Name: Lancaster Economic Development
Address: 44933 Fern Ave, Lancaster, California, 93534, United States

Business of the Month – Maxdon’s Bar and Grill

Congratulations to Maxdon’s Bar and Grill on being recognized as Business of the Month! Maxdon’s Bar and Grill, located at 1340 West Avenue I, has been a cornerstone of the Antelope Valley dining scene since its establishment in 1970. Renowned for serving the best steaks in town, Maxdon’s offers a retro-themed ambiance that evokes a…

Business of the Month – Lucky Luke Brewing Company

Congratulations to Lucky Luke Brewing Company on being recognized as Business of the Month! Founded by Brian and Samantha Schmitz, Lucky Luke Brewing has become a cornerstone of the Antelope Valley’s craft beer scene. With locations in Palmdale, Lancaster, and Santa Clarita, they offer a diverse range of handcrafted beers and dining experiences. The Lancaster…

Business of the Month – Horizon Comics

December, 2024 – Congratulations to Horizon Comics for being named the City of Lancaster’s very first Business of the Month! This incredible accomplishment reflects their dedication and success, highlighted by their achievements with the Open Rewards application. As a beloved locally owned small business, Horizon Comics has captured the hearts of the community with its wide…

Small Business Startup Series

The City of Lancaster, in partnership with the Small Business Development Center, Marco and Sandra Johnson Foundation, and Mission Bank, is excited to announce the winners of this year’s Small Business Poppies Pitch Program. This initiative awarded a total of $10,000 to support local entrepreneurs. Congratulations to the grand prize winner Refi Snacks! Grand Prize:…

A map showing the proposed redevelopment of an intersection with changes highlighted: existing roads in green, proposed additions in yellow, and areas to be removed in red.

Freeway Improvement Interchanges

In partnership with Metro and Caltrans, Lancaster is working to complete freeway interchange projects to improve connectivity and access throughout the city. The Avenues K, J and M interchanges will receive a facelift, with completion of all three projects by 2026. Local street improvements along Avenues J and K have already been completed.

Modern event center with red and black exterior, large windows, and an entrance sign that reads "EVENT CENTER." Palm trees line the sidewalk, and people are walking around the area.

Parris Center

A new emergency shelter is on its way to the AV Fair & Event Center, bringing a space that will serve both in times of crisis and as a hub for various activities and gatherings. Lancaster and the Antelope Valley Fair Authority were awarded a $20 million dollar grant from the California Department of Food…

A crowd of fans inside a lively indoor venue hold up black and white scarves reading "1955 ANTELOPE VALLEY." Loft-style ceiling, large lights, and a mural featuring a cowboy in the background.

USL Antelope Valley Transformation

Lancaster, along with the United Soccer League (USL), Antelope Valley Soccer, Inc. (USL Antelope Valley), announced intentions to introduce men’s professional and women’s pre-professional soccer to Lancaster. The former minor league baseball stadium that was once home to the Lancaster JetHawks, will be transformed into a soccer-specific venue for the club’s matchup. With the transformation…

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RIDE.co Expansion

Lancaster first welcomed electric bus manufacturer, RIDE.co, in 2013. Since then, the company’s presence in the city has widened and continued to expand. Recently, BYD has submitted a project on a 160-acre site that would include a 630,000 square-foot electric school bus manufacturing facility with ample room for expansion. The facility is slated to be…

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