11th Annual Real Estate Forecast

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According to recent publications, the real estate recovery will gain momentum in 2014. This should be good news to an industry that has experienced a recovery of fundamentals that has been much slower than it is used to after a recession. In fact, the pace of recovery can make it difficult to spot the signs of improvement until they are in full swing. At first glance, many of the trends identified for 2014 are similar to those identified in previous years. The difference for 2014 is that the market has progressed further in the economic and real estate cycles and we are now seeing real evidence that the trends have momentum to make an impact on the real estate market.

This year may well be the year that the real estate markets “recover from the recovery”. As the US economy slowly improves, the breadth of investors and lenders interested in commercial real estate is increasing. All of a sudden the banks are getting comfortable with the real estate that scared the day lights out of them from 2007 until 2009. This level of optimism, however, continues to be muted to some extent by a nagging feeling of uncertainty. The level of uncertainty surrounding regulatory, fiscal, and monetary policy is on the rise and not likely to resolve any time soon. The market will need to deal with this uncertainty as it relates to job creation, capital pricing and the cost of doing business.

On the local front, the Fresno real estate economy seems to be mirroring the national picture, albeit, at a little slower pace. Vacancy rates in all sectors of commercial real estate continue to decline. This is due, in part, to the lack of new construction over the past couple of years with the exception of the retail sector’s recent surge in construction activity.

As we stated over the last couple of years, as vacancies decrease, lease rates are firming up and should continue ticking upwards this year. Most of the sublease space which was thrown into the market during the recession years has been washed out of the system and now landlords can compete on a more level playing field. Concessions in the form of free rent and over market tenant improvement allowances are diminishing as well.

On the sales front, there is still quite a bit of money sitting on the sidelines waiting for good value added opportunities and income investments. A surge in activity for income producing properties has driven capitalization rates to nearly record lows, particularly for well-located long term leased properties with strong national credit tenants. The shelf life for these types of properties is very short as 1031 exchange money and the aforementioned cash buyers snap up these properties because of their secure nature as a hedge during these uncertain economic times. There is no question that the pendulum has swung to the side of the seller for income producing properties.

As you will ascertain from the presentations within, we are enthusiastic about the prospects for 2014 and trust that “recovering from the recovery” will come to fruition.

Bobby Fena, SIORSenior Vice President | PrincipalColliers International

Phil SouzaSenior Vice PresidentNewmark Grubb | Pearson Commercial

RecOveRIng from the Recovery


DataThe EDC provides customized demographic reports for special areas of interest, including information on workforce availability, wage rates, major employers and occupations.

Site SelectionThe Corporate Locations Department provides Fresno County real estate incentive information, and coordinates site tours.

Incentive CalculationWe customize incentive calculation to provide clients with an accurate monetary amount they could receive if their companies take advantage of the programs available.

Workforce TrainingThe Corporate Locations Department coordinates with local and state training programs, including Employment Training Panel, Customized Training, and On-the-Job Training reimbursements. We also make hiring referrals to a coalition of placement agencies for recruiting, screening and interviewing.

Permitting & RegulationsThe EDC works closely with local jurisdictions to coordinate consistency and clarity for companies pursuing permits. We assist companies in working with regional agencies such as the California Environmental Protection Agency, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, and the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District.

FinancingWe make business referrals to agencies to assist with Industrial Development Bonds, loan guarantees, direct financing, local development funds, grants, micro-loan programs and SBA loan packages.

Real Estate InformationFor an up-to-date internet database of available industrial and office properties, including vacant land, visit: www.fresnocountycities.com.

Utility AnalysisWe work with utility agencies in the coordination of rate analysis for water, sewer, gas and electric based on company usage and projected growth.

After-Care ServicesThe EDC has created a retention and expansion program called the “BEAR Action Network”. The prime directive of the program is to enhance the stability and growth of existing businesses which will result in job creation and capital investment.

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As California continues its economic recovery, the outlook for Fresno County is looking bright. California’s economic climate shows growth in almost every industry including construction, manufacturing, biotechnology, retail, health services, and logistics and distribution. After nearly five years of consistent recovery, California is finally on solid ground. According to the University of the Pacific’s Business Forecasting Center, the entire Central Valley will experience economic growth in the next five years. Unemployment rates are projected to drop to 10% in Fresno County by 2017.

Throughout the Valley, food processing and agriculture-related industries in particular are sectors that continue to have potential for growth. Despite the current drought situation, we believe that new opportunities will arise in the form of innovative drought solutions and water efficiency technologies. Thus, we must work together as a business community to find solutions to this devastating drought and continue to assist our businesses and farms with their growth and expansion.

All of these indicators point to a positive future for real estate in Fresno County. As we look at what is before us, it is hard not to be optimistic. Population growth in the Central Valley is predicted to soar, home prices continue to increase, more and more businesses are expanding, and the growth of new businesses is on the rise as our unemployment continues to decrease. While new industries and technologies emerge in our community and high speed rail begins to play an increasing role in new business opportunities - we are poised for great things in the real estate industry in the coming years. Fresno County is and will continue to be the heart of the San Joaquin Valley and ‘The Time is Now’ to be a part of our exciting future.

lee Ann eagerPresident/CEO

Fresno County EDC

Population growth in the

Central Valley is predicted to

soar, home prices continue

to increase, more and more

businesses are expanding,

and the growth of new

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The Fresno County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is

recognized as The Essential Connection for expanding economic

development throughout Fresno County. Supporting the region since

1981, the EDC markets Fresno County as the premier location for

business prosperity. In particular, the EDC facilitates site selection for

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expansion of businesses already located in the area.

Since 2004, the EDC has gathered local experts from diverse real

estate sectors to provide the community with information and

updates about the real estate market in Fresno County. This year,

the EDC proudly celebrates its 11th Annual Real Estate Forecast:

“The Time is Now”. Bobby Fena and Phil Souza have spearheaded

this event for over a decade and have worked tirelessly with our

guest speakers year after year to provide the community with real

estate forecasts, data, and statistics relevant to Fresno County. The

Real Estate Forecast publications serve as barometers and strategic

tools to help our businesses, cities, and communities monitor trends

and stay current with the local real estate market in relation to the

rest of the state and nation.

Al SolisChairman

Fresno County EDC

The Real Estate Forecast

publications serve as

barometers and strategic tools

to help our businesses, cities,

and communities.



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nick AudinoSenior Vice President

Newmark Grubb | Pearson Commercial

Industrial

Mr. Audino has been a Senior Vice President at Newmark Grubb Pearson Commercial since 2013 where he specializes in sales, leasing, acquisition, disposition and ground-up development of industrial property throughout the Central San Joaquin Valley.

Mr. Audino began his career at CBRE in 1997 after graduating from California State University Fresno with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Real Estate and Land Use Economics. During Mr. Audino’s tenure at CBRE, he maintained the status of being one of the top producers from 2003 to 2013, and he was honored as the “Top Producer” for six consecutive years.

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• The statistical trend lines for all indicators vacancy, lease rates, property values, absorption, construction activity and land sales are pointing in the right direction.

• Slow steady economic growth and positive leading indicators have lured companies back into the market. Many of these companies are faced with little or no capacity for growth in their current facilities after having downsizing during the recession.

• Lease rates for large warehouse and distribution space rose to $.33 psf and small industrial flex space to $.55 psf.

• The average sales price for buildings 25,000 sq ft and smaller was $53 psf, while large industrial greater than 100,000 sq ft was $38 psf.

• 200,000 sq ft of new speculative industrial development is planned for 2014.

• Ground up development is becoming a viable option for users as the price gap between acquisition and retrofit of existing product VS new construction narrows.

• Fresno is the least expensive location in California to operate, when compared to Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland and the North Bay.

• California high Speed Rail Authority is actively acquiring property up and down the alignment. The market will see increased demand from businesses relocating, and businesses coming into the area to work on the project.

• The market will continue to transition from Buyer/Tenant to Seller/Landlord in 2014.

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Scott is a Vice President within Colliers Internationals Central California Office Properties Group and has leased/sold in excess of 2,000,000 square feet of office space and commercial land. his areas of expertise are office properties – sales and leasing, tenant representation, landlord representation, and investment properties.

As a Fresno native, Scott has extensive knowledge of the Central Valley, which has helped significantly strengthen his knowledge of the Central California office market. Scott received his Bachelor of Science Business Administration, Marketing and Real Estate Degree from University of San Diego, in 2002. Some of Scott’s professional and community service affiliations include Saint Agnes hospital Men’s Club and the University of San Diego Real Estate Institute.

