Program for new Lancaster Hotels commercial properties and existing home tracts. For new commercial and Two new hotels are adding their names to the growing list of lodging facilities industrial development, development impact fees will be deferred from catering to the needs of tourists and business visitors in Lancaster. building permit issuance to the Certificate of Occupancy. This program will be in effect from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 in order to help stimulate the The Marriot TownPlace Suites forms the cornerstone of the Lancaster local job market, eliminate blight and nuisances, increase property values, and Spectrum Center at 20th Street West and the Antelope Valley Freeway. Slated encourage developers to continue building in the City of Lancaster. to include 150 rooms and suites, the extended-stay hotel will feature a pool and fitness center, business services and more.

Build your dreams (BYD) Best Western is also bringing its worldwide brand to Lancaster with a new $4 Million investment • 150 new local jobs 88-room, 47,000-square-foot hotel adjacent to the 14 freeway at Avenue I. The complex will feature nearly 12,000 square feet of retail space and a In May 2013, leading international battery, vehicle manufacturing and 5,000-square-foot restaurant. The two additions join Hilton’s Hampton Inn renewable energy firm BYD announced the launch of its e-bus and energy and Homewood Suites in Front Row Center, together with a cluster of hotels storage system (large-scale battery) manufacturing facilities in the City of around Avenue K and the 14 Freeway which includes SpringHill Suites by Lancaster. These complexes, which occupy 160,000 square feet of industrial Marriott, Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and the Oxford Inn. Centrally space, mark the world-renowned firm’s first manufacturing facilities in North located along Sierra Highway is America’s Best Value Inn & Suites, formerly the America. As BYD’s presence in the United States continues to grow, the firm Inn of Lancaster. will draw upon the extensive manufacturing and engineering expertise of the Antelope Valley’s labor force to develop and perfect their e-bus and energy To further strengthen Lancaster’s hospitality industry, the seven largest hotels storage technology. Short for “Build Your Dreams,” BYD boasts more than have teamed with the City of Lancaster and community stakeholders to form 160,000 employees around the world, with operations in China, the US, the Lancaster Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID). The TBID creates Europe, Japan, South Korea, India, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and other regions. a new, private-sector budget to attract tourism and generate new overnight stays, funding the marketing efforts of the Destination Lancaster convention Morton Manufacturing and visitors’ bureau. 350 new local jobs Palmdale November 2013 marked the grand opening of Morton Manufacturing, an Palmdale continues to be the destination for businesses to start, relocate and 88,000-square-foot industrial facility in the Lancaster Business Park. Since above all, grow! As a result, residents have greater opportunities to shop, dine its inception in 1967, Morton has specialized in the production of nickel- and work close to home. We have created some excellent business parks and alloy bolts for gas-turbine aircraft engines. The firm’s client list includes such retail corridors for businesses to thrive and we continue to attract potential companies as Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney and General Electric. The new manufacturers to come to Palmdale to take advantage of all that we have to facility, which marks a 96% increase in size over the company’s former facility, offer – a skilled workforce, outstanding retail and restaurants, beautiful parks will house the firm’s corporate headquarters and manufacturing operations. and amenities and affordable housing. 26 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org Kinkisharyo International BUSINESS/INDUSTRIAL PARKS $891 million contract Lancaster Sierra Business Park Fox Field Industrial Corridor • 10th West and Avenue M-4 Kinkisharyo International, from Osaka Japan, is a light rail car manufacturer • Ave H, west of State Highway 14 • 30 total acres that has been customizing solutions for urban transit agencies worldwide. • 5,000 total acres • Zoning: Commercial After designing and manufacturing more than ten thousand railcars, • Zoning: Medium/Light Industrial Kinkisharyo has become the number one supplier of low-floor light rail Sierra Gateway Park vehicles in North America. North Valley Industrial Center • Ave 0-8 and Sierra Hwy • Ave H and Division St. • 133 total acres Kinkisharyo received an $891 million dollar railcar contract from the Los • 270 total acres • Zoning: Commercial Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to deliver 235 cars • Zoning: Heavy Industrial for use on the region’s expanding light-rail network. Kinkisharyo is currently California City setting up their manufacturing facility at Site 9, in Palmdale and looking to Lancaster Business Park Airport Business Park • California City Municipal Airport hire more than 150 employees for the facility. • Business Center Parkway and Ave. K-8 • 240 total acres • 40 total acres Specific Plan • Zoning: Industrial and M1 Palmdale Power Plant • Zoning: • More than 800 contruction jobs for 3 years Enterprise Business Park Mojave • 35 high-paying full-time jobs • Sierra Hwy and Ave K-8 Mojave Airport • SR 58 and Flight Line • $5 million into the local economy annualy • 75 total acres • Zoning: Office/Light Industrial • 3,300 total acres Summit Power Group LLC, an energy project developer from Seattle, • Zoning: Industrial and Airport Uses Southern Amargosa Washington, has been approved to purchase the 570 megawatt Palmdale Ridgecrest Power Plant