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Home to the 5th Largest City in the World’s 5th Largest Economy
FRESNO
COUNTY
CALIFORNIA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
About 3
Quick Facts 4
Population 5
Location 6
Transportation 7
Roads & Highways 8
Economy 9
Workforce 10
Labor Force 11
Occupational Wages 12
Higher Education 13
Top Employers 14
Business Activity 15
High Speed Rail 16
Industries 19
Manufacturing 20
Agriculture 21
Energy & Water Technology 22
Logistics and Distribution 23
Health Care 26
Information-Technology 27
Quality of Life 29
Cost of Living 30
Housing Market 31
Weather 32
Seismic Stability 33
Recreation & Entertainment 34
Parks, Trails, and more 35
Incentives 36
Hiring 37
Local 38
State 39
Federal 40

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ABOUT
• QUICK FACTS
• POPULATION
• LOCATION
• TRANSPORTATION
• ROADS & HIGHWAYS
• ECONOMY
Downtown Fresno

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QUICK FACTS
Number of Fresno County census tracts approved as Opportunity Zones.
47
1 million
Fresno County has officially surpassed a total population of 1 million
in 2018 and is expected to grow at a faster rate (22.4%) than California
(13.4%) by 2030.
10 months
Time it took Amazon.com, Inc. to complete its 855,000 SF
e-commerce fulfillment center in Fresno, including permitting,
inspections, and construction.
Number of large e-commerce fulfillment center projects completed or announced in
the past year: Amazon.com, Inc., ULTA Beauty, Inc., and Gap, Inc.3
40,000 Total Non-Farm jobs created in Fresno County between June 2014 and
June 2018.
BY THE NUMBERS
40.4 billion Fresno County’s GDP in 2016, ranking 69th nationally out of
382 metropolitan areas.

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POPULATION
Fresno 538,330
Clovis 113,883
Sanger 26,648
Reedley 26,390
Selma 24,742
Coalinga 16,791
Parlier 15,493
Kerman 15,083
Kingsburg 12,392
Mendota 12,051
Orange Cove 9,469
Firebaugh 8,112
Huron 7,302
Fowler 6,241
San Joaquin 4,119
Unincorporated 170,183
Fresno County Total: 1,007,229
Fresno County Population (2018)
State of California, Department of Finance, E-1 Population Estimates — January 1, 2018. May 2018.
Region 2019 2025 2035
% Growth
2019-2025
% Growth
2019-2035
% Growth
2025-2035
Fresno MSA 1,021 1,088 1,201 6.57% 17.57% 10.33%
California 40,295 42,326 45,441 5.04% 12.77% 7.36%
United States 331,884 347,335 370,338 4.66% 11.59% 6.62%
Projected Population (in thousands) and Growth (2019-2035)
Source: California Finance Department, Demographic Research Unit, and the U.S. Census Bureau's Demographic Data
Fresno MSA
California
United States
Region
Projected 2035 Population, Share by Age Group
0-14
15-19
20-24
25-34
35-54
55-64
65+
20.80%
16.10%
17.40%
7.29%
6.31%
5.86%
8.18%
7.02%
5.99%
13.68%
12.78%
12.81%
23.65%
24.46%
25.84%
9.35%
11.04%
10.71%
17.04%
22.30%
21.39%
AgeGroup
Source: Ibid

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Los Angeles
San Francisco
Sacramento
Fresno
LOCATION
Centrally Located
Fresno County is centrally located between the major markets of northern
and southern California, with access to two of the state’s major transportation
corridors in CA-99 and I-5.
Market Distance from Fresno
Silicon Valley 140 miles
Sacramento 145 miles
Los Angeles 192 miles
Reno 285 miles
San Diego 315 miles
Las Vegas 385 miles
Phoenix 580 miles
Port Miles from Fresno
Stockton 116
Oakland 165
LA/Long Beach 241
Distance to Deep Water Ports
Distance to Major Markets

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TRANSPORTATION
Fresno-Yosemite International Airport
As the San Joaquin Valley’s gateway to the world, Fresno-Yosemite International Airport serves over 1.6
million passengers annually and supports service from seven commercial airlines that provide air travel
opportunities through 13 non-stop destinations and beyond. The airport is also home to the California Air
National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing, and provides aviation facilities to numerous business and government
agencies. In June 2018, United Airlines launched their daily nonstop air service between Chicago’s O’Hare
International Airport and Fresno.
Freight Rail
Class I freight railroads BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) and Union Pacific Railroad (UP) serve
Fresno County, along with short line operator San Joaquin Valley Railroad (SJVRR).
Measure C
Through Measure C, Fresno County is one of a select number of California counties that locally fund road
and highway improvements. Measure C is a half-cent sales tax aimed at improving the overall quality of
Fresno County’s transportation system. In its first 20 years, Measure C delivered more than $1 billion
of improvements to state highways and county roadways, including the building of additional lanes on
freeways throughout the County. As a result of the successful original measure, Fresno County voters chose
to extend Measure C for an additional 20 years.
Measure C
Expenditures to Transportation Programs

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ROADS & HIGHWAYS
Region Average Time (minutes)
Fresno, CA MSA 21.7
Fresno, CA 20.2
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA MSA 30.3
Perris, CA 36.0
Riverside, CA 30.4
Ontario, CA 29.5
Stockton-Lodi MSA 30.0
Tracy, CA 40.8
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA 29.0
United States 25.0
Commuting - Travel Time to Work for Workers
of Selected California MSAs and Cities
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Sacramento
Fresno
Riverside
Perris
Ontario
Tracy

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ECONOMY
Fresno County
4.3%
Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce. Per capita real GDP by metropolitan area, Levels, All Industry
Totals. September 20, 2017 -- new statistics for 2016; revised statistics for 2001-2015.
Region 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Fresno MSA 33,961 32,895 34,076 34,309 34,935 35,821
Per Capita Real GDP by Metropolitan Area (MSA), chained 2009 dollars
Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce. Current-Dollar Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by Metropolitan Area. September 20, 2017
-- new statistics for 2016; revised statistics for 2001-2015.
Region 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
2016 Rank
(of 382 MSAs)
Fresno MSA 34,043 33,971 36,181 37,323 38,784 40,465 69
Current-Dollar Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by Metropolitan Area (millions of dollars)
Fresno County
4.3%

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WORKSPACE at the Pacific Southwest Building, Downtown Fresno
WORKFORCE
• LABOR FORCE
• OCCUPATIONAL WAGES
• HIGHER EDUCATION
• TOP EMPLOYERS
• BUSINESS ACTIVITY

