Entertainment & Media
Entertainment & Media
The West Valley's studio-adjacent location and long production heritage make it home to post-production, content, and creative-services firms serving the broader LA media economy.
Economic Vitality
Economic Development in the West Valley
The west end of the San Fernando Valley is a business-friendly region anchored by Warner Center — one of Los Angeles's largest master-planned suburban business districts. From established corporate campuses to independent storefronts, the West Valley pairs a central location, deep talent, and an entertainment legacy with the freeway and transit access companies need to grow.
Why the West Valley
A proven place to locate, invest, and grow.
Businesses choose the West Valley for the same reasons residents do — it offers the reach of Los Angeles with the room, access, and community of a distinct suburban district.
Sitting on the west side of the San Fernando Valley, the region places companies within easy reach of Downtown Los Angeles, the Westside, and the studios of Burbank and Hollywood while keeping employees closer to home. It draws on a deep, diverse talent pool spanning creative, technical, healthcare, and skilled trades — supported by nearby institutions such as Pierce College and California State University, Northridge.
The West Valley's roots in entertainment and media run deep, and Chatsworth's aerospace and advanced-manufacturing heritage still shapes its industrial base. At the center sits Warner Center, an established suburban business district of offices, mixed-use development, and destination dining. Add direct connections via the US-101 (Ventura) and SR-118 (Ronald Reagan) freeways and Metro's G Line bus rapid transit, and you have a region built for business.
By the Numbers
A region defined by connection and scale.
The West Valley brings together distinct communities around a major employment center, with transit and freeway access that link businesses to the wider Los Angeles economy.
8Communities served
Warner CenterMajor LA employment center
Metro G LineBus rapid transit access
US-101 / SR-118Freeway connected
Warner Center Spotlight
One of LA's largest master-planned business districts.
Warner Center is the economic anchor of the West Valley — a concentrated district of corporate offices, mixed-use residential, entertainment, and dining set within the city of Woodland Hills. For decades it has served as a suburban headquarters and regional-office destination, giving the West Valley an urban core without the congestion of Downtown.
Under a long-term specific plan, Warner Center continues to evolve toward a more walkable, transit-oriented environment — blending new housing, workplaces, hotels, and public spaces. That managed growth is designed to keep the district competitive for employers and appealing to the workforce they need to attract.
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Healthcare
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Regional hospitals, medical offices, and specialty providers anchor a growing healthcare cluster, delivering essential services and stable employment across the Valley.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail & Hospitality
From The Village at Westfield Topanga to Ventura Boulevard's restaurants and hotels, retail and hospitality bring visitors, jobs, and vitality to the district.
Professional Services
Professional Services
Warner Center's office base supports finance, legal, insurance, real estate, and corporate operations — a concentration of professional employers rare for a suburban district.
Manufacturing
Advanced Manufacturing & Aerospace
Chatsworth's aerospace and industrial legacy endures in a base of advanced manufacturing, precision engineering, and technology suppliers with deep regional roots.
Small Business
Small Business & Startups
Independent shops, family-owned restaurants, and early-stage ventures give the West Valley its character — and represent one of the region's most important growth engines.
How We Support Business
A partner for growth in the West Valley.
As a private, non-profit champion for the region, the Bureau helps businesses connect, get discovered, and put down roots — from your first location decision to your next expansion.
Connections
Connections to local partners
We link businesses to the civic organizations, property owners, and community groups that make getting established in the West Valley faster and easier.
Visibility
Promotion through our channels
Reach visitors and neighbors through our website, community directory, and social channels — putting your business in front of the people most likely to walk through your door.
Guidance
Help navigating the region
New to the West Valley? We help site selectors and business owners understand our communities, districts, and audiences so you can make an informed move.
Community
Events & networking
From signature festivals to business gatherings, our events create opportunities to meet customers, partners, and fellow West Valley employers.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship visibility
Align your brand with beloved community programs like Ice at Canoga Park and reach thousands of engaged residents and visitors each season.
Workforce
Workforce links
We help connect employers to local talent pipelines, including nearby Pierce College and area training and education partners.
Workforce & Connectivity
Talent
A deep, local talent pool
Pierce College sits at the heart of the West Valley, and California State University, Northridge is close by — feeding employers a steady supply of skilled graduates across disciplines.
Transit
Transit & freeways
Metro's G Line bus rapid transit runs through the Valley, while the US-101 and SR-118 freeways link the region to Downtown LA, the Westside, and the wider Southland.
Airports
Airport access
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) offers a convenient regional gateway just to the east, while Los Angeles International (LAX) connects the West Valley to the world.
In Their Words
"A quote from a local business or partner will live here."
Share why your company chose the West Valley, or how partnering with the Bureau helped you grow. Attribute the quote to a named owner, executive, or civic partner to build trust with prospective businesses.
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Grow your business in the West Valley.
Whether you are selecting a site, expanding a footprint, or opening your first storefront, the Bureau is ready to help you connect and get discovered. Partner with us — or get your business listed today.