Commercial and Retail Information
Thinking about opening, relocating or expanding a business in Lakewood?
Lakewood is a business-friendly city with a strong mix of commercial centers, neighborhood shopping areas and regional retail destinations.
Use this page to explore Lakewood’s commercial and retail areas and connect with organizations that provide information about available properties, demographics, economic trends and business resources.
Commercial Center Profiles
Resources for businesses interested in Lakewood
Traffic Counts
View the current report for the City of Lakewood:
Traffic Counts
LoopNet links of properties: For Lease and For Sale
Gateways Cities Council of Governments (COG)
Located in southeast Los Angeles County, the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (Gateway Cities COG) region covers about 203 square miles and is home to approximately 2 million hardworking residents, representing about 21% of the total population of Los Angeles County.
Comprised of 27 cities, and 9 unincorporated communities, the Gateway Cities COG has been actively involved in major initiatives regarding a variety of issues, including economic development and transportation planning programs.
Find demographic and other data on the Gateway Cities region
Search for the right building, lot or retail space for your business in Lakewood. This tool will help you view available properties, get dynamic property and business reports, conduct a demographic analysis of the region, create and print maps tailored to your needs, and more.
L.A. County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC)
The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) was founded in 1981 as a nonprofit, public-benefit organization to harness the power of private sector in collaboration with L.A. County, to guide economic development and create more widely shared prosperity.
The Institute for Applied Economics at the LAEDC conducts research and analysis, offering reports on topics such as economic impact reports, workforce development and industry cluster and sector-based research.
Check the LAEDC reports page for examples.
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
California Small Business Support Network
Get connected to a trusted business advisor ready to support your dream from Big Idea to Successful Exit.
- No-cost 1:1 advising and a pathway to funding.
- Low-cost training for every aspect of your business.
- Find a small business support center matched to your field.
CA Small Business Support Network