Scott has been a consistent producer on one of the most successful office property teams in Central California since mid-year 2003 and has been named “Colliers International Top Performer in both 2011 and 2013.”

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Colliers International

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Doug Cords joined Commercial Retail Associates in 1999 and became active in tenant representation, shopping center leasing and investment sales. Since that time, Doug has been involved in nearly 1,200 lease and sale transactions. Doug has been recognized as a Top Producer at Commercial Retail Associates every year from 2003 to 2013 and was a recipient of the CoStar Power Broker Award for Retail in the Fresno region from 2008 through 2012. Doug became a partner in Commercial Retail Associates in 2011, and is licensed in the State of California as a Real Estate Broker.

Doug graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from Santa Clara University in June of 1995. he earned a Master of Business Administration Degree from California State University, Fresno, graduating summa cum laude in December of 1998. he began his career with Arthur Andersen, LLP and is licensed in the State of California as a CPA.

Doug is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and is active in coaching youth with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Doug is married to wife Tarah and has three children, Lili, Lucas and Bennett.

Retail

Source: Cassidy Turley Research (used with permission)


Source: Cassidy Turley Research (used with permission)


The retail marketplace will change more in the next FIVE years than it has in the past 20.

E-Commerce Impacting Retailer GrowthPlanned Unit Growth by Retail Sector (Next 12 Months)

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J. Scott Leonard is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Guarantee Real Estate Corporation, a Berkshire hathaway Affiliate: Guarantee is engaged in the residential real estate brokerage business. Since assuming the position of President and CEO in 1985, the company has grown from 45 employees to over 500. Guarantee was honored to be the 1997 recipient of the prestigious Central California Excellence in Business Award as well as multiple “People’s Choice” awards and “Best of the Valley” awards. In 2007, Guarantee Real Estate started the Guarantee Goodwill Network. Since its inception, the network has contributed over $250,000 to local charitable groups focused on improving the quality of life throughout the communities of California’s Central Valley. On December 31, 2012, Guarantee Real Estate was acquired by homeServices of America, a Berkshire hathaway Affiliate. Scott continues as the CEO of the company.

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Stanley J. Kjar has been a member of the Pearson Realty Farm Department since November 2010. Prior to Pearson, he served as Vice President and Operations Manager for Kings Equipment Company, Inc., his family owned farm equipment business. Stanley helped grow the business during his 13 year management from a single store operation to three locations in hanford, Selma, and Madera. Kings Equipment Company was consistently in the top 25 dealers for Massey Ferguson in North America for over 37 years, and awarded top volume dealer for 6 of their last 10 years in operation. Stanley served on the Dealer Board of Directors for the Massey Ferguson division of AGCO Corporation, based in Duluth, GA. he graduated from CSU Fresno in 1999 with a Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Business, and also holds a California Department of Real Estate Broker’s license. In addition to his extensive Agricultural Business knowledge, Stanley has also directly farmed grapes, almonds and row crops in Kings and Fresno Counties. he specializes in the representation of clients selling and acquisitioning farm properties in the greater Fresno, Madera, Kings and Tulare counties area. Since joining Pearson in 2010, Stanley has been involved in numerous Ag-real estate transactions totaling more than $80 Million and 4,600 acres.

Stanley J. Kjar, Jr.Vice President, Agricultural Properties

Pearson Realty

Agriculture

Commodity Prices Remained Stable to StrongALMONDS

2013 crop slightly larger than forecasted 1.95 billion lbs. delivered to date vs. 1.85 billion forecasted

Market prices passed $3.80/lb. level, but softened slightly since orchard bloom

Exports overall remain stable +4% 2013 vs. 2012

China -25%

India -26%

Western Europe +25%

Eastern Europe +21%

Middle East/Africa +37%

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Wine

• Market stable, long-term production contracts are becoming more difficult to secure

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• Large raisin crop

• Field price decreased 15%

ROW CROPS/FEED CROPS

• Stable demand for all feed crops (Alfalfa, corn, grains)

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As the market begins to gain momentum after the monumental downfall, those willing to invest their dollars are looking to get more value for their money spent.

Now more than ever, it has become increasingly important for businesses to offer services and products that provide advantage over the competition.

In an effort to streamline the development process and offer its’ clients a better return on their investment, Precision Civil Engineering, Inc. (PCE) maintains a comprehensive list of services. having multi-disciplines within its’ design team brings corroboration, foresight and balance between all disciplines since they are housed in the same office.

“The development process can be tedious and expensive, especially if you have to use several companies to complete your project,” PCE owner Ed Dunkel, Jr. said. “By offering most of our clients’ needs under one roof, we’re not only simplifying the process for them, we’re making it more timely and affordable.”

PCE takes pride in providing responsive turn-key services. They understand the difficulties in trying to develop a project and assuring compliance with legislative requirements. By keeping ahead of the curve with these demands, whether it be water conservation, storm water, air, ADA, etc., PCE helps their clients migrate through what can seem like a bureaucratic maze.

Water conservation is one of the most important topics today. Landscaping is one of the greatest areas for water use. Brad Greenbury is PCE’s in-house landscape architect, bringing more than 20 years of experience to the firm. his extensive experience in designing planned residential developments, model homes, shopping centers, industrial complexes and private estate gardens throughout California, guides all PCE landscape architecture projects. Brad understands the importance of water conversation and has designed water-friendly landscapes for this issue.

Last year was one of the driest on record and this year will be likely even drier with many cities considering implementing water restriction and water rate increases. Now is the time for companies to make changes to be more efficient.

Simply put water is money. It means finding ways to reduce water consumption to make properties more profitable. The most significant saving can be traced to landscaping, the greatest area for water waste. By changing to water-wise plants and efficient irrigation components, great savings can be achieved. The above changes can reduce landscape water consumption by as much as 50%. Today the cost of water is not high, but the time will come very soon when it will become the most costly utility bill you have for every property you manage.

According to Greenbury, “A Water Conservation Analysis of your property will allow you to determine how much water is required per year.”

A landscape review of site plants and their annual water needs will determine how much water is needed for a healthy looking landscape. An evaluation of your current irrigation system; sprinklers, controller and overall design for water efficiency will tell if you are using too much water, and ways to conserve it.

“Consider a landscape and irrigation system evaluation to determine what measures you can take to reduce water use and still have a landscape which is pleasing to the eye. Not only is water consumption greatly reduced but maintenance cost is also reduced,” Greenbury said.

Another area PCE helps their clients is through Storm Water Compliance.

The State Water Resources Control Board Construction General Permit (GCP) requires the development and implementation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for projects that disturb 1 or more acres.

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PCE helps their clients navigate the convoluted system and stay out of trouble through their Qualified SWPPP Developers (QSD) and practitioners (QSP).

PCE has provided engineering services to the Valley for more than 50 years. PCE was founded on the principles of responsiveness, reliability, and integrity. Their experienced and diverse staff is extremely committed to providing consistent, responsive, and high quality service.

PCE is an established, full-service firm, serving as an advocate for their private and public sector clients in the planning, design and construction for a wide breadth of projects. They believe in timely, affordable service and their qualified professionals allow them to fulfill all of their clients’ needs within budget and on schedule.

Their team brings a wide range of hands-on experience to every assignment, permitting them to serve their clients during each project phase, including due diligence, planning services, design and construction oversight. PCE’s ability to establish and maintain relationships means they offer the stability of a firm that has developed strong ties with our community.

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LAND SURVEyING

WATER RESOURCES

TRANSPORTATION

PUBLIC WORKS

MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAMS

AIR IMPACT ASSESSMENT/ INDIRECT SOURCE REVIEW (ISR)

GEOGRAPhICAL INFORMATION SySTEM (GIS) MAPPING

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Robin C. Kane is Senior Vice President with hendricks-Berkadia, a national apartment advisory firm. Prior to joining hendricks, Robin was the founding partner of RCK Organization. Client list included the FDIC, Sentinel Real Estate, State Street Bank, Bank of America, Lend Lease, heitman Financial, Legacy Partners, AIMCO, Downey Savings, UDR, Inc. and America First.

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2013 In Review

% RATE RISE WAS ThE BIGGEST STORy IN 2013• Sales pace slowed in June but fully recovered in 4th Q

• Lenders slowed, but accelerated production in 4th Q

• BUT Core Market values INCREASED (Cash, less leverage)

FRESNO MSA APT SALES hIT ANOThER NEW LEVEL• Sales have surpassed $120M, highest since 2006!

