Downey...

One of California's top 100 Best Cities for Business

Boasting a rich history, the city of Downey is where the Apollo Space Program began its journey to the stars. Downey is where you can find the world’s oldest McDonalds restaurant and the site of the first Taco Bell eatery. This is the city where the pop recording artists "The Carpenters" were inspired with many hit records. Today, the city is admired for its strong retail base and quality housing.

It is a unique community in the heart of Southern California that combines the best of both large and small. An active city of 110,000 people, Downey nevertheless maintains a friendly small town atmosphere. It is a place of pride, history, involvement, and community. Downey is recognized for its centralized location, top medical facilities, quality residential neighborhoods and schools, excellent golf courses, and an unmatched family lifestyle. In fact, Downey has been rated in the top 25% of "100 Best Cities to Do Business in California" by California Business Magazine. Downey's winning formula can be the key to your business success. Come discover Downey, the place where America began its journey to the stars.

Striving to be the Best

If you're a business owner looking to set up shop, the cities of Downey and Cerritos look like a great bet. The two area cities are among 11 finalists for... read more