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Why the California Site Location Handbook?
This handbook has been designed to assist you, the customer, in focusing your site search . It will help you learn more about California as well as prov ide comparative data that is important in your search for a competitive site location .
The handbook covers California as a whole, as well as the individual attributes of our state's 9 regions and 58 counties . California is a large and diverse state and we want to make it easy for you to discover which regions offer the most value for your project.
In addition to specific information on such topics as economic data , incentives, taxes, and the permit process, we have added a section that will help you organize your search to match the advantages of California. TeamCalifornia is ready to provide current information and assist you in discovering our great state .
Where To Go From Here
Introduction - Why the California Site Location Handbook?
Section 1 - California at a Glance Points of Interest • How Big is it? • Business Matters • Opportunity • Education and Rese arch • Fun, Fun , Fun
State Economy • Gross Domestic Product
Business Demographics • California Industries - An Overview • Industry Trends Fourth Quarter 1997 • Regional Hot Spots
For More Information • National Business Rankings
Market Access • Population Growth • Port Traffic • California Exports
For More Information
Labor Force • Availability • Employment Sectors
For More Information
Real Estate For More Information
Utilities • Electric Industry Restructuring • Municipal Utilities
For More Information
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• National Business Rankings
Market Access
State Comparisons For More Information
• Business Demographics • Taxes • Market Access • Manufacturing Establishments • Agriculture
Section 2 - California's Business Regions Nine Business Regions
For FunherInfonnation • California's 9 Regions (Map) • California and Its Economic Regions at a Glance (table)
Bay Area Region
Central Coast Region
Central Valley/Sierra Region
Inland Empire
Los Angeles Region
Northern California
Orange County
Sacramento Region
San Diego Region
Section 3 - Regional Data • Overview - Market Opportunity and Access • Existing and Emerging Industry Clusters by Region • Industry Sectors by Percent Employed in Sector • Industry Sectors by Number of Facilities • California Manufacturers - a Regional Sampling • Labor Supply, Availability, and Average Manufacturing Wage • Hourly Wage Ranges by Occupation and Region • Average Real Estate Prices • Telecommunications
Section 4 - Industrial Leaders Aerospace • Definition • Size and Location • Economic Importance • Examples of Product Leadership • Infrastructure • Major Users of California Products
• Overview - Market Opportunity and Access • Existing and Emerging Industry Clusters by Region • Industry Sectors by Percent Employed in Sector • Inrlnctrv Spr'tor" hv Nnrnher of FJ'l~ilitip.<:
Apparel and Fashion Design • Definition • Size and Location • Economic Importance • Infrastructure • California Products • International Trade and Investment • Trends and Challenges
Biotechnology • Definition • History of Biotechnology • Size and Location of the Industry • The Economic Importance of Biotechnology • Foreign Investment • California Biotechnology Products
Computers & Peripherals • Definition • Size and Location • Major Users of California Products • Economic Importance • International Trade and Investment
Computer Software • Industry Characteristics • Size and Location
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Entertainment Technology • Entertainment Technology • Multimedia • Employment and Wages • Mergers of Entertainment and Technology Firms • Additional Benefits
Environmental Technology • Definition • Size and Location • Economic Importance • Examples of Product Leadership • Infrastructure • Major Users of California Products
Food Processing • Definition • Size and Location • Economic Importance • Examples of Product Leadership • International Trade and Investment
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u irne ia • Employment and Wages • Mergers of Entertainment and Technology Firms • Additional Benefits
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Information Technology • Definition • Size and Location • Supporting Infrastructure • Major Users of California Products • International Trade and Investment
Multimedia • Definition • Size and Location • Economic Importance • Major Users of California Products • Selected Major Companies • Recent Federal Legislation
Satellite Industry • Economic Importance • Definition • California's Infrastructure
Satellite Manufacturing Satellite Launch Vehicles Launch Sites
• Major Users of California Products
Section 5 - Incentives Financing Assistance • Business Financing
Industrial Development Bonds SBA 504 Loans Small Business Loan Guarantee California Capital Access Program Sudden and Severe Economic Dislocation Loan Program California Technology Investment Partnership Program California Export Finance Loan Guarantees Old Growth Diversification Revolving Loan Program USDA Rural Development Rural Venture Capital Network Local Revolving Loan Funds
• Public Infrastructure Financing Rural Economic Development Infrastructure Program Community Development Block Grants Redevelopment Agencies
• Environmental Loans Recycling Loans Hazardous Waste Reduction Loans Pollution Control Financing
Targeted Tax Incentives • Net Operating Loss Carryover • Manufacturers' Investment Credit • Research And Development Tax Credit
California Technology Investment Partnership Program California Export Finance Loan Guarantees Old Growth Diversification Revolving Loan Program USDA Rural Development
• Child Care Tax Credits • Economic Revitalization Manufacturing Property Tax Rebates • Capital Investment Incentive Payments
Incentive Areas • Enterprise Zones • Local Agency Military Base Recovery Areas • Recycling Market Development Zones • Foreign Trade Zones
Employee Training • Employment Development Department • Job Training Partnership Act • Employment Training Panel
Business Assistance • Small Business Development Centers • California Manufacturing Technology Centers • Health Insurance Plan of California
Section 6 - Tax Profile Corporate Income Tax • Corporation Income and Franchise Tax • Apportionment and Allocation of Income • Unitary Method • Water's Edge Elections
For Further Information
Employee Taxes • Workers' Compensation • Unemployment Insurance • Employment Training Tax • Disability Insurance
Sales and Use Tax
Property Tax For Further Information
Section 7 - Permit Process • Office of Permit Assistance • Overview of Permit Process • Permit Streamlining
Section 8 - Quality of Life California-The Dream & The Challenge (excerpt)
Income
Cost of Living • Inflation • Home Prices
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Sales and Use Tax
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Education • K-12 Education • Higher Education
California Community Colleges California State University University of California California Virtual University
Public Safety
Climate • California Geography (map)
Recreation For More Information
Section 9 - California Success Stories
Section 10 - Organizing Your Search Corporate Location Teams • Introduction • Team Composition • Team Responsibilities
1. Planning II. Analysis III. Execution
• Pointers For Effective Decision-making • Conclusions
Site Selection Worksheet
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