project. The 570 megawatt project, hailed by the EPA as a Industrial Area • Ave. M and 12th Street Ridgecrest Business Park “model for power plants across the nation,” and the “cleanest power plant • China Lake Blvd. & Ward Avenue ever permitted,” will provide more than 800 construction jobs for up to Palmdale • 63 total acres 3 years, 35 high-paying full time jobs to operate the plant and dozens of Challenger Business Park • Zoning: Professional/Light Industrial support jobs and will infuse $5 million into the local economy annually. In • Palmdale Blvd. and 5th St. W. Ridgecrest Industrial Park August 2011, after three years of intense study and scrutiny, the California • 10 total acres • West Ridgecrest Energy Commission (CEC) approved the Palmdale Power Plant, followed by • Zoning: Commercial the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) review and issuance of their • 81 total acres permit for the construction and operation of the project. “This is the most Fairway Business Park • Zoning: Light Industrial/Mixed • Ave 0 and Division St. scrutinized project in the history of the Antelope Valley,” said Palmdale’s Inyokern Director of Public Works Mike Mischel. • 115 total acres Inyokern Airport Industrial Dist. • Zoning: Business Park/Mixed • Inyokern Blvd. The Palmdale Power Plant will bring enormous benefits to the Antelope Valley Freeway Business Center • 40 total acres through direct local expenditures, taxes, regional economic benefits, energy • State Highway 14 and Ave N • Zoning: Light Industrial/Mixed and jobs. The project will also pay for a $20 million dollar recycled water • 30 total acres interconnect between the treatment plants in Lancaster and Palmdale. Tehachapi • Zoning: Commercial Goodrick Business Park Palmdale Regional Airport Palmdale Trade • Dennison Rd Parkway/Goodrick Rd. • Approx. 110 total acres In addition to our great success in the manufacturing sector, Los Angeles & Commerce Center • Zoning: M-2 World Airports (LAWA) has agreed to transfer the Palmdale Regional Airport • 10th West and Rancho Vista Blvd. back to the City. The transfer is underway and Palmdale is currently exploring • 746 total acres Capital Hills Business Park new opportunities at Palmdale Regional Airport. • Zoning: Industrial and Commercial • Capital Hills Pkwy/Mills Road Park One Industrial Park • Approx. 122 total acres TEHACHAPI • Rancho Vista Blvd. and 10th St. E. • Zoning: C-3 Tehachapi’s tag line, if you will, “LIVE UP” was created with the assistance of • 10 total acres Bailey Ave. Industrial Park North Star Destinations. Adopted in 2012 in conjunction with a rather lengthy • Zoning: Industrial and Commercial • Tehachapi Blvd./Bailey Ave. branding initiative. The statement below is an excerpt from the branding • 24 total acres efforts conclusionary narrative. • Zoning: M-1 You can tell the moment the road starts its gradual rise that something is different here. It’s more than merely a feeling, though, as breathing itself easily and naturally, though. Living does, too. Because it’s a lifestyle that begs is noticeably easier in the purer mountain air. Your lungs drink in the clean for a change of pace, a change in priorities and the kind of positive personal scent of pine and cooler breezes. The congestion of the city is but a distant change that only happens when you are able to get a different perspective. memory as you climb higher and higher above it all. And you feel lighter than One that only comes from being up high. you have in a long time. Here in Tehachapi, living up means reaching new heights professionally and Two mule deer dart across the road as an owl screeches overhead. Rush hour, personally, as well as mentally and physically. It means you’re consistently you muse. You notice the outdoors and your surroundings in ways you never working up, playing up and growing up in every sense of the word. have before. Your senses are heightened. Greens appear more lush, yellows and golds richer and reds are visibly crisper than they are down below. Tehachapi has the best of both worlds. In Tehachapi we enjoy a Sierra Nevada Foothills lifestyle and sense of place while possessing an educational Your spirits soar in proportion to the elevation. Maybe it’s the stunningly system, labor force and infrastructure capabilities associated with more beautiful mountain scenery. Or, the serenity itself. Up here, you can actually urban areas. hear yourself think. In fact, you find yourself thinking about things you haven’t thought about in years. So we pose the question how many ways can life in the metro confound you? How many hassles add up to too many hassles? Smog, crime Perhaps, there’s something to the fact that the fresh air up here actually does exacerbate rent, commutes that neither add to your business nor your family. free the mind. Your vision seems clearer; your thoughts are sharper and more How many distractions does it take to erode the enthusiasm you have for focused. Refocused actually, on things that seem to really matter, such as entrepreneurism? family, friends, a sense of community and personal growth. And ideas come faster, more abundantly. Dreams that no longer seemed possible now seem So for business owners contemplating a relocation that are less interested in within reach. incentives and subsidies and more interested in quality of life and work force readiness we invite you to Live Up, Start Up, Move Up, Work Up and Play Up You realize that up here in the mountains, it’s not just dreaming that comes to Tehachapi. Economic Roundtable Report 2014 | 27 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Antelope Valley Transit Authority Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) experienced a AVTA business office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 25% increase in ridership Located at 42210 6th Street West • Lancaster, CA 93534 661/945-9445 • Fax 661/729-2615 over four years

