San Bernardino County is open for business! This is the premise the County had the pleasure of promoting while hosting a “Growing Global Partnerships” roundtable and tour with the MAPLE Business Council and Canadian business leaders in August. With Canada consistently a key market for international trade and foreign direct investment, the County was honored to share information regarding its many business advantages, learn more about Canadian business initiatives, and support the MAPLE Business Council by becoming a member.
"The largest county in the United States and located at the heart of Southern California, its vast borders stretch from the greater Los Angeles area to the Nevada border and the Colorado River, encompassing a total area of over 20,000 square miles."
San Bernardino County is excited to share what makes it an excellent location for Canadian companies seeking to locate or expand in the United States. The largest county in the United States and located at the heart of Southern California, its vast borders stretch from the greater Los Angeles area to the Nevada border and the Colorado River, encompassing a total area of over 20,000 square miles.
San Bernardino County helps businesses thrive as a hub for international logistics and global commerce while located only 40 miles from the Los Angeles and Long Beach Seaport. With 3 major interstate highways, 3 major airports, and 2 major railways, it has an unparalleled network of roadways, runways, and railways that facilitate connectivity to regional, national, and international business centers. Its location is an important trade gateway enabling businesses to bring in supplies through the ports and distribute products throughout the United States, all at reduced leasing rates when compared to coastal counties.
"San Bernardino County’s local ecosystem fuels success with 24 cities, more than two million residents, a workforce of over 999,000, and a population of 2.1 million people. The County also has an innovation corridor of close to two dozen colleges and universities supporting a strong and diverse workforce."
Redlands University, Redlands, CA (San Bernardino County). Photo courtesy of Soly Moses.
San Bernadino County’s local ecosystem fuels success with 24 cities, more than two million residents, a workforce of over 999,000, and a population of 2.1 million people. The County also has an innovation corridor of close to two dozen colleges and universities supporting a strong and diverse workforce. With its affordable industrial and residential offerings, San Bernardino County continues to attract residents and businesses alike. Additionally, its several centrally-located industries and vendors provide a valuable resource pool to support operations and help Canadian firms grow.
"The County’s Economic Development Department welcomes the opportunity to meet with Canadian businesses and provide market analysis assistance, project consultation, permitting assistance, site selection services, employment recruitment services, on-the-job training funds, customized training programs, layoff prevention services, labor market services, America’s Job Center of CA assistance, and referrals for external business resources."
Let San Bernardino County show you what it has to offer! The County’s Economic Development Department welcomes the opportunity to meet with Canadian businesses and provide market analysis assistance, project consultation, permitting assistance, site selection services, employment recruitment services, on-the-job training funds, customized training programs, layoff prevention services, labor market services, America’s Job Center of CA assistance, and referrals for external business resources. To learn more, companies can visit www.SelectSBCounty.com, reach out to us at info@eda.SBCounty.gov or contact us directly at +1 (909)-387-4700.
San Bernardino County looks forward to many more exchanges with the MAPLE Business Council, business leaders, and fellow council members as it continues to encourage Canadian companies to come to San Bernardino County and prosper.
