 Simi Valley's business community is growing continuously with over 7,500 enterprises ranging from accounting firms to manufacturers. The community of Simi Valley produces an inclusive, business-friendly atmosphere that recognizes the importance of a prosperous local economy to the communityís quality of life. A highly educated work-force, combined with convenient location and highly competitive development costs, is a major attraction for many corporations to the Simi Valley business community. The city supports economic development, focusing on retaining current businesses and enticing new industry to relocate here. In Ventura County, wage and salary employment continues to rise, with the largest job growth in the previous year in the services industry. Manufacturing, Real Estate, Insurance, Trade, Transportation and Public Utilities also added thousands of new jobs. The Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce serves a valuable role as a liaison between business and the city and state government. From lobbying, to maintaining a Governmental Review Council, The Chamber keeps abreast of current legislation and continuously works to improve the business climate. Additionally, The Chamber serves a vital role within the business community providing business development programs, support services and marketing, and networking opportunities.  With a strong, pro-active Chamber of Commerce and a business-friendly local government, Simi Valley is a great place to do business. The city has long recognized the importance of a prosperous local economy to the overall quality of life and both residents and city officials work hard to make companies feel welcome. In the past decade, Simi Valley has been consistently ranked by the FBI as one of the safest cities of its size in the United States, topping the list for several years. A safe city translates into more sales and greater profits for local business as members of the community do not hesitate to shop after dark, merchants can focus their spending on items other than security, and businesses can feel secure in keeping longer hours. Additionally, Simi Valley was ranked by Outlook Magazine as seventh in the state for business growth based on criteria that includes quality of life, educational opportunities, pro-business climate, economic incentives, housing, labor pool and available infrastructure.
Simi Valley is proud to be called home to some of the country's finest businesses - including Countrywide Home Loans, Farmers Insurance, Hitachi Koki Corporation, Seagate Technology and Standard Abrasives. Smaller companies in related fields and many different suppliers to the major companies are also located in the Simi Valley area, providing a great mix of large and small operations for the community and its residents. More recent additions to the local business community include a variety of Internet and technology companies, along with a growing number of manufacturing industries. A building explosion has paved the way for a growing number of retailers, discount stores, shops and restaurants including WalMart, Office Depot, Home Depot, Applebee's Restaurant, and many more.  Simi Valley is also a haven for small business, with many hundreds of small firms, stores, shops and home-based businesses that provide a wide variety of products and services. Companies considering relocating to Simi Valley will find retail, office and light industrial space at reasonable rates, a modern infrastructure, good transportation facilities, an extremely safe environment, affordable housing, excellent schools and a well-educated and motivated workforce. Both the city and the Chamber of Commerce work hard to help companies find what they need to succeed.
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