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The City of a Rancho Cordova is a place for our local businesses to call home and where our workforce of 65,000+ can live, work, learn and play. If you’re looking to locate or start a business in Rancho Cordova, we encourage you to start by contacting the city’s Economic Development Department at 916.851.8780 or EconDev@cityofranchocordova.org. Our team can assist in walking you through the process, from helping you find a location to navigating licenses and permits.
A City Built on Innovation
From the gold rush to the space race, to the age of AI and semiconductors, Rancho Cordova has always been home to innovators and entrepreneurs.
Why Rancho Cordova
- Reliable and affordable power
- Flexible zoning
- Available campus locations
- Proximity to worldclass universities and a diverse workforce
- Access to airports, ports, and rails
- Seismically stable
- Above the flood plane
- More than 13 ISPs and direct access to long haul fiber
Following are additional resources as you begin your journey.