AVTA Electric Buses Slated for April Delivery The Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) is excited to embark on a demonstration project to test out two BYD electric buses on local transit routes. Funding for the 12 month project is coming from a $1.9 million grant from Fifth District Supervisor Michael Antonovitch’s allocation of Proposition A Local Return funds. “We are extremely grateful to Supervisor Antonovich and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for their generosity in providing the funds,” stated Executive Director Julie Austin. “It’s very exciting to be out in front of Commuter 2010 2011 2012 2013 such a revolutionary project.” Ridership 202,105 236,856 258,903 288,541 The demonstration project will analyze how well electric buses perform on Antelope Valley’s longer than average transit routes during various seasons. Local 2010 2011 2012 2013 The Antelope Valley is known for its desert climate and is the perfect place Ridership 2,594,002 2,617,381 2,880,423 3,204,698 to evaluate performance in excessive heat, wind, and snow, as well as mild temperatures. The analysis will provide AVTA with information necessary North County Transporter to evaluate the bus’s battery life and determine the best way to incorporate The North County TRANSporter is a midday bus service connecting the additional electric buses into the fleet. The AVTA also plans to use inductive Antelope Valley with Santa Clarita. It began operating in August 2012, and WAVE technology to wirelessly charge the bus battery en route, enabling has been a huge success with more than 800 Valley residents using the the buses to stay on the road longer and extending the life of the battery. service on a weekly basis. For AVTA Board Chairman Norm Hickling this is an exciting time to be The North County TRANSporter is being funded by Los Angeles County leading the agency. States Hickling, “Our vision is to be a nationally thanks to the efforts of Fifth District Supervisor Michael Antonovich who recognized leader in transit and this type of endeavor is a major step moved the project forward after residents expressed the need for more toward that goal.” public transit into the Los Angeles basin. Prior to rollout of the TRANSporter service, transit options into Los Angeles were only available in the early AVTA staff is currently evaluating options for funding the incremental cost morning and late afternoon hours. difference for future electric bus purchases. Fuel savings and a reduction in maintenance costs will partially offset the difference and AVTA is actively Since service began, the North County TRANSporter has become a vital seeking discretionary grant opportunities. The AVTA recently hired a federal link for hundreds of resident providing freedom to travel throughout Los advocacy firm to help identify additional sources of funding. They are also Angeles and beyond. The service has also provided more options for AVTA evaluating leasing versus purchasing buses. commuters who prefer to return to the Antelope Valley earlier in the day. The North County TRANSporter operates nine runs a day between the The AVTA serves a population of more than 450,000 residents in the Palmdale Transportation Center and the Metrolink Station in Newhall. cities of Lancaster and Palmdale as well as the unincorporated portions A one way trip is $4.00 and a Metrolink ticket is accepted as valid fare. of northern Los Angeles County. In 2013, the transit agency provided 3.5 Discounts apply to seniors, veterans and persons with disabilities. million rides through its Local Transit, Paratransit, and Commuter services. AVTA’s total service area covers 1,200 square miles and it is bounded by the The AVTA is extremely proud of the North County TRANSporter and Kern County line to the north, the San Bernardino County line to the east, thankful to Supervisor Antonovich for the two year funding commitment the Angeles National Forest to the south, and Interstate 5 to the West. which has helped the fledgling service become established.

Lancaster

High Desert Avenue M Los Angeles County San Bernardino County Corridor Project Palmdale Lake Los Angeles El Mirage El Mirage Rd. 90 th St. East to provide major transportation Adelanto upgrades to the Antelope Valley 170th St. East Palmdale Blvd.

Littlerock Victorville The High Desert Corridor (HDC) project proposes a multipurpose transportation Pearblossom Apple Valley Pearblossom Highway link from SR-14 (the Antelope Valley

Freeway), across I-15, and ending at SR- environmental report for this project is Sheep Creek Rd. Phelan Main St. 18 in San Bernardino. The collaborative scheduled to be released for public review project between Los Angeles County, in summer 2014 with public hearings Source: CalTrans San Bernardino County, Metro, Caltrans, also to be held in 2014. Based on public several cities, and other stakeholders, comments and the technical evaluation, would connect some of the fastest a preferred alternative will be chosen growing residential, commercial, and in the final environmental document industrial areas in Southern California, anticipated in winter 2014-2015. For including the Antelope Valley and cities more information, visit www.metro.net/ in San Bernardino County. The draft projects/high-desert-corridor.

28 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Metrolink

Daily Station Boardings Average Weekday Ridership (July-Sep 2012) Glendale 725 Burbank 1,085 Sun Valley 89 Sylmar/SF 505 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 For personalized commute planning and A.V. Line weekday weekend weekday Weekend speed Metrolink information, call the Customer 2011-2012 30 12 (Sat) 6 (Sun) 6,139 2,972 (Sat) 1,775 (Sun) 37 mph Service Center at 800/371-LINK(5465). 2010-2011 30 12 (Sat) 6 (Sun) 5,540 2,485 (Sat) 1,338 (Sun) 43 mph Recorded Metrolink schedules are 2009-2010 24 12 (Sat) 6 (Sun) 5,807 2,181 (Sat) 1,173 (Sun) 40 mph available 24 hours a day and operators 2008-2009 24 12 (Sat) 6 (Sun) 6,628 2,235 (Sat) 1,123 (Sun) 40 mph are available Monday through Friday 2007-2008 24 12 (Sat) 6 (Sun) 6,734 2,628 (Sat) 1,369 (Sun) 40 mph from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm and Saturday 2006-2007 24 8 7,055 1,824 40 mph 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 2005-2006 24 8 6,804 2,197 41 mph

