Riverside County Office of Economic Development -Business Resource Guide

Norco Population 25,068

The City of Norco is best known as an animal-keeping, equestrian oriented community whose residents enjoy over 400 acres of parkland and one of the largest networks of horse trails in the nation, earning the nickname “Horsetown USA”. The City of Norco encompasses about 14.5 square miles strategically located on Interstate 15, just 50 miles from downtown L.A. The small town values that are alive and well in Horsetown USA not only enhance its residents’ quality of life but also provide a nurturing environment for businesses as well. The City of Palm Desert, incorporated November 26, 1973, is centered in the heart of the Coachella Valley near Palm Springs. Known as the cultural and retail center of the desert communities, Palm Desert is home to country clubs, golf courses and shops, such as The Shops on El Paseo, which feature designer boutiques, plus restaurants and art galleries. Palm Desert is rated one of the safest cities in Southern California. Many new residents are drawn here, mainly from the coasts and urban centers of California, to enjoy both affordable and high-valued homes. Palm Springs draws visitors from all over the world with its beautiful landscape, rich culture, fine restaurants, spectacular resorts, outstanding attractions and prosperous business climate. Palm Springs, a city in the Sonoran Desert of Southern California, is known for its hot springs, stylish hotels, golf courses and spas. It's also noted for its many fine examples of mid-century-modern architecture. Often described as a small city with the cultural amenities of an urban area, the shopping, entertainment, dining, and recreational opportunities are first-class. Palm Springs lies on the western edge of the Coachella Valley in central Riverside County. Because it is only a two-hour drive from Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties, many have second homes in Palm Springs. The permanent population is 47,000, with another 27,000 to 30,000 people living in the city in the winter, bringing the total population to over 75,000 residents during the winter season. Palm Desert Population 50,889 Palm Springs Population 43,791

City of Norco 2870 Clark Ave Norco, CA 92860 951.735.3900 www.norco.ca.us

City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Dr Palm Desert, CA 92260 760.346.0611 www.cityofpalmdesert.org

City of Palm Springs 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 760.323.8299 www.palmsprings-ca.gov

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