Welcome to Fresno
County
Located 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. 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, alternate energy, healthcare, water technology, food processing, and biotechnology.
Home to California’s fifth largest city, the Fresno metropolitan area provides an abundance of entertainment and cultural
activities. With a highly skilled and educated workforce, Fresno County is home to several universities such as Fresno State
and Fresno Pacific University. In addition to universities, trade and technology institutions are equipped to train workers for
specialized skills to suit your specific business needs.
With our $6.8 billion dollar agricultural industry, Fresno County is the world’s largest producer of quality agricultural
products. In addition to food processing, the region supports a thriving manufacturing and distribution industry. Logistically, our central location and underlying distribution network keeps all products – agricultural and otherwise – moving to
destinations throughout the western United States.
From Fresno County, all of California and Nevada can be reached within a day; most of the Western Region can be reached
within two days. Over 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.
Fresno County is truly the premier location for
industries seeking to relocate or expand. Contact
the Economic Development Corporation serving
Fresno County, your essential connection.
906 N Street, Suite 120
Fresno CA 93721
559.476.2500
www.fresnoedc.com
Colleges & Universities
California School of
Professional Psychology
5130 E. Clinton Way
Selma, CA 93727
559-456-2777
Heald College - Schools of
Business and Technology
255 W. Bullard Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
559-438-4222
California State University, Fresno
5241 N. Maple Ave.
Fresno, CA 93740
559-278-4240
University of Phoenix
Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary
2490 W. Shaw Ave.
4842 E. Butler Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
Fresno, CA 93727
559-446-2660
559-251-8628
Clovis Community College Center
392 W. Fir Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
559-323-4595
Fresno City College
1101 E. University Ave.
Fresno, CA 93741
559-442-4600
Fresno Pacific University
1717 E. Chestnut Ave.
Fresno, CA 93702
559-453-2000
National University
20 E. River Park Place West
Fresno, CA 93720
559-256-4900
Reedley College
995 N. Reedley Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
559-638-3641
San Joaquin Valley College
295 E. Sierra Ave.
Fresno, CA 93710
866-544-7898
West Hills
Community College
300 W. Cherry Lane
Coalinga, CA 93210
559-935-0801
Willow International Center
10309 N. Willow Ave.
Fresno, CA 93730
559-325-5200
San Joaquin College of Law
901 Fifth St.
Clovis, CA 93612
559-323-2100
906 N Street, Suite 120
Fresno CA 93721
559.476.2500
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Demographics
UNEMPLOYMENT & LABOR FORCE
Absolute Change
Area
Percentage Change
2001
2006
2011
2001-2011
2006-2011
2001-2011
2006-2011
Civilian Labor Force
389,800
411,400
440,100
50,300
28,700
12.90%
7.00%
Number Employed
348,200
378,500
366,000
17,800
-12,500
5.10%
-3.30%
Number Unemployed
41,600
33,000
74,100
32,500
41,100
78.10%
124.50%
Unemployment Rate
10.70%
8.00%
16.80%
6.10%
8.80%
-
-
Civilian Labor Force
17,152,100
17,686,700
18,384,900
1,232,800
698,200
7.20%
3.90%
Number Employed
16,220,000
16,821,300
16,226,600
6,600
-594,700
0.04%
-3.50%
Number Unemployed
932,100
865,400
2,158,300
1,226,200
1,292,900
131.60%
149.40%
Unemployment Rate
5.40%
4.90%
11.70%
6.30%
6.80%
-
-
Fresno County
California
Source: California Employment Development Department
NEW HOME SALES & MEDIAN HOME PRICES
2009
2010
2011
Area
Sales
Median Price
Sales
Median Price
Sales
Median Price
Fresno County
129
$244,160
123
$229,378
89
$216,969
California
2,258
$354,665
2,355
$385,609
1,649
$382,300
Source: California Building Industry Association
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Demographics
POPULATION
2010
2011
% Change
762,681
768,629
0.78%
California
37,338,198
37,691,912
0.95%
United States
309,330,219
311,591,917
0.73%
Clovis
95,447
96,848
1.47%
Coalinga
18,206
17,996
-1.15%
Firebaugh
7,464
7,591
1.70%
Fowler
5,561
5,699
2.48%
Fresno
494,053
497,561
0.71%
Huron
6,790
6,765
-0.37%
Kerman
13,551
13,699
1.09%
Kingsburg
11,383
11,465
0.72%
Mendota
10,983
11,038
0.50%
Orange Cove
9,128
9,163
0.38%
Parlier
14,463
14,601
0.95%
Reedley
24,139
24,407
1.11%
Sanger
24,286
24,391