RETAIL SALES GROWTH

$3.517 Billion $3.013 Billion $3.043 Billion $3.289 Billion $3.344 Billion % of Growth 2011/12 Lancaster $1,663,012,000 $1,291,569,000 $1,308,968,000 $1,468,176,100 $1,555,835,900 5.97% Palmdale $1,412,692,700 $1,265,627,500 $1,291,750,500 $1,356,565,000 $1,520,829,100 12.11% Ridgecrest $269,414,300 $285,120,400 $275,380,800 $226,702,687 *Info not available - Tehachapi $137,379,400 $139,840,000 $135,484,000 $211,009,000 $235,531,000 11.62% California City $35,738,600 $30,965,000 $31,571,100 $27,510,200 $31,827,100 15.69% Total: 9.41% Calendar Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Economic Roundtable Report 2014 | 29 regional housing market

The Antelope Valley continues to offer residents some of the most attainable housing in the state of California. Far from the typical perception of affordable housing, the Antelope Valley offers as large variety of spacious homes in an assortment of settings including gated communities and country club sites as wells as equestrian estates and low density developments with lot sizes ranging from 1/2 to 2 1/2 acres. Our average housing prices are 30-50% less than nearly all other California housing markets.

DARE TO COMPARE Our region’s housing market isn’t just about price, it’s about value

Average Price Per Square Foot-2013 $300.00

$250.00

$200.00

$150.00

This 1,188 square foot 3 bedroom 2 bath home built in 1964 in Santa $100.00

Clarita sold in September for $400,000. $50.00

LANCASTER PALMDALE SANTA CLARITA VALENCIA $94.23 $101.72 $218.92 $240.33

Average Sales Price-2013

$500,000

$400,000

$300,000

$200,000

$100,000 This 4,434 square foot 5 bedroom, 4 bath home built in 2008 in West Lancaster sold in September for $350,000. LANCASTER PALMDALE SANTA CLARITA VALENCIA $166,712 $193,423 $384,854 $464,542

Our workforce does not have to “drive ‘till they qualify” thanks to diversity of housing options and affordability available here!

Source: First American Real Estate Solutions. 30 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org ANTELOPE VALLEY HOME SALES 2013 vs 2012

AVERAGE PRICE PER SQ FT AVERAGE SALE PRICE AREA 2012 2013 % Change 2012 2013 %Change Cal City, Mojave $37.98 $44.71 17.72% $60,547 $67,776 11.94% Although the number of Ridgecrest $85.67 $82.16 -4.10% $147,115 $135,004 -8.23% homes sold in 2013 is on Rosamond Area $72.83 $86.94 19.37% $117,610 $141,340 20.18% par with 2012, Tehachapi Area $93.13 $107.73 15.68% $169,898 $190,982 12.41% the average Antelope Acres $77.04 $94.33 22.44% $161,549 $169,281 4.79% sales price Lake Los Angeles $53.85 $68.05 26.37% $73,346 $93,733 27.80% East Lancaster $68.04 $87.18 28.13% $122,032 $141,675 16.10% has increased West Lancaster $78.78 $87.39 10.93% $153,870 $182,885 18.86% notably, especially in the Lake Los Angles, West West Palmdale $89.34 $118.42 32.55% $207,598 $256,989 23.79% Palmdale and Rosamond submarkets! East Palmdale $74.35 $96.18 29.36% $131,318 $152,162 15.87% The average selling price for the region Littlerock $76.64 $92.46 20.64% $117,171 $128,940 10.04% was up just under 14% in 2013 and the average price per square foot increased Leona Valley $117.46 $145.99 24.29% $196,294 $225,925 15.10% over 20%! ALL AREAS $77.09 $92.63 20.15% $138,196 $157,224 13.77%

AVERAGE SALES PRICE 2009 - 2013

$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

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 2013 $67,776 $135,004 $141,340 $190,982 $169,281 $93,733 $141,675 $182,885 $256,989 $152,162 $128,940 $225,925

Source: First American Real Estate Solutions.

Economic Roundtable Report 2014 | 31 ANTELOPE VALLEY housing

new home sales/building permits ANTELOPE VALLEY NEW HOME SALES UNITS SOLD AVERAGE SALES PRICE AREA 2012 2013 % CHANGE 2012 2013 % CHANGE East Lancaster 101 99 -2% $248,020 $264,461 7% West Lancaster 65 10 -85% $249,531 $290,864 17% West Palmdale 0 0 - - - - East Palmdale 90 34 -62% $217,372 $227,900 5% Total 256 143 -44% $238,308 $261,075 10%

New home sales activity declined by 113 units or 44% compared to 2012 but the average selling price increased by 10%!

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 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 2010 149 0 149 $30,295 0 $1,870 $32,166 2010 $1,108 0 $1,897 $11,319 $14,325 $46,491 2013 29 1 30 $4,564 $30 $4,160 $8,754 2013 $259 0 $7,961 $10,961 $18,388 $27,142

NEW HOUSING UNITS RESIDENTIAL 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 2000 279 132 411 $39,885 $7,200 $3,051 $50,136 2000 $12,766 $3,124 $5,882 $5,530 $27,302 $77,439 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 2010 277 0 277 $58,272 0 $1,333 $59,605 2010 $1,581 0 $1,321 $8,025 $10,928 $70,533 2013 164 0 164 44,434 - 2,513 46,947 2013 $348 $652 $12,984 $8,849 $22,832 $69,779

Source: Construction Industry Research Board - First Fidelity Title - GAVEA Research

