The City of Yuma, Arizona, a community  whose sphere of influence crosses into California
is apparently recruiting businesses from the Golden State.

Ken Rosevear, executive director of the Yuma County Chamber of Commerce, is putting
together a contingent to go to California and meet face to face with the decision-makers
of businesses here.

Rosevear apparently has put together a list of 10 reasons why a California company
should consider moving to Yuma.

ROSEVEAR’S TOP TEN REASONS TO MOVE TO YUMA FROM CALIFORNIA
• Worker’s compensation. "California's rates are six or seven times as high 
   as Arizona's.” "Just for that issue alone, a California company would 
   benefit by moving to Yuma."
• Arizona enjoys "much lower overall" liability and comprehensive rates.
• Arizona is a right-to-work state.
• Environmental rules in Arizona are much less restrictive than in California. 
   California's diesel regulations alone are killing commerce, Rosevear noted.
• Utility rates for electricity and natural gas are extremely competitive in 
   Yuma, said Rosevear. "Even though we feel utilities are expensive here, 
   there's a big difference in the coastal areas. When combining water and 
   electricity, there's a marked difference."
• The purchase or lease of land in Yuma County is much less expensive.
• Taxes in Yuma remain significantly lower than in California.
• Construction costs for labor and materials are lower in the Yuma area.
• Communities in Yuma County are business-friendly, especially with the "new 
  sheriff in town" -- the mayor -- at Yuma City Hall.
• Yuma provides great opportunities to do business and still make a profit.

Note:  He said nothing about the access to and availability of capital in Yuma to
grow one’s business.  Additionally, no comment was made about the quality of life,
more like the lack of a quality of life specifically the intense heat hence the reason
why “snowbirds” leave six months out of the year. Quality of Life, well not much there. 
Piece of advice - Yuma, grow your own. In the meantime, good luck!

 
Tim Johnson