0.43%
San Joaquin
4,010
4,010
0.00%
Selma
23,217
23,395
0.77%
Fresno County
Fresno County Cities
Source: California Department of Finance
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Fresno CA 93721
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Industrial Parks and Land
City Owned
Privately Owned
COALINGA
CLOVIS
ORANGE COVE
FOWLER
PARLIER
Fowler Industrial Park
Available space: 16.1 acres
Located between Highway 99 and Golden State Boulevard, South of Fresno Street
Fowler, CA 93625
Juniper Ridge Industrial Park
Available parcels: ±1.56 to ±4.52 acres; 20.65 acres in total
Jayne Avenue and Enterprise Parkway
Coalinga, CA 93210
Orange Cove Industrial Park
Available parcels: 0.9 to 2.8 acres; 14.56 acres in total
Center Street and South Avenues
Orange Cove, CA 93646
Parlier Industrial Park
Available land: ± 38 acres
Mendocino south of Manning Avenue
Parlier, CA 93648
SANGER
Kings River Tech Park
Available land: ± 52 acres
South Academy and East Central Avenues
Sanger, CA 93657
Research and Technology Park
Available parcels: ±12.3 and ±13.0 acres
Villa Avenue and Pontiac Way
Clovis, CA 93612
Central Valley Logistics Park
Available parcels: ±25,000 to ±190,080 sq. ft., total 11 acres
8000 East Manning Avenue
Fowler, CA 93625
FRESNO
Elm Avenue Industrial Park Phase I
Available buildings: 45,486 to 204,687 sq. ft., total 24.73 acres
2855 South Elm Avenue
Fresno, CA 93706
Fancher Creek Business Park
Available parcels: .39 acres to 22 acres, total 76 acres for light industrial
Belmont Ave between Fowler and Armstrong Avenue
Fresno, CA 93727
North Pointe Business Park
Available parcels: 32,750 to 110,660 sq. ft., total 230 acres
East North Avenue and South Orange Avenue
Fresno, CA 93725
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Industrial Parks and Land
KINGSBURG
Roeding Industrial Park
Available parcels: 15.35 acres for light industrial
East Central Avenue and South Peach Avenue
Fresno, CA 93726
K Corporate Center
Available buildings: Four ± 96,000 sq. ft., total 4 acres
2475 Simpson Street
Kingsburg, CA 93631
FRESNO COUNTY
Diversified Development Group (DDG)
Available properties in Fresno County ranging from 17,280 sq. ft. to 180,000 sq. ft.
The Crossings Industrial and Logistics Park
Available parcels: 150 acres for heavy industrial, build to suit
Northwest corner of Conejo and Peach Avenues
Selma, CA 93662
West-Tech Industrial Park
Available parcels: Up to 8 acres
Located between Golden State Boulevard and Highway 99 on East Lincoln Avenue
Fresno, CA 93725
KERMAN
Kerman Industrial Land
Available parcels: 1.22 to 9.50 acres, total 37 acres
West Commerce Way and South Madera Avenue
Kerman, CA 93630
Kingsburg Business Park
Available land: 45 acres
Conejo Avenue and Highway 99
Kingsburg, CA 93631
REEDLEY
Reedley Industrial Park II
Available land: ± 35 acres
1301 South Buttonwillow Avenue
Reedley, CA 93648
SANGER
Sanger Industrial Park
Available land: 55 and 90 acres
Located between North and Central Avenues, East of Academy Avenue
SELMA
Golden State Industrial Park
Available parcels: ±3000 sq. ft. to ±90,624 sq. ft., total 33 acres
1775 Park Street
Selma, CA 93662
Selma Industrial Park II
Available parcels: 26 shovel-ready industrial zoned parcels, 21 acres in total
1071 Nebraska Avenue
Selma, CA 93662
Up-to-date internet database of available industrial and office
properties, including vacant land, some of which are listed at
W W W. F R E S N O C O U N T YC I T I E S .C O M
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Site Selection Services
Data
The EDC provides customized demographic reports for special
areas of interest, including information on workforce availability, wage rates, major employers and occupations.
Site Selection
The Corporate Locations Department provides Fresno County
real estate and incentive information, and coordinates site
tours.
Incentive Calculation
We customize an incentive calculation to provide clients with an
accurate monetary amount they can potentially receive if their
companies take advantage of the programs available.
Workforce Training
The 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.
How much will you save?
Request a free customized
incentive calculation today!
Permitting & Regulations
The 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.
Financing
We 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 Information
For an up-to-date internet database of available industrial and
office properties, including vacant land, visit
www.fresnocountycities.com.