32 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org Quality Healthcare for our Families and our Workforce “The ER is efficient and well-equipped, and waits are not long, which is wonderful for our patients. I like the family- oriented environment; everyone takes care of everyone else.” – Julie, RN, ER Charge Nurse

Services’ new hospital opened in December 2010 with 121 licensed acute care beds and currently has 157 licensed beds available. At full build-out, the hospital will provide 239 licensed beds. Palmdale Regional provides inpatient and outpatient surgery, cardiac services featuring a certified STEMI Receiving Center, an electrophysiology lab, a 35-bed/24-hour emergency department, a teleneurology program and neurosurgery, bariatrics, orthopedics, spine, and musculoskeletal City of Hope | Antelope Valley services, 2 CT scans, MRI, nuclear medicine and GI lab, and an on-site lab for inpatient and outpatient services. Palmdale Regional also provides Health care services in the Antelope Valley are provided by a network two off campus programs — The Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric of hospitals, major physicians groups, freestanding surgical facilities, Medicine which provides treatment for people with chronic non-healing long-term care hospitals, home care, public health agencies, public wounds and the Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Institute providing and private paramedic services and local ambulance services. comprehensive rehabilitative services. Palmdale Regional’s hospital Vision states — “In partnership with the The major hospital institutions are as follows: medical staff and community, Palmdale Regional Medical Center will be City of Hope recognized as the leading provider of innovative healthcare in the region.” N ew to the Antelope Valley and proudly opened in November 2013, this The Mission of the hospital — “Committed to providing high quality state-of-the-art facility provides the most innovative cancer diagnostic healthcare in a compassionate and efficient manner.” and treatment options available today, including clinical trials. City For more information visit www.PalmdaleRegional.com. of Hope | Antelope Valley offers immediate access for local patients to City of Hope’s world-class comprehensive cancer care services for K aiser Permanente the treatment of prostate, breast, lung, colon, esophageal, pancreatic, •  medical Offices and Urgent Care Services stomach and pediatric cancers. 43112 N. 15th Street West, Lancaster Recognized as one of the premier hospitals for cancer in the country, City •  Medical Offices (Behavioral Health and Nephrology) of Hope, in partnership with Antelope Valley Hospital, brings unsurpassed 44444 20th St. West, Lancaster cancer care to Antelope Valley, collaborating with local physicians to develop comprehensive care plans individualized for each patient and •  Medical Offices (Obstetrics and Gynecology) providing the best of academic and community medicine. 44105 15th St. West, Fourth Floor, Lancaster Call 877/828-3627 for more information or visit www.cityofhope.org/ • Medical Offices antelope-valley. 4502 E. Avenue S, Palmdale Antelope Valley Hospital (AVH) is a full-service hospital with 420 •  NEW! Medical Offices—Opening 2014 licensed beds and is owned and operated by the Antelope Valley Health 615 W. Avenue L, Lancaster Care District; a public, non-profit agency. Kaiser Permanente—one of America’s leading health care providers Services: Critical Care, Neonatal Intensive Care, Definitive Observation, and not-for-profit health plans — has been helping people get and stay Emergency Department, Medical Surgical, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Surgery healthy in the Antelope Valley since 1968. With more than 120 physicians including Open Heart, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Home Health, and 800 employees, Kaiser Permanente provides high quality care to Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Laboratory, Radiology, CT Scan, patients at four convenient locations in Lancaster and Palmdale with an MRI, Nuclear Medicine and Outpatient clinics. additional location opening this year. Antelope Valley Hospital was proud to partner with the City of Hope to Primary care services — pediatrics, internal medicine, and family bring world-renowned cancer care to the Antelope Valley. “City of Hope medicine —are available in Lancaster and Palmdale. Each location houses – Antelope Valley” opened on our campus in November 2013. diagnostic imaging, pharmacy, and laboratory with extended hours to accommodate patients’ busy schedules. Call 661/949-5000 for information or visit www.avhospital.org. In Lancaster, the following specialty services are offered: Addiction Palmdale Regional Medical Center Medicine, Allergy, Audiology, Behavioral Health, Cardiology, Continuing P almdale Regional Medical Center is an exceptional acute-care hospital Care, Dermatology, Endorcrinology, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, and medical center that serves the Antelope Valley and surrounding Geriatrics, Head and Neck Surgery, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious areas. We are a thriving community hospital, proud to offer the “high- Diseases, Nephrology, Neurology, Occupational Health, Occupational tech” advantages of a big-city hospital and the personalized care of a Therapy, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopedics, Pain Management, hometown provider. Physical Medicine, Physical Therapy, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Pulmonology, Respiratory Therapy, Rheumatology, Urgent Care, and Urology. • The Medical Center promises an experience rich with patient, physician and payor satisfaction. Celebrating ten years of service in 2013, the Palmdale Medical Offices offer preventive services to both patients and community members • Reinforces that much is available and possible at the Medical Center; for through its health education center. The center features classes in weight patients, physicians, and insurance companies. management, prenatal care, and diabetes management; a literature • Underlines—without shifting the perception of the hospital’s familiar and video room; a health store; three family education rooms; and four identity—the fact that in 2014, compassionate quality service are the conference rooms. hallmark for the Antelope Valley. Construction is underway for a 136,000-square-foot medical office Universal Health Services operates a spectacular new 320,000 square building in Lancaster. This state-of-the-art building will house 16 foot hospital called Palmdale Regional Medical Center. Universal Health specialty departments including Cardiology, Gastroenterology, General Continued on page 34

Economic Roundtable Report 2014 | 33 Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Neurology, Oncology/Hematology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Podiatry, Physical Medicine, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, and Urology. The building will incorporate sustainable energy design concepts and will be platinum LEED certified. Kaiser Permamente leads the industry with a fully-functional electronic medical record system. Patient records — including lab results, prescriptions, and digital imaging — are available at the caregiver’s fingertips at all Kaiser Permanente facilities nationwide via KP HealthConnect®. This system provides our physicians and health care teams with instant access to patient records, which increases accurate patient diagnosis, patient safety, and convenience. For more information visit www.kp.org/thrive.

