Redlands has always been a popular place for businesses to re-locate due to its proximity to the large Southern California metro areas while still maintaining a lower price of living compared to nearby cities. However it appears that the city of Redlands may soon be able to attract companies by being added to the state’s Enterprise Zone program.

If approved it means that the city would be able to attract new businesses while being able to retain current companies with attractive tax credits.

Joy Juedes from ‘The Sun’ reports, “Redlands soon may have another carrot to dangle in front of businesses.
The city Redevelopment Agency is looking into making 200 to 300 acres north of the 10 Freeway part of the San Bernardino Valley Enterprise Zone, according to agency director Dan Hobbs. “It makes Redlands a more attractive place to locate,” said Redlands-based economist John Husing. The San Bernardino Valley Enterprise Zone is part of the state Enterprise Zone project, which targets “economically distressed” areas, Hobbs said.