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LABOR FORCE
Total Labor Force: 451,700
Employed: 422,100
Unemployed: 29,600
Unemployment Rate: 6.6%
California Employment Development Department, Aug 2018
Industry
Aug ‘17
Employed
Aug ‘18
Employed
YOY
Change
YOY
Change (%)
Total, All
Industries
399,600 408,300 8,700 2.2%
Total Farm 55,600 55,200 (400) (0.7%)
Total Nonfarm 344,000 353,100 9,100 2.6%
Construction 17,800 19,400 1,600 9.0%
Manufacturing 26,900 28,500 1,600 5.9%
Trade, Trans., &
Utilities
66,500 68,100 1,600 2.4%
Information 3,600 3,600 0 0.0%
Financial
Activities
13,500 13,700 200 1.5%
Professional &
Business Svs
32,700 34,400 1,700 5.2%
Educational &
Health Svs
68,600 69,000 400 0.6%
Leisure &
Hospitality
34,900 35,300 400 1.1%
Other Services 11,800 11,700 (100) (0.8%)
Government 67,400 69,100 1,700 2.5%
California Employment Development Department, Aug 2018
Industry Employment - Fresno MSA
Rank Industry % Growth
1 Construction 33.3%
2 Accommodation & Food Svs 24.6%
3
Healthcare and Social
Assistance
24.3%
4
Professional, Scientific, and
Technical Services
22.9%
5
Management of Companies
and Enterprises
22.7%
California Employment Development Department, Employment Projections by
Industry and Occupation, Aug. 2018
Top 5 Projected Growth Sectors by Employment
Fresno MSA (2014 - 2024)
Fresno MSA Employment by Occupations (2016)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 1-year Estimate.
DATA USA

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Occupational
(SOC) Code
Occupation Title
Median Hourly
Wage
Average Hourly
Wage
Average Annual
Wage
11-0000 Management Occupations $43.40 $49.37 $102,700
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers $43.15 $46.20 $96,100
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $38.71 $41.84 $87,030
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations $16.18 $17.49 $36,370
43-1011
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support
Workers
$25.65 $27.02 $56,200
43-4061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $21.10 $23.00 $47,850
43-4151 Order Clerks $16.52 $16.16 $33,600
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations $20.25 $22.13 $46,020
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $32.96 $34.39 $71,530
49-2094
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and
Industrial Equipment
$24.94 $25.41 $52,860
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics $24.86 $25.46 $52,950
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery $17.19 $18.02 $37,470
51-0000 All Production Occupations $13.53 $15.99 $33,250
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $22.70 $25.24 $52,510
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $18.18 $19.15 $39,840
51-2098
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other, Including Team
Assemblers
$12.55 $14.58 $30,330
51-4011
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool
Operators
$16.84 $17.69 $36,790
51-4031
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
$14.47 $16.48 $34,290
51-4032
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic
$15.72 $16.70 $34,730
51-4041 Machinists $17.26 $20.27 $42,160
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $17.25 $18.39 $38,250
51-4193
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic
$12.77 $14.27 $29,680
51-4199 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other $10.29 $13.24 $27,540
51-9199 Production Workers, All other $12.10 $14.65 $30,480
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations $14.01 $16.44 $34,190
53-1021
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-
Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
$22.94 $25.03 $52,060
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (including Forklift) $13.14 $14.73 $30,640
OCCUPATIONAL WAGES
Fresno MSA - Production-Related Occupational Wage Estimates
May 2017 (Data Published March 30, 2018 - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

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HIGHER EDUCATION
Universities
Fresno State
California State University, Fresno, universally known as Fresno
State, is the largest university located in central California with a
student population of more than 24,000. Fresno State consists of
eight schools and colleges and offers undergraduate, graduate,
and doctoral degrees. Fresno State was recently ranked as the
nation’s 17th best national university by Washington Monthly
magazine. The Lyles College of Engineering offers undergraduate
and graduate degrees in the following programs:
Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering
Construction Management • Electrical Engineering
Geomatics Engineering • Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Merced
UC Merced is the newest of the University of California campuses,
located about 50 minutes north of Fresno. The university currently
has a student enrollment of more than 6,200 with undergraduate
and postgraduate degrees available from three Schools, with an
additional two - School of Medicine and School of Management
- planned for the near future. The School of Engineering offers
undergraduate and graduate degrees in the following programs:
Bioengineering • Computer Science Engineering
Environmental Engineering • Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering • Materials Science & Engineering
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno Pacific is a private liberal arts university located in the city
of Fresno. Current enrollment exceeds 3,400 with bachelor’s and
master’s degree programs available from five Schools.
University of California, San Francisco - Fresno
UCSF Fresno is a major clinical and educational branch of
the UCSF School of Medicine. It is the only major campus of the
five UCSF campuses to be located outside the city of San Francisco.
UCSF is exclusively dedicated to graduate education in the health
sciences and is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading
universities in medical education and research. It currently ranks
as the 2nd best for Primary Care in the country and 5th best for
Research in the 2019 Best Medical Schools rankings released by
U.S. News & World Report.
California Health Sciences University
The first university of its kind in Fresno County, California Health
Sciences University (CHSU) welcomed its inaugural College of
Pharmacy class in August of 2014 in Clovis, CA. CHSU College of
Pharmacy is a four-year pharmacy school that provides a Doctor of
Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) program. CHSU plans to open four
more doctoral schools at their 70-acre planned master campus to
train health care professionals in the San Joaquin Valley. The five
colleges to be housed on the main campus will include:
College of Pharmacy • College of Medicine
College of Allied Health • College of Dentistry
College of Optometry
Professional & Technical Schools
Bitwise Industries - Geekwise Academy
Located in Downtown Fresno, Geekwise Academy is an accelerated
training program for current and aspiring computer programmers
and developers. The Academy teaches students hard skills
currently in-demand in the technology industry with a variety of six
week courses that are fast-paced, rigorous, and narrowly focused.
Selected students then participate in a 26-week internship program
that has been developed to bridge the gap between the students
and their ability to move into roles as developers in the Fresno
technology industry.
San Joaquin College of Law Clovis, CA
Institute of Technology Clovis, CA
Community Colleges
Clovis Community College Clovis, CA
Fresno City College Fresno, CA
Reedley College Reedley, CA
West Hills College, Coalinga Coalinga, CA
West Hills College, North Center Firebaugh CA