High Desert Medical Group (HDMG), Heritage Health Care, HDMG-Acton and California Desert Medical Group (IPA) High Desert Medical Group, (HDMG), is an affiliate of Heritage Provider Network—a recognized innovative leader in healthcare delivery networks in California for more than 30 years. Since our formation in 1982, HDMG High Desert Health System Multiservice Ambulatory Care Center has mirrored the reputation of our parent company by being at the forefront in providing residents of the Antelope Valley with the highest contracts with community-based primary care and specialists to provide quality health care possible. With our newly relocated Heritage Health services to its patients. Care facility in East Palmdale, our full service HDMG-Acton clinic in Acton/ Agua Dulce, and now a brand new state-of- the-art Senior Wellness Center For more information, call 855/291-0100 or visit www. located near our main facility in Lancaster, HDMG continues to offer a fresh sierramedicalgroup.com. perspective and sound solutions to health care challenges. High Desert Health System Multiservice Ambulatory Care Center For more information call 661/945-5984 or visit www.HDMG.net. (MACC) nearing completion: Los Angeles County is constructing a new 142,000 square-foot facility on a 15-acre site which will house the High Heritage Health Care is located at 38209 47th St. E. Ste. C in East Desert Health System MACC. The new campus will be located at 335 East Palmdale. Heritage Health Care serves the health care needs of residents Avenue I in Lancaster, and will replace the present MACC which opened in in East Palmdale and surrounding areas. HDMG – Heritage relocated to 1962. Unlike the present site, the new MACC will house all clinical services this new facility in 2010, to be easily accessible and conveniently located within a single building to be more convenient for patients. in one of the new major shopping outlets on Palmdale’s eastside. The complex will consist of a new ambulatory care facility to house a This facility offers services focusing on Internal Medicine and Family large ambulatory surgical center, adult and pediatric primary care clinics, Medicine. Patients of Heritage Health Care may utilize the full range urgent care clinic, a women’s clinic, medical and surgical sub-specialty of services, programs, and specialists at the main facility in Lancaster clinics, and ancillary diagnostic and treatment services. A one-story including a 24-Hour Urgent Care Center. facility will house administrative and support services. Both facilities HDMG-Acton is located at 3720 W. Sierra Hwy. Ste. F. This facility offers will minimize heat gain and optimize glare-free natural lighting of services focused on Family Practice and Endocrinology. In addition, our Acton occupied spaces. The project includes photovoltaic panels and wind facility provides immunizations, school and sports physicals. This facility turbines to generate power, and once complete will be seeking LEED Gold offers services focusing on Internal Medicine and Family Medicine. Patients of certification. HDMG-Acton may utilize the full range of services, programs, and specialists at the main facility in Lancaster including a 24-Hour Urgent Care Center. “This new MACC will be a much HDMG - California City: High Desert Medical Group is pleased to offer medical services to residents in California City through the private office more accessible building, of T. SriJaerajah, M.D. Dr. Sri (as he is commonly known), is board certified with much more of the kind of technology and in Internal Medicine. He accepts patients of all ages for Internal and Family specialty care that we want to be able to deliver,” Medicine. Dr. Sri’s staff is proficient in both English and Spanish. Dr. Sri — Dr. Mitchell Katz, Director of THE County Department of Health Services. offers onsite lab services. 760/373-4809. HDMG Senior Wellness Center is located at 43779 N. 15th St. W. in Lancaster. This facility is designed to provide the best in wellness programs O ther area hospitals include: and services free of charge and exclusively for Medicare beneficiaries. The • Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District center offers monthly activities including, exercise classes, arts and crafts, “More than just a Hospital, Quality Healthcare. Right Here. Right Now” Wii bowling and Tai Chi. To download the monthly activities calendar visit www.tvhd.org • 661/823-3000 us at www.hdmg.net. 661/951-3050. •R  idgecrest Regional Hospital H DMG-Occupational Medicine Center: To help accommodate “Personally we care, professionally, we serve” the employers of the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas, we www.rrh.org (760) 446-3551 offer an Occupational Medicine Center staffed with a Board Certified Occupational Medicine physician and highly trained staff. The goal of our Occupational Medicine Center is to provide comprehensive and proactive medical services to injured employees. Dr. Nathaniel Bautista, the Medical Director, is committed to returning Other Health Services Found in the Region: injured employees to their job in the safest, most cost-effective means • 5 Long-Term Care providers • 210 Dentists possible through light-duty work assignments and aggressive back to • 13 Home Care & Hospice • 5 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons work programs. After regular business hours, our 24 hour Urgent Care • 3 Adult Day Health Care Centers • 13 Orthodontists Center is available year-round. • 5 Dialysis Centers • 6 Ambulance / Transport agencies Sierra Medical Group: Sierra Medical Group (SMG) is a physician • 92 Chiropractors • Over 110 Childcare providers network with 15 primary care physicians in Lancaster and Palmdale. SMG