• 35 Sales in 2013 vs. 19 sales in 2012

DEMAND OUTPACING AVAILABLE SUPPLy • Best of Breed Caps in 2nd mkts same as core markets

• CA Tertiary Markets: More liquid than 2nd Markets outside CA

• New buzzword: Value Funds

EQUILIBRIUM FINALLy RETURNING TO CRE INVESTING • Non-residential CRE increased faster than Multifamily


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Luis A. Belmonte is a principal of Seven hills Properties, developers of retail, multi-family and industrial real estate in California, Oregon and Nevada. Previously, he was an Executive Vice President of, and one of the founders of, AMB Property Corporation, where he ran their development program ($250 million per year) and supervised management of assets (50 million sf) in the Western U.S. During his tenure at AMB, he spearheaded its effort to enter the Mexican market and developed its headquarters building on the San Francisco waterfront.

Prior to his tenure at AMB, Luis was a partner with Lincoln Property Company, responsible for industrial development projects in Northern California. Over the course of 16 years, he developed in excess of 18 million square feet of industrial buildings. his responsibilities included site selection, financing, construction management, leasing and property management.

Luis spent three years on active duty with the U.S. Navy, during which time he rode a destroyer escort on coastal patrol in Vietnam and spent 13 months as the Naval Gunfire Liaison Officer, Fire Support Coordinator and forward observer with the First Marine Regiment.

he graduated from the University of Santa Clara with a Bachelor of Arts degree (cum laude) and did graduate studies in Political Science at the University of Chicago and the University of California at Berkeley.

he is a member of the Urban Land Institute, where he chairs one of the Industrial and Office Park Councils. he is past president of the San Francisco chapter of NAIOP. he is a board member of Boys hope Girls hope San Francisco and Edgewood Center For Children, where he serves as Finance Chair.

luis A. BelmonteKeynote Speaker

Seven Hills Properties


Fresno County Economic ProfileLocated in the heart of California, Fresno County has an unmatched diversity of natural beauty, recreational amenities, and business opportunities, not to mention its proximity to three national parks. Including an area of more than 6,000 square miles, Fresno County is California’s sixth largest county. Within its boundaries are some of the world’s most fertile agricultural land and most majestic mountains, lakes, and forests. In addition to country farm trails featuring the bountiful harvest of the nation’s #1 agricultural county, Fresno County supports a variety of core industries including manufacturing, logistics and distribution, alternative energy, healthcare, water technology, food processing, and biotechnology.

From Fresno County, all of California and Nevada can be reached within one day; most of the Western Region can be reached within two days. More than 500 trucking and warehousing firms operate in the area. Two major railways, Union Pacific and BNSF Railway Company, operate several intermodal facilities with connections to all outbound destinations. The nation’s largest parcel carriers – UPS, FedEX, and OnTrack, operate out of Fresno yosemite International Airport, with guaranteed next day service available anywhere in California and Nevada.

cORPORAte lOcAtIOnS

Population 2010 Current

Clovis 95,480 99,983

Coalinga 18,225 16,729

Firebaugh 7,488 7,777

Fowler 5,557 5,801

Fresno 414,182 508,453

Huron 6,757 6,790

Kerman 135,33 14,225

Kingsburg 11,384 11,590

Mendota 11,019 11,178

Orange Cove 9,074 9,353

Parlier 14,501 14,873

Reedley 24,094 24,965

Sanger 24,264 24,703

San Joaquin 4,012 4,029

Selma 23,229 23,799

Unincorporated 166,959 167,918

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Comparing Cost to Operate a Distribution Warehouse

North Bay CA Metro Area

Los Angeles CA Metro Area

Fresno Ca Metro Area

Non-exempt Labor

Average Hourly Earnings $15.51 $14.18 $13.29

Annual Base Payroll Costs $5,167,932.00 $4,724,776.00 $4,428,228.00

Fringe Benefits $1,757,097.00 $1,606,424.00 $1,505,598.00

Total Annual Labor Costs $6,925,029.00 $6,331,200.00 $5,933,826.00

Electric Power Costs $2,284,800.00 $2,347,200.00 $2,284,800.00

Amortization Costs $7,529,156.00 $6,597,572.00 $5,334,043.00

Property and Sales Tax Costs $2,074,951.00 $2,344,600.00 $1,738,508.00

Shipping Costs $2,745,474.00 $3,117,416.00 $2,936,284.00

Total Annual Geographically-Variable Operating Costs

$21,559,410.00 $20,737,988.00 $18,227,461.00

Source: The Boyd Co.,inc., Location Consultants, Prienceton, NJ.

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Fresno Best in CaliforniaA 2013 site selection study compares the cost of operating a distribution warehouse in a series of 29 leading intermodal transportation hubs in the U.S. West and Western Canada, including Fresno -- which recorded the lowest cost among the eight surveyed California locations.


cOMMunIty IncentIveS

Development FinancingFederal Level• Economic Development Administration (Grants & Loans)• U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (Grants & Loans)• Small Business Administration (7a Loan Guarantee Program)

administered by Valley Small Business Development Corporation• CEN-CAL Financial Group (540 Loan Program and Micro-Revolving

Loan Program)• USDA (Grants & Loans)State Level• California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank• Rural Economic Development Infrastructure Program (REDIP) (Grants

& Loans)• Valley Small Business Development Corporation (VSBDC) (State Loan

Guarantee Program and a wide variety of other loan programs)• Taxable Industrial Revenue Development Bonds (as allowed by State

and Federal law)

Foreign Trade ZoneThe Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Program is used to help encourage value-added activity at U.S. facilities in competition with foreign alternatives by allowing delayed or reduced duty payments on foreign merchandise, as well as other savings. • Duty deferral• Duty elimination• Inverted tariff relief • Ad valorem tax exemption• No time constraints on storage

hUBZoneThe chief advantage a HUBZone Certification gives a small business is preferential treatment when bidding on Federal Contracts. • The HUBZone firm gains a 10% cost advantage in bidding on

government contracts over non-HUBZone competition• Certified HUBZone firms can also qualify for higher SBA-guaranteed

surety bonds on construction and service contract bids.

Recycling Market Development ZoneThe RMDZ loan program can also fund a maximum of 75% of costs directly attributed to an eligible project up to a maximum of $2 million, whichever is less• One-stop permitting assistance• Waiver or reduction of development/permit fees• Revolving loan fund and installment payment of fees

Job Training and Placement ServicesCounty of Fresno Department of Social Services (DSS) • Provides programs to ensure that individuals and families will be safe, self

sufficient, healthy, out of trouble at home, in school or at workNew Employment Opportunities (NEO) Program• A DSS subsidized employment program giving CalWORKs participants

work experience that enables them to transition into unsubsidized fulltime employment

Fresno Area Workforce Investment Board (WIB)• Provides specialized job training and placement servicesCalifornia Employment Development Department (EDD)• Provides job placement, training, and labor market information


For more information on local incentives, call the EDC



The Fresno Energy Watch Partnership is a comprehensive Local Government Partnership between the City of Fresno, the Economic Development Corporation serving Fresno County, and Pacific Gas and Electric Company. At the core of this effort is the City of Fresno and the EDC assuming a leadership role in integrating utility energy efficiency programs and services resulting in energy savings, increased participation, education, and awareness.

The Fresno Energy Watch was recently recognized with an Honorable Mention in the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy’s Third National Review of Exemplary Programs by its Expert Review Committee. Primary selection criteria included direct energy savings, market impacts, cost effectiveness, customer service and satisfaction, innovation, and transferability.

every dollar you spend on energy is a dollar lost for something else that can make your business more successful. Believe it or not, the amount you spend on energy is up to you. The good news is that the Fresno energy Watch is here to help. Simply by going to www.FresnoenergyWatch.com, you can:

• Get a customized set of no- and low-cost programs you may qualify for, just by answering a few simple questions about your facilities and operations

• Identify rebates to help lower the cost of becoming more energy efficient

• Explore financing options created specifically for energy efficiency projects like our zero-interest POWER Loan

By consulting with professionals, taking advantage of rebates, and utilizing attractive financing options, you could see positive returns from day one and may see significant results over the long term.

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Development activity remained extremely active in the City of Clovis during 2013. Building on the previous year’s activity, continued growth created a positive indica-tor regarding the health of the community.

The 450,000 square foot Clovis Crossing Shopping Center is nearly built-out with the addition of several restaurants and retailers - many who are new to the Clovis market like BevMo, Kirkland’s, Habit Burger, Homegoods, Dress Barn, Maurices and Shila Korean BBQ.

