Monday, January 14, 2008

Apple Valley, CA Welcome

Apple Valley, CA - Since the days of Gable and Lombard, when rumors of their stolen visits to the Yucca Loma Ranch were whispered in Hollywood, Apple Valley has been known as “A Better Way of Life.” People who settle here do so by choice and not out of necessity. They are attracted by the clean air of the High Desert, the hometown feeling of the area and to Apple Valley in particular — it is a wonderful place to locate a business and raise a family.

Exploring Apple Valley through this publication will reveal several surprises sure to delight you. You will discover that Apple Valley is considered the premier community of the High Desert, and find out how Apple Valley meets the needs of families and businesses.

Bright and clear, Apple Valley sunrises set the tone for a busy, active, community. Apple Valley is centrally located for your business and manufacturing needs. While overcrowding drives growing businesses out of L.A. and San Bernardino to other states, Apple Valley offers 78 square miles in which to successfully grow your business and family. Our healthy community is the ideal location to expand. Many Hollywood movie stars realized that in the 1940s.

Apple Valley was the family home of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. Dale often stated that she realized she made the right decision to live in Apple Valley just by watching an Apple Valley sunset. Apple Valley’s unique scenery and beautiful sunsets have also made it the perfect location for several movies. You too can have the same experience by visiting Apple Valley.

Wildlife also abounds in Apple Valley. On quiet desert nights, you can hear coyotes in the distance. In the morning, quail and jackrabbits scurry off for their homes as another beautiful day begins in Apple Valley. Birds of every variety — including owls, hawks and road runners — make Apple Valley and the High Desert perfect for those who like to view wildlife up close.

While no publication can tell all, we hope you will take the time to browse the pages of this book and learn about Apple Valley’s beauty. Come and discover why Apple Valley can offer you and your family A Better Way of Life.

Apple Valley, CA Business

Apple Valley, CA - Industrious people with a strong work ethic are part of the history of Apple Valley. Farming, fruit trees and, of course, apple orchards sprung up during the 1920s. The mining industry began operation in the area at the turn of the century and continues today. Cement and limestone are the main materials supplied by local mining operations surrounding Apple Valley.

Today, Apple Valley is virtually an untapped market for service and industry. Apple Valley offers both established and new businesses an unequaled climate for success.

Start-up and operating costs for new and expanding businesses are among the lowest in Southern California. Premium land sites, affordably priced land and a growing labor force of both skilled workers and professionals makes Apple Valley the perfect location for companies.

Located outside the South Coast Air Quality Management District (part of the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District), Apple Valley offers opportunities not available in the Los Angeles basin for manufacturing and industry.

In addition, low labor and production costs, development fees, as well as low property taxes make Apple Valley an attractive business location. Apple Valley has the highest estimated mean income of all the Victor Valley cities.

The medical industry is also growing, and services include cardiology, radiology, oncology, pain management and more.

Financial institutions in Apple Valley include Bank of America, Desert Community Bank, American Security Bank, Washington Mutual Bank, High Desert Federal Credit Union and Downey Savings.

Major companies to small home-based businesses make Apple Valley their home because of the potential for growth. With the population of the area estimated to be 339,800 and growing, locating your business in Apple Valley makes sense. The Town of Apple Valley continues to show steady growth in all sectors of the local economy, led by continued growth in sales, tax revenues and the single-family residential sector.

Small apple orchards and farms were the beginning of industry here. The apple orchards are gone but growth continues in Apple Valley — the perfect place to plant your business.