Educational Facilities Downey is surrounded by educational facilities offering doctorate degrees to specific job training. Several nationally acclaimed universities are located within minutes of Downey. They include the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of California at Irvine (UCI), the University of Southern California (USC), the California Institute of Technology (CalTech), Pepperdine University, and Loyola-Marymount University. The California State Universities serving this area include Cal State Long Beach, Los Angeles, Fullerton and Pomona. The highly acclaimed Claremont Colleges also serve the region.
Energy Management Downey is proud to have attracted the Southern California Gas Company's Energy Resource Center, a high-tech facility built for the 21st Century. This premier facility brings businesses to the forefront of energy management by offering futuristic and cost effective energy efficient solutions. Specialty Vehicle, a zero emissions vehicle manufacturer, leads Southern California's growing transportation industry by manufacturing advanced electric buses. The 120-acre Rancho Business Center attracts high-tech industries and modern businesses seeking Class A office space. Evolving technological industries like these keep your business highly competitive.