Retail buildings that sat vacant for much of the recession are now home to Burl-ington, Wal Mart Community Market and True Value Hardware. These new retail center anchors are instrumental in the renewal of the shopping centers where they are located.

New home construction has rebounded from the low point during the recession to 850 single family permits being pulled in 2013. This returns new home permitting to Clovis’ 25-year average.

As Clovis’ General Plan update nears completion, it creates a picture of the Commu-nity’s future out to 2035. Community members, City staff and the City Council have made decisions that will shape the growth into the urban centers of the southeast, northwest and northeast. The General Plan update also looks to the core of the City to make sure those areas do not get left behind. Additionally, the Shaw Avenue Corridor Plan is nearing completion and work on the Old Town Plan is just beginning.

The Clovis City Council has taken action to reduce the cost of developing in Clovis. In May, the Clovis City Council approved a revision of the master fee schedule to adjust fees and reduced major facility sewer and water, outside travel lane, traffic signal and parks fees for office and industrial development. In addition, Council approved a Core Area Fee Reduction Program that reduces development fees in the core area by eliminating sewer major facilities, parks, fire and police fees. Clovis’ Core Area is all land located south of Sierra Avenue to Ashlan Avenue and west of Locan Avenue to Willow Avenue. The elimination of these development fees reduces costs by as much as 70%. According to Mayor Ashbeck, “Business development is essential to the City. Reductions in development fees for job-generating industrial and office development, along with Clovis’ efficient permit processing and assistance for new businesses, will help continue to stimulate and diversify our local economy.”

The City of Clovis is a well-planned, affordable community. It is a great place to live and to operate a business. In January of this year, the City of Clovis was ranked No. 1 in California to Raise a Family by leading money blog NerdWallet.com. The rank-ings involved scoring California cities in five categories which includedschool ratings, home values, home ownership costs, household income, and income growth. This allowed Nerdwallet.com to determine which California cities had the best combi-nation of good schools, affordable housing, and opportunities for economic growth which are critical for families to thrive.

Business development is important to Clovis. It helps facilitate the creation of new jobs, opportunities for residents and tax revenue that provides for city services. City Council and staff remain committed to business success. It is our goal to reduce red tape, be responsive and make Clovis the “place of choice” to live, work, and play.

CONTINUES APOSITIVE TREND

City of Clovis

Contact: Tina SumnerCommunity & Economic Development Director(559) [email protected]


nestled in the pleasant valley at the eastern edge of california’s coastal mountain Range, coalinga lies on the sunny side of the valley where the air quality is better and the winters are fog-free.

Coalinga is surrounded by hills, ranches and is located 65 miles southwest of Fresno, the state’s fifth largest city and 10 miles west of Interstate 5. It is a full service city with a high quality of life, low crime and quality housing providing a wide range of services to approximately 18,000 people. Coalinga is home of West hills Community College, an excellent school system, regional medical center, and a recreation and parks district.

Coalinga resides within the Monterey Shale region. A renewed spirit of energy exploration and extraction has emerged. Opportunities for those businesses that support the energy industry are evolving. There is a need for human resources, heavy equipment, and parts and supplies. Agriculture is another industry that dominates this part of the Central Valley. The Pleasant Valley is home to an ever increasing forest of almond and pistachio trees, trees that grow well with the native ground water. In addition to the nut trees, carrots and tomatoes can also be found growing in the Pleasant Valley.

West hills Community College offers a variety of vocational programs on campus and at their Farm of the Future. The College is well-suited and willing to work with industry to develop new programs around the needs of industry.

In addition to proximity to Interstate 5 and its capabilities for express west coast transportation, Coalinga operates its own municipal airport. This facility is open 24 hours per day, subject to weather conditions, air traffic and runway conditions. The airport runways are capable of servicing single-wheel aircrafts with a gross weight less than 12,500 pounds and dual-wheeled aircraft with a gross weight less than 30,000 pounds. The main runway is 5,000 foot long and the cross-wind runway is 2,471 feet long. There are 16 enclosed hangers, each with an area exceeding 1500 square feet, and a 50-foot by 50-foot helipad.

Coalinga’s great weather allows for many family oriented activities and events to take place including: Wham-O-Bass hot Air Balloon Festival in November, a Farmer’s Market at Keck Park during the Summer, horned Toad Derby Days during the Memorial Weekend, and the Shift S3ctor Track Events (high performance cars) in the Spring and Fall.

Nestled in the Pleasant Valley at the eastern edge of California’s Coastal Mountain Range, Projects Underway /Projects Recently Completed

• Elm Avenue (SR198 Beautification)

• Downtown Plaza Rehabilitation

• New 3 Million Gallon Potable Water Tank (photo)

• DaVita Dialysis Facility

• Big 5 Sporting Goods

• Save A Lot Food Store

• Dollar General

• Coalinga HS Modernization Program

• Chevron Solar to Steam Plant (photo)

City Infrastructure

• 12 million gallon/day surface water treatment plant

• 19 million gallons of water storage capacity

• Class 3 ISO Rating

• 1.34 million gallon/day wastewater capacity

• City is the natural gas provider within city limits

City of Coalinga…

Contact: Rene A. Ramirez, City Manager(559) 935-1533 ext. [email protected]


After experiencing a slowdown in commercial development, Firebaugh is showing signs of coming out of the economic depression of the past several years. As one would expect agricultural related businesses have lead the way TomaTek.

The City’s largest business, TomaTek, continues to thrive and grow in Firebaugh. TomaTek is one of the largest tomato processors in the Central Valley and a very important regional business.

Another such business is the Seasholtz’s family company, Sweetwood Farm, Inc. doing business as Red Rooster Sales. In 2012, the company processed nearly 45,000 tons for fresh tomatoes, which means they packed and shipped 2,656,000 boxes. In addition, Red Rooster operates a ripening Cold Storage and shipping facility at its Firebaugh site. On an annual basis between packing, shipping sales, tomato production and harvesting the company has nearly a six million dollar payroll and spends one million on local businesses.

Signs of commercial/retail growth are also progressing in town. An 8,240 square foot Family Dollar store building has opened along with Auto Zone in 2013. The Family Dollar is expected to provide a needed retail offering in the City and create a sales tax boost.

Most exciting for the City and the northwestern region of Fresno County is that West Hills Community College District is making MAJOR INVESTMENTS in the Firebaugh Community College Center and has been finalizing plans for a campus expansion. This excellent education resource for the community is in the planning stages and hopefully will begin construction in 2016.

West Hill Community College, North District, Firebaugh Center has spent the past six years renovating their present campus. This includes purchasing new furniture, replacing carpets, building new men’s and women’s restrooms, installing a surveillance camera system and establishing a new video camera system to teach videoconference courses. Included in the Firebaugh Center’s Facility Master Plan is a 40,000 square foot two-story main campus building. Planned for the future are a joint College-Fresno County Library, additional science labs, faculty offices, and a multi-purpose room. It is anticipated that these facilities will be completed within the next five years.

To encourage economic development Firebaugh participates in a number of business tax incentive programs in Fresno County including:

• Foreign Trade Zone• Federal Research and Development Tax Credit• New Market Tax Credit• Recycling Market Development Zone

LAND AVAILABILITy

Firebaugh has over 800 acres of available land designated for industrial

development and nearly 50 acres available for commercial development

A HARD WORkING

FAMILY TOWN

City of Firebaugh

Contact: Kenneth McDonald, City [email protected](559) 659-2043 www.ci.firebaugh.ca.us


Fowler is a small community located in the San Joaquin Valley approximately 5 miles south of Fresno. Fowler is considered one of Fresno County’s best kept secrets. With its distinct “Americana” atmosphere, friendly citizens, close proximity to Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks, and just a few hours’ drive to San Francisco, the Central Coast, and Los Angeles - it’s a great place to live and work.

Fowler is unique - while it offers a small town charm, it is also a progressive community on the move. It is an ideal place for new businesses due to its prime central location, proximity to Southern Pacific railroad, major highways and business routes such as Highway 99, Golden State Boulevard, and Manning Avenue. It also offers plenty of land for business expansion projects and economic development in its large industrial corridor. Fowler is also known for its well-kept neighborhoods, attractive downtown, highly acclaimed school district, and its quality affordable housing.

the Blossom trail City!

