Page 32 - FDI Alliance International Magazine Summer 2020 Digital Interactive Issue

Situated in the heart of Southern California, the City of Moreno Valley delivers And the City-run Employment Resource Center remained open to the public,
accessible market opportunities, a qualified and motivated workforce, the where local employers conducted virtual job recruitments and residents
best pro-business environment and the ultimate California lifestyle. from all over Southern California attended virtual workshops and searched
local job postings.
Moreno Valley’s population of nearly 214,000 makes it the second largest
city in Riverside County and the twenty-first largest in California. 2.3 million
people live in a 20-mile trade radius and form a strong workforce of 1.1 million. These immense efforts aided many of Moreno Valley’s
Fortune 500 and international tenants, which include:
Moreno Valley lead the region in absorption of more than 7 million square
feet of new industrial corporate facilities in the past two years. The newly-
approved World Logistics Center offers an additional 40.6 million square »
feet – the largest industrial corporate business campus in California. ALDI Foods » Masonite Doors
» Amazon » Minka Lighting
Riverside University Health System Medical Center (headquarters for » Cardinal Glass » O’Reilly Automotive
Riverside County’s hospital system, based here in Moreno Valley) and Kaiser »
Permanente are both expanding their facilities to meet strong regional demand. Deckers Outdoor » Philips Electronics
» Fisher & Paykel Healthcare » Procter & Gamble
Residential construction is adding additional new housing opportunities with » Floor & Decor » ResMed
more than 5,000 single and multi-family units under construction or in the »
development process. Harbor Freight Tools » Ross Dress For Less
» Harman Kardon » Serta Mattress
As the impact of COVID-19 stretched its way across the globe earlier this » iHerb » Sherwin Williams
year, Moreno Valley quickly created a comprehensive plan to assist its nearly »
4,500 businesses. Working closely with small business partners, the City Karma Automotive » ShipBob
provided webinars on business finance, online sales, leases and landlords » Keeco Bedding » Skechers USA
and marketing. The City also provided $7,500 grants to small businesses, as » LeGrand » Solaris Paper
well as connections to Small Business Administration loans, debt relief and »
US Chamber of Commerce grants. Lowe’s Home Improvement » United Natural Foods
» Mainfreight » Walgreens
To assist restaurants and retail, Moreno Valley created a simple, free permit
to allow restaurants, gyms, services and salons to safely deliver services in
an outdoor setting.

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