Low Taxes
The region, its jurisdictions have some of the lowest if not the lowest tax burdens on business and industry in California.  There are no gross receipt taxes placed on business, in fact in some cases there isn't even a business license fee required.

Educated and Available Labor Force
The region has a good work force to meet the needs of employers.  Recent companies located to the region such as Sysco, Sacramento Valley Amphitheater, CALPINE and, Home Depot have found a strong work ethic present in the region.  Existing companies, such as Fremont Ride-Out Health Group, Sutter Health, Sunsweet, Shoei Foods and even Beale Air Force Base support the same fact.

Good Infrastructure
The region possesses available land for development that is served by infrastructure.  Specifically, the area is wrapped in fiber optics due in part to the relationships with several companies including, Qwest, Pacific Bell, AT&T Broadband and Western Integrated Network (WIN).

A Pro Business Climate
The region formulated a public-private non-profit organization, the Yuba-Sutter Economic Development Corporation.  Since 1995, this organization has created a unifying visions, mission and goal to formulate a diversified, and sustainable economy.  The vision of this organization is to become the best rural economic development organization in California within three years and the best in the nation in five.  Given the current ranking by Forbes, it appears that both the organization and the region are well on their way to achieving that vision.

Stable Political Environment
The region has a stable political environment that has brought about the unifying vision for the region.  This stable environment has allowed for the opportunity for success that the region has and is currently enjoying.  Additionally, local political leaders embrace working with local business leaders in creating and ensuring this stable environment.