34 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org AIR AND WATER Qualit y The Greater Looking up Antelope Valley’s at the Challenge & Water Supply Gaining Success

Water plays a key role in the ability for any region to thrive; and to do so in good health and well-being. For the residents of the greater Antelope Valley, water has the ability to link together the communities that all have a common need. Each of us relies on this most important resource for drinking, for bathing, for household activities, and for outdoors. All business endeavors require water, whether it is commercial, industrial, agricultural, or recreational. An awareness that every resident within the greater Antelope Valley region has an impact on the ability of others to use water is important. The (adjudication) court proceedings that center on the right for individuals and water providers to pump local groundwater within the greater Antelope Valley have entered into their 15th year. In the challenges that have faced this process, local residents have become even more aware of the need to respect and conserve water. There are currently no restrictions on groundwater pumping, but with an adjudicated groundwater basin, the ability to use this source of water may be greatly affected. Unquestionably, 2014 has become a historical year for those who strive to supply water to the communities of the greater Antelope Valley. In the past, the Region began to anticipate the challenges of future dry years and sought out a proactive approach to a solution. Issues with water supply were addressed head-on in 2007 with the development of the Antelope Valley Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Group and the IRWM Plan. Participating leaders, agencies, and water interest in the greater Antelope Valley recognized the need for regional cooperation and planning. The IRWM Program is a collaborative effort to manage all aspects of water resources, and the Antelope Valley Plan has become an essential part of an efficient and effective water management strategy for the region. With this IRWM Plan comes the support and potential funding for the implementation of local water projects that tackle the adversities that come during dry or drought years, when the amount of demand from the public overcomes the For the residents of the greater available supply. Projects that directly seek to solve this mismatch include efforts in water conservation, the use of recycled water, storm water capture and reuse, and Antelope Valley, water has water banking (or groundwater recharge). the ability to link together In 2013, the region came together again to update the IRWM Plan. New water the communities that all projects were presented with a continued effort to manage all of the aspects related have a common need to the water resources of the region. Continued development within the greater Antelope Valley depends heavily on meeting the objectives presented in the IRWM Plan to balance the growing demand for development while preserving other opportunities and resources for the region’s existing residents. A breath of fresh air “The Antelope Valley … it’s a Breath of Fresh Air” is more than just the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District’s motto … it’s one of the top reasons why residents and businesses looking for a Water Providers in the Greater Antelope Valley* business-friendly community with some of the cleanest air anywhere Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency Olsen A. Berto Mutual Water Co. in Southern California choose to call the Valley their home. Palm Ranch Irrigation District Avenue J Mutual Water Co. Antelope Valley residents can breathe even easier knowing that Averydale Mutual Water Co. Palmdale Water District the region’s legendary air quality has improved by 43% in the last Baxter Mutual Water Co. Piute Mutual Water Co. decade. In 2012 only 39 days exceeded the Federal 8-hour 0.075 California Water Service Co. Quartz Hill Water District parts per million ozone standard, as compared to 2012, when 69 exceedances where logged at the Lancaster air monitoring station. Colorado Mutual Water Co. Reesdale Mutual Water Co. In sharp contrast, 111 days exceeded the federal health standards Deep Well Water Co. Rosamond Community Facilities District in the Los Angeles basin in 2012. El Dorado Mutual Water Co. Shadow Acres Mutual Water Co. The AVAQMD is committed to protecting the air breathed by Evergreen Mutual Water Co. Sundale Mutual Water Co. almost half a million residents living within its boundaries Fortieth Street Mutual Water Co. Sunnyside Farms Mutual Water Co. while supporting strong and sustainable economic growth. Golden Valley Municipal Water District Tierra Bonita Mutual Water Co. This is accomplished through a comprehensive and common- (Gormon) Westside Park Mutual Water Co. sense program of planning, regulation, compliance assistance, Great Western Water Service White Fence Farms Mutual Water Co. enforcement, monitoring, and public education. Green Grove Mutual Water Co., Inc. White Fence Farms Mutual Water Co. #3 Based on its cleaner air quality, the AVAQMD is able to offer Kebb Company businesses located within its boundaries more operational Land Projects Mutual Water Co. flexibility and significantly lower fees that the South Coast AQMD and many other California air districts. Moreover, the AVAQMD’s Lawndale Mutual Water Co. For more information: historical positive working relationship with regulated industry www.acwa.com Littleock Creek Irrigation District and the community insures the formation of clean air partnerships Los Angeles County Waterworks www.avek.org which further benefit the Antelope Valley’s environment. District 37 (Acton) www.palmdalewater.org www.smartgardening.com To learn more about the Antelope Valley’s air quality, or to register for Los Angeles County Waterworks EnviroFlash, the AVAQMD’s automated air quality notification system, www.water.ca.gov/irwm District 40 visit “http://www.avaqmd.ca.gov” www.avaqmd.ca.gov.

