Economic and Community Development

Mark Leonard, Director

34009 Alvarado-Niles Rd.
Union City, CA 94587
Telephone (510) 675-5319
Fax (510) 475-7318
mleonard@ci.union-city.ca.us

Located at the heart of the Bay Area, Union City is a hub for commerce, maximizing your transportation options with convenient access to ports, rail, air travel and freeways.

Our city's strong, multifaceted economy balances professional services, retail and service industries with manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, and new economy firms.We value our residents as an important asset. You'll discover they make great neighbors, and they provide businesses with a stable, well-educated, productive workforce.

We're a responsive community known for our business-friendly, make-it-happen attitude.  Your business will be served by the same proactive municipal team that is helping make the revitalized Station District a reality. This pedestrian-friendly, transportation-oriented, mixed-use downtown district is poised to serve as a focal point and economic driver for Union City for decades to come.

Within easy reach of San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland and the Silicon Valley, Union City provides quick commutes and convenient access to BART.   Of course, commutes are even easier when you live where you work. You'll find that Union City makes an appealing home for employees. Our friendly, diverse community offers affordable housing. Good schools. Safe neighborhoods.

Convenient shopping. Picture-postcard weather. And plenty of parks and recreational opportunities. We invite you to take a closer look. You'll see that Union City is an outstanding place to work, live and raise a family. When it comes to the success of your business- and your employees-Union City can do for you

In Union City, you'll not only discover a location that's central, you'll also find a city administration that understands and responds to the needs of business.  Union City has a well-deserved reputation as a hardworking community, and  that is reflected in our willingness to go to work for your business. Our city departments are committed to working closely together to get things done in a timely manner. Whether it's assistance in providing quick answers to questions or offering innovative problem-solving, you'll find we have a genuine customer-service focus.