Downey CA - 2019 Community Guide & Business Directory
AB 1826 California businesses and multifamily complexes of 5 units or more are required to start recycling their organic waste by April 1, 2016, depending on the amount of waste they generate each week.
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS The law requires that businesses arrange for recycling services for the following types of organic waste: food waste, green waste, landscape and pruning waste, nonhazardous wood waste, and food-soiled paper.
April 1, 2016*
Generators of 8 or more cubic yards of organic waste per week.
January 1, 2017*
Generators of 4 or more cubic yards of organic waste per week.
* The law uses a tiered implementation schedule, which phases in requirements on business over time based on the amount and type of organics or waste the business produces on a weekly basis.
Check with CalMet Services, Inc., the City’s solid waste hauler to learn how to arrange for recycling services. 562-259-1239 • www.Calmetservices.com Additional information: www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Recycle/Commercial/Organics/
FASHIONABLE, FLAVORFUL, FAIR DOWNEY!
WELCOME TO DOWNEY and to the latest edition of Downey’s Community Guide and Business Directory! Like the Downey Chamber, this publication is designed to inform, connect and used as a helpful reference tool.
Serving the business community since 1903, the Downey Chamber is one of the oldest service organizations operating in Downey and we are very proud of our opportunity to represent. One of the best parts of our work here at the Chamber are the remarkable partnerships formed with our members, including the Downey Unified School District and our Non-Profit partners. Through rewarding and beneficial relationships with our own city government – along with our local County, State and Federal representatives – the Chamber is positioned to be a valuable resource for our membership!
We are currently looking to expand our commitment to the city’s Non-Profit community. Our goal is to take funds raised by our organization and “pay it forward” to as many charities as possible. Events such as the Dia de Los Muertos, golf tournaments for groups like Kiwanis, Gangs Out of Downey, and the City’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony have been promoted and supported by the Chamber. Our own annual events, The Downey Christmas Parade along with Street Faire has special pricing for all
non-profits, and these events create so many family friendly memories.
Downey is such a unique community. At every City Council our Mayor presents a Downey DNA award. This certificate is given to a local citizen who represents a quality that we feel is very much in Downey’s DNA, a quality that exemplifies generosity, charity, commitment and a strong sense of giving back. This is what makes serving the community so exciting -- being able to work with and for so many incredible people in this town makes working for the Chamber pure joy!
It is our pleasure to introduce you to Downey. Our restaurants are fun and flavorful, our retail shops are fun and fashionable, and our businesses are fun and fair! Let the Chamber and our Community Guide be your guide!
Calvert - Executive Director Downey Chamber of Commerce
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QUALITY OF LIFE In the Heart
Community Involvement
Civic pride is noted throughout the community by both citizens and businesses. It is an active community where prize-winning rose floats have been designed, decorated and continuously entered in Pasadena’s Tournament of Roses Parade since 1955. They are completely financed, constructed and decorated by volunteers.
Our outstanding YMCA continues to be one of the best. It is also operated by community volunteers and contributors.
Downey is a city of many fine churches that offer a variety of religious and social activities which are reminiscent of small town living. Our unique community spirit and involvement are unmatched in Southern California as is evident by the strong participation and volunteer work during the Annual Christmas Parade and Downey Street Faire, both produced by the Downey Chamber of Commerce.
Quality Police & Fire Departments
Downey is a full-service city with its own quality police and fire departments. Downey consistently commits to the best public protection for all its citizens and is known for its quiet, safe community.
The Downey Fire Department has four stations to serve the city. The city has consistently maintained a Class 2 rating, a factor that leads to lower insurance premiums for businesses. Downey
maintains one of the few urban search and rescue units in the county.
Award-Winning Schools
Downey’s outstanding school district has won 18 California “Distinguished School” awards. Downey and Warren high schools have received recognition for academic excellence. Quality education is provided publicly and privately.
Attractions
Downey is conveniently located within 30 minutes of almost every major attraction in the area, including Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, Universal Studios/City Walk, Catalina Island Terminals, Cerritos Center for Preforming Arts, Irvine Meadows Amphitheater, Farmer’s Market, 3rd Street Promenade, The Greek Theatre, The Queen Mary, Los Angeles Zoo, Rodeo Drive, Hollywood Bowl and much more.
