La Mirada was named Los Angeles County’s “Most Business-Friendly City” during the 18th annual Eddy Awards in November 2014. Hosted by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), the Eddy Awards recognizes organizations that demonstrate exceptional leadership in economic development and work to attract, retain, and grow businesses and jobs in the region.

La Mirada was chosen for its demonstrated commitment to economic development as a core priority, its programs and services designed to facilitate business growth and expansion, low fees for business licenses and development, quality customer service, timely development review process, and extensive business outreach efforts.

La Mirada was also selected based on the Kosmont-Rose Survey listing the City as an inexpensive place to conduct business, the community’s high quality of life, and for achieving a low unemployment rate of 6 percent.

For over 50 years, the City has worked closely with businesses to meet their needs and promote economic vitality. This year, the City expanded its Business Recognition Program to highlight La Mirada business and community achievements at City Council meetings and City publications.

Shop! See! Splash!, the City’s shop La Mirada campaign, encourages shoppers to support La Mirada businesses by allowing them to redeem shopping receipts for vouchers towards the purchase of La Mirada Theatre or Splash! tickets. Popular with both residents and businesses, the program has helped stimulate more than $1.25 million in local sales over the last few years.

The City’s annual Business Forum, hosted at the La Mirada Holiday Inn, provides an opportunity for City officials and the business community to discuss a wide range of items affecting La Mirada businesses, such as the I-5 Freeway expansion, road construction projects, local business crime trends and prevention, business assistance programs, and the state of the local economy.

“We are honored to receive this recognition from the LAEDC,” says City Manager Jeff Boynton. “La Mirada recognizes the importance of a strong business community, of both large and small businesses, to provide jobs and grow the local economy.”

Source: City of La Mirada