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Kym Plivelich Professionalism with specialized careLocally owned and operated We invite you to partner with Kern EDC on our bold and innovative

business development agenda, making Kern County “the best investment a business can make!”

THREE DECADES AGO, Kern County’s public and private business leaders forged a strategic coalition in order to attract and retain high-value jobs for the region. In 2018, Kern EDC celebrated its 30th Anniversary of fostering economic development and the organization’s role in

helping to generate over 32,000 jobs; $6 billion in capital investment; and $1.2 billion in wage income for Kern County.

Over the last year, the Advance Kern business recruitment and job growth initiative has proven to be an economic development “game changer” as incentive agreements with Fortune 500 companies Amazon and L’Oréal were approved by the County of Kern. In addition, Kern EDC co-launched the Kern Initiative for Talent and Entrepreneurship (KITE) program, a regional collaboration charged with developing the next generation of businesses and its related ecosystem.

The region’s key industries provide the fundamental ingredients for future economic growth and opportunity. With the understanding that the “availability of skilled labor” is the top site selection factor, Kern EDC and Kern Economic Development Foundation continue to work diligently to enhance the talent pipeline with “best practices” attraction and retention initiatives. Targeted outbound broker missions, industry-specific conferences, innovation tours, and the Kern County STEMposium are some of the tools we use to attract and retain businesses and the talent needed to ensure those businesses are successful.

We invite you to partner with Kern EDC on our bold and innovative business development agenda, making Kern County the “best investment a business can make!” ■

RICHARD D. CHAPMANPresident & CEO

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1 | President’s Message

2 | Advertisers Index

3, 5 | Table of Contents

6-12 | Helping Businesses Thrive in | Kern County Since 1988

Learn more about the county’s primary engine for economic and talent development.

14-15 | Top 10 Reasons to Do | Business in Kern County

With top rankings making national news, it’s easy to see why Kern County is an economic powerhouse.

18-19 | Quality of PlaceWith an array of outdoor and cultural activities, Kern County has something for everyone.

22-24 | Kern County by the NumbersTake an in-depth look into Kern’s economic growth, cost of living, industry projections, and much more.

28-29 | Community ProfileWith one of the fastest-growing populations in the nation, Kern’s diverse communities continue to flourish with opportunities.

32-37 | Kern’s Business AdvantageStrategic market access and a business-friendly environment are just two of the reasons why companies prefer Kern County.

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38 | Target IndustriesOil and agriculture aren’t the only industries making headlines in Kern County. Discover more about what Kern “does for a living.”

40 | Aerospace & DefenseEast Kern County is home to some of the most innovative and specialized technologies in the world.

42, 44 | Energy & Natural ResourcesKern County is the leading energy provider for the state of California and is connected to the strongest players in the global energy industry.

46 | Healthcare ServicesResidents of Kern County enjoy an array of cutting-edge medical services thanks to novel and innovative healthcare providers.

48-49 | Transportation, Logistics | & Advanced Manufacturing

Kern’s easy one-day turnaround trip to California’s largest population centers makes it a rapidly-growing home for some of the world’s largest companies.

50 | Value-Added AgricultureThanks to fertile soils and one of the best climates for fruit and vegetable production, value-added agriculture is a strong economic driver for Kern County’s economy.

52-53 | Education & WorkforceMeeting demands for a skilled and prepared workforce are top priorities for education professionals.

56-73 | Kern EDC Member Directory

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KERN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (KERN EDC) is a public-private partnership that brings together private businesses, education, elected officials, and non-profit organizations for the purpose of a single goal: creating a strong and diverse economy for Kern County. Kern EDC promotes the region to businesses looking for areas to expand, and works with existing local businesses to ensure they have what they need to thrive and grow here in Kern County.

Since 1988, Kern EDC has helped retain, grow, and attract businesses and jobs to Kern County. The economic base features the nation’s leading energy providers, and it regularly ranks as one of the top three agricultural regions in the U.S. In addition, other industries like logistics and warehousing, health care services, and aerospace and defense have helped create a more resilient local economy… just as the organization’s founders had hoped.

Helping Companies Grow & Create Jobs

Kern EDC offers a variety of services designed to support our mission. With local industry sector expertise and deep connections in Kern’s communities, we work to ensure the region remains a leader in commerce and a hub for innovation.

Kern EDC Services

SITE SELECTION ASSISTANCE FOR NEW BUSINESSESKern County is one of the select few regions in California that effectively markets itself around the country. That’s because Kern County and its municipalities embrace new businesses and offer fast-track permitting, allowing a company to be up and running within months after inking a deal. Kern EDC partners with the County of Kern, municipalities and real estate professionals, to identify available property and buildings that meet your requirements.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, TALENT ATTRACTION & RETENTIONKern EDC works closely with California State University, Bakersfield,

Kern County Superintendent of Schools, community colleges, and Employer’s Training Resources to prepare Kern County’s workforce. We help ensure that educators know what existing and new businesses are looking for in their talent.

FINANCING & INCENTIVESKern EDC works with businesses to identify targeted incentives and financing tools that stimulate job growth and capital investment. Kern County offers robust programs, including the innovative Advance Kern program, that help companies succeed and compete in the global economy.

PRIVATE/PUBLIC SECTOR SYNERGYWhether we are helping facilitate Kern’s already-expedient permitting process, or advocating on behalf of regional companies, our strong relationship with the County and local cities is invaluable.

