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The City of Gardena is committed to offering friendly, personal service and assisting your business in every possible way. We offer a number of programs and incentives to help your business grow and succeed. We are ready to support new and expanding business and developers to locate here.

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TARGETED INDUSTRIES & DEVELOPMENTS

Gardena has a long history of being home to a very diverse business base. The close proximity to the freeways, ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, and Los Angeles International Airport make Gardena a very attractive destination. Having been home to corporate companies such as South West Offset Printing, Z-Gallerie, UPS, Nissin Foods, AVCORP, The Boring Company, and Chemical Guys, the Economic Development Department is targeting new industries and developments to continue supporting a diverse business base.

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

Gardena has a strong history of being an innovation and manufacturing center. As the aerospace and Japanese automotive companies landed throughout the South Bay they pursued having facilities in Gardena due to the close proximity it created to the ports, airport, and other businesses that supported their industries.

HOSPITALITY DEVELOPMENT

Gardena is at the heart of Los Angeles’s tourism boom. As the Los Angeles Rams make their glorious return to Los Angeles, Inglewood’s Los Angeles Stadium at Hollywood Park complex is going to draw visitors from all over country, if not the world.

MASTER PLANNED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES

When it comes to residential development in the Los Angeles area, Downtown Los Angeles has the spotlight, with skyscrapers and high-rise apartment complexes springing up from Bunker Hill to the Arts District. However, Gardena, deserves some attention as well. At the State of the City Address in March of 2019, Mayor Tasha Cerda discussed in detail some of the exciting residential community projects currently underway throughout the City of Gardena.

MOST BUSINESS-FRIENDLY CITY

Gardena California, a growing city located in the South Bay trade region of Los Angeles, offers exciting new opportunities for business relocations and new development. Gardena is centrally located and holds the keys to the Los Angeles freeway system. The City's staff take a pro-business approach to real estate development always challenging itself to solve for "yes". Gardena's foundation was built on the strength of its business industry and continues to thrive under the current leadership. Gardena's excellent location, diverse and strong business community, and supportive government make Gardena a very business friendly city in Los Angeles County. Gardena has been named “Most Business Friendly City” in Los Angeles County by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), for cities with populations greater than 60,000. The Eddy Awards recognized Gardena for doing the most to encourage job creation, facilitate ease-of-doing-business, and cutting through red tape.

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BEST WESTERN PLUS

Best Western is a brand-new establishment that offers contemporary accommodations, deluxe amenities, and an unbeatable location near the I-105 and I-405 freeways...

STATE BREWERY COMPANY

State Brewing Co. is craft brewery located in the South Bay of Los Angeles that is working to bring consumers a variety of high-quality craft beers inspired by L.A. history...

PULP STUDIO

Pulp Studio is a trailblazer within the glass industry, which has been manufacturing specialty and decorative glass products since 1996. The company has completed...

STATS & FUN FACTS

60,785

TOTAL POPULATION

1,8%

GROWTH RATE

22,116

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS

321 DAYS

AVERAGE ANNUAL SUNSHINE

WHAT BUSINESSES ARE SAYING ABOUT GARDENA

“We have enjoyed an excellent relationship for over 20 years with the City of Gardena’s Economic Development Department. Their team of professionals have provided us with attentiveness, resources and are always available to help facilitate developments on our end.”

LARRY FLYNT

Hustler Casino
“The City of Gardena views themselves as “partners” in creating what’s best for the City. They work hand in hand with the developer to insure the City gets the best possible project for their citizens.”

MITCH GARDNER

G3 Urban
“The City Government has always been receptive to our business’s needs. The City offers incentives, an excellent quality-of-life for all its citizens and an attractive talent pool of people from diverse backgrounds.”

CARLOS LIFOSJOE

Gardena Nissan
"Gardena is a clear leader in the South Bay. Since moving our business here, the City has maintained safe and clean neighborhoods for us to business in.”

STEVE ROGERS

Southwest Offset Printing
“Gardena is a vibrant place to do business and is a great place to live and call home. It is a great city with a solid pro-business government and a great well tenured City council.”

ZORAIDA HERNANDEZ

MOP Consulting
“The City of Gardena is an outstanding place for a business to grow. The business-friendly environment, experience amongst the Economic Development team and key location are excellent reasons why businesses continue to thrive here.”

JULES KANHAN

Keller Williams

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