Things to know about - Simi Valley California

At a time when the cost of doing business in California is driving some people away, Simi Valley offers ample opportunity for growth and prosperity at a surprisingly affordable rate. The more you learn about Simi Valley, the more you will appreciate the balance of a business friendly atmosphere and an enviable lifestyle.

Clean air and rolling hills create a magnificent backdrop to a community committed to providing an attractive environment - while maintaining the delicate balance of business activity and residential lifestyle. The City of Simi Valley understands the needs of business and desires to work with businesses to ensure their long term success.  Businesses from all over have discovered the benefits of locating in a community which is "so close and yet so far" - close to Los Angeles for the amenities of a big city - far enough away to enjoy the peace, security and quality of country living.  Simi Valley  also offers the advantage of lower County, business and utility taxes, as well as a City government that encourages businesses to prosper.  Now our economic development link www.SimiValleyProspector.com can help you discover local opportunities for your business in Simi Valley, from up to date commercial/industrial property listings to extensive custom demographic and business reports.

As you discover the beauty of Simi Valley you will be amazed that so much untouched land can be so close to one of the country's largest markets and most exciting metropolitan areas. With Los Angeles only minutes away, clean air and open countryside do not come at the price of isolation. Just minutes to the east are the San Diego (405) and Golden State (5) Freeways. The Ronald Reagan/Simi Valley-San Fernando Valley (118) Freeway creates the arterial spine of Simi Valley. To the west, the Moorpark (23) Freeway connects with U.S. 101 to Northern and Southern California.

Simi Valley is less than 50 minutes away from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and less than one-half hour from the newly expanded Burbank Airport.

Overall, Simi Valley benefits from excellent truck, rail and municipal transportation services. The Metrolink Commuter Rail connects Simi Valley with downtown Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, Burbank Airport and numerous other important stops along the way. The City is also served by Amtrak. The City's bus system connects all industrial areas with residential tracts and commercial facilities on an hourly basis.

For business and family, you'll find that the Simi Valley location is an excellent combination of beautiful views and ample room for expansion while being close to important domestic and international business markets.

From its beautiful location to its dedicated labor force, the City of Simi Valley is committed to being the most desirable place for business. Simi Valley offers a talented and diversified labor pool with over one-third of the City's population designated as professional, technical or managerial. Others in the community are chiefly classified in skilled services, sales, crafts and clerical categories. With many of Simi Valley's residents commuting outside the City for employment, opportunities to work closer to home are extremely attractive to them. This talented, educated and energetic labor pool can provide business with a work-force prepared for the global marketplace of the 21st century.

Simi Valley's abundance of diversified housing and highly desirable living environment are very important "employee benefits" and a major factor in executive recruitment. For a city with over 125,741 residents, Simi Valley has fostered and maintained a semi-rural/suburban small town atmosphere making it a very special and extremely safe place to live.

Simi Valley is proud of its friendly, hometown atmosphere. But, don't mistake hometown for small minded. Simi Valley always has room for new ideas. In addition to efforts at increasing employment and shopping opportunities, the City is active in refurbishing historical sites and protecting open space.

From planned communities like Wood Ranch, to unassuming tree lined residential streets and equestrian communities, the high quality housing ranges from affordable to affluent. Estates, single-family homes, townhouses and rental units offer options as diverse as the people who live in them. All of these options coexist in a well-balanced city that provides a full range of services.

Consistently rated by the FBI as one of the safest cities in the United States, Simi Valley is proud of its police force and the residents' commitment to a safe and secure way of life. Beautiful and safe are certainly adjectives to use when describing a location where you would want to raise a family.

 The Simi Valley Unified School District consists of 19 elementary schools, 3 junior high schools, 3 high schools and a continuation school. Special education of all kinds is also available. Simi Valley is also centrally located to some of the country's most prestigious colleges and universities including UCLA, USC, Pepperdine, Cal Lutheran and California State University at Northridge, and the new California State University Channel Islands, just to name a few. Two community colleges are only minutes away and Simi Valley Adult School offers a variety of vocational programs.

An active Boys and Girls Club and Simi Valley YMCA offer a vast array of activities for people of all ages. Simi Valley residents enjoy and take advantage of the wide open spaces. With over a dozen beautiful parks, camping and picnic facilities, miles of bike trails, pools, tennis courts, ice skating rinks, 3 golf courses and one of the largest equestrian trail systems in the United States, there is no need to drive for hours just to "get away from it all". But remember, if big city excitement is what you crave, it isn't far away. Dodger Stadium, Universal Studios, the Hollywood Bowl, Six Flags Magic Mountain and Disneyland are all within driving distance. In addition, the City's Cultural Arts Center offers professional and local stage productions. Simi Valley is close to some of Southern California's finest harbors and beaches for all types of water sports, and during the mild winters you can take a "one day" vacation and go skiing just a few hours away in the San Bernardino Mountains