RESEARCHWe compile labor studies, demographic data, economic vitality updates and other important information needed to objectively evaluate Kern County as a viable option for your growing business. Our website is updated often, and our electronic newsletter keeps the community and interested parties around the country informed about economic trends and news that affects our region.

ECONOMIC IMPACT FACT SHEETSKern EDC recognized the need to produce “user-friendly” flyers presenting the economic impacts of Kern County’s main industries. In this continuing series, Kern EDC will create and update these industry specific fact sheets in order to demonstrate the diverse nature of our local economy. ■

Kern EDC has never wavered from its mission to serve as the leading organization in Kern County for job creation and economic development activities.

Creating Opportunities for Businesses

KERN EDC


Kern Economic Development Corporation is a public private partnership formed in 1988 with the mission of stimulating a diversified and strong economic climate in Kern County. This is accomplished through new business recruitment and assistance with retention and expansion of existing businesses.

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So, What’s the Big DealAbout New Jobs?

Whether the companies are large, medium, or small, the impact of every 100 jobs includes spending:

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$962,000in recreation,

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… and millions more in commercial real estate, housing, bank deposits, real estate taxes and more—IN ONE YEAR!

(From a study developed by Rieger & Associates of Denver Colorado, using Kern County economic data including government and private business research and sources)

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Building a STEM Pipeline

KERN EDF

MOST EXECUTIVES LOOKING TO RELOCATE OR EXPAND THEIR BUSINESS have a keen eye on a community’s workforce and its abilities to fill the jobs they will create. While Kern EDC focuses on job creation,

it’s clear that workforce development is increasingly important.

Kern Economic Development Foundation (KEDF) was created 10 years ago as a 501(c)3 to implement programs that improve local communities and also complement Kern EDC’s efforts of recruiting and retaining business and creating an environment that supports job growth in Kern County.

Led by its own board of directors, the decision was made in 2017 to focus its efforts more specifically on bridging the gap between the business and education communities in order to

CHERYL SCOTTKEDF Exec. Director

create a better-prepared workforce for current and future local employers. Since Kern County ranks 4th in the nation for STEM jobs, many of which already go unfilled as employers seek qualified candidates, it was decided to focus KEDF’s efforts on projects that will build a bigger and better STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) talent pipeline.

Since making the decision to shine the light on STEM in particular, KEDF has developed several innovative programs and activities, thanks to support from the education and business communities. KEDF brings business to the table, and our partners in education provide the students and access to teachers and other educators. Below are some of the exciting efforts that have grown from the partnerships:

MENTORING STUDENTSWomen are under-represented in STEM jobs both in Kern County and throughout the nation. As the KEDF team surveyed local female STEM professionals, a common theme arose. The

group agreed on the importance of reaching out to girls when they are young and still developing their self-esteem and confidence, along with their own opinions about their own abilities and interests. Out of these conversations, the two-year-long pilot Buttonwillow Girls STEM Mentoring Project was born, and girls and women alike are being impacted in a big way!

The Buttonwillow Union School District, serves approximately 400 students in the rural community located in northern Kern County. Studies show that girls coming from a low-income, high-unemployment environment are less likely to pursue STEM careers. KEDF and the school district’s leadership are working together to try to change that narrative for Buttonwillow girls.

Fifty local women comprise a pool of STEM mentors for 50 girls between 4th and 7th grade. The women hold a wide variety of positions, from biology professor, to oil & gas facilities engineer, to architect, to financial

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advisor and more! The women and girls spend time together on campus and participating in STEM-related field trips that, together, will hopefully create a cohort of girls that are prepared for success in school and career.

Girls in the program have engaged some unique and exciting experiences. Sixth-graders heard NASA Astronaut Jose Hernandez talk about his early life as a migrant farm-worker and how he succeeded in his lifelong dream of becoming an astronaut. The entire group (and a dozen mentors) visited the Santa Barbara Zoo, where they heard from female zoologists who shared about their education path and career choices.The group even got the exciting opportunity to visit THUMS Island, the “secret oil islands” (artificial islands in San Pedro Bay off the coast of Long Beach, California).

KEDF has also created mentoring programs for the Health Careers Academy at East Bakersfield High School, and the Energy & Utilities Academy at Independence High

School. Local professionals are recruited by KEDF and they meet monthly with students in the academies. The curriculum focuses on “soft skills” and provides students with a support system that augments their parental and education network.

WOMEN IN STEMWorkforce development isn’t limited to students. KEDF’s Women in STEM initiative provides a forum for education and networking, plus an opportunity to promote STEM career advancement for local professionals. A “Kern County Women in STEM Circle,” formed in 2017, continues to meet monthly to discuss professional development opportunities and other shared interests.

KERN COUNTY STEMPOSIUMThe Foundation’s signature event, the annual Kern County STEMposium, was launched in 2017 and is held each spring to introduce students to local STEM careers in a fun, expo-like environment at the Kern County

Fairgrounds. Students showcase their innovative STEM projects from the classroom, while businesses also host booths where they display equipment and demonstrate skills needed to succeed in the local workplace.

Since expanding the STEMposium to include elementary as well as older students, the event has more than doubled in size. Approximately 3,000 attended the 2019 event and interest continues to grow. A special dinner held the evening before gives teachers and STEM leaders the chance to talk about how they impact each other’s success—and how they can work together. Connections made here result in classroom tours of local businesses and invitations for professionals to participate in classroom activities. ■

Since making the decision to shine the light on STEM in particular, KEDF has developed several innovative programs and activities, thanks to support from the education and business communities.

