Living here
Nearest 4-year college10 mi
Nearest community college7 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates74.4%
College graduates12.9%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
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Atwater Economic Development
The page describes Atwater's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), developed with Chabin Concepts to evaluate Merced County's economic development strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. The CEDS is described as required by the Economic Development Administration for grants and other resources, and the document is available for download.
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County of Los Angeles Economic Development
LA County's Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is the central economic and workforce development agency for LA County. It creates quality jobs, helps small businesses and high-road employers start and grow, and builds vibrant local communities and spaces, with a mission to foster an equitable economy with inclusive and sustainable growth.
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Greater Antelope Valley Eco Alliance
Antelope Valley Economic Development & Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE) is an organization devoted to facilitating business growth and opportunity within a 3,000 square mile region. Membership is open to all businesses, government agencies and community organizations interested in investing in the region's future.
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Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
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Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo