North American Manufacturing Core

 The city of Simi Valley is not a Manufacturing Core for the U.S. by any means, but it does have a pretty decent amount of local manufacturing within big companies, and provides great access to many other cities of high business with it's perfect location.

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There are two main areas of industry in Simi Valley, one in the eastern part of the city and the other one in the west. The largest industry in the city is machinery and toos, which has over 69 firms. the second being metal with 51 firms both on the west and east sides. All throughout the city however there are businesses such as Lumber/Wood Products, Food, Plastic Products, and Apparel/Textiles.

Income: In 2007, the estimated income median household income was $88,000, with  10.2% of the population below the poverty line.

The Simi Valley Town Center, the local mall.

The location of Simi Valley and proximity to such large industrial centers such as Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley, provides as a great locations for employees lives. The San Fernando Valley for instance is home to such companies as NBC, CBS, and Walt Disney Company.


Credit:
http://www.ci.simi-valley.ca.us/index.aspx?page=1
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Fernando_Valley#Economy
http://www.movoto.com/neighborhood/ca/simi-valley/93063.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simi_Valley,_California#Income