Businesses looking to relocate or expand have a keen eye on Kern’s workforce and its abilities to fill jobs.

Executive Committee Board of Directors

KERN EDC TEAM


TERESA HITCHCOCKAssistant County Administrative OfficerKern County Board of Trade

ROB DUCHOWPublic Affairs ManagerSouthern California Gas Company

BILL FARRIS, JR.Planning CommissionerCity of Ridgecrest

MARY BETH GARRISONExternal Affairs Manager, Communities & CommunicationsUS Borax

JOHN GUINNVice PresidentWonderful Real Estate Development

JOSÉ GURROLAMayorCity of Arvin

ANDRAE GONZALESCity Council MemberCity of Bakersfield

JOE HAYVice President, General ManagerJim Burke Ford

CHRIS HAMILTONPartnerKlein, DeNatale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenlieb and Kimball, LLP

DANA BRENNANVice President of Government Affairs & Public AffairsGrimmway Farms

MARY BARLOWSuperintendent of SchoolsKern County Superintendent of Schools

TOM BURKEChancellorKern Community College District

BILL DEAVERBoard MemberMojave Air & Space Port

DR. DEBRA DANIELSSuperintendent/PresidentTaft College

SHARLET BRIGGSPresident & CEOAdventist Health Bakersfield

MANUEL CANTUMayorCity of McFarland

TILO CORTEZMayor Pro TemCity of Wasco

BECKIE DILTZOwnerPROforma Solutions for Printing

MIKE MAGGARDSupervisor, Third District County of Kern

ZACK SCRIVNERSupervisor, Second District County of Kern

JOE ASHLEYVice ChairDirector, Regulatory & External AffairsCalifornia Resources Corporation

DAVID WOMACKChairSVP, Area Manager- Kern CountyKaiser Permanente

DENISE NEWTONSecretaryStrategic Account Manager/PrincipalPacific Gas & Electric Company

ANDY STANLEYTreasurerVice President Relationship ManagerBank of America

PAWAN GILLEx-Officio Member Chair, KEDFHuman Resources ManagerCity of Arvin

Cultivating and promoting Kern County’s boundless opportunities for business

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MELINDA BROWNDirector of Business/Corporate Relations

CHERYL SCOTTVice President & Foundation Executive Director

RICHARD CHAPMANPresident & CEO

SOPHIA GLIGOREVICMarketing & Member Relations

COURTNEY ANSOLABEHEREFoundation Coordinator

MICHELLE TAYLORAdministrative & Special Projects Coordinator

Kern EDC is the catalyst behind economic growth in Kern County. By working with public and private entities, Kern EDC promotes job growth which is the key to improving our community’s health and quality of life.

— DAVID WOMACKChair

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MICHAEL MYERSPresident & CEODignity Health Management Services

SUZANNE NOBLEDirector, Production OperationsWestern States Petroleum Association

CATHY PROUTCity Council MemberCity of Shafter

MARK NOVAKDean, The Division of Extended Education & Global OutreachCalifornia State University, Bakersfield

STEVE RENOCKPresident & CEOKern Schools Federal Credit Union

WALTER RAYVice President, Business Development & Physician RelationsDignity Health

JOE RENTFROExecutive Vice President, Real EstateTejon Ranch Company

AMY ROTHVice President, Regulatory AffairsE&B Natural Resources

TOM SABAPresidentSaba Agency

DAVID HOWLETTBusiness DevelopmentBraun Electric Company

TIM LOVLEYDirector of HSE, Regulatory & ComplianceMacpherson Energy Corporation

RICK KREISERPresidentCarney’s Business Technology Center

ORCHEL KRIERCity Council MemberCity of Taft

WAYNE KRESSSenior Director/PrincipalCushman & Wakefield | Pacific Commercial Realty Advisors

ROGER McINTOSHPrincipalMcIntosh & Associates

MIKE MOOREVice PresidentFarm Credit West

DAVID MORTONExecutive Vice PresidentA-C Electric Company

CHUCK MCGUIREMayorCity of California City

Cultivating and promoting Kern County’s boundless opportunities for business

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SUSAN WIGGINSMayorCity of Tehachapi

CHRIS WILSONSenior Project ManagerS.C. Anderson

SCOTT THAYERSenior Vice PresidentCastle & Cooke

GERAUD SMITHPresident & CEOValley Republic Bank

TODD SUNTRAPAKPresident & CEOValley Children’s Healthcare

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Top 10 Reasons to Do Business in Kern County

#4 Housing Market in the Nation(Trulia)

Bakersfield is ranked the fourth best housing market in the nation.

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KERN COUNTY IS GEOGRAPHICALLY THE CENTER OF CA’S POPULATION, making it accessible to nearly 40 million consumers.

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#1 in the Nation for Agriculture Production (2017 Kern County Crop Report)

The county leads the nation in pistachio and almond production, with grapes, citrus, and milk being some of the other top commodities.

2 #1 in the U.S. forEngineering Salaries(Live Career)

Bakersfield leads the country with a median engineering salary of $106,847.

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Kern County is #1 in the nation for agricultural production

#5 Oil-Producing County in the U.S.(Drilling Edge)

Kern is the No. 5 oil-producing county in the nation, yielding 121 million barrels of oil annually. This amount represents 75% of California’s total oil production and a daily production of 331,500 barrels of oil.

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#3 in the Nation for Human Capital Availability(WalletHub)

The Bakersfield MSA ranked #3 in the U.S. for human capital availability, defined as the economic value of an employee’s skill set.

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Kern County’s impressive accolades demonstrate its stability as an economic powerhouse

#3 Metro in the Nation for MostDiversified Economy (WalletHub)

The Bakersfield MSA was ranked the #3 large U.S. metro for most diversified economies. Diversification helps an economy protect investors’ portfolios and make it less susceptible to the damaging effect of market vitality.

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Bakersfield ranks #1 in the United States for engineering salaries

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With top rankings making national news, it’s easy to see what Kern County is “the land of opportunity.”

Kern County Occupations Pay More than the U.S. Average(Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Employees in 29 different occupations earn more in the Bakersfield area compared to the national average. ■

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#1 Best Place to Raise a Family(Zumper)

Bakersfield ranked the #1 place to raise a family in California and was ranked #19 out of 94 U.S. cities.

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Top 10 Area for Millennials (National Association of REALTORS®)

Kern County ranked as a top 10 area for millennials. Millennials make up 28% of Bakersfield MSA’s population and the region’s share of millennial movers is 68%.

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Quality of Place

FROM FAMILIES TO COLLEGE STUDENTS TO BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS, Kern County has much to offer anyone looking for an affordable and attractive place to live their dreams. Cultural and outdoor activities abound, various sports teams offer entertainment and housing prices are more reasonable than anywhere else in California. Kern County’s combination of large community opportunity and small-town appeal is just right.

Bakersfield is the #1 city in nation for family activities and fun! —WalletHub

Bakersfield is One of the Nation’s Best Big Cities to Live in

According to a 2018 WalletHub study, Bakersfield was ranked on of the “Best Big Cities to Live in” based on 56 key indicators of attractiveness. The data set ranges from the quality of public schools and life expectancy to job opportunity and property taxes.

QUALITY OF PLACE

Family, Friends, Food, & Fun!

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2018’S BEST LARGE CITIES TO LIVE IN

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(Nerd Wallet, Cost of Living Index Calculator, 2019)

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ANNUAL SALARY NEEDED TO MAINTAIN THE SAME QUALITY OF LIFE IN KERN COUNTY COST OF LIVING

San Francisco $110,961 85% less in Kern County

Oakland $87,726 46% less in Kern County

Orange County $83,956 40% less in Kern County

Los Angeles $82,237 37% less in Kern County

San Diego $79,741 33% less in Kern County

HOUSING MARKET UPDATE

SALES ACTIVITY

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Median Time on Market 20 days 11.1%

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Median Home Price (K) $259,450 $611,190

YTY% Change in Price 1.7% 1.7%(CA Association of Realtors, 2019)

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$259,450

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

$420,000

LOS ANGELES COUNTY

$539,480

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

$650,000

FRESNO COUNTY

$284,900

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MEDIAN HOME PRICE(CA Association of Realtors, May 2019)

California Housing Affordability

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Kern County is the 2nd Most Affordable Housing Market

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#2 Kern

#5 Modesto

1# Fresno#4 Madera

#3 Kings

An affordable quality of life makes Kern County an attractive place to call home.

Stretching Your Dollar

If you earn $60,000 and work in Kern County, you’ll be astonished by how much further your money will go compared to other areas in the state. ■

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AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGES BY COUNTY

Kern$923

Riverside$883

San Bernardino

$943

Fresno$904

Santa Barbara

$1,111

San Diego$1,260

San Luis Obispo

$976

Santa Cruz$1,023

San Francisco

$2,452

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■ Manufacturing (3,000)■ Retail Trade (3,400)■ Government (4,500)

■ Leisure & Hospitality (4,900)

■ Professional & Business Services (6,800)

■ Educational Services, Healthcare & Social Assistance (8,900)

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Financial Activities (1,400)

Other Services (1,100)

Mining & Logging (200)Information (200)

Industry employment in Kern County is projected to reach 391,800 by 2024

(State of California, Employment Development Department, 2018 average)

KERN COUNTY LABOR STATISTICS

Labor Force 384,500 Unemployed 30,758

Employed 353,725 Unemployment Rate 7.9%

BY THE NUMBERS

Kern by the NumbersIN 2017, KERN COUNTY’S GDP REACHED $37.3 BILLION, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Professional and business services were a top performer, as well as the natural resources and agriculture.

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Kern’s Top Employers

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE9,353 Employees

COUNTY OF KERN9,300 Employees

CHINA LAKENAVAL WEAPONS CENTER7,000 Employees

GRIMMWAY FARMS3,700 Employees

DIGNITY HEALTH3,296 Employees

ADVENTIST HEALTH BAKERSFIELD2,300 Employees

BOLTHOUSE FARMS2,250 Employees

KERN MEDICAL1,600 Employees

CITY OF BAKERSFIELD1,600 Employees

CHEVRON1,000 Employees(Kern Economic Development Corporation)

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Fresno $42.0

Kern $37.3

San Joaquin $27.2

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Aera Energy

Pacific Gas & Electric

$2,610,858$28,020

$1,186,636$19,278

Southern California Edison

US Borax

$1,035,743$16,827

$933,253$10,771

VALUE

TAXES

Sentinel Peak Resources

Berry Petroleum

$835,535$8,862

$654,309$7,354

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TOP TAXPAYERS (ROUNDED IN M)

Chevron CA Resources

VALUE

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$5,342,162$60,408

$4,397,191$355,717

(U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2017)

KERN COUNTY GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT BY INDUSTRY

INDUSTRY DOLLARS (M)

All Industry Total $37, 339

Private Industries $29,774

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting $4,197

Mining $3,854

Utilities $539

Construction $1,596

Manufacturing $2,702

Wholesale Trade $1,518

Retail Trade $2,731

Transportation & Warehousing $1,179

Information $420

Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Rental & Leasing $3,957

Professional & Business Services $2,596

Educational Services, Healthcare & Social Assistance $2,424

Arts, Entertainment, Recreation, Accommodation & Food $95

Other Services (Except Government) $1,098

Government $7,565

ADDENDA

Natural Resources & Mining $8,051

Trade $4,074

Transportation & Utilities $1,548

Private Goods – Producing Industries $11,544

Private Services – Providing Industries $16,421

5-YEAR TOP INDUSTRY COUNTY ASSESSMENT VALUES COMPARISON (ROUNDED IN M)

INDUSTRY 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014

Oil & Gas $15,654,943 $15,229,670 $12,794,110 $19,432,487 $31,505,196

Agriculture $8,067,613 $7,754,323 $7,288,567 $6,732,743 $6,491,228

Renewables $4,800,909 $4,770,190 $4,657,035 $ 5,191,390 $ 5,171,658

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Total non-farm employment in Kern County is projected to grow by more than 41,200 jobs by 2024.

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Dignity Health — Mercy & Memorial Hospitals

Dignity Health Management Services

Formerly GEMCare Medical Group, Dignity Health Medical Network provides access to more than 300 of the area’s leading primary care and specialty physicians. The Dignity Health Medical Network independent doctors are located throughout Kern County and offer a wide range of services.

Mercy & Memorial Hospitals have three campuses that serve Bakersfield and its surrounding communities. The hospitals provide comprehensive care—mind, body, and spirit—and feature 24/7 emergency rooms, including the Robert A. Grimm Children’s Pavilion for Emergency Services at Memorial Hospital, a dedicated ER just for kids.

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Memorial Hospital420 34th StreetBakersfield, CA

Mercy Hospital Downtown2215 Truxtun AvenueBakersfield, CA

Mercy Hospital Southwest400 Old River RoadBakersfield, CA

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Kern County 0.2 1.1 4.7 3.4 5.5 10.1 52.2 75.1

Bakersfield 0.2 1.1 7.3 3.6 7.5 2.0 49.2 68.3(Jobs

EQ®)

COMMUNITY PROFILE & DEMOGRAPHICS

Community ProfileTHERE ARE 11 INCORPORATED CITIES IN KERN COUNTY, plus 48 unincorporated census designated places (CDPs). Bakersfield, the county seat, is home to 43% of Kern County’s population. Kern County’s population is expected to reach nearly 1.5 million by 2060.

Kern County916,464

POPULATION SIZE

(State of California, Department of Finance, 2019)

Bakersfield389,211

Los Angeles (4,040,080)

San Diego (1,420,572)

Long Beach (475,013)

San Jose (1,043,058)

San Francisco (883,869)

Fresno (536,683)

Sacramento (508,172)

Oakland (432,897)

Bakersfield (389,211)

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BAKERSFIELD IS THE 9TH LARGEST CITY IN CALIFORNIA BAKERSFIELD IS THE NINTH LARGEST CITY IN CALIFORNIA

Age & Gender Distribution in Kern

MEDIAN AGE IN KERN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AND THE UNITED STATES

Kern County

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COMMUNITY POPULATION FORECAST

COMMUNITY 1/1/ 2019 FORECAST 2020 FORECAST 2030 FORECAST 2040 RATE

INCREASE

Kern County 916,464 929,787 1,067,631 1,213,558 0.9% 8,056

Arvin 22,178 23,800 29,300 36,000 0.8% 557

Bakersfield 389,211 443,500 566,000 719,500 1.1% 12,401

California City 15,000 17,300 21,300 26,100 1.8% 399

Delano 53,936 60,100 68,100 77,300 0.5% 809

Maricopa 1,240 1,170 1,190 1,210 0.2% 2

McFarland 15,242 14,600 16,800 19,300 1.8% 220

Ridgecrest 29,712 30,500 33,600 37,600 0.3% 333

Shafter 20,886 23,700 33,100 47,300 4.5% 1,010

Taft 9,430 10,900 12,800 15,300 0.9% 199

Tehachapi 13,668 16,000 17,800 20,100 0.5% 190

Wasco 27,955 31,200 38,100 47,500 1.9% 732

Unincorporated 318,006 338,030 370,110 396,890 0.5% 3,300

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Bakersfield is the No. 3 City in the U.S. for Millennial Home Ownership!

In a 2018 study by SmartAsset, Bakersfield was found to be the No. 3 city in the nation for millennial homeownership for a second year in a row, scoring better than 85% of other metric cities. ■

The metro of Bakersfield is approximately 151 square miles and Kern County is over 8,100 square miles!

The Department of Finance predicts that the Bakersfield MSA will be the fastest-growing among major metropolitan regions, projected to grow by 111% to 1.8 million in 2060.

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Quality of Life

A PLACEYOURBUSINESSCAN CALLHOME

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Facilities• Hub for Distribution,

Manufacturing,Commercial, Retail

• Quality Workforce• Located near Hwy 99• Named 100 Safest

Cities in CaliforniaFOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACTInterim City Manager David Tooley

City of McFarland401 West Kern Avenue

McFarland, California 93250(661) 792-3091

www.McFarlandCity.org

https://www.mcfarlandcity.org/

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PORTS OF SAN FRANCISCOAND OAKLAND

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LOS ANGELES AIRPORT

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Kern’s Business Advantage

KERN COUNTY’S CENTRALIZED LOCATION is hard to beat when it comes to reaching West Coast destinations. Combine Kern’s location with its reputation as one of the least-congested regions in the U.S., and the road ahead is a painless one.

Astounding Market AccessAccess to 14% of the United States population within 300 miles!


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Strategic Location

■ California’s population center

■ Access to 14% of the U.S. population, within 300 mile radius

■ More than 38 million consumers within 4-hour truck drive

■ Proximity to world’s 6th largest economy

■ Inland port helps lower drayage costs

■ Access: Interstate 5, Highway 99 North & South, Highway 46 West to Central Coast, and Highway 58 East to Interstate 15

Business-friendly

■ Short permit and plan check, typically in days or weeks, instead of months or years

■ Job training and job search assistance provided by Kern County

Available Land & Facilities

■ Single-digit vacancy rate

■ Cost-competitive commercial real estate

■ Class 1 rail from Union Pacific and BNSF

■ Intermodal service

Quality, Affordable Workforce

■ Cost of doing business is 85% of the U.S. average

■ Low employee turnover rates

■ Lowest labor costs in Western U.S.

■ Employees enjoy the best wage-to-living standard ratio of any major logistics hub in the Western 13

Short permit and plan check, typically measured in days or weeks,

not months or years

Kern County Business

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AVERAGE DRIVE TIME FROM BAKERSFIELD

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Business Incentives

California Incentives

■ California Competes Tax Credit—Criteria includes number of jobs to be created or

retained, extent of property in business development area, minimum compensation limitation, and set job retention period

■ New Employment Credit between Jan 2014 - Jan 2021

■ Research & Development Tax Credit—Reduces income or franchise tax

■ Sales & Use Tax Exemption for Agriculture —tax exemption for the sale, storage, use, or other consumption of farm equipment, and machinery

■ Sales & Use Tax Exemption for Manufacturing —tax exemption of 4.1875% for basic manufacturing equipment

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■ Tejon Ranch Commerce Center

Recycling Market Development Zone

■ Low interest loans and assistance for manufacturers using recycled materials

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■ Employment Training Panel (ETP)—funds offsetting cost of training

■ America’s Job Center Workforce Investment Act (WIA)—free assistance, customized recruitment plans, positions advertising, qualifying applicants and hiring ■

BUSINESSES LOOKING TO RELOCATE OR EXPAND in Kern County can find a wide variety of incentives available. The Kern Economic Development Corporation can direct businesses to select federal, state and local economic incentives available to attract new jobs, investment and development.

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Kern County Business Recruitment and Job Growth Incentive Program

Enhancements to the County’s incentive program include:

■ The County eliminates all caps and special terms on potential sales tax, use tax, and property tax rebates, and adds transient occupancy tax rebates, setting the stage for opportunities for more meaningful, robust and competitive incentive packages in pursuit of impactful business investment

■ The County’s incentive agreements prioritize sustained, full-time job creation, in addition to capital investment, at better-than-living wage rate for Kern County

■ The County has also expanded the list of targeted industry clusters for these incentives, to include: e-commerce, general manufacturing and destination retail

■ The initiative provides for maximum flexibility in pursuing opportunities with performance-based incentives requiring quantitative thresholds, tested for accountability

■ New business ventures are reviewed on a case-by-case basis for overall net benefit and value added, with incentives tailored to meet County objectives

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Bakersfield Industrial SnapshotYear-End 2018

MARKETBEAT

EconomyThe U.S. economy continued strong growth throughout 2018. While inflation edged up a little, it is still in the Federal Reserve’s target range of 3.0%. The current challenge? Finding labor. For the first time in memory, 2018 witnessed job openings exceeding available labor. Meanwhile, the Fed raised the benchmark interest rate each quarter of the year. It opened the year at 1.50% and closed at 2.50%. While initially expected to continue this trend in 2019, it announced in January it would hold the line for the time being.

Bakersfield’s metro population as of the end of 2018 was estimated to be 542,500—1.0% higher than a year earlier—compared to growth rates of 0.60% in California and 0.65% in the U.S.

Bakersfield’s unemployment rate as of the end of December 2018, was 5.2%, down significantly from 2017’s 8.6% year-end and 2016’s 10.2% year-end. The greater Kern County 2018 year-end unemployment rate was 7.6%, compared with 9.2% in 2017 and 11.1% in 2016.

Market OverviewVacancy declined further in 2018, to 3.1%, from 5.5% in 2017. Average achieved rents increased from $0.46 psf (gross) in 2017 to $0.54 psf—an increase of 17%. Rents across all size ranges rose in 2018. Average achieved sale prices also increased, from $63.35 psf in 2017 to $84.28 psf—a 33% increase.

225 sale or lease transactions were completed in 2018, up from 208 in 2017 and 175 in 2016. New construction has not kept up with demand; hence, the lower vacancy rate. Two new business parks started construction in 2018 and will be delivered in 2019—Landings Logistics Center (138 acres) and Silver Wings Commerce Center (94 acres). These straddle Merle Haggard Drive adjacent to Meadows Field Airport. A 2.8 million sf fulfillment center anchors the Landings project, starting construction in 4Q18.