Business
Home to more than 3,000 retail services and manufacturing companies providing over 50,000 jobs in the region, Downey offers contemporary retail, professional offices, modern industrial and prime business locations ready for development. The city continues to lead the area with national tenants and has successfully maintained and attracted top-quality commercial and industrial businesses as is evident in Downey’s newest shopping center, The Promenade.
Local Government
In 1964, eight years after incorporation, Downey became a Charter City. It operates under the Council-City Manager form of government where the Council employs a City Manager who implements the policies of the Council and is responsible for the operation of the six City Departments – Police, Fire, Public Works, Community Services, Economic Development and Administrative Services.
Council members are elected from four geographical districts, with one Council member elected at-large, representing the entire City. These persons are elected for a four-year term, and usually they select a Mayor and a Mayor Pro-Tem from among themselves on an annual basis. Municipal elections are held on the second Tuesday in November in even-numbered years.
The Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 11111 Brookshire Avenue.
The Chambers are a part of the threestory, 54,000 square foot City Hall that was completed in 1984. The City Hall Complex includes the 29,000-square-foot building housing the Police Department and the City Library within approximately 27,500 square feet.
ATTRACTIONS & EVENTS
There is much to see and do in Downey. A community theatre and symphony offer diverse cultural activities for all. The Downey Theatre provides several professional musicals and light operas during the year as well as one-night shows. Downey’s outstanding recreational and library programs provide social activities for all ages. Nearly 100 acres have been devoted to city parks. Downey also has Rio Hondo Golf Club with the Rio Hondo Event Center, and the Los Amigos Country Club golf courses. The Downey Community Senior Center located at 7810 Quill Drive offers classes, fitness programs and a variety of other activities for seniors. For more information about the Center, which is located in Apollo Park, call (562) 904-7223.
COLUMBIA MEMORIAL SPACE CENTER
At the site where the Apollo space capsules and much of the Space Shuttle Orbiters were designed and fabricated, a new hands-on learning center opened in 2009. Named the official national memorial to the Space Shuttle Columbia by a joint resolution of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, the Columbia Memorial Space Center honors the crew of STS-107 lost on Feb. 1, 2003. It is also home to the only Challenger Learning Center for simulated space missions in the Los Angeles area.
The Columbia Memorial Space Center presents an overview of Downey’s space legacy. Downey played a crucial role in World War II and the development of the first cruise missile in the 50s, as well as the engineering and building of the Apollo Command Modules and the Space Shuttle Orbiters.
A Robotics Lab, a Computer Lab, and a wide range of interactive exhibits now provide engaging insights into Space Shuttle operations. Living and working on the International Space Station, exploration of the solar system, aerospace engineering, and the dynamic range of fields related to venturing into space are also included.
The Columbia Memorial Space Center is a hands-on learning center that is dedicated to bringing the wonder and excitement of space science to children of all ages. Located in Downey, it strives to be the most accessible space science center in the Los Angeles area. The 20,000 square foot visitor center is equipped with not only amazing technology and visual teaching exhibits, but also the friendly staff and atmosphere to help make them more enjoyable. And they’re adding more all the time.
The Space Center also hosts one of 48 Challenger Learning Centers on the planet, and the only CLC in the greater Los Angeles area. When it is operating, you can “Return to the Moon” or “Voyage to Mars,” and experience the real-life excitement of Mission Control. The CLC is available for field trips, team-building exercises and parties of 12 or more.
RIO HONDO GOLF CLUB
Open to the public, this course is owned and operated by the City of Downey. In 1994, the city invested over 5 million dollars to completely renovate the design of the 18-hole course. This project was led by architect Gerald W. Pirkl. This once flat course now has large mounds and moguls coming into play on every hole. Four new lakes were
added to the design and come into play on seven holes. All the narrow fairways are lined by large mature pine trees and bordered by a standard cut of rough.