City of Fowler

• Great place to do business• Superb quality of life • Close Proximity to highway 99 • Ready to work labor force• Local hiring incentives • Recycling Market Development Zone • Foreign Trade Zone

Why Choose Fowler

“From City Management through all departments and staff, they understand the concept that time is money”.

Jeff Wolpert, Vice PresidentNewmark Grubb/Pearson Commercial

What others say:

Contact: David L. Elias, City [email protected] ext 101www.fowlercity.org


Service, incentives, and flexibility are the touchstones for business expansion and attraction for the City of Fresno industrial real estate forecast for 2014 and beyond. Newly developed programs and incentives mean Fresno stands ready to help your business achieve success.

Business Friendly Fresno streamlines your development -

The Business Friendly Fresno (BFF) initiative streamlines and enhances customer service for development projects. Launched in January, the BFF targets site plan review and concurrent permit submittal for thirty day turn-around, to get businesses up and running on budget and on time.

The new iDIFER program reduces or eliminates your impact fees -

In January of this year, the city passed the Industrial Development Impact Fee Elimination/Reduction (iDIFER) program that allows the City Manager, for qualifying industrial projects, to eliminate or reduce all city-wide impact fees. A typical 155,000sf industrial building can save up to $176,000 in city-wide impact fees.

Enhanced Economic Development Electrical Rate lowers your operating costs –

Fresno, in collaboration with PG&E, won final approval from the California Public Utilities Commission for the Enhanced Economic Development Electrical Rate. This program allows qualified new or expanding businesses to qualify for up to a 30% reduction on their industrial energy rates.

Business concierge service walks you through the city process -

The City of Fresno is committed to your business success. A newly re-constituted Office of Economic Development provides concierge services for business expansion and attraction. The City is ready to work with businesses to provide tailored, targeted and flexible incentives for business expansion and attraction.

For expanding or growing your business in California, Fresno’s focus on industrial economic development means the sum total is greater than the parts. Fresno is ready for you!

Committed to your success

City of Fresno


For more information, or to talk about your business expansion or location needs in the City of Fresno, please contact our Economic Development Director, Larry Westerlund, at (559) 621-8355 or [email protected]

Kerman’s focus is on “service, safety and livability.” This commitment has resulted in a safe community, new businesses and housing development, and major investments in public infrastructure. Come see what Kerman has to offer.

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Kerman is becoming the center of opportunity in the Fresno County region where families and businesses thrive. Kerman is a progressive and future-oriented community – one that continually encourages business and commercial growth. The City knows that timing and predictability are key ingredients for business success. Kerman has established a reputation as a jurisdiction that is responsive in processing building permits and land use applications in a fast and efficient manner. Kerman has the right attitude for your business. Come visit Kerman and see what we can do to help you grow your business.

CITY OF Kerman

Infrastructure

Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion. In 2012, Kerman completed one of the largest capital improvement projects with a $6.7 million upgrade expansion of the City’s wastewater treatment plant. At 2.0 million mgd, the City can accommodate new growth and development well into the future.

Solar Array Project. To offset the higher electricity costs to operate the wastewater treatment plant, the City installed a 500 kilowatt solar array as a way to not only cut costs, but also generate

employment, promote sustainability, and shield Kerman ratepayers from volatile increases in utility rates. This state-of-the-art solar project provides 70 percent of its energy needs by generating power at a rate of 940,000 kilowatt hours annually. By going solar, ratepayers now enjoy an approximate 40-percent net reduction in plant-related electricity costs, equal to a savings of more than $1.9 million over twenty years.

Industrial

Panoche Creek Packing Expansion. Kerman is home to one of the largest almond handlers in the industry, Panoche Creek Packing. The company recently completed an 87,750 sq. ft.

building addition on a 3.75 acre site adjacent to their existing operations. The company now occupies over 400,000 sq. ft. under one roof on 21.75 acres in Kerman’s industrial park. Panoche Creek employs 207 people and plans on adding more employees with the latest expansion.

Mid Valley Disposal Expansion. headquartered in Kerman, Mid Valley Disposal is scheduled to begin the first of a three phase expansion this summer of its recycling and transfer station operations. Phase II and III are scheduled to follow in 2016 and 2017. Mid Valley will add a state-of-the-art

composting operation, expand the material recovery facility and transfer station, construction and demolition waste processing area, and new anaerobic digester. Mid Valley Disposal has a staff of 163 employees and plans on hiring at least 20 additional employees as part of phase I expansion.

Commercial/Retail

Walmart. The new 160,446 sq. ft. Kerman Walmart store opened in August of 2013. Walmart has hired 300 full and part-time employees with the majority from Kerman and the outlining areas. The site

includes three smaller out lots. Taco Bell, the first tenant, opened in December of 2013 and Panda Express is slated to open in early summer 2014.

Residential

hacienda heights. A new 68- unit apartment complex opened in February of 2013. The project was developed on a 5.5 acre in-fill site and consists of 2 and 3 bedroom units. The complex features a community room,

computer center, pool, playground and barbecue area. The Mediterranean style architecture features tile roofs, stone veneer, archways, and decorative wrought iron throughout.

Single-Family. Kerman’s low crime, good schools, shopping, parks and short commute to Fresno/Clovis makes it an ideal location for new single-family housing construction. Kerman welcomes home builders to come see what opportunities are available for new residential development.

GROWING, GROWING, GROWING

Contact: Luis PatlanCity [email protected]


City of Kingsburg

SUCCESSFUL ANNEXATION

Kingsburg’s highway commercial and industrial footprint just got much bigger with the annexation of nearly 431 acres along highway 99 from the current city limits to Mountain View. According to Mayor Chet Reilly, “We are pleased that the long awaited annexation was recorded recently. While much of the land that was included in the newly annexed property is developed, including major companies like Sunmaid, Guardian and Vie-del, the agreements made with the Consolidated Irrigation District and Fresno County Fire as part of this process cleared many of the hurdles that developers once faced. We are committed to land-use policy in the annexed area that will encourage retail and commercial development while preserving the ability for the large industries that are there now to expand their operations and thereby increase job opportunities in the area.”

BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION

The city successfully launched The Launching Pad business plan competition to entice entrepreneurs to start their business in Kingsburg. The winner received $25,000 in goods and services to help make their dream of opening a business a reality. All three finalists plan on opening their doors in 2014. Economic Development Coordinator Jolene Polyack said, “Economic Development committee member Sherman Dix came up with the contest and it was perfect for Kingsburg. We focus on fostering the small start-up businesses and this was a way to get the word out that we really do want those types of businesses here in Kingsburg. Starting a new business can be daunting. If we help navigate would-be owners through the maze of start-up bureaucracy, they can shift their attention to the actual business itself and increase their odds of success. ” The city continues to help entrepreneurs every step of the way as part of their economic development program.

Located on highway 99, Kingsburg is midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Nearly 60,000 cars travel this highway each day, making for great visibility and accessibility. Kingsburg has 57 cumulative acres of shovel ready land within the city limits with access and visibility to the highway plus newly annexed acreage, much of which is available for development. The attributes of being upscale, with low crime, low cost of living, and a family oriented culture make Kingsburg a desirable location for any business. Couple location and lifestyle desirability with an excellent incentive program and everyone wins.

inCentiVe Program reaPing Big rewards

Kingsburg’s Open For Business incentive program has contributed to several new businesses opening up with over 600 new jobs created.

The program was developed based on a survey of area brokers, developers and commercial real estate owners.

IT CONSISTS OF ThREE PRONGS:

FASTER PERMITS A streamlined 21 day administrative approval permitting process.

LOWER FEES 25% reduction in the City’s Capital Facilities Fees.

NEW INCENTIVES 50% rebate of the City’s real estate property taxes and sales taxes for three years. There is one more year left to take advantage of these great incentives.

Contact: Alexander J. Henderson, City ManagerCity of Kingsburg(559) [email protected]


inCentiVe Program reaPing Big rewards

City of Mendotaif it’s steady, Consistent growth you’re after,

the time is now!

Contact: Matt Flood, City Clerk(559) 655-3291 ext. [email protected]

Mendota’s City Council continues to move forward with an encompassing economic development strategy that involves planning for new road projects, increased sewer infrastructure, and assorted construction developments that will not only function to provide better services, but increase the curb appeal of its town.

In this respect, recent street reconstruction projects have created more attractive looking neighborhoods. The program “Safe Routes to School,” has provided funding to improve curbs, gutters and sidewalks. Additionally, the adoption of community-friendly code enforcement has facilitated the improvement of neighborhood aesthetics thus allowing for a heightened sense of community pride.

