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Organization: City of Santa Clarita
Date: August 29, 2008
City of Santa Clarita Continues to Rank Among Top 25 Retail Markets in California
The recently released 2008 California Retail Survey ranked the City of Santa Clarita among the "Top 25 City Retail Markets in California" based on analysis of 2006 annual retail sales volume. The City of Santa Clarita continues to rank higher than the cities of Newport Beach, Pasadena, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica in this annual report covering 272 of the largest cities in California.
"In the last few years Santa Clarita has become the place to do business in Southern California," said Mayor Bob Kellar. "Our close proximity to Los Angeles, growing and affluent population, and support of expansion of Santa Clarita's targeted industries sectors make us a City that continues to provide opportunities for new and existing businesses to thrive and succeed."
The 2008 California Retail Survey ranks the largest cities in California based on dollar volume, growth rates, and sales per outlet. The California Retail Survey is a respected source of market intelligence for corporate and government executives with analysis and rankings based on actual sales results from retailers in the state.
Santa Clarita has not been immune to the affects of the national slow down in the economy. In an effort to support business, the City of Santa Clarita has continued its commitment to assisting community partners through several Shop Local campaigns. The City has continued to promote the benefits of shopping local through the City's website, ShopCityofSantaClarita.com, providing a one-stop shop for retail and service businesses located in the City of Santa Clarita to list their company for FREE allowing consumers to easily locate businesses in the community. ShopCityofSantaClarita.com already boasts more than 4,700 business listings, with address, hours of operation, website, and discount information for consumers. Retailers not currently listed on the site may add their information for FREE by completing a simple on-line form.
The City of Santa Clarita's strong local economy and high quality of life, hallmarks of the community, are largely dependent upon a successful retail community.
"It is important for residents to remember that dining and shopping here in our City directly supports our local community and businesses so please shop local when you can," said Mayor Kellar. By continuing to promote our local retail businesses, the City of Santa Clarita Retail Market will continue to rank among the Top 25 Retail Markets in the State.
For more information on the California Retail Survey, please visit their website at CaliforniaRetailSurvey.Netfirms.com.
