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New Retail Openings Boost Paramount Economy
The recently completed commercial center at the corner of Rosecrans and Garfield boasts a new Subway sandwich shop, with more tenants to follow.
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h e e c o n o m i c d i ff i c u l t i e s that have engulfed the nation have reached far and wide, battering many sectors of the state and numerous localities. In Paramount, however, there are still signs that retail activity is strong, especially in light of a trio of new development projects. A m a p o l a , a “ s u p e r- d e l i a n d market” featuring tortilleria, panderia and carniceria, will be opening its third location, and first in Paramount, on Garfield Ave. near the 105 Freeway. In addition to
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the 10,845-s quare-foot market, the site will house a 2,671-squarefoot drive-through restaurant and a 4,800-square-foot, multi-tenant commercial building. Construction has begun on the project, with exterior work scheduled to be done by this July and the market opening in December. A few blocks to the south, at the corner of Garfield and Rosecrans, a new shopping center has been completed comprising two multi-tenant buildings. The center is anchored by a Subway sandwich shop, which is now open for business. And due for a late fall debut in the Fresh and Easy retail center at Downey and Alondra is the national chain T.J. Maxx, which features women’s and men’s apparel, teens’ and kids’ clothes and brand-name accessories, all at affordable prices. Remodeling work at the location is underway. The City of Paramount is always developing creative ways to attract new enterprises to town and help strengthen existing businesses. Especially amid tough economic times, creating and maintaining a strong and varied commercial environment is important for local employment and for giving residents a wide choice of retail opportunities.
Paramount Chamber of Commerce
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Construction is underway for the new Amapola “super-deli and market” at Garfield near the 105 Freeway. The 10,845-square-foot market is scheduled to open in December.
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