While Mendota looks ForWard to Continued groWth and prosperity, Challenges are still on the horizon.

This year, for instance, Mendota’s workforce, and community, will face unprecedented drought conditions that will inevitably cause higher than normal unemployment. To this challenge, Mendota will look for opportunities to increase water conservation awareness and implement new technologies to achieve maximum efficiencies and effectiveness in irrigation techniques and processes.

While more than a few factors will eventually determine how Mendota does in 2014, the residents of Mendota will continue to press forward with a strong work ethic and a can do attitude.

Unyielding achievement can be borne out of difficult times. The recovery of Mendota’s housing market is one of the consequences that continues, albeit slow, to steadily improve.

Because of recent successes, Mendota is confident that 2014 will be a time of steady growth, improvement, and excitement for both its residential and retail real estate markets. Because hard work and patience will continue to advance Mendota’s real estate projects and community pride, the time is now to invest in Mendota!


honoring our Past, emBraCing our future, Come grow with us!

City of OrangeCov e

The City of Orange Cove has 14.4 acres of industrial land with infrastructure in place to ease the construction of a new facility and a total of 44 Acres designated for Industrial land, plus commercial land available.

Available Land:

The City of Orange Cove is an abundant agricultural community located along the eastern foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Orange Cove is approximately a 4 hour drive between Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay, the city lies 35 miles southeast of Fresno, eastbound of state route 99.

the City oF orange Cove proudly enjoys a year-round harvest oF hundreds oF aCres With a variety oF orange and leMon Citrus Fruits, With Major paCking operations surrounding the CoMMunity.

The City Council recently approved a diverse committee to collaborate with the Executive Director in the office of Community and Economic Development, at Fresno State University, to create an economic strategic plan. The City’s goal is to continue identifying high-value businesses, prioritize target industries, identify community strengths and develop a guide for industrial attraction. Therefore, the City of Orange Cove with confidence and decisiveness will be able to facilitate new job creations, better opportunities for current and future residents and tax revenue that will continue to provide city services.

The City of Orange Cove provides support and networking opportunities to our new and existing business for business growth and retention. The municipal outreach has led to the creation of a streamlined building and planning permitting process. The City of Orange Cove is also dedicated to providing incentives by waiving or deferring certain impact fees for new developments within the City.

WelCoMe to orange Cove, hoW May We help you?

Contact: Samuel A. EscobarCity ManagerPh. (559) 626-4488 ext. 215Fax. (559) 626-4653


City of OrangeCov e

The City of Reedley turns 100 this year. Reedley has dusted off the cobwebs and has been busy polishing and preparing the city for the next 100 years. With tens of millions of dollars in new infrastructure construction happening in 2014, Reedley is the place to plant your business and grow.

• Streamlined permitting processes and low building fees

• Ample water and wastewater capacity

• Easy access to Freeways 99 and 180

• Among the lowest crime rates in Central CA

• Rail spur lines in industrial areas

• Full service hospital with ER

• Diverse, family-oriented community

• In the exceptional Kings Canyon Unified District

• Reedley College Job Training Opportunities

• Quaint downtown with over 90% occupancy

• Recreational beaches, historic Reedley Opera house

City of Reedley100 years and still growing Businesses!

Contact: Nicole R. Zieba, City Manager(559) 637-4200 ext. [email protected]


ROARING BACk from reCession

In 2013, manufacturing and Industry led the way to an all-time high in Sanger sales tax revenues. With year-over-year increases of 69% in heavy Industry, 39% in Construction, and 37% in Building Materials, Sanger sales tax revenues now exceed the pre-recession high water mark by a substantial margin. Sales tax revenues were also bolstered by an average 28% increase in new and used automobile sales. Overall sales tax growth is at about twice the rate for the entire region.

Mayor Joshua Mitchell is confident that industrial activity will continue to lead the way in 2014, especially now that the City is offering shovel-ready industrial land for sale in the fully-developed Kings River Technology Park.

“Prime industrial land with easy connectivity to the state’s freeway network is good for business, so we expect to see continued growth in manufacturing, job creation, and sales and property tax revenues from this sector for the foreseeable future. Our Council will also be considering a comprehensive package of financial incentives for new and expanding industrial businesses that will make building in Sanger very attractive”, the Mayor said.

Last year we saw a tremendous bump in commercial development. On the busy Academy Avenue corridor State Foods Supermarket, Sonic Restaurant, Les Schwab Tires, and Family Dollar grocery stores have announced plans to construct new facilities.Construction has already begun on two of the projects and the other two will break ground within a few weeks. Jensen Avenue, the City’s main east/west corridor, saw completion of a commercial strip center and doubling the size of the All Star Food Market, plus an announcement that Carl’s Jr. will build a new restaurant in the existing Sanger Shopping Center at Bethel and Jensen.

Perhaps the most exciting new commercial project for the City is the construction of new medical facilities to serve patients from eastern Fresno County. United health Centers will construct a new multi-story facility in the downtown business district that will offer comprehensive medical care in the fields of maternity, dentistry, internal medicine, pediatrics and other specialties. The City participated in the assembly of land for this new facility by selling a parcel that was previously part of the Sanger Redevelopment Project Area. Ground break is scheduled for April 2014 with an eight-month construction timeline.

Sanger’s new medical center will sit directly across 7th Street from a new 18,000 sq. ft., 53-suite office complex that was completed last summer and is already at 82% occupancy. The medical center will also be complemented by a new private dental practice on P Street directly to the west. Sanger’s next big venture is to bring a new 10-screen movie theater into or near the downtown business district, and negotiations for that project are already underway.

home construction in Sanger is active and growing with five subdivisions currently under construction, as builders step up to provide an attractive selection of home designs and prices to accommodate the demands of buyers who choose to relocate to Sanger. The Sanger Unified School District, regarded as one of the best in the State, is a constant draw for families that want the best education for their growing families. By all accounts and all measures, 2014 will be a banner year, and Sanger is truly Open for Business!

Contact: Dan Spears, Manager Community & Economic Development(559) 876-6300 [email protected]

City of Sanger


City of SanJoaquinAN OASISPoised for growth

The City of San Joaquin continues its focus on quality of life, safety and future economic opportunities for its residents. The City has finished its $8.1 million dollar waste water treatment plant expansion and recently expanded its security surveillance system. The expansion of the wastewater treatment plant doubled its capacity. With an expanded surveillance system accessible by the Fresno County Sheriff ’s Department, the City continues to have the lowest crime rate in Fresno County. Residents and businesses alike enjoy the small town atmosphere and camaraderie found in the oasis – called the City of San Joaquin.

CITy-WIDE GROWThTo further strengthen the City’s character, the General Plan includes community design to address new construction and a regeneration of downtown. Creating open, public spaces that allow for continued growth and further enhancement of the downtown area are all important aspects for economic, community, and individual development. The city of San Joaquin is ready for growth. With the help of its residents, collaboration with neighboring communities, as well as input and support of local businesses, the city will become a key player in the Central Valley.

EMPhASIS ON COMMUNITyAside from the focus on growth in the business sector, the City completed a study for a rural energy efficient affordable housing model planned for development this year. Improvements to the local landscape continue with green-scape, walking trails and a community garden. The updated General Plans address use of vacant parcels to accommodate additional parks, stores, and housing. All aspects of city governance are geared to maintain the family-oriented community that possesses small town charm – making San Joaquin an oasis for its residents and its businesses alike.

Beyond its city borders, the City Council and staff recognize the need to work in unison with nearby communities for mutual benefit. Under the leadership and vision of San Joaquin’s elected officials, professional staff and civic-minded citizens, the community stands ready to grow and prosper.

Contact: Cruz W. Ramos, City Manager(559) 693-4311 ext. [email protected]


The City of Selma has a business-friendly atmosphere to develop your project. Whether you are interested in developing a commercial, industrial or residential project, our staff will do what it takes to make your project work.

Selma has an inventory of industrial property that can accommodate your project, whether lease, purchase, or built to suit. The properties available are perfect for the company who wants to develop a presence on the West Coast. The City has a proven track record of being business-friendly, and we will work to have your business up and running on your schedule. Incentives are negotiated on an individual client basis. Many parcels have close freeway access.

GOLDEN STATE INDUSTRIAL PARk

Golden State Industrial Park is a 345,000 SF multi-building development catering to manufacturing businesses. The Park is located at 1775 Park Street, and home to Xtreme Manufacturing and several other tenants. The development is located in Foreign Trade Zone #226 (Merced County Regional Foreign Trade Zone), and a Recycling Market Development Zone. Currently, buildings of various sizes are available.