The greens have been completely redesigned with large, slightly undulating greens that are soft enough to hold your shots. In late 2004, the city of Downey reopened the clubhouse at the Rio Hondo Golf Club, where over 80,000 rounds of golf are played annually. The 23,000-squarefoot multi-purpose building includes a golf shop, snack bar, 300-person banquet hall with special lighting and audio systems, outdoor terrace and landscaped viewing area, bar and dining area, formal lobby, bride’s room, executive dining room and full-service kitchen. Food services are under the management of Mark Shelton, Rio Hondo Event Center.
THE LONG BEACH AQUARIUM
The Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific celebrates the planet’s largest and most diverse body of water. The aquarium includes 10,000 ocean animals representing over 500 species in 17 major living habitats and 30 focus exhibits. Just a few minutes from Downey down the 710 Freeway, the aquarium can be contacted at (562) 590-3100.
Nearby tourist attractions and entertainment facilities include Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, the California Mission in San Juan Capistrano, the Richard M. Nixon Library and Birthplace in Yorba Linda, Raging Waters and Anaheim Stadium.
EVENTS
The Downey Street Faire is an annual event sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber’s Street Faire Committee produces this event which draws over 10,000 people annually. It is usually held the first Saturday in May on Brookshire Avenue, between Firestone Boulevard and Fifth Street. It features over 200 craft, food and business vendors, a Kid’s Zone, and a car show as well as professional entertainment. The Faire has become a favorite among Downey and neighboring cities’ residents.
The Christmas Parade, usually held the first Sunday in December, is now in its 68th year. It is an event that more organizations, youth and adult, participate in, and is an opportunity for the Downey Rose Float Association to showcase their New Year’s Day Rose Float entry. Floats, clowns, celebrities, bands and drill teams delight young and old and always ends with the star of the parade, “Santa Claus!”
ACCOMMODATIONS
Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, the Downey area has a full range of accommodations to fill your needs. From chain hotels to affordable inns, Downey offers lodging choices to suit all types of styles and budgets. Additionally, many accommodations are situated near local dining, shopping, and recreational areas.
SHOP, DINE, ENJOY!
Shopaholics will revel in the city’s unique shops and retail outlet offerings as well as the more expansive nearby malls. With the recent additions of The Promenade at Downey and Downey Landing, Downey is becoming a shopping destination.
There’s also Stonewood Center, which offers a multitude of innovative shops and specialty boutiques offering fashions, accessories and personalized gifts. In addition, Stonewood includes four department stores and the Filling Station Food Court with more than a dozen eating establishments, including an Acapulco’s and a BJ’s Brewery and Restaurant. The Promenade and Downey Landing offer more than two dozen additional dining options.
DINING
In addition to its shops, offices and the Civic Center, Downtown Downey offers a multitude of dining choices. Home to more than 30 restaurants
serving cuisine ranging from Japanese and Italian to Mediterranean and Mexican, there’s food to suit every taste and budget.
The Marketplace Grill Café’s food vision, according to its web site, is based on an “uncompromised respect towards the purity of nature’s whole foods, bringing healthy, simple, delicious creations with low sodium recipes and the extensive use of nature’s miracle fruit juice – quality Greek extra virgin olive oil and the countless benefits associated with this ‘Liquid Gold.’ ”
Just like the vacation lodge that his family would visit in Jackson Hole, Wyo., CEO/Founder Chris Simms’ Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar offers
the perfect environment for all ages, making the entire restaurant the place to be for a quick dinner with the family, a low-key meal with friends or a night out on the town. The lodge has cold beer, hot chocolate, incredible food and great music.
Friendly and inviting, Brickstones Grill in the Embassy Suites is a contemporary American grill. serving simply prepared dishes reminiscent of the comforts of home and family. The menu consists of grilled meats, chicken and fish, and pizza and flatbreads that can be served as family portions or individual meals.
Norm Roybark opened his first Norm’s Restaurant in 1949 on Sunset at Vine in Hollywood. Today, Norm’s operates 17 restaurants throughout Southern California, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including the location at 7955 Firestone Blvd.
