Riverside County Office of Economic Development -Business Resource Guide

square miles and has become a regional magnet. Perris has just the right mix in its formula—history, business development, growth, affordable real estate, and leisure activities making it a great place to live, work and play. The City of Perris offers excellent career opportunities, including a stable environment, emphasis on professional development, and an innovative, competitive and dynamic culture. The City of Perris turns 110 years old in 2021 and is home to Lake Perris, offering opportunities for outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, boating, swimming and camping. The city is most widely recognized for its aerial activities, such as skydiving and hot-air ballooning. Rancho Mirage Population 16,992 Rancho Mirage is an outstanding destination for long-term residents and seasonal visitors. It has a wealth of history, shared by the wider Palm Springs area, as well as luxuriant ease for its dwellers. Recognized for its elegant ambiance and unique luxury lifestyle, Rancho Mirage is known for its exclusive gated communities, beautiful golf courses and superb tennis facilities. Rancho Mirage has thirteen golf courses, also known as country clubs or golf resorts. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians of Palm Springs runs the Agua Caliente Casino. The city has a total area of 24.8 square miles. High mountain ranges on three sides and a south-sloping valley floor all contribute to its unique and year-round warm climate, with the warmest winters in the western United States. Riverside is the county seat of Riverside County and is located in the Inland Empire metropolitan area. Named for its location beside the Santa Ana River, it is the most populous city in the Inland Empire and is located about 50 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. Riverside is the 12th most populous city in California. Founded in the early 1870s, it is the birthplace of the California citrus industry and home of the Mission Inn, the largest Mission Revival Style building in the United States. It is also home to several higher learning institutions such as UC Riverside, California Baptist University and La Sierra University. Riverside Population 316,690

City of Rancho Mirage 69-825 Highway 111 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 760.324.4511 www.ranchomirageca.gov

City of Riverside 3900 Main St Riverside, CA 92501 951.826.5311 www.riversideca.gov

Other attractions in Riverside include the Fox Performing Arts Center, Riverside Art Museum, which houses exhibits and artifacts of local

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