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TOP EMPLOYERS
# Company Location Sector/Operations Employees
1. Community Medical Centers Multiple Healthcare 8,500
2. Saint Agnes Medical Center Fresno Nonstore Retailer 2,800
3. Kaiser Permanente Fresno Fresno Healthcare 2,675
4. Amazon.com, Inc. Multiple Nonstore Retailer 2,500
5. Alorica, Inc. Multiple Call-Center 2,100
6. Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) Multiple Utilities 1,954
7. Cargill Meat Solutions Fresno Food Processing 1,300
8. Wawona Frozen Foods Clovis Food Processing 1,200
9. Foster Farms Multiple Food Processing 1,100
10. Harris Ranch Beef Company Selma Food Processing 1,000
10TOP
# Company Location Type Employees
1. Fresno Unified School District Fresno Education (K-12) 10,552
2. County of Fresno Fresno Local Government 7,773
3. Clovis Unified School District Multiple Education (K-12) 4,377
4. Internal Revenue Service Fresno Federal Agency 4,040
5. City of Fresno Fresno Local Government 3,575
6. California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) Fresno Education 2,543
7. State Center Community College District Multiple Education 2,329
8. Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga Coalinga Healthcare 1,925
9. Central Unified School District Fresno Education (K-12) 1,519
10. VA Central California Health System Fresno Healthcare 1,279
Top 10 Private Employers
Top 10 Public Employers
Source: Fresno County Economic Development Corporation, internal data
Source: Fresno County Economic Development Corporation, internal data

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BUSINESS ACTIVITY
Source: Fresno County Economic Development Corporation, internal data
Notable Opening & Expansion Announcements
Fresno County 2015 - 2018
Company Location Type
Project Size
(SF)
New
Jobs
Investment Operations
1. Amazon.com, Inc. Fresno New 855,000 2,500 $200 million E-Commerce fulfillment
2. ULTA Beauty, Inc. Fresno New 670,000 642 $110 million E-Commerce fulfillment
3. Gap, Inc. Fresno Expansion - 515 $100 million E-Commerce fulfillment
4. OK Produce Fresno Expansion 314,915 100 - Wholesale - Produce
5. Bitwise Industries Fresno Expansion 300,000 - $30 million Technology
6. Harris Ranch Beef Company Selma New 281,000 35 $10 million Food Manufacturing
7. United States Cold Storage Fresno Expansion 275,000 50 $50 million Cold Storage
8. Valley Wide Beverage Company Fresno Expansion 225,000 50 - Wholesale - Beverage
9. Cargill Fresno Expansion 124,800 300 $50 million Food Manufacturing
10. Tires Warehouse, Inc. Fresno New 122,000 60 - Wholesale - Tires
11. Scelzi Enterprises Fresno Expansion 80,000 100 $4 million Manufacturing
12. Cintas Corporation Fresno Expansion 55,000 60 $20 million Industrial Uniform Supply
13. Brenntag Pacific Fresno Expansion 53,787 22 $9 million Manufacturing
14. Caylym Technologies Fresno Expansion 41,000 53 $3.5 million Manufacturing
15. Aetna Health of California Fresno Expansion - 225 $29.1 million Finance and Insurance

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SAN JOSE
FRESNO
HIGH-SPEED RAIL
California High-Speed Rail System Map

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Born in Fresno
The nation’s first high-speed rail (HSR) project broke ground in Downtown Fresno
on January 6, 2015, marking the beginning of the high-speed rail era for the United
States. Our region will now be the starting point of a high-speed rail network that
will one day span the entire state, beginning with the first operational segment
between the San Joaquin Valley and Silicon Valley in 2025, before advancing
to a 500-mile system connecting San Francisco to Los Angeles by 2029.
It’s Happening
The construction of high-speed rail’s “Backbone” is well underway in Fresno and surrounding communities. In addition to the
billions of dollars directly invested on HSR infrastructure, the City of Fresno has received an excess of a $100 million from the
California High-Sped Rail Authority (Authority) for related road and highway infrastructure upgrades, improving Fresno’s overall
transportation network.
Downtown Fresno Station
Fresno’s Downtown high-speed rail station will be the first to be built for the project. The City of Fresno is coordinating with the
Authority to ensure the HSR station and development plans for the Fresno Station District are integrated into the overall HSR system
and best position Fresno for success. The Fresno Station District is centered around the ¼ mile radius of the planned HSR station
and encompasses roughly 200 acres of land in Downtown Fresno.
2015 HSR Ground breaking Ceremony
HSR Construction Oct. 2017 - Cedar ViaductHSR Construction Sept. 2017 - Fresno River Viaduct
Conceptual - Downtown Fresno Station
CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL

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Valley to Valley in 45 Minutes by 2025
The first and initial operational segment (IOS) of the high-speed rail project is slated to open by 2029. The IOS will connect the
San Joaquin Valley to Silicon Valley at 220 miles per hour. The travel time between a non-stop ride between Fresno and
San Jose is estimated to be between 45 minutes and 53 minutes. This puts Fresno less than an average Bay Area commute
away from Silicon Valley’s highly-skilled workforce and Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Service Plan
In the most recent Business Plan published by the California High-Speed Rail Authority, service for the IOS in 2029 is estimated at
2 trains per hour during peak hours and 1 train per hour during non-peak hours.
HSR Station San Jose1
San Francisco2 Burbank
Airport2
Downtown
Los Angeles2 Anaheim2
Fresno
45 - 53
minutes
102 83 95 141
1. IOS completion in 2029; 2. At Phase 1 completion in 2032
Systemwide Maps
Sacramento
San
Stockton
San Jose
Gilroy
Modesto
Merced
Fresno
Kings/Tulare
Bakersfield
Burbank
Palmdale
Los Angeles
Anaheim
San Diego
Francisco
Phase 1
Silicon Valley to Central Valley Extension
(San Francisco, Merced, Bakersfield)
Phase 2
Proposed Station
Riverside
San
BernardinoBurbank to Anaheim
Corridor Improvements
Silicon Valley to Central Valley Line
(San Jose – North of Bakersfield)
LEGEND
Madera
CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL SYSTEM
2016 BUSINESS PLAN PHASED IMPLEMENTATION
XpressWest
Kings/Tulare
Bakersfield
Fresno
Las Vegas
Merced
Modesto
Stockton
Sacramento
San Francisco
San Jose
Gilroy
Palmdale
Victorville
Burbank
Los Angeles
Anaheim
San Bernardino
Riverside
San Diego
Proposed Station
Proposed Station (Option)
LEGEND
Phase 2
Phase 1
High Desert Corridor
XpressWest
CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL
CONNECTING CALIFORNIA
SUBJECT TO CHANGE – MARCH 2015
Proposed Statewide Alignment
CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL
Estimated HSR Travel Time (minutes) from Fresno

