Magnolia Industrial Group, Inc.

Magnolia Industrial Group, Inc.

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The Magnolia Industrial Group Inc. was started in 1993 by a group of Long Beach property owners who were committed to improving the appearance and safety of their neighborhoods. Working with representatives from the City of Long Beach, they established an assessment district to raise funds necessary for a nighttime security patrol, area beautification and local communications. The MIG is the first industrial organization in the country to have created an assessment district, and as such is used as a model for other similar organizations.

Since its establishment, the MIG has seen crime rates in the area drop drastically, and tenant rates rise. The organization remains committed to continuing area improvements.

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About our association

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The Magnolia Industrial Group Inc. was started in 1993 by a group of Long Beach property owners who were committed to improving the appearance and safety of their neighborhoods. They were concerned that a nearby recycling center was attracting a large number of vagrants, resulting in more crime (as criminals stole items from local businesses to turn in to the recycling center), and an increase in trash. The conditions led to a decrease in the quality of life in the area, and caused land values to drop.

The property owners got together and founded the Magnolia Industrial Group, whose first goal was to get the city to close the recycling center. With the strong backing of area property owners and business people, it took only several months to show that the center violated many city regulations. Soon after it was closed. But many area problems remained, and the MIG remained in existence, its members dedicated to decreasing crime and improving the appearance of the area.

Working with representatives from the City of Long Beach,they established an assessment district to raise funds necessary for a nighttime security patrol, area beautification and local communications. The MIG is the first industrial organization in the country to have created an assessment district, and as such is used as a model for other similar organizations.

Since its establishment, the MIG has seen crime rates in the area drop drastically, and tenant rates rise. Local property owners have also reported increased tenancy rates, as well as improved property values. The organization remains committed to continuing area improvements.

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