FARMER’S MARKET
Downey is host to the Downtown Downey Farmer’s Market located on Downey Avenue between 2nd and 3rd streets. The Market is a community gathering place offering the opportunity to purchase California-grown products. California Certified Farmers’ Markets operates the Downtown Downey Farmer’s Market on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
KAISER PERMANENTE DOWNEY MEDICAL CENTER
Combining leading edge technology with a warm touch, Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center represents the newest thinking in hospital design, with the emphasis on patient comfort, healing and wellness.
With more than 425 physicians and 4,500 employees, Kaiser Permanente is the largest employer in Downey. The medical center is a 33-acre campus which includes a full service hospital and the Garden and Orchard Medical Offices. Offering integrated, high quality health care in a family friendly environment, Kaiser Permanente serves as a model for the future of healthcare.
The hospital features 95% private rooms, a labor and delivery department with 18 private birthing and recovery suites. Spacious visiting areas and a healing meditation room give friends and family relaxing places to gather.
Other features include: a 49-bed Emergency Department, an 8-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, and a 24-hour pharmacy. With more than 500 physicians, Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center was built with the environment
in mind and promotes the well-being of its members, caregivers and the community by: using carpeting made with recycled materials that will not release cancer-causing chemicals;
keeping inside air by bringing 100% of the air supply from outside. Large windows allow an abundance of natural light while filtering out harmful UV rays.
PIH HEALTH By the Community, For the Community
For more than 50 years PIH Health (formerly Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital) has gone beyond the expected to create the best possible healthcare experience for the residents of Downey and surrounding communities.
Today, the 400-bed facility serves more than 1.5 million residents of Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties.
From its very beginnings in 1959, PIH Health has earned the trust and support of the community by its unparalleled commitment to excellence and a medical staff whose focus is to ensure the finest care for its patients. The hospital has retained the trust of the community by maintaining the highest standards in medical services, making PIH Health the area’s acknowledged leading healthcare center.
The hospital was founded during California’s post-WWII population boom that triggered widespread hospital-bed shortages.
From its inception, the strength of PIH Health has been in its vision of a healthier future and a determination to be the best. As a not-for-profit hospital, PIH’s efforts to benefit the community include programs and services which effectively
meet identified community needs and improve the overall health of area residents, such as providing immunizations, health education and screenings, and offering a charity care program for those who qualify.
PIH Health prides itself on providing high-quality healthcare, a comprehensive array of services, and the latest technology. Because scientific breakthroughs and standards of quality patient care are ever-evolving, PIH Health strives not only to keep pace, but to lead the way. To that end, PIH Health rang in the new millennium by announcing the Century Campaign for a multi-phased Master Plan to secure its place as a healthcare leader well into the 21st century.
PIH Health is a fully integrated healthcare system with the completion in 2005 of the Ed L. Shannon Tower (phase one of the 3 Tower/Medical Office Building Master Plan) and the 2006 approval of the $200 million+ Plaza 1 Tower. Guided by the deep-seated belief that healthcare is a right and not a privilege, the approximately 3,000-member staff and 600 physicians/specialists are prepared to serve the region’s residents and fulfill the PIH Health promise to deliver the best health care model medicine has to offer.
PIH Health is ranked number 22 among 140 hospitals in the Los Angeles Metro area, and number 34 among the nearly 500 hospitals in California. It has been noted as performing highly in the specialty areas of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Nephrology and Pulmonology and Ear, Nose and Throat.
RANCHO LOS AMIGOS
Downey is also known for its amazing rehabilitation hospital, Rancho Los Amigos, located at Imperial and Rives.
Encompassing more than 200 acres, the site first began in 1878 as a poor farm for the County’s indigent population.
Superintendents came and went often in the early days. But in 1915, the hospital obtained the services of William R. Harriman to rehabilitate the farm. Not only did Harriman make the farm feed the hospital patients, but provided vegetables for the General Hospital and other County charities.
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In 1929 the ranch had the care of 2,000 patients, with an average age of 64 years. Then in the 1940s a change began. The humane and progressive policies established by the administration and Harriman then moved into the medical field. Harriman convinced the Supervisors to build a modern hospital with an eventual projection of 5,000 patients. Rancho would not be just concerned with custodial care, “it would take the difficult cases which required long-time treatment and use all the resources at its command to restore the patient to a useful life.”
