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| | With the l992 closure of George Air Force Base, Victorville turned a perceived liability into a tremendous asset, transforming the former base into Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA). Zeroing in on the growing aviation and logistics industries, plus Victorville’s prime location and lower land costs, the City prepared for a large influx of commerce at SCLA, and additional commerce and new housing developments throughout the city, including the 233-acre Foxborough Industrial Park.
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| | Recent Business Activity - BNSF Railway Comapny signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Victorville in January 2007 to consider developing a major intermodal logistics facility at Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA).
- World Premier Investments’ Desert Sky Plaza, a 434,767 sq ft prime retail center proposed for I-15/Civic Drive and Roy Rogers Drive, designed for maximum visibility from I-15, accessed by 70,000 vehicles per day. This location will assure high-traffic retail opportunities for merchants targeting the growing business and residential population of the High Desert’s Victor Valley, and freeway travelers. Check out www.world-premier.com
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| | Partial List of SCLA and Foxborough Industrial Park Tenants - Pratt & Whitney constructed a 67,500 sq ft hangar at SCLA
- Nutro Products chose Victorville for its 385,000 sq ft dry dog food manufacturing, warehousing and distribution center.
- ConAgra Foods has a 350,000 sq ft distribution center in Foxborough Industrial Park, utilizing Victorville Municipal Utility Service and BNSF rail.
- Leading Edge Aviation Services operates an airplane painting facility at SCLA.
- General Electric Aircraft Engines moved its flight-testing operations to SCLA and the complex includes a 161,7000 sq ft hangar, housing a Boeing 747, plus offices and an engine repair shop.
- Newell Rubbermaid Distribution Center operating as a foreign trade sub-zone, allowing the import and storage of goods while delaying import duties until the goods are shipped out for sale. The 407,000 sq ft facility will employ 150 people.
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| | City Support for Businesses
Pro-business Victorville has taken measures to improve infrastructure and reduce costs for businesses locating to the High Desert city. This is accomplished through: - Low-Cost Utilities are provided for industrial users through Victorville Municipal Utility Services—a $25 million, 17-MW co-generation plant built through a partnership between the City and Carter Burgess to offer reliable, affordable energy for businesses in Foxborough Industrial Park.
- LAMBRA Enterprise Zone– SCLA is a Local Agency Military Recovery Act enterprise zone and offers State tax credits for hiring, sales and use tax, and a NOL carryover to qualifying businesses locating at SCLA.
- Expansion of SCLA —Plans are already under way for further development and expansion of SCLA.
- Victorville Redevelopment Agency offers tax increment financing in four redevelopment project areas: VVEDA, Bear Valley, Hook and Old Town.
Tax increment financing is used for:
• Construction of public infrastructure
• Financing of capital equipment
• First-time homebuyer mortgage assistance program (MAP)
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| | Your Contact for Business Relocation
Collette Hanna
Business Development Manager
City of Victorville, Economic Development
14343 Civic Drive
Victorville, CA 92392
(760) 955-5032
opportunities@victorvillecity.com | |
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| | “Victorville was a key facilitator in our site location efforts—the entitlement process was painless, and they provided key and attractive incentives, making our Victorville site a strategic California location.” Jim Doyle, Vice President, ConAgra Foods September 2005 | |
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