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INDUSTRIES
Sequoiadendron giganteum (Giant Sequoia)
• MANUFACTURING
• AGRICULTURE
• ENERGY & WATER TECHNOLOGY
• LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION
• HEALTH CARE
• INFORMATION-TECHNOLOGY

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MANUFACTURING
Region
Total Value of Shipments and Receipts
for Services ($1,000)
Fresno County $8,658,325
California $512,303,164
Manufacturing Cluster
Manufacturing has become a focal area of investment for Fresno County and the San Joaquin Valley. Led by
the San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance (SJVMA), efforts are being made to develop the area into a
globally competitive resource that will attract companies. The SJVMA’s primary focus is to building stronger regional
manufacturing companies by strengthening connections and relationships, building growth assets, and strengthening
the workforce pipeline by collaborating with education partners and ensuring students are supported in discovering a
path that inspires them.
2017
Q1 Establishments
2017
Q1 Employees
Fresno County (Total) 595 24,238
NAICS 311 Food manufacturing 137 12,180
NAICS 333 Machinery manufacturing 53 1,898
NAICS 332 Fabricated metal product manufacturing 86 1,770
Major Fresno Manufacturing Trade Shows
California Food Expo www.fresnofoodexpo.com
Date: July 24-25, 2019
Location: Fresno Convention Center
The California Food Expo exclusively features California
food & beverage brands. The one-stop trade event makes
connecting to California food brands more convenient,
efficient and accessible.
Manufacturing Summit www.sjvma.org
Date: May 2019
Location: Fresno Convention Center
The Manufacturing Summit designed as a workshop and
resource expo for manufacturers and celebrates the long
history of innovation in manufacturing in the San Joaquin
Valley.
Fresno-based P*DE*Q exhibiting at the Fresno Food Expo 2017 Manufacturing Summit
2012 Total Value of Manufacturing Sector (2012 NAICS 31-33)
Shipments and Receipts for Services ($1,000)
Top 3 Manufacturing Sectors by Employment Level
Fresno County

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AGRICULTURE
Local Industry
With $7.02 billion in output, Fresno County ranks in the top 3 of agricultural producing counties in the United States.
Located in one of the most fertile and productive regions of the world, the agricultural output of the region has led to
a robust food processing industry, with food processors and food processing equipment manufacturers making up a
large percentage of Fresno County’s economy.
Fresno County GDP: $38.8 billion (2015): Ranks 70th of 382 metropolitan areas.
Exports: $4.04 billion (2015), with $2.95 billion related to agriculture.
Number of Commodities Grown: Nearly 400
2017 Crop Highlights by Commodity
Field Crops: $323 million, an increase of 40.1% over 2016
Seed Crops: $27.7 million, a 29.2% over 2016
Vegetable Crops: $990 million, led by tomatoes
Fruit and Nut Crops: $4.03 billion, a 24% increase from 2016 and led by Almonds
Nursery: $38 million
Livestock and Poultry: $1.01 billion
Livestock and Poultry Products: $501.6 million
Apiary Products and Pollination Services: $95.6 million
Industrial Crops: $5.9 million, up 24.8% from 2016
2017
Rank
Crop
2017
Dollar Value
2016
Rank
2007
Rank
1997
Rank
1 Almonds $1,220,082,000 1 2 5
2 Grapes $951,231,000 2 1 1
3 Poultry $495,021,000 3 4 3
4 Pistachios $424,875,000 7 18 26
5 Milk $409,019,000 6 3 6
6 Mandarins $384,124,000 11 * *
7 Cattle & Calves $255,885,000 4 6 7
8 Tomatoes Garlic $221,519,000 5 5 4
9 Peaches $204,402,000 10 8 12
10 Oranges $197,713,000 9 9 9
Fresno County’s 10 Leading Crops
2017 Fresno County Annual Crop & Livestock Report
*Not Previously separated for ranking purposes

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The Water and Energy Technology (WET) Center
The Water and Energy Technology (WET) Center is collaborative venture
between California State University, Fresno (Fresno State), industry, and
public agencies. The facility features an underground water pit to be
used for water and irrigation testing. This modern test facility provides
independent testing and performance certification for pumps and other
water technology equipment, an educational learning lab for students, and
an incubator facility for businesses specializing in water, irrigation and clean-energy.
Renewable Energy
Fresno County covers an expansive area over 6,000 square miles from the Sierra Nevadas in the east to the Coastal
Range in the west. With over 290 days of sunshine per year, Fresno County, and the rural west side in particular, is
ideal for solar project development due of several factors. The most significant factor, however, is the availability of
large swaths of fallow, retired farmland. Due to the lack of available clean irrigation water, over 200,000 acres of
farmland have been retired over the last few decades.
Most recently, Westlands Water District, which covers a large portion of Fresno County’s west side, reached an
agreement with the federal government to retire an additional 100,000 acres of farmland. The settlement allows for
only a select number of uses for the retired land, one of which is for alternative-energy projects.
Biomass and Tree Mortality
Over 129 million trees have died in California between 2010-2017 in due to the bark bettles that thrived during the
historic drought. Fresno County alone has over 21 million dead trees. However, opportunities do exist to improve
the quality and quantity of benefits from California’s forest. Management options for stabilizing carbon storage,
improving water quality, fostering more vibrant rural economies, and making landscapes more resistant to threats
have the potential to produce more desirable future conditions. To take advantage of these opportunities, federal,
state, and local stakeholders have made available over $21 million in grants for projects that will help stimulate the
removal of hazardous fuels from national forests and other forest lands to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires,
promote forest health, and reduce the cost of forest management.
ENERGY & WATER TECHNOLOGY
FresnoCountywasCalifornia’stopregionforindustrialsolarcapacityinstallation
exceedingtheinstalledkWcapacityofLosAngelesandtheSiliconValleycombined

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LOGISTICS
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San Francisco
FRESNO
Los Angeles
San Diego
Reno
Phoenix
Tucson
Denver
Salt Lake
City
Las
Vegas
Ground Package Delivery
Transit Days from Fresno
UPS
OnTrac
Transit Days
1
2
3
4
Access to 40 million Customers within 1-day
Reach 40 million customers with guaranteed next-day ground service, without the additional cost of expedited
shipping. Due to Fresno’s unique location in the middle of the state, FedEx, UPS, and OnTrac, can reach all of
California’s major market within 1 day with their standard ground shipping, guaranteed. OnTrac, with their early-pull
option, has the ability to reach the entire west coast with their standard ground shipping service.
Logistics

