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Article: Santa Ana: Economy
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Santa Ana: Economy
Major Industries and Commercial Activity
Santa Ana boasts more than 13,000 in-city businesses; major industries include a mix of retail trade, service, and manufacturing firms.
Government is a major employer in Santa Ana; as the county seat, the city has offices at the county, state, and federal levels. Santa Ana is also a financial center, with 25 banks and 57 savings and loan associations. The aerospace and electronics industries, among the area's largest employers, figure significantly in the city's economy.
Santa Ana was the recipient of California's largest commercial loan program, which contributed to redevelopment of the downtown district. Part of the ...