Economic Roundtable Report 2014 | 35 Entertainment & facilities Public Libraries Professional Sports Lancaster Holiday Parade (December) 12 Public Libraries Lancaster JetHawks Palmdale Holiday Parade (December) Kern County Libraries: (Houston Astros affiliate) Metrolink Holiday Train (December) www.kerncountylibrary.org 661/726-5400 • www.jethawks.com Museums (partial) Los Angeles County Libraries MotoCross - At the AV Fairgrounds www.colapublib.org Antelope Valley Indian Museum 661/723-0773 • AVMotoplex.com Blackbird Air Park Museum Palmdale Main Library www.cityofpalmdale.org/library Select Community Events Edwards Air Force Flight Test Museum Farmer’s Market on The BLVD (Year Round) Kids Time Children’s Museum of Community Theatres Almond Blossom Festival (March) Antelope Valley Lancaster Performing Arts Center Desert Tortoise Days (April) Lancaster Museum/Art Gallery 780 seats 661/723-5950 • www.LPAC.org Kern County Airshow (April) Maturango Museum Palmdale Playhouse Lancaster Poppy Festival (April) MOAH 330 seats • 661/267-5685 Wildflower Festival (April) Tehachapi Railroad Museum US Naval Museum of Armament & Community Light Opera & Theater Showdown Rodeo/PRCA Rodeo (June) www.Ridgecrest-arts.org Thursday Night on the Square (Summer) Technology City of Palmdale Starlight Concert Series Western Hotel Museum Major Recreational Facilities (Summer) Six Golf courses Movie Theatres Antelope Valley Fair (August) Over 60 screens regionally Best of the West Softball Complex Tehachapi Mountain Festival (August) • IMAX screen Big Eight Softball Complex, Lancaster Celebrate America (September) • BLVD Cinema Devil’s Punchbowl Desert Empire Fair (September) DryTown Water Park, Palmdale Aerospace Walk of Honor (September) State Parks Exotic Feline Conservation Center Labor Day Balloon Festival (September) 11 State Parks • www.parks.ca.gov Lancaster Soccer Center California City Heritage Days (September) Mulligans Sports Center, Palmdale California City Renaissance Festival Palmdale Amphitheater (October) Pelona Vista Park, Palmdale Streets of Lancaster (October) Quality of Willow Spring Race Track Bark in the Park (October) Edwards Air Show (October) life enhanced Shopping/Dining Mojave Gold Rush Days (October) www.av-mall.com Adult Fishing Derby (November) by quality of www.destinationlancasterca.org Rock Art Festival (Nov) www.mainstreettehachapi.org A Magical BLVD Christmas (December) recreation, artS & fun! 36 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org GREATER ANTELOPE VALLEY ECONOMIC ALLIANCE MEMBERS

Officers Directors Carrie Rogers Los Angeles Economic Harvey Holloway Tom Weil Development Corp. Coldwell Banker Commercial City of California City Valley Realty Rob Duchow Chairman of Board Vern Lawson The Gas Company City of Lancaster Chuck Hoey Kim Moulton Charles Hoey and Associates Dave Walter Rio Tinto Minerals Vice-Chair City of Palmdale Cherie Bryant Tom Barnes Gary Parsons Antelope Valley Press Antelope Valley East Kern City of Ridgecrest Ex-Officio Director Water Agency Vice-Chair David James Steve Perez City of Tehachapi Rosamond Community June Burcham Services District Kaiser Permanente Norm Hickling Treasurer County of Los Angeles, Kurt Broten Supervisor Antonovich Palmdale Regional Medical Laurel Shockley Center Southern California Edison Dixie Eliopulos Secretary Honorary Member Chris Perez Wells Fargo Bank Utilities George B. Atkinson Ed Knudson Atkinson and Associates Antelope Valley College Electricity Director, at Large Southern California Edison Teresa Hitchcock 800/655-4555 • www.sce.com Kern County Natural Gas The Gas Company Sempra Energy 800/427-2200 • www.socalgas.com Pacific Gas & Electric www.pge.com Thanks to our regional Investors and Members for their generous support! Cable Television Time Warner Cable Air Force Flight Test Center Kern County www.timewarner.com Antelope Valley College Lockheed Martin Charter Communications Antelope Valley Press Los Angeles EDC www.charter.com Antelope Valley Transit Authority MidAmerican Solar Telephone Atkinson and Associates Northrop Grumman AT&T AV Air Quality Management District Palmdale Regional Medical Center 800/750-2355 • www.sbc.com Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency Palmdale School District Verizon Burkey, Cox, Evans Manning Palmdale Water District www.verizon.com Charles Hoey and Associates Rio Tinto Minerals Air Quality City of California City Rosamond Community Services District Antelope Valley Air Quality City of Lancaster Southern California Edison Management District City of Palmdale SunPower 661/723-8070 • www.avaqmd.ca.gov City of Ridgecrest The Gas Company Kern County Air Pollution Control District 661/862-5250 • www.kernair.org City of Tehachapi VINSA Insurance Associates Coldwell Banker Commercial Valley Realty Wal-Mart Trash Waste Management & E-Disposal County of Los Angeles, 5th Dist. Wells Fargo Bank www.wm.com/location/california/antelope-valley Supervisor Western Pacific Roofing Benz Sanitation Mike Antonovich www.benzblue.com Kaiser Permanente For a list of all the water providers in the Greater Antelope Valley, visit To become an investor member, please visit our website www.avek.org www.aveconomy.org or call us at 661/945-2741

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