The impetus for Rancho to become a long-term care for patients with a chronic disease began with polio patients in 1944 who were treated and restored to a functional existence. Next came physical rehabilitation in 1955 to persons disabled by spinal cord injuries or disease, severe arthritis, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, strokes and amputations.
Today, medical and technological teams include physicians, registered nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, medical social workers, psychologists, vocational specialists, dietitians and over 2,500 employees working around the clock. The hospital is unique in the country, if not the world.
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DOWNEY OFFICE: 10603 Haledon Avenue, Downey, CA 90241
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Downey has always put a premium on its school system. In 1877, the Southern Pacific College was built on land at Fifth and New Streets and 87 students were enrolled. James M. Monroe founded the school.
Dr. C. B. Riddick bought the school, renaming it the Los Nietos Valley Institute. This school did not succeed and was soon closed down and abandoned. It later burned to the ground.
In 1901, residents of Los Nietos Valley organized a high school district, naming the high school Los Nietos Valley Union High School. They had no building for the school, but found temporary quarters in the Downey Grammar School auditorium at the corner of Second and Dolan Streets. A high school was built in December 1905, on Brookshire at Second Street, and in 1915 the name was changed to Downey Union High School.
Today, Downey High is recognized in the National Rankings and earned a bronze medal, according to U.S. News and World Report (schools are ranked based on their performance on staterequired tests and how well they prepare students for college).The high school has an average graduation rate of 95% compared with 83% for the Los Angeles area and 82% for the United States.
Downey High ......................................... 869-7301
Warren High 869-7306
COLLEGES
Cerritos College 860-2451
Rio Hondo College 692-0921
DOING BUSINESS IN DOWNEY A Prime Business Center
Downey is proud to be rated in the top 25% by California Business Magazine in the “100 Best Cities to Do Business With in California.” Downey is home to over 3,000 retail, service and manufacturing companies, providing over 50,000 jobs to the region. Downey offers contemporary retail, professional offices, modern industrial and prime business locations ready for development. Downey consistently rates as one of the safest cities for businesses and residents in the Los Angeles and Orange County region. In 2017, the City of Downey was voted the most business friendly city in Los Angeles County!
Promenade at Downey
The Promenade features 1.5 million square feet of retail commercial, entertainment and office space, which is expected to produce over 4.5 million dollars of revenue to the city and 3,300 jobs; a 16-Screen movieplex; a 150-room hotel; and more. Already open for business is Walmart, Floor and Décor, 24 Hour Fitness, CineMark Movie Theater, along with various restaurants and retail outlets.
Downey is proud of The Columbia Memorial Space Center, a hands-on learning center dedicated to bringing the excitement of space science to children of all ages. The 20,000 sq. ft. visitor center is equipped with amazing technology, visual teaching exhibits, and a friendly staff who create a positive, enjoyable environment for
the visitors. The Space Center hosts one of 48 Challenger Learning Centers in the world. When operating, you can journey to the moon and even experience the real-life excitement of mission control. The CLC is available for field trips, teambuilding exercises and parties of 12 or more.
Downey Landing
Adjacent to the 30-acre Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, the Columbia Memorial Space Center, Downey Promenade and Downey Landing include a 35-acre retail project located on the historic site that for 700 years was home to more major space programs than any other site in the nation. With convenient access off the 605 and 105 freeways, the approximately 400,000 square-foot regional community center is now home to a wide variety of businesses including those listed above
plus Best Buy, Old Navy, Staples, Marshalls, Ross Dress for Less, PetSmart, Bally’s Total Fitness, Ulta, HomeGoods, and T.J. Maxx, among others.
A landscaped pedestrian walkway along Lakewood Boulevard combines the two shopping centers and provides food court restaurants such as Mod Pizza, Noodles & Company, Panera Bread, Five Guys, Starbucks, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, Jimmy Johns, along with several sit down restaurants such as Benihana, Gaucho Grill, Green Olive, Lazy Dog, Chili’s, Elephant Bar, Carino’s Italian and many more fine establishments.