Utility Analysis
We 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 Services
The 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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Additional Resources
Federal
State
Export-Import Bank of the United States
http://www.exim.gov/
California Secretary of State Business Resources
http://www.sos.ca.gov/business/be/resources.htm
Office of the United States Trade Representative
http://www.ustr.gov/
Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
http://business.ca.gov/
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
http://www.customs.gov/
County
U.S. Department of Commerce
http://www.commerce.gov/
U.S. Department of State
http://www.state.gov/
U.S. Small Business Administration
http://www.sba.gov/
County of Fresno
http://www.co.fresno.ca.us/
Economic Development Corporation serving Fresno County
http://www.fresnoedc.com/
Fresno County Cities.com
http://fresnocountycities.com/
Fresno County Regional Enterprise Zone
http://www.fresnocountyez.com/
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Tax Incentives
FEDERAL PROGRAMS
STATE PROGRAMS
Foreign Trade Zone
The Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) 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. Benefits include duty
deferral, duty elimination, inverted tariff relief and an ad valorem tax
exemption. Additionally, there are no time constraints on storage.
Enterprise Zone
The hiring credit is worth up to $37,440 per qualified
employee. Also available are a sales and use (up to $20
million per company for equipment purchases) tax credit,
hyper-accelerated depreciation schedules, net operating loss
carry forward and preference points for state contracts.
Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Up to $9,600 worth of federal tax credits for hiring veterans of the
armed forces under the “Wounded Warrior” and Returning Heroes Act.
Research & Development
Receive federal tax credits for 20% of the increased research and
development activities over base year cost.
New Market Tax Credit
Companies who invest in projects that qualify as Community
Development Agencies get 39% of the project’s cost returned in the
form of tax savings spread out over 7 years.
Research & Development
Receive state tax credits for 20% of the increased research
and development activities over base year cost.
Child Care Tax Credit
Nonrefundable tax credit applied against the net tax liability
for adjusted gross incomes of less than $100,000. Must have
had at least as much earned income as paid for child or
dependent care on a qualified individual.
receive tax credits for increased research
HUBZone
Companies certified by the Small Business Administration will receive a
10% price advantage in federal contracts in locations designated as a
HUBZone.
Community Development Block Grant
Funding is available for local community development activities such
as affordable housing, anti-poverty programs and infrastructure
development.
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Tax Incentives
LOCAL INCENTIVES
LOW-COST FUNDING SOLUTIONS
Several local cities provide additional incentives for businesses. In
addition, utility incentives are available for energy efficient improvements to existing buildings, energy efficient new construction and
self-generation. Rate incentives are available for customers who
curtail energy under certain circumstances and qualifying customers
may be eligible for an Economic Development rate incentive.
Industrial Development Bonds
For companies looking to raise $2,000,000+ to build or
expand manufacturing facilities, industrial development bonds
offer a way to raise money in the tax-exempt marketplace,
thereby obtaining a lower interest rate.
EMPLOYMENT INCENTIVES
New Employment Opportunities (NEO) Program
A Department of Social Services subsidized employment program
giving CalWORKs participants work experience that enables them to
transition into unsubsidized fulltime employment The Employer is
reimbursed a flat subsidy of up to $800 per month.
California New Jobs Credit
Small businesses with 20 or less employees may qualify for a new
state tax credit of up to $3,000 for each new full time hire.
On-the-Job Training
The reimbursement is equal to 50% of average wages for eligible
employees during a training period of up to six months, which is assumed to be 1,040 hours in this calculation.
Customized Training
Training intended to develop the skill sets of potential trainees to
match specific job requirements set by the employer. Customized
Training provides up to $2,000 per employee.
Rural City Revolving Loan funds
The cities comprising the I-5 Corridor and the 5 Cities Economic Development Authority each have revolving loan funds
which may be accessed by existing companies in the area or
those looking to relocate to the area.
Recycling Market Development Zone
This benefit is available to companies in Fresno County who
recycle materials which would otherwise be sent to landfills.
Incentives include one-stop permitting assistance, waiver
or reduction of development/permit fees, a database of
land, buildings, markets, and feedstock, a micro revolving
loan fund, and installment payment of fees. The 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.
Clean Energy Business Financing
2.75%-interest loans available to California businesses that
reduce California energy use, increase renewable energy
generation, and create and/or retain California jobs.