Our two main logistics parks—Wonderful Industrial Park (1,178 acres) and Tejon Ranch Commerce Center (1,400 acres) were both active with new construction in 2018. Wonderful completed construction of a 1.0 million sf spec building, promptly leasing it to Ross Dress For Less. Wonderful is now spec’ing another 1.0 million sf. Walmart also began construction on 600,000sf that will be completed in 2019. Majestic Realty completed and leased a 480,000sf spec warehouse in Tejon Ranch Commerce Center in 2018 and is entering 2019 under construction on a 579,040sf spec warehouse.

There are now some 50 DC’s or FC’s operating in the greater Bakersfield market. Other logistics users canvased the market in 2018 for availability, which should lead to more announcements in 2019.

Overall, the market absorbed 2.75 million sf of leased space in 2018 (up from 1.625 million sf in 2017), spread over 184 transactions (156 in 2017) for an average size of 14,972 sf (10,422sf in 2017). 863,000 sf sold in 2018 (1.125 million sf in 2017), comprised of 41 transactions (52 in 2017), averaging 21,047 sf (21,639sf in 2017).

OutlookCushman & Wakefield Pacific expects 2018’s performance to continue through 2019. We open 2019 with an identical number of requirements as we did in 2018.

The continued strong national and local economies will be reflected in the Bakersfield market with continued new investment and growth of existing industries.

STATS ON THE GO

Q4 2017 Q4 2018 Y-o-Y Change12 month Forecast

Overall Vacancy 5.5% 3.2% -2.3

Overall Rents $0.46 $0.54 +8.0

Overal Sales Prices $63.35 $84.28 +20.93

ABSORPTION VS. VACANCY RATES

OVERALL OCCUPIER ABSORPTION

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TARGET INDUSTRIES ARE GROUPS OR CLUSTERS OF RELATED BUSINESSES which export products and services from the county, bringing in new net revenue. Kern County’s Economic Development Strategy outlines six industry clusters of focus. The Kern County Board of Trade develops and markets the $1.5 billion Tourism, Recreation, and Entertainment cluster, while Kern Economic Development Corporation recruits and works to retain and expand businesses in the other five:

Energy & Natural Resources

With national rankings for both traditional energy (oil and gas) and renewables (wind and solar), Kern County is the leading energy provider for the state of California and is connected to the strongest players in the global energy industry. Additionally, Kern County also leads as a producer of natural gas, hydro-electric power, geothermal, and is noted for its mineral wealth, including gold, borate, and kernite.

Aerospace & Defense

Stratolaunch, Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake, Scaled Composites, Edwards Air Force Base, and the Mojave Air and Space Port are just a few of the globally recognized names in aerospace and defense. Kern County is at the heart of California’s military and defense presence and the industry contributes significantly to the state’s economy and workforce.

Healthcare Services

Always two steps ahead, Kern County’s growing number of healthcare providers are investing in cutting-edge technology and offering the latest treatment options. With over 900,000 residents living in Kern, and over 380,000 in Bakersfield alone, demand for highly skilled and innovative healthcare facilities and personnel continues to increase.

Value-Added Agriculture

From grapes to livestock, Kern County’s agriculture products feed communities around the world and strengthen the local, state, and national economy. As the No. 1 producer of goods in the nation, the agriculture industry generates a fifth of the county’s gross domestic product and employs up to 20 percent of its workforce. ■

Transportation, Logistics & Advanced Manufacturing

Kern County’s transportation, logistics and advanced manufacturing industry is strongly united with oil and agriculture, which continue to be the region’s strongest assets. Workers within these industries offer a transferability of skill sets. With ideal geographic location in California, the area is home to over 50 major distribution centers such as Amazon, Caterpillar, Famous Footwear, IKEA, L’Oréal, Nestle, Ross, Target, Walmart, and many more.

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Aerospace & DefenseAdvancing the Future

EAST KERN COUNTY IS HOME home to some of the most innovative and specialized technologies in the world. The region’s aerospace programs stand at the forefront of an industry gaining international recognition for space tourism and the first-ever privately-funded spaceflight, while the region’s defense and advanced weapons development are supported by two military installations.

California is home to approximately 139,000 aerospace jobs, with over 20,000 of them in Kern County. These high-wage full-time jobs have staying power thanks to vast open land, lack of development encroachment, proximity to Los Angeles, and higher education levels per capita in East Kern than in most other regions in the country.

East Kern Economic Alliance

Established in January 2009 by the Kern Economic Development Foundation, the East Kern Economic Alliance (EKEA) represents community and business leaders from East Kern that work to foster economic development collaborations within the region. Current participants include the County of Kern, Boron, California City, Mojave, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, Tehachapi, Kern River Valley, and the Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance.


Edwards Air Force Base

Edwards Air Force Base alone has an economic impact of $2.19 billion! The estimated base payroll is $700 million!ACTIVE DUTY 2,214 RESERVE 52 CIVILAIN 7,093 TOTAL PERSONNEL & DEPENDENTS 11,259

Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake

Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake (NAWS) economic impact is $1.2 billion, with a direct employment of 5,057 and a total payroll of $503 million.DIRECT EMPLOYMENT 5,057 MILITARY 613 CIVILAIN 4,444

Mojave Air & Space Port Aerospace

Mojave Air & Space Port Aerospace in Mojave has seen dramatic growth due to increased demand within both the private and government sectors. ■EMPLOYEES 2,500+ COMPANIES 70+(FY 2016 Dept. of Defense Base Structure Report)

Two military installations: the Naval Air Warfare

Center Weapons Division at China Lake and Edwards

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Kern’s aerospace and defense employment is four times the national

average.

