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Business & VacavilleThe City of Vacaville has worked hard to earn its reputation as a business-friendly, well-run community that can be the ideal home for your business and employees. Consider the following key indicators: Technology-based companies such as Genentech, Novartis (Chiron), and Johnson & Johnson (Alza), have all been successful in recruiting and retaining the skilled labor that they require. There is a labor pool of 1.2 million workers who live within a one hour reverse commute. Each day, 100,000 people travel from Solano County to work in the Sacramento and the San Francisco Metropolitan Areas. Most of the commuters kept their jobs in the nearby capitol and bay areas when they relocated to Vacaville for more affordable housing and a better quality of life. Many of these skilled and experienced residents would prefer to work near home. Available and Affordable Land Land in Vacaville zoned for business ranges from $5 to $15 per square foot. There are numerous parcels ranging up to 165 acres in size. Proximity to Educational Institutions Vacaville is in close proximity to numerous world-class educational institutions that provide a large pool of well-trained and educated workers. UC Berkeley is 1 hour west, UC Davis is 18 miles east, and California State University, Sacramento is 40 minutes east. Nearby private schools include St. Mary’s College, Solano Community College, and ITT Technical Institute. The California Maritime Academy in nearby Vallejo trains engineers to operate everything from power plants to manufacturing facilities. Low Turnover Rate Employees of local companies are loyal. Businesses experience very low turnover rates. For example, a major biotech firm located in the community reports a mere 4 percent turnover at its Vacaville facility. Pro-Business Culture Vacaville is pro-business, as evidenced by the Council’s actions to support projects that provide jobs and economic growth. For example, City policy authorizes staff to review and approve major projects that are consistent with predetermined regulations, eliminating uncertainties, time and politics from the process. Very Low Cost of Doing Business Vacaville ranks among the lowest cost cities in California according to the Kosmont Cost of Doing Business Survey. This is because the City Council has rejected imposing charges and taxes aimed at businesses. Affordable Housing A good supply of homes is available at a median price of $455,000 for a single family home. This is a key reason so many motivated workers live in Northern Solano County and commute to the cities where housing prices are roughly three or more times higher. Low Crime Rate Vacaville has the fifth lowest rate of major crimes of any northern California city with a population over 75,000 persons. Location Vacaville is conveniently located in Northern California, midway between the San Francisco Bay Area and the Sacramento Capitol District, at the intersection of Interstates I-80 and I-505. Consequently, Vacaville has excellent access to the business opportunities, resources, and markets of both metropolitan areas. Vacaville is easily accessible by car, rail and air. Residing within a one-hour commute are over one million workers and a total population of approximately 2,215,000 persons. Vacaville's central position also places it within a short drive of ocean beaches, the Sonoma and Napa valleys, the Sacramento River Delta, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Other Advantages Low seismic event and damage factors Consolidated, efficient City structure of services Highly acclaimed City management Proximity to air, rail, and port services, both national and international Full range of telecommunications opportunities Three independent sources of water
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