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THE BOYD COMPANY REPORT
Summary of The Boyd Company, Inc. Report
Comparative: Distribution Warehousing Costs in 25 Western & Midwestern U.S. Cities (2015)
In the following analysis, major operating costs scaled to a representative 200 worker distribution warehouse are presented for a
series of 25 comparative sites in the Western and Midwestern U.S. Annual operating costs were projected solely for comparative
purposes, with only major geographically-variable factors being considered. Those costs not varying significantly with geography,
including relocation and start-up expenses, were not considered. The Boyd analysis focuses on those key geographically-variable
cost elements considered to be most pivotal within the warehouse site selection process.
Warehouse operating costs are scaled to a hypothetical 500,000 sq. ft. facility employing 200 nonexempt workers and shipping
over-the-road to a Western U.S. market. The analysis provides an independent and authoritative point of reference for the
assessment of comparative operating cost levels in each of the surveyed sites. The format of the cost exhibits will allow a further
tailoring of warehouse specifications, shipping patterns and staffing levels to reflect alternate scales of operation and market
reach of the hypothetical warehouse facility.
About Boyd
Founded in 1975, The Boyd Company, Inc. provides independent location counsel to leading U.S. and overseas corporations.
Devoted exclusively to corporate mobility, Boyd is a recognized authority in the field of comparative business cost analysis. Its
proprietary BizCosts® data base is developed from five decades of corporate site selection case studies and is considered an
authoritative benchmark by corporations worldwide. Boyd is located in Princeton, NJ.
Fresno, CA Riverside/San Bernardino, CA
Nonexempt Labor
Weighted Average Hourly Earnings $14.94 $15.82
Annual Base Payroll Costs $5,689,152 $6,024256
Fringe Benefits $1,934,312 $2,048,247
Total Annual Labor Costs $7,623,464 $8,072,503
Electric Power Costs $752,172 $678,252
Amortization Costs $3,738,693 $3,775,644
Property & Sales Tax Costs $993,092 $993,354
Shipping Costs $2,770,984 $3,011,272
Total Annual Geographically Variable
Operating Costs
$15,878,405 $16,531,025
Logistics
Comparative Annual Operating Cost Simulation Summary
(Fresno and Riverside/San Bernardino Metro Area)

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PARCEL DELIVERY HUBS
Parcel Delivery Hubs & Notable Fulfillment Center Locations
Logistics
North Ave
Central Ave
Gap, Inc.
ULTA Beauty
Amazon
ClovisAveFedEx Hub
Fresno
UPS Hub
OnTrac Hub
FedEx Ground Hub: 3151 S East Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
UPS Hub: 1601 W. McKinley Ave
Fresno, CA 93728
OnTrac Hub: 3149 S. Willow Ave. #102
Fresno, CA 93725
EastAve
WillowAve
McKinley Ave

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Community Regional Medical
Center, Fresno
Licensed beds: 791
Flagship hospital of Community Medical
Center’s acute-care facilities. 11th largest
GAC hospital in California.
Saint Agnes Medical Center,
Fresno
Licensed beds: 436
Consumer Choice Award winner among best
hospitals in the U.S. for 19 consecutive years
(1996 - 2014).
Valley Children’s Hospital
Licensed beds: 358
Premier pediatric medical center which treats
more inpatient cases in California than any
pediatric hospital north of San Diego.
Clovis Community Medical
Center
Licensed beds: 208
Only comprehensive hospital in the area with
all-private rooms. Recent expansion included
a 5-story bed tower and Women’s Pavilion.
VA Central California Fresno
Medical Center
Licensed beds: 174
A General Medicine and Surgery teaching
hospital that serves over 28,000 veterans in
the San Joaquin Valley.
HEALTHCARE
Kaiser Permanente Fresno
Medical Center
Licensed beds: 169
Certified as a Primary Stroke Center for
its compliance with nationally-developed
standards for stroke care.
San Joaquin Valley
Rehabilitation Hospital
Licensed beds: 62
Provides comprehensive physical
rehabilitation to patients who have
suffered a debilitating injury or illness.
Fresno Heart and Surgical
Hospital
Licensed beds: 57
Has earned a 5-star rating in carotid
surgery for five years (2009-2013) from
Healthgrades.
Fresno Surgical Hospital
Licensed beds: 27
Physician-owed hospital that delivers
high-quality surgical care. Earned the
Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval
in 2005.
Fresno is the hub for the full continuum of
medical and healthcare related resources
for Central California
Hospitals
General Acute Care in Fresno Metro Area
Fresno Metro Area
Hospitals 16
Licensed Beds 3,930
Hospitals
By the Numbers

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HEALTHCARE
Select Fresno County Health Care Project Underdevelopment
Community Medical Centers
Clovis Cancer Center: Clovis Community Medical Center is nearing
completion on a $65 million cancer hospital. The 100,000 square foot facility
will be one-of-a-kind in the San Joaquin Valley. The goal of the Cancer Center i s
to consolidate all of Community’s outpatient cancer services to the new
facility and will conduct research along with the University of California, San
Francisco (UCSF).
Community Regional Medical Center: A five-story, 180,000 square foot
pediatric office building in Downtown Fresno. The more than $1 billion
expansion will feature pediatric sub-specialists and outpatient services.
Fowler Pediatric Care Medical Plaza: Valley Children’s Hospital
and Adventist Health formed a partnership to build a $35 million medical plaza in the City of Fowler with an aim of improving
pediatric rural health care services. The planned 16-acre state-of-the-art pediatric care facility, located adjacent to State Highway
99, is scheduled to open in the early part of 2019.
California Health Sciences University (CHSU): CHSU’s has began construction for their 826,000 square feet
permanent medical school campus on 70 acres of land at the Clovis Research & Technology Park. The $250 million campus will
eventually have 2,000-3,000 students and a staff of 300-400. This new university is planned to open the new campus in 2019.
Thereareover$350millionofhealthcare-relatedconstruction
and improvement projects underway in Fresno County
Clovis Cancer Center
CHSU - College of Osteopathic Medicine

