City of Industry: Strategic Location Driving Regional and National Growth T he well-known phrase “location, location, location” is often tied to residential real estate, but it is equally critical to business success. For companies in the City of Industry, location is one of their strongest competitive advantages. “They are strategically located with the nation’s largest gateway — the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles —as
system of systems. It is not a linear process,” Inman explained. The City of Industry is home to more than 3,100 companies providing over 70,000 jobs across diverse industries, with more than 1,400 logistics and warehousing firms employing over 24,000 people. “If you look at the scale of the industrial market in the City of Industry, it is significant. Businesses here thrive because of the supporting ecosystems and synergistic industries that work together.” Beyond its prime location, the City of Industry
distinguishes itself through strong civic leadership and a business-first mindset. Inman noted that City leaders actively engage with local businesses, advocate on their behalf, and maintain a forward-
looking approach. “The City of Industry has an exceptional location, but what truly sets it apart is its commitment to its roots. This is a city that has never lost sight of its name and purpose. Leaders here approach challenges with a can-do attitude, working collaboratively at the regional level and in Washington, D.C., to advance solutions that serve the greater good.” The Industry Business Council (IBC) plays a vital role in this effort by supporting businesses at every stage — from startups to established enterprises — through workforce training, recruitment, and networking. In recognition of these efforts, the IBC was awarded BizFed’s 2023 Bizzi Award for Business Nonprofit of the Year. “We are dedicated to meeting the distinct needs of our businesses and fostering a supportive community that drives economic growth for the broader region,” said IBC Executive Director Joanne McClaskey. BizFed has consistently recognized the City of Industry as one of the Top 3 most business-friendly cities in Los Angeles County. The city’s growth trajectory remains strong, with 189 new businesses added last year alone. “A lot of cities don’t fully understand the goods movement sector the way the City of Industry does,” Inman emphasized. “They recognize it as the lifeblood of our economy — the system that keeps everything moving.”
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well as railroads and an extensive freeway network. All the major pieces of the puzzle come into the City of Industry,” said Fran Inman, Senior Vice President at Majestic Realty, based in Industry. Recognized nationally for her leadership in goods movement and transportation, Inman is the immediate past president of the Los Angeles County Business Federation (BizFed) and has served on the California Transportation Commission and the National Freight Advisory Commission. Centrally positioned in Los Angeles County — the economic hub of Southern California — the City of Industry benefits from direct access to one of the nation’s largest consumer markets. The trade and logistics sector, which drives much of the region’s economic activity, plays an essential role in both regional and national commerce. The Los Angeles Port Complex alone handles 40 percent of the nation’s inbound containers. According to the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), trade and logistics directly employ more than 900,000 individuals and support over 2 million jobs across the region. “When you look at goods movement, it’s an entire ecosystem — a
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