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Article: Bagel maker ditches L.A. for city of San Fernando. (California)
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- Los Angeles Business Journal
- Article date:
- June 16, 1997
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When Manhattan Bagel Co. Inc. recently decided to move out of North Hills and locate its new manufacturing facility in the city of San Fernando, it was more than just another company leaving Los Angeles city limits for more business-friendly climes.
After all, many other businesses that flee L.A. for neighboring municipalities go to places like Glendale, Vernon, Long Beach and Industry - cities that have marketed their business acumen and actively courted companies in other cities.
But San Fernando? The tiny, Northeast San Fernando Valley city - while having a competitive business tax structure - is not exactly known for its marketing muscle.
"San ...