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INFORMATION-TECHNOLOGY
Information-Technology Cluster
Fresno County’s burgeoning Information-Technology (IT) Cluster consists of over 500 companies with over 100
located in Downtown Fresno.
With headquarters in Fresno, FocusVision is the first company to provide integrated,
global technology solutions for both quantitative and qualitative market research.
The company has specialized in research facility video streaming and has grown to offer best-in-class solutions in
webcam focus groups, ethnography streaming, asynchronous online software and mobile device usability studies.
Founded in 2012, OnFarm Systems is a nationally recognized software company born
as a unique farm management tool that displays and analyzes data from many different
sources in a single, easy-to-use application. OnFarm transparently integrates the data
into a customizable dashboard with forecasts and recommendations that enables the entire farming organization to
make better, more informed decisions resulting in immediate impact on farm inputs, productivity, and profitability.
Bitwise Industries was founded by a group of entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds that
believe technology is the future of the San Joaquin Valley. The company was created to provide
the software industry in Fresno with the inevitable next step in its rapid growth: the mothership
of technological education, collaboration, and innovation. Every day, Bitwise helps cultivate the
technology ecosystem in Fresno by providing education (Geekwise Academy), execution (Shift3 Technologies), and
place (Hashtag) to empower the next generation of tech leaders.
Agrian was founded in 2004 with the goal of providing a single source, easy-to-use solution for those
in the agricultural food chain The Agrian platform enables ag professionals to capture information
from the field and send the information electronically to various stakeholders. Coupled with its mobile
capabilities, Agrian offers the flexibility, convenience and speed to make quick solutions on the go.
Growing Successful Tech Companies
The Fresno-Clovis metropolitan region ranked 3rd in California among “Tech/Info Leaders”
with a job growth of 20% in the tech sector since 2011.
Progressive Policy Institute
“The California Tech/Info Boom: How It Is Spreading Across the State” July 2015
Cultivated in Fresno

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QUALITY OF LIFE
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
• COST OF LIVING
• HOUSING MARKET
• WEATHER
• SEISMIC STABILITY
• RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT
• PARKS, TRAILS, AND MORE

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COST OF LIVING
Source: PayScale “Cost of Living Calculator”
Fresno is One of the Country’s Most Affordable Places to Live
According to a survey conducted by the financial website GoBankingRates, Fresno is one of the country’s most
affordable places to live. While it’s not exactly a surprise to see Fresno rank high on this list because of the cost of
housing, other contributing factors include cost of groceries, transportation, and health care.
How does a $50,000 annual salary in Fresno, CA compare in other metropolitan areas across the state and country?
The table below lists the equivalent salary for the selected metro areas:
Sunnyvale,
CA
San Francisco,
CA
San Diego,
CA
Los Angeles,
CA
Boston, MA New York, NY Seattle, WA
$111,500 $85,500 $72,000 $71,500 $70,000 $114,500 $72,500
Graphic from GoBankingRates’ cost-of-living comparison survey
Comparable Salary in Select Metropolitan Areas
to a $50,000 Salary in Fresno, CA

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HOUSING MARKET
The most significant factor contributing to Fresno’s affordable cost of
living is affordable housing. The relatively low cost of housing in Fresno
attracts many new residents to the region. These new residents arrive
from all parts of the country but especially from California’s large
metropolitan areas.
Real estate markets increasingly depend on strong fundamentals to
drive sustainable housing activity. The Fresno housing market possesses
these strong fundamentals; solid job growth, low vacancy rate, a market
not overvalued, and affordability, amongst other factors. Thanks to
the presence of these fundamentals, the Fresno housing market was
ranked as the healthiest in the United States entering 2016 according
to a report issued by mortgage industry leader Freddie Mac.
The Fresno metropolitan area ranks
#1 as the healthiest housing market
in the U.S.
Multi-Indicator Market Index®
Freddie Mac
California Home Sale Activity by City, CoreLogic,
June 2018
Region Median Price
Fresno County $270,000
Clovis $348,500
Fresno $250,000
Alameda County $870,000
Berkeley $1,225,000
Oakland $751,000
Los Angeles County $615,000
Long Beach $548,250
Santa Monica $1,495,000
Sacramento County $362,000
Elk Grove $441,000
Sacramento $326,000
Santa Clara County $1,150,000
San Jose $1,000,750
Sunnyvale $1,526,500
San Francisco $1,350,000
Median Sales Price of Homes Sold,
June 2018

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WEATHER
The sun shines on Fresno County 288 days a year resulting in one of the nation’s most hospitable and Mediterranean-
like climates. The average high temperature is 76.5 degrees and the average low temperature is 50.4 degrees.
Average rainfall is 11.50 inches. Fresno’s elevation is 308 feet but, countywide, elevations range from 100 feet to
14,248 feet at the top of the peak of North Palisade in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.
Source: Western Regional Climate Center, 01/01/1948 to 06/09/2016 at Fresno-Yosemite Intl Airport, Fresno, CA
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Avg. High Temp. 54.6 61.5 67.0 74.4 83.5 91.7 98.3 96.4 90.8 79.7 65.3 54.7
Avg. Low Temp. 37.6 40.7 43.8 48.0 54.3 60.5 65.7 64.0 59.7 51.2 42.4 37.3
Avg. Rainfall (Inches) 2.09 1.90 1.89 1.03 0.36 0.16 0.01 0.01 0.15 0.53 1.13 1.64
Cities with Most Nice Days* Per Year
Fresno ranked among top cities
with most nice weather days
City # of Nice Days
Long Beach, CA 210
Los Angeles, CA 182
San Diego, CA 178
San Jose, CA 170
Oakland, CA 138
Phoenix, AZ 100
Fresno, CA 95
Stockton, CA 89
Tacoma, WA 86
Olympia WA 84
Source: Brettschneider, Brian - PhD. University of Alaska, Fairbanks climate researcher -
“What cities have the most nice days in America?” Washington Post. Aug. 7, 2018.
*Nice Day: Maximum high temperature
between 65-85 °F, a dew point less than
or equal to 65, and no precipitation.

