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| Central California is increasingly viewed as a new location option for investors that wish to prosper in the state, but who are deterred by expensive coastal locations and large cities. Merced County typifies opportunities for growth and development in this "New California", offering an affordable alternative without compromising the advantages of a vast state economy, ranked fifth in the world. |
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Wealth generation
opportunities are fueled by a state population in excess of 35 million, tremendous
business diversity, extensive foreign trade, and unsurpassed productivity and innovation.
The dynamic market and purchasing power, creativity and superb lifestyle combine to make
California one of the most desirable places to live. The cities and county of Merced collaborative Economic Development Strategy reflects a strong team approach. The region’s young and dynamic population of 251,000 is one of the fastest growing in the nation. |
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economic base of the Merced region reflects the
$2 billion annual agricultural output, yet Merced Region’s manufacturing operations also include commercial
printing, automotive parts, construction suppliers and materials, and the world’s
finest competition watercraft Merced is home to the newest campus of the University of California system. UC Merced opened in the fall of 2005 with a curriculum focused on research, engineering and the environment. The influence of improved education facilities is already impacting Merced as students scores continue to improve. |
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| Castle Airport and Aviation Development Center, with one of the longest unimpeded runways on the west coast is ideal for cargo, couriers and aviation businesses. The former home of a squadron of B-52’s, Castle can accommodate any craft with non-stop access to and from Asian markets. has proclaimed that California is again open for business. On behalf of the Merced Region we invite you to visit "New California" and explore countless opportunities that our community offers. | |||||
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