The Park is very close to the Second Street interchange and highway 99, as well as having access to the Golden State Avenue. There is ample power, functional floor plans, outdoor storage and numerous cranes in addition to very economical rent. Contact Ethan Smith, Ron Stoltenberg or William Thomas at Newmark Grubb Pearson Commercial for leasing information 559/447-6256.

SELMA INDUSTRIAL PARk IIShovel-ready land is available at Selma Industrial Park II, a development which features build to suit or property for sale. There are 29 industrial parcels zoned for manufacturing. Parcel sizes range from .48 to 5.95 acres. Lot line adjustments can easily be accommodated for larger parcel size. For parcel map and subdivision photos, go to listing.loopnet.com/15301989. Contact Ken Jelladian at 559/277-3355.

There are also a number of new commercial projects that will have leasing available soon, as well as existing retail properties. Selma is a regional shopping hub with national retailers already located in the community. The shopping base is 152,817 within a 15 minute drive time.

If you are interested in residential real estate development, we have projects in all phases of development.

LandFOR MULTIPLE

USES AVAILABLE

CITY OF SELMA

See the City of Selma website at www.cityofselma.com for more information on demographics and project information. Contact D-B heusser, City Manager or Roseann Galvan at 559/891-2200 with questions.

Building 75 (office) - 10,000 SFBuilding 76 (office) - 6,586 SFBuilding 77 - 90,624 SFBuilding 78 - 34,400 SFBuilding 79 - 38,400 SFBuilding 81 - 3,036 SFBuilding 88 - 6,357 SF


THE MISSION The DSS Employment Resource Center was

created to respond to the needs of enrolled

jobseekers and the business community through

an integrated workforce development system.

Think of us as your one-stop source for job-ready applicants. Our clients go through a wide array of education and training courses and have access to supportive services designed to help them succeed at their job. If you are Ready to Hire, we have people Ready to Work!

• Recruitment• Pre-Screening• Testing• Labor Subsidies• Hiring Credits• Retention Services• Supportive Services

LOOK TO US FOR JOB READY EMPLOYEES

READYWORK!

HIRE?READY

When you use our employer services, you can:

• Reduce advertising costs for new hires

• Reduce staff costs/time needed for hiring

• Acquire staff support through free “On-the-Job” training for up to 3 months

• Acquire monthly labor subsidies for up to 6 months

• Have access to job retention services to help reduce turnover

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

NEED an incentive

TO HIRE?www.ready2hire.org


THE MISSION The DSS Employment Resource Center was

created to respond to the needs of enrolled

jobseekers and the business community through

an integrated workforce development system.

Think of us as your one-stop source for job-ready applicants. Our clients go through a wide array of education and training courses and have access to supportive services designed to help them succeed at their job. If you are Ready to Hire, we have people Ready to Work!

• Recruitment• Pre-Screening• Testing• Labor Subsidies• Hiring Credits• Retention Services• Supportive Services

LOOK TO US FOR JOB READY EMPLOYEES

READYWORK!

HIRE?READY

When you use our employer services, you can:

• Reduce advertising costs for new hires

• Reduce staff costs/time needed for hiring

• Acquire staff support through free “On-the-Job” training for up to 3 months

• Acquire monthly labor subsidies for up to 6 months

• Have access to job retention services to help reduce turnover

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

NEED an incentive

TO HIRE?www.ready2hire.org


559.476.2500 www.fresnoedc.com

Fresno County Economic Development Corporation

Business Retention | Business Expansion | Attraction Services


A momentous period in the history of Fresno is upon us. Soon, the attention of the region, the state and the entire country will be focused on the implementation of the nation’s first High Speed Rail Train. With the advent of this colossal project, Fresno will realize vast employment and revitalization opportunities sorely needed in our region.

In partnership with the High Speed Rail (“HSR”) Authority and the City and the County of Fresno, the EDC is undertaking a business support program not before advanced in California mass public transit based projects.

The EDC is assisting all impacted business owners, located within the HSR corridor, with empathetic, knowledgeable and effective service. The goals are to ease transition and foster retention, to relocate impacted business owners into similarly situated properties, while assuring their past, current and future needs are identified and cultivated by established EDC programs as well as its partners programs, services and resources.

HIgH SPeeD RAIl

WILLIAM E. MCCOMASDirector of Business [email protected]

Fresno’s impacted business owners are either property owners or tenants. Regardless of their professional or legal status, these businesses need retail, industrial, office and other assorted commercial relocation sites throughout Fresno County. Furthermore, whether a relocation property is currently in existence or requires build-to-suit adaptation - commercial, retail and industrial real estate opportunities are abundant.

Additionally, out of town design based workers and construction professionals need, and will continue to need, residential living quarters. Whether the desired living quarters are in the form of an apartment, a home or some other type of residential housing unit, the need, and the opportunity is here.

Finally, with the implementation of the Downtown Fresno High Speed Rail Train Station, an opportunity for downtown investment through multi-use commercial and residential infrastructure is both a foreseeable and an attainable prospect.

The time is now to search out and identify real estate opportunities provided by the High Speed Rail project. This once in a life time project is here; don’t miss the chance to participate in its wave of opportunity.


Employer requests qualified DSS job seeker

Employer begins capturing applicable hiring credits such as Enterprise Zone

*Employers’ eligibility to utilize incentives such as “New Employment Opportunities” (NEO) Program and Enterprise Zone assessed on a case by case basis. DSS and Economic Development Corporation staff assigned to participating employer will verify eligibility for incentives.

DSS Incentive Life Cycle

DSS provides FREE employee recruitment services

FREEFREEFREEEmployer hires qualified job seeker through NEO - receives monthly labor subsidyreceives monthly labor subsidyreceives monthly labor subsidy

Employer selects qualified jobseeker through Work Ex program – FREE OJT periodFREE OJT periodFREE OJT period

READYWORK!

HIRE?READY

BeAR ActIOn netwORK

The BEAR Action Network program is designed to enhance the stability and growth of Fresno County’s existing companies by connecting them with specific resources, information, and services offered through the Network. Our primary objectives are to assist businesses with expansions, survive economic difficulties, and make them more competitive in the wider marketplace.

The BEAR Action Network is a local business support network comprised of service providers from various professional agencies, non profits, educational institutions and government programs administered by the EDC Business Expansion and Retention staff. Companies that meet with one of our staff members, participate in an operational analysis and are connected with those programs, services or information that prove to be beneficial based on any identified opportunities or needs of the company during the analysis process. Companies that participate with the Network can expect to receive information about the following services:

Referral Partners Provide:• WorkforceDevelopment,Screening,andEmployeeRecruitmentServices

• FinancingandMicroloanPrograms

• CustomizedTrainingProgramDevelopment

• InternshipProgramInformationandReferrals

• PerformanceEnhancement/SkillBuilding/SkillAttainmentTrainingPrograms

• Building/Contracting

• Strategic/Marketing/FormalSuccessionPlanning

• LucrativeBusinessTaxIncentiveInformation:HUBZone,andForeignTradeZonesubsidizedemploymentopportunities

• Utilities–Incentives,Rebates,SpecialPrograms,andEnergyRateAnalysisAssistance

• StructureDeterioration&BlightAversionandImprovementofExistingInfrastructure

• CPAServices

• Andmore….

We are a collaborative partnership program featuring a world-class business support matrix that has enhanced the stability and growth of existing businesses, resulting in increased job creation, more capital investment and has helped elevate the local tax base by connecting local businesses in Fresno County with public and private business resources.

Whether it be directly connecting an employer with hiring incentives, providing FREE business consulting services, or promoting beneficial programs, the ‘BEAR’ department works for our local business community!

To schedule your free business assessment, please contact the the BEAR Department at [email protected] or 559-476-2512.

Serving the County of Fresno and each of our 15 cities.

VICTOR BRIBIESCADIRECTOR OF BUSINESS & COMMUNITy DEVELOPMENT (INT.)[email protected] www.fresnoedc.com


Employer requests qualified DSS job seeker

Employer begins capturing applicable hiring credits such as Enterprise Zone

*Employers’ eligibility to utilize incentives such as “New Employment Opportunities” (NEO) Program and Enterprise Zone assessed on a case by case basis. DSS and Economic Development Corporation staff assigned to participating employer will verify eligibility for incentives.

