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Business Climate
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Within the San Gabriel Valley's 400 square miles, 31 cities and 5 unincorporated communities, the right environment for business can be found--as well as the resources to help business move in, get started and grow. In addition to the 40,000 small and medium-sized business establishments that form the basis of the Valley's business community, numerous Fortune 500 companies have major offices or plants in the San Gabriel Valley: Miller Brewing Company, Edison International, Avery Dennison and many others. |
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International Business
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The wholesale sector is one of the San Gabriel Valley's biggest industry categories, representing over 13 percent of Valley businesses. A San Gabriel Valley Foreign Trade Zone has been established to make it easier and more cost effective for local businesses to participate in international trade. |
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Big Buying Power
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Retail Sales in the San Gabriel Valley have reached nearly $17 billion annually, according to most recent figures. The San Gabriel Valley plays a crucial role in Southern California's retail market of over $237 billion - the second largest in the nation. |
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