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Major Employers
FRESNO COUNTY - MAJOR PRIVATE & PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYERS
Private Company
Industry
Number of Employees*
Community Regional Medical Center
Healthcare
6,000
Saint Agnes Medical Center
Healthcare
2,710
Pelco by Schneider Electric
Manufacturing - Video Security Systems
1,972
Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center
Healthcare
1,873
Wawona Frozen Foods
Food Processing
980
Zacky Farms
Food Processing
900
AmeriGuard Security Services, Inc
Armed/ Unarmed Security Officers
730
Guarantee Real Estate
Real Estate Sales
517
Harris Ranch Inn & Restaurant
Restaurant and Lodging
407
Lyons Magnus
Food Processing
400
Educational Employees Credit Union
Financial Institution
392
Producers Daily Foods, Inc
Dairy Product Processing
340
The Fresno Bee
Newspaper Publisher
310
Turner Security System Inc
Security Services and Alarm Response
310
Grundfos Pumps Manufacturing Corporation
Water Pumps Manufacturer
275
AmeriPride Linen and Apparel
Industrial Laundry Services
200
Janitorial Inc.
Commercial and Industrial Janitorial Services
185
Anlin Industries
Vinyl Windows and Patio Doors
180
McCormick, Barstow, Sheppard, Wayte and Carruth LLP
Law Firm
172
iLoveToCreate: a Duncan Enterprises Company
Manufacturing
170
Busseto Foods
Meat Processing
141
Pactiv Corporation
Food Package Manufacturing
141
LiDestri Foods, Inc
Food Manufacturing/Processing Plant
135
Manco Abbot, Inc
Real Estate Sales
129
Public Company
Industry
County of Fresno
County Government
6,309
City of Fresno
Municipal Government
3,258
Clovis Unified School District
Education
2,977
State Center Community College District
Education
2,892
California State University, Fresno
Education
2,118
Housing Authorities of the City and County of Fresno
Public Housing Authority
235
City of Coalinga
Municipal Government
221
City of Sanger
Municipal Government
165
City of Reedley
Municipal Government
127
Number of Employees*
*Includes both full-time and part-time employees | Source: 2012 Book of Lists, The Business Journal
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Major Occupations & Wages
MAJOR OCCUPATIONAL CATEGORY | EMPLOYMENT AND MEAN HOURLY WAGE
Fresno County
California
May 2010
Employment
Estimates
May 2011
Employment
Estimates
2010-2011
Growth
2011 Mean
Hourly Wage
May 2010
Employment
Estimates
May 2011
Employment
Estimates
2010-2011
Growth
2011 Mean
Hourly Wage
Management Occupations
12,500
12,520
0.16%
$47.18
777,910
790,280
1.59%
$59.31
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13,680
13,000
-4.97%
$28.40
747,690
754,430
0.90%
$36.54
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
2,480
2,540
2.42%
$31.43
420,630
447,600
6.41%
$44.28
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
4,210
3,940
-6.41%
$38.10
299,280
305,580
2.11%
$43.87
Sales and Related Occupations
28,430
28,920
1.72%
$16.36
1,411,140
1,432,730
1.53%
$19.81
Construction and Extraction Occupations
10,040
9,030
-10.06%
$22.43
495,260
458,240
-7.47%
$25.74
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
11,600
11,770
1.47%
$20.78
453,900
455,320
0.31%
$23.39
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
26,270
25,690
-2.21%
$9.37
177,300
182,000
2.65%
$10.09
Protective Service Occupations
8,640
8,890
2.89%
$22.95
365,920
363,020
-0.79%
$25.90
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
7,820
8,240
5.37%
$12.56
440,120
440,000
-0.03%
$13.56
Personal Care and Service Occupations
6,580
6,190
-5.93%
$12.50
337,550
337,720
0.05%
$13.11
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
21,390
23,210
8.51%
$14.98
893,650
890,750
-0.32%
$16.63
Healthcare Support Occupations
9,160
9,020
-1.53%
$13.45
369,930
370,770
0.23%
$15.09
Production Occupations
18,000
17,720
-1.56%
$14.54
790,840
779,880
-1.39%
$16.57
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
52,630
51,570
-2.01%
$16.94
2,430,750
2,416,400
-0.59%
$18.62
Food Preparation and Serving-Related Occupations
25,170
25,190
0.08%
$10.00
1,220,380
1,246,720
2.16%
$10.87
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
3,080
2,600
-15.58%
$22.74
272,130
274,570
0.90%
$34.99
Community and Social Services Occupations
4,730
5,060
6.98%
$24.34
203,610
207,000
1.66%
$25.07
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
25,920
25,880
-0.15%
$26.58
939,340
902,900
-3.88%
$28.32
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
2,630
2,660
1.14%
$31.90
158,450
166,690
5.20%
$36.72
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
15,200
15,120
-0.53%
$39.89
681,250
703,190
3.22%
$42.50
Legal Occupations
1,900
1,730
-8.95%
$51.54
114,710
113,160
-1.35%
$58.61
312,060
310,480
-0.51%
$20.12
14,001,730
14,038,950
0.27%
$25.30
Occupational Title
Total All Occupations
Source: California Employment Development Department
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