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SEISMIC STABILITY
It is a well-known fact that California is earthquake country. However, very few realize that not all of California is
subject to the same degree of seismic risk. Unlike many other major metropolitan areas in California, in particular Los
Angeles and the Bay Area, Fresno is located in a region that is seismically stable. There are no significant earthquake
faults in the Fresno area and few major California cities can match the safety record and low seismic risk of Fresno.
Fresno is at low risk for earthquakes because of its inland location, flat topography, relatively stable soil condition, and
the absence of active faults in the area.
California
Seismic
Hazard Map
An inland location
& flat typography
Source: Kalkan, Wills and Branum, Seismic Hazard Mapping of
California Considering Site Effects, Earthquake Spectra, Nov. 2010
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RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT
A Few Ways to Take Advantage of What the Region Has to Offer
• Explore the outdoors. Not only does the Fresno metro region have three rivers that run through it, the San Joaquin
, Fresno, and the Kings, there are also three national parks nearby, including Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon.
• Enjoy what’s in season. The region is one of the most productive farming areas in the world, take advantage. The
area is loaded with farmers markets that offer freshly picked fruits and vegetables. Many of the markets are seasonal but
the county also has several year-round markets as well.
• Taco ‘bout tacos! Fresno is the self-appointed taco capital of the state. There is a major festival devoted to the beloved
taco – The Taco Truck Throwdown – hosted by Fresno’s AAA baseball team, the Fresno Grizzlies. During this event the
Grizzlies’ alter-ego, the Fresno Tacos, make an appearance. Now in it 7th year, the popularity of the Taco Truck Throwdown
has turned this single-day event into a two-day event.
• Visit the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, a local treasure. Established in 1929, the Fresno Chaffee Zoo is located in
Roeding Park near downtown Fresno. It recently underwent a major renovation and expansion, with the addition of the 13-
acre African Adventure Experience, a giraffe feeding area, and sea lion exhibit. Work is currently underway on Phase 2 of the
African Adventure, which will bring back hippos along with a host of other species. Much of this would not be possible without
the support from Fresno County residents through Measure Z. Measure Z , a one-tenth of one percent sales tax measure, was
renewed by Fresno County voters for an additional 10 years in 2014, thereby ensuring the zoo’s future for decades to come.
• Discover Fresno’s art scene. Along with the Fresno Art Museum, Fresno is home to Arte Américas, the African-
American Historical and Cultural Museum of the San Joaquin Valley, and Fresno County’s Historical Museum. Art
Hop, one of the coolest events the city has, occurs the first Thursday night of each month and is devoted to visiting art
galleries, retailers, and restaurants featuring the work of local artists.
• See a concert. Whether its at the Save Mart Center, which hosts the biggest names in music – i.e Rolling Stones, Paul
McCartney, Blake Shelton, Selena Gomez, Bruno Mars – or a more intimate venue, Fresno has it all. The Save Mart Center,
located at Fresno State, was ranked as the 4th best arena in the U.S. by “Venues Today” based on its concerts and
events. The intimate venues include the Woodward Park Rotary Amphitheater, the Saroyan Theatre, Fulton 55, and
Strummer’s to name a few. Fresno also has the Fresno Philharmonic and a regular schedule of touring Broadway shows.
Shaver Lake Fireworks Spectacular &
Boat Parage
Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Fresno’s Vineyard Farmers
Market
Saroyan Theatre

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PARKS, TRAILS, AND MORE
Parks
Whether it’s for a family picnic, day fishing trip, or hiking, the Fresno metro region has a variety of parks that suit a wide range
of uses. There are over 3,200 acres of park and green space facilities alone between the County of Fresno, City of Fresno, and
City of Clovis. The larger parks include Avocado Lake Park, Dry Creek Park, Kearney Park, Roeding Park, Woodward Park, and
Fresno’s Regional Sports Complex.
Pedestrian and Bike Trails
The cities of Clovis and Fresno currently have a 65-mile network of shared-use pedestrian and bike trails. While this network of
urban trails has experienced rapid growth over the last 7 years, it pales in comparison to what has been outlined in the 2016
Active Transportation Plan. Due partly to the increasing popularity of the pedestrian and bike trails, the cities have proposed
developing their pedestrian and bike trail networks by a combined 215 miles.
The most recent noteworthy trail development was the completion of the Dry Creek Trailhead in north Clovis. The site, which
is used by 2 million people annually, was designed to capture storm water to replenish groundwater supplies. The Dry Creek
Trailhead has subsequently won various state and national awards for its creative design that helps address the issues related
to diminishing water supplies.
Fresno County Blossom Trail
This 62-mile self-guided tour through Fresno County’s orchards was created to celebrate and feature the natural beauty of the
region’s agriculture and historical points of interest. The Blossom Trail, which peaks in late February through March, consists of
panoramas of fruit tree orchards alive with fragrance and bursting with blossoms.
Madera Wine Trail
Grapes have been one of the top crops grown in Fresno and Madera counties since at least the early 1900’s. So it’s no surprise
to find nationally recognized wineries and wine trails in our backyard. The region’s top wine trail, the Madera Wine Trail, is made
up of 9 small, family-owned wineries in Madera County. The Madera Wine Trail hosts a variety of events throughout the year, with
Wine Showcase Days as it most popular and featured event.
Ski Resorts
For those that enjoy winter sports or just relish that cup of hot cocoa at the ski lodge, Fresno County is home to one ski resort,
China Peak Mountain Resort, and is within close proximity of a second, Yosemite Ski & Snowboard Area (formerly Badger Pass
Ski Area).
China Peak Mountain Resort
Fresno County Blossom Trail
Japanese Gardens at
Woodward Park
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INCENTIVES
• HIRING
• LOCAL
• STATE
• FEDERAL

