The City of Atwater prides itself on being a business friendly community. The City seeks involvement by our local businesses in the activities of the City and in return many local businesses directly participate in our youth recreation programs as well as being involved in other community efforts.
The Mayor and City Council have promoted several programs and activities to support our local businesses and promote the community as a place to do business;
- Local Purchasing Preference
- Shop local first
- Establishment of an Enterprise Zone
- Establishment of a Foreign Trade Zone
- Partners with the Atwater Chamber of Commerce
- Participation in the Merced County Economic Development Corporation
- Govlink - DBE Program
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