DSS Incentive Life Cycle

DSS provides FREE employee recruitment services

FREEFREEFREEEmployer hires qualified job seeker through NEO - receives monthly labor subsidyreceives monthly labor subsidyreceives monthly labor subsidy

Employer selects qualified jobseeker through Work Ex program – FREE OJT periodFREE OJT periodFREE OJT period

Many of our jobseekers qualify potential employers for a variety of incentive programs:

Work Experience Program (Work Ex)• Employers receive FREE assistance while candidates receive “On-the-Job” training for up to 3 months.

Candidates are not considered employees during this training period.

New Employment Opportunity Program (NEO)• A monthly wage reimbursement to the employer of up to $1,000 a month for up to 6 months

Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)• Afederalbusinessincometaxcreditupto$9600perqualifiedemployee,dependingontheemployeecategory

Enterprise Zone Hiring Credit (EZ)• Astatebusinessincometaxcreditupto$37,440peremployeetakenoverafiveyearperiod

Other incentives as might apply

Labor SubSidieS and incentiveS

Don’t forget to check out our new jobs matching website www.ready2hire.org. This site is designed to connect local employers with the thousands of jobseekers available through DSS. Employers can post vacant job orders and be automatically matched and connected with qualified jobseekers from the DSS pool. Matching is based on common job order/previous work history fields, and the system pre-screens jobseekers for qualifying hiring credits and incentives that can benefit employers.

OJT Period Date of Hire3 months Mos. 1-6 Mos. 7-12 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

WorkEx FreeNEO Up to $6,000

WOTC*

EZ**

Employee Recruitment

ServicesFree

Up to $37,440 (State)

Up to $9,600 (Federal)

*WOTC and EZ hiring credits are calculated based on unsubsidized wages paid to employee. **Current Enterprise Zone hiring incentive set to expire on December 31, 2013.


CHA IRAl Solis

Sol Development Associates, LLC

Richard AaronDowling Aaron Incorporated

Kenny AmendolaValley Wide Beverage Co.

Brian AngusFresno County

Economic Opportunities Comission

Andreas BorgeasFresno County Board of Supervisors

Anna BorgeasGreater Fresno Area Chamber of Commerce

Steve BrandauCity of Fresno

Jeffrey A. CollinsKaiser Permanente

David EliasFive Cities EDA Designee

Derek W. HayashiGranville Homes

Debbie HunsakerAlert-O-Lite, Inc.

Thomas JonesPacific Gas & Electric

Blake KonczalFresno Workforce Investment Board

Kurt MaddenFresno Unified School District

Leland ParnagianFowler Packing Company

Luis PatlanWestside Cities Designee

Kenneth PriceBaker Manock & Jensen

Preston PrinceFresno Housing Authority

Paul QuiringQuiring Corp

Gary D. QuisenberryCentral Valley Community Bank

John TaylorCommunity Medical Centers

Bob Van WykFresno Metropolitan Flood Control District

Robert WiebeWiebe Hinton Hambalek, LLP

D IRECT ORS

Vice ChairWalt Plachta

CEI Engineering Associates, Inc.

At- Large DirectorJohn Brelsford

Diversified Development Group

Immediate Past ChairEd Dunkel

Precision Civil Engineering

At-Large DirectorBobby Fena


Secretary / City of Fresno Rep.Bruce Rudd

City of Fresno

At-Large DirectorTina SumnerCity of Clovis

TreasurerFlorence T. Dunn

California Health Sciences Univ.

County of Fresno Rep. John NavarretteCounty of Fresno

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PRESiDENT/CEOLee Ann eager559.476.2513, [email protected]

ViCE PRESiDENT, BUSiNESS & FiNANCEPaul Thorn559.476.2506, [email protected]

OUTREACH COORDiNATORmichael miguel559.476.2517, [email protected]

ExECUTiVE ASSiSTANTSrida moua559.476.2501, [email protected]

ECONOMiC DEVELOPMENT ANALySTJarred Olsen559.476.2509, [email protected]

DiRECTOR OF CORPORATE LOCATiONSesther Cuevas559.476.2507, [email protected]

DiRECTOR OF BUSiNESS & COMMUNiTy DEVELOPMENT (iNT.)Victor Bribiesca559.476.2512, [email protected]

DiRECTOR OF BUSiNESS SERViCESWilliam e. mcComas559.476.2515, [email protected]

OUTREACH COORDiNATORWilliam g. Oliver559.476.2518, [email protected]

ECONOMiC DEVELOPMENT ANALySTVeronica Salas559.476.2503, [email protected]

OFFiCE & EVENT ASSiSTANTAnnie Xiong559.476.2500, [email protected]

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California State University, Fresno

Civic Center Square

Community Medical Centers

Fresno Regional Workforce Investment Board

AT&T

Blackburn Consulting

BNSF Railway Company

Borga Steel, Inc

The Buzz Oates Group of Companies

California Bank & Trust

CEMEX

Cushman & Wakefield l Pacific Commercial Realty Advisors

E&J Gallo Winery

First Solar

Fowler l helsel l Vogt

The Grand 1401

Kaplan College

Manco Abbott

Moore Twining Associates, Inc

Newmark Grubb l Pearson Commercial Realty

Alert-O-Lite

Baker, Manock & Jensen, PC

CEI Engineering Associates, Inc

Central California health Sciences University

Central Valley Community Bank


Diversified Development Group

Dowling Aaron Incorporated

Fenceline Media Group, LLC

Fowler Packing Company, Inc.

Fresno Association of Realtors

Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission

Fresno housing Authority

Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District

Fresno Unified School District

Gestamp Solar North America

Granville homes, Inc

Greater Fresno Area Chamber of Commerce

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center

Precision Civil Engineering, Inc.

Rabobank

Saint Agnes Medical Center

Sol Development Associates, LLC

The Quiring Corporation

Van-G Trucking, Inc.

Wiebe hinton hambalek, LLP

SIlveR $2,500 +

Gold $5,000 +

Monster City Themeworks, Inc

Pacific Gas & Electric

Valley Wide Beverage Company

Wells Fargo

The Penstar Group

San Joaquin Valley College

Solar Reserve

State Center Community College District

True Organic Producers, Inc

United States Cold Storage of California

Valley yellow Pages

PlatInum $10,000 +

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ATAS Insurance Services

Baker, Peterson & Franklin CPA, LLP

BioFiltro USA, Inc.

Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation

BSK Associates

Business Street

BRonze $1,500 +

CoPPeR $750 +

Agrian, Inc

Ameriguard Security Services, Inc

AP Alternatives, LLC

Asian Area Real Estate Association of America

BMy Construction Group

Brooks Ransom Associates

C. Curry Design

Cen Cal Business Finance Group

Central Valley Community Bank

Central Valley New Market Tax Credit Fund, LLC

Christine Cerda, CDPE, SFR, Epro, CIAS

CookLand Company

CORE Business Interiors

Derco Foods

DiBudio & DeFendis Insurance Group

Cerda Enterprises, Inc

Children’s hospital Central California

Digital Attic, LLC

Dumont Printing

K-Jewel/KyNO/ESPN

Markerting Plus

Mid-Valley Disposal

Premier Valley Bank

Real Goods Solar

Rosa Linda’s Fine Mexican Cuisine

Sebastian

Wawona Frozen Foods

Diverse Signs

Downtown Fresno Partnership

Electric Motor Shop

Fresno First Bank

Guarantee Real Estate & home Loans

hans, John B., SIOR

h.T. harvey & Associates

harris Construction Co., INC.

heald College

high Speed Rail Advisors, LLC

Imhoff Sunland Insurance

Jack’s Butane Service, Inc

Johanson Transporation Service

Kings Canyon Wood Products, LLC

MBS Accountancy Corporation

MJ Avila Company, Inc.

Pacific Valley

Passantino Andersen Communications

Philippe Dwelshauvers, A Law Group

Processes Unlimited International

Proteus, Inc.

Provost and Pritchard Engineering Group

Realty Concepts, LTD.

Robert L. Jensen & Associates

Security First Bank

Stantac Consulting Services, Inc.

Tri Countries Bank

Union Bank

PuBlIC InveStoRS

AmeriCorps VISTA

City of Clovis

City of Coalinga

City of Firebaugh

City of Fowler

City of Fresno

City of Kerman

City of Kingsburg

City of Mendota

City of Orange Cove

City of Parlier

City of Reedley

City of San Joaquin

City of Sanger

City of Selma

County of Fresno

Five Cities EDA


The Economic Development Corporation serving Fresno County is not responsible for the content and accuracy of data provided by the various outside contributors to this publication.

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