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Hiring Incentives
New Employment Opportunities Employment Program (NEO)
The County of Fresno Department of Social Services (DSS) is committed to developing employment opportunities for County
residents through a number of strategies including the County’s New Employment Opportunities Program. DSS can offer employers
who hire DSS Welfare-to-Work clients assistance with a number of hiring strategies in addition to subsidizing employment. The
following can be available to employers for DSS clients hired:
• Employee recruitment;
• Employee screening, including reimbursement for drug testing and
background checks;
• Specialized employee training;
• Employee retention services, including support and engagement
of clients, reimbursement for uniforms, equipment, transportation and
child care, and;
• Wage subsidies up to a year depending on the needs of the DSS client
New Employment Credit (NEC)
California hiring tax credit available to qualified employers hiring qualifying employees. Employer also must be located with-in a
Designated Geographic Area (DGA).
• Credit is 35% of wages paid in excess of 150% of the California minimum wage.
• Is paid hourly wages for an average of at least 35 hours per week, or is salaried, and paid for full-time employment.
Employment Training Panel (ETP)
State program that reimburses the cost of employer-driven vocational training for new or existing employees. Reimbursement of
training costs for approved training program with a maximum reimbursement of $750,000 to $900,000. ETP applications are
accepted on a monthly basis.
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
Federal tax credit available for hiring qualifying individuals from certain target groups. Federal Tax credit equal to 25% or 40% of
a new employee’s first-year wages. Maximum credit amount ranges from $1,200 to $9,000.
Wage Reimbursement Schedule
Initial 26 Week
Placement
Wage Reimbursement
Week 1-13 100%
Week 14-26 75%
Potential for (2)
13 week extensions
Wage Reimbursement
Week 27-39 50%
Week 40-52 25%
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Local Incentives
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) Economic Development Rate (EDR)
PG&E, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GO-Biz), and the City of Fresno have teamed up to develop the
Enhanced Economic Development Rate. Qualifying businesses in Fresno County will receive a 25% Enhanced Rate reduction
on their monthly electricity costs.
• 5 year program
• Designed for businesses with high energy loads that are considering:
- Locating within California and have other out-of-state options
- Relocating from California to other states
- Closing their existing California operations
Fresno Economic Expansion Act
Under the Fresno Economic Expansion Act, the City of Fresno has outlined various tax/revenue sharing incentives available to
large job-generating projects. However, in addition to those incentives outlined below, the City of Fresno is willing to consider and
negotiate a customized incentive package (which could include various available revenue/tax sharing mechanisms).
• Reduction and Abatement of Development Impact Fees
• Reimbursement for Off-site Improvements from Project Generated Revenue. Examples of revenues generated directly by a
project include;
- Business License Fees, Property Taxes, and Sales Taxes
• “Project Revenue” Sharing for unusually large and publicly beneficial projects. Eligible revenue sharing subsidies include;
- Property Taxes, Sales Taxes (subject to applicable laws), City Business License Taxes, and any other local revenue stream
generated directly by the project
County of Fresno Fee Deferral Program
Incentive available to qualifying job producing projects. Projects may defer 75% the County’s Plan Review/Building fees, with
a maximum of $50,000 deferment per project.
Fees re-paid 25% annually for 3 years • Project must create at least 20 jobs: directly or indirectly
City of Clovis Core Area Fee Reduction
The City of Clovis will reduce development impact fees for in-fill development in the core area south of Sierra Avenue and west of
Locan Avenue. Fees can be reduced by as much as 70%.
City of Kingsburg Incentives Program
The City of Kingsburg will provide the following incentives to new industrial, commercial, and retail projects:
25% reduction of all City Development Impact Fees • 50% rebate of the City’s share of sales taxes paid for 3 years
50% rebate of the City’s share of real property taxes paid for 3 years
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State Incentives
Manufacturing Equipment Sales/Use Tax Exemption Programs
California offers two sales and use tax exemption program for manufacturing related equipment (including the building of a
manufacturing facility), a 100% sales and use tax exemption and a partial sales and use tax exemption. The programs are outlined
below.
California Competes Tax Credit
Through the Governor’s Economic Development Initiative, California has a lucrative program in place to offset state tax liability
for companies that invest and create new full-time jobs in California.
California Research and Development (R&D) Credit
California income tax credit available to businesses who incur qualified research expenses while conducting qualified research in
California. Similar credit available on the Federal level.
Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ)
Incentive available to businesses throughout Fresno County that use recycled or recovered materials as raw materials in their
manufacturing processes or reduce the creation of solid waste. Benefits include:
Low interest micro-loan program (up to $2 million) • Development and permitting assistance
Waiver or reduction of development/permit fees
INCENTIVES
General Program Qualifications
Manufacturing and
Research & Development
Exemption
Partial sales/use tax exemption on purchase or lease of manufacturing and related equipment,
including leased equipment, construction material to build a new facility, solar equipment, and
pollution control equipment.
CAEATFA Sales and Use
Tax Exclusion (STE)
Applicable to Advanced Manufacturing operations. Exclusion, generally on Qualified Property, which
includes manufacturing machinery and equipment with an estimated useful lifespan of over one
year, as well as information technology used to operate or control the machinery and equipment.
Qualified purchases may also include tangible personal property required for infrastructure
improvements to manufacturing facilities.
Program Type Agency Application Timeline
Manufacturing and
Research & Development
Exemption
Partial Exemption
(3.9375%)
California Department of
Tax and Fee Administration
(CDTFA)
No application necessary.
3.9375% partial sales tax exemption
is taken by completing 1-page
Exemption Certificate and providing
it to seller at time of purchase.
CAEATFA Sales and Use
Tax Exclusion (STE)
Full Exemption
California Alternative Energy
and Advanced Transportation
Financing Authority
(CAEATFA)
Applications are considered on
a first-come-first-served basis.
Applications must be submitted
at least 60 days prior to board
meetings.
Program Type Details Application Timeline
California Competes Tax
Credit
State income tax credit
available to businesses
that want to locate and
grow in California
Amount is negotiated between the
business and the Governor’s Office.
Credit amount ranges from $20,000
for smaller projects into the multi-
millions for larger projects.
FY 18-19 open application periods:
Jan. 2, 2019 - Jan. 21, 2019
Mar. 4, 2019 - Mar. 25, 2019

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INCENTIVES
Federal Incentives
Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)
Fresno County is part of FTZ No. 226. The FTZ Program is a federal program 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
HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone)
Federal program that helps small businesses in designated cities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities.
Fresno County HUBZone designated cities:
Huron • Mendota • Orange Cove • Parlier • San Joaquin
Fresno (in designated census tracts) • Sanger (in designated census tracts)
Financing Incentives
Industrial Development Bond (IDB) Financing Program
IDBs provide manufacturing and processing companies low-cost, low-interest financing for capital expenditures.
• For manufacturing companies requesting from $1 million – $10 million
• Eligible expenditures: acquisition of land, building construction, building renovation, purchase of machinery and equipment
New Market Tax Credits (NMTC)
The NMTC is a federal program created to spur new or increased commercial or industrial investments in economically distressed
areas.
• Businesses can receive capital to fund projects, business expansion, or debt refinancing
• Project must have a community benefit (i.e. job creation of skilled workforce or employ those from under-served communities)
• NMTC can fund 20% - 23% of a proposed project
• Ideal for projects seeking between $1 million to $9 million of additional capital

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Fresno-Yosemite International Airport Terminal

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About the Fresno County Economic Development Corporation
The Fresno County Economic Development Corporation is a private non-profit organization established to market Fresno County
as the premier location for business prosperity. We facilitate site selection for new businesses, but also assist in the retention and
expansion of local businesses within Fresno County.
To learn more, visit www.fresnoedc.com
CONTACT
Jose N. Mora
Client Services Manager
(559) 476-2516
JMora@fresnoedc.com
In partnership with