A ROBUST
REAL ESTATE MARKET
Approximately 16,797 housing units in Downey are owner-occupied. About 46.8% of owners and 41.3% of renters pay less than 30% of their income toward housing expenses, a measure of affordability. Owners make up 48.8% of housing units. 47.6% of the housing units are occupied by renters. 82.9% of homes in Downey were built after 1990, and 50.3% of all housing units in Downey have three bedrooms or more.
AEROSPACE PUT DOWNEY ON THE MAP
Downey evolved as a city and as an “aerospace factory” (North American Aviation). An airplane factory later converted to a rocket plant and eventually became the aerospace complex known as Rockwell International’s Space System Division.
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A few years later, before the Apollo program ended in 1975, the division was awarded another NASA contract to develop the first reusable spacecraft – the Space Shuttle orbiter. Rockwell’s Downey Complex built four space-rated orbiters: Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, and Atlantis. They also built along with a prototype, the Enterprise, for atmospheric test flights. Rockwell went on to become Boeing, staying in Downey until the late 1990s.
STARTING A BUSINESS IN DOWNEY
The Chamber receives numerous inquiries from people who are seriously considering starting their own business. We hope you will find this information helpful and we wish you the best in your new adventure. Please feel free to contact us!
Business License
Practically all businesses, professional and trades, operate in Downey are required to have a business tax certificate (business license). They may be obtained at:
Downey City Hall
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241 562-904-7249
Fictitious Business Names
Any business Firm Name that does not include the surname of the individual owning the business must file a Fictitious Business Name Statement with the County Clerk of the County in which the business is located. Within 30 days of filling the statement, the registrant is required to publish this statement in a newspaper of general circulation in the county (four insertions, one a week for four weeks).
Los Angeles County Clerk
12400 Imperial Hwy Norwalk, CA 90650 562-462-2177
Seller’s Permit
Every person planning to sell or lease tangible personal property must apply to the Department of Business Taxes, State Board of Equalization for a Seller’s Permit. In filing for a Seller’s permit, the registrant must complete the Application for a Seller’s Permit and Registrations as a Retailer, and Department of Benefit Payments, Registration as an Employer.
State Board of Equalization
12440 Imperial Hwy., Suite 201 Norwalk, CA 90650 562-466-1694
Corporations
The necessary procedures and forms relating to the formation of a corporation can be obtained from:
Secretary of State
300 South Spring Street, Rm 12513 Los Angeles, CA 90013 ......................213-897-3062
State Requirements
A business is subject to the Unemployment Insurance Code if it employs more than one employee and has a payroll of $100 or more during the calendar year. Any business that pays an employee for his or her service is immediately subject to the California Income Tax Withholding Law. Register with:
Department of Benefit Payments EDD 12715 Pioneer Boulevard Norwalk, CA 90650 ...........................562-929-9185
You should apply for a federal tax identification number. The application can be obtained from: Internal Revenue Service Office 9350 Flair Dr. El Monte, CA, 91731 626-312-5138
They can also furnish you a Tax Guide for Small Business which explains employment taxes, income tax withholding from your employees, Social Security taxes, tips, liability for tax withheld from employees, returns, deposits and payments of taxes.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Filing Articles of Incorporation, Corporation Qualifications, Trade Name Registration, Trademark Application, Service Mark Application, Contact Sales:
Secretary of State 330 South Spring Street, Rm 12513 Los Angeles, CA 90013 213-897-3062
Corporation Income Tax
Franchise Tax Board
4300 Long Beach Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90013
Sales and Use Tax, Tax on Insurers, Sale Tax Permit, Use Fuel Tax, Property Tax, Motor Vehicle Transportation Tax: State Board of Equalization 12440 E. Imperial Hwy. Norwalk, CA, 90650 562-446-1694
Local Business Tax Certificate, Zoning and Business Permits City of Downey 11111 Brookshire Avenue Downey, CA 90241 562-904-7142
Contractors State License 12501 E. Imperial Hwy., #600 Norwalk, CA 90650 562-345-7676
Unemployment Insurance, Disability Insurance, Labor Market Data, Planning Programs, Placement Service: Employment Development Department 12715 Pioneers Boulevard Norwalk, CA, 90650 562-929-9185
Federal Labor Laws:
United States Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division 915 Wilshire Boulevard, #960 Los Angeles, CA 90017 213-894-6375
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Blanca Pacheco
District One
Sean Ashton, Mayor
District Two
Rick Rodriquez, Mayor Pro Tem
District Three
Fernando Vasquez
District Four
Alex Saab
District Five At-Large
Gilbert Livas
City Manager
Yvette M. Abich Garcia
City Attorney
Alicia Duarte
City Clerk
John Oskoui
Asst. City Manager
Aldo Schindler
Director of Community Development
Ed Norris
Deputy Director of P.W. (Engineering)
Louis Atwell
Deputy Director of P.W. (Water)
William Davis
Business Development Manager
John Michicoff Director of Finance
Carl Charles Chief of Police
Mark Gillaspie Fire Chief
Arlene Salazar
Interim Director of Community Services
John Oskoui Director of Public Works
Dapeer, Rosenblit & Litvak
James Eckert and Steven Rosenblit City Prosecutor
DOWNEY IS IN THE FOLLOWING DISTRICTS:
STATE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
Cristina Garcia, 58th—Assemblywoman
Whether you are looking for a place to live, or a place to work, we are confident you are at the right place. We are a family owned and operated business with over 40 years of experience. We pride ourselves on providing all our tenants with a clean, quiet, and comfortable living and working environment.
STATE SENATORIAL DISTRICT
Open
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Lucille Roybal-Allard , 40th—Congresswoman
LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – DISTRICT FOUR
Janice Hahn—Supervisor
MODERN INDUSTRIAL
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Golden West Pipe & Supply Co., Inc
Western Pacific Pulp and Paper
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Banc of California
AUTO DEALERSHIPS
Downey Nissan
Downey Used Cars
Honda World of Downey Penske Toyota
The Downey Chamber of Commerce comprises more than 400 member businesses, small and large, as well as professional firms, associates and non-profit organizations. The members work collectively to accomplish what no one could undertake alone.
The Chamber functions as the voice of business as well as a community information center. It answers questions about housing, schools, employment, recreation and other community services as well as providing referrals to its member businesses.
The Chamber attends all city council meetings and acts as a liaison and ombudsman for the business community, addressing questions before they become problems. The Chamber
is also attentive to State and Federal issues that concern business. Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment Insurance reform always draw attention, along with current issues of Workers’ Comp rates, frivolous lawsuits and minimum wage.
As a non-profit, mutual benefit corporation, one of the Chamber’s main sources of income is through membership fees, as well as publications and special events.
With a staff to coordinate activities, implement programs and operate an information and welcoming service, the Chamber responds to hundreds of inquiries annually. The organization’s policies and programs are determined by the 15-member Board of Directors. Programming is carried out by committee and task force participation by the members. To assist them, the members maintain a centrally located office at 11131 Brookshire Avenue.
MEMBER BENEFITS
RESOURCES
• Publications
• Business Referral Guide and Community Resource Directory
• City Maps
• Economic Profiles
• Community Statistical Sheets
• Organization Directory (Members FREE)
• “Downey Business:” 27,000 circulation monthly newspaper containing business, legislative and civic news plus Chamber activities and Member spotlight activities.
A SAMPLING OF SERVICES
• General Public/Members
• Demographic Information
• Business Complaint Referrals
• Mailing Labels/Lists
• Networking Events
• Ribbon Cuttings
MEMBER ONLY BENEFITS
• Referrals (members only recommended)
• Spotlights in “Downey Business.”
If you need information or a particular service, please feel free to call the Chamber at 562-923-2191. We will do our best to personally accommodate you or we’ll refer you to the proper channels.
OFFICERS
John Casillas, President Farmers & Merchant Bank
Carrie Uva, President Elect 24 Hour Real Estate
Maria Fernandez, Vice President Sunrise Realty
Joanna Peterson, Immediate Past President Gallatin Dental Group
David Gafin, Treasurer
DIRECTORS
Joe Cervantes Mustard Seed Printing
Michael Chirco Chirco Heating & Air
Larry Garces Security Land Escrow Company
Carmen E. Gonzalez Kaiser Permanente
Cindy Kovach US Bank
Karina Madariaga Downey Adult School
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