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The Cal OSBA team joined Siskiyou and Shasta County leaders, and local businesses to celebrate the kickoff of the four-year Inclusive Innovation Hub designation. Senate Bill 193; Accelerate CA will invest $13M in 13 Inclusive Innovation Hubs spanning the state over the next four years.
The City of Yreka, the Siskiyou County Economic Development Council, and the Shasta-Cascade Small Business Development Center have collaborated to seek solutions to alleviate the impact on Main Street businesses. Their joint effort has culminated in the successful acquisition of a $750,000 CDBG, which will serve as the foundation for a forgivable loan program administered by the SBDC.
Yreka is among four rural communities to be awarded funding by the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable to further support the outdoor recreation economy in Yreka. This award for Jefferson Mountain Bike Company