Home to Mojave Air & Space Port, one of the

country’s ten space launch complexes, where more than

70 companies and 2,500 employees are located

China Lake represents 38% of the Navy’s land

holdings worldwide, and 85% of the Navy’s land for

research,development, tests, and evaluations use.

Edwards AFB covers roughly 470 sq. mi. in the western portion of the Mojave Desert where it

focuses on developing airmen, technology-to-warfighting and

integrating operations.

NAWS has been awarded more than 1,600 patents and 50-plus world “firsts.”

In December 2018, Mojave Air and Space Port launched Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo. It reached an altitude of 50 miles, a height considered by NASA to be the “edge of space.”

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RECRUITING ASSISTANCEJob posting, applicant screening, interviewscheduling and on-site facilities for large recruitments available

Offering strategies to maintain your business through economic challenges

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KERN IS THE NO. 5 OIL-PRODUCING COUNTY IN THE NATION, yielding 122 million barrels of oil and 298 million CF of gas annually, according to the 2018 DOGGR data. These amounts represent over 70% of California’s total oil and gas production.

Kern County produces 335,000 barrels of oil on a daily basis! ■

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Energy Storage

The Tehachapi Storage Project (TSP) is one of the largest battery storage systems in the world, with 8MW of power and storage capability of 32MWh of energy. The ability to store large amounts of solar and wind-generated energy will help improve flexibility and reliability of the next-generation grid. TSP will also test the storage capability of the lithium-ion battery, expected to provide nearly instantaneous maximum capacity for supply-side ramp rate control to minimize the need for fossil fuel-powered back-up generation. ■

Kern boasts the nation’s largest wind farm (Alta Wind Energy Center) & solar facility (Solar Star).

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RENEWABLENERGY

Kern County receives some of the best solar radiation in the United States, generating between 6,500-7,500 WHR/SQ M Per Day!

Kern County’s Highly-Ranked Solar & Wind Region

SOLAR ENERGY INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATIONCalifornia has 10 times more installed solar capacity than the entire nation since 2007.

KERN COUNTY IS HOME TO THE LARGEST SOLAR PLANT IN THE NATIONBHE Renewable’s Solar Star Project

KERN IN THE TOP 10Installed industrial & commercial solar in CA

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS!With 12,312 MW of permitted energy

production, Kern has already exceeded its renewable energy goal of 10,000 MW set

in 2011.

Kern has more wind turbines than the entire northeastern U.S.

Kern County is the wind capital of the entire world!

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Generating over 1,240 operational jobs

Over $150 M in property tax revenues since 2011

No. 1 for wind power capacity in the world

Leading the State

California is set to exceed its own legal requirement of generating 50% of its electricity from renewables such by 2030, largely in part due to Kern County’s private sector investment BHE Renewable’s Solar Star Project is the largest solar farm in the U.S.

A Closer Look at Geothermal

The Coso Geothermal Project, located on the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station in the Western Mojave Desert, consists of nine geothermal power plants, each rated at approximately 30 MW.

RENEWABLE ENERGY is energy derived from naturally replenished resources such as wind, sunlight, geothermal heat, and biomass. In the energy arena, Kern County’s renewables industry, with over 1,200 MW and $50 billion in private investment since 2011, has gained national and world-wide attention.


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California Resources Corporation (CRC) is a publicly

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DIGNITY HEALTH’S LAUREN SMALL CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER AT BAKERSFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

The first comprehensive pediatric program in Kern County includes a 31-bed Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, an

eight-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, and a 20-bed Pediatric Unit with 24/7 in-house pediatricians.

HEALTHSOUTH HOSPITALOffers comprehensive inpatient and

outpatient rehabilitation services. Of the 93 hospitals in the United States

system, HealthSouth Bakersfield is consistently ranked in the top 10 in the U.S.

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL’S SARVANAND HEART AND STROKE CENTEROffers a range of cardiovascular services

and technology such as the Bi-plane International Suite to perform heart

procedures on kids, treat stroke-causing clots and blockages and many other lifesaving

procedures. The hospital recently added a new cath lab where high-risk patients have access to a minimally invasive technique for

aortic valve replacement (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement).

MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTHWESTThe new tower at Mercy Hospital Southwest is under development and scheduled to open in 2022-23. The new facility will add 106 beds, including 24 new ICU beds and 19 neonatal intensive care beds, an expanded emergency room and new cardiac catheterization labs.

ADVENTIST HEALTH BAKERSFIELD’S AIS CANCER CENTERThis 60k-square-foot facility in Bakersfield is affiliated with the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center and offers a comprehensive option for cancer diagnosis and treatment all under one roof.

ADVENTIST HEALTH TEHACHAPI VALLEY HOSPITALAdventist Health, opened the Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley Hospital in November 2018. The modern and state-of-the-art building will offer services such as an OB-GYN center, ICU, acute care patient rooms, X-ray, surgery and other patient areas.

CENTRE FOR NEURO SKILLS©

Provides post-acute traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehabilitation. They provide in-patient rehabilitation, pediatric and adolescent rehabilitation, assisted living services, and many other programs. Hundreds of patients come to CNS each year from around the country and the world.

COMPREHENSIVE BLOOD & CANCER CENTERCBCC is the largest private cancer center on the West Coast, and they conduct Phase 1, 2, and 3 medical research in partnersh

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