As one of the very few full-service cities in California, Vernon has much to offer. Its business community benefits from unparalleled services that ensure that it continues to be convenient, efficient, safe, and cost effective to do business in Vernon.

For example, municipally owned Vernon Public Utilities (VPU) provides businesses with the best natural gas and electric rates; 60-70% lower than SoCal Gas and Southern California Edison. Vernon is the only city in California with its own gas, electric, water and fiber optics utilities, in addition to its own Health Department. Additionally, Vernon is one of the safest cities in the Southeast Los Angeles region, with a 3-minute emergency response time from the Vernon Police Department.

In-house services ensure an expedient time-to-market turnaround for businesses of various types. Building and health permitting are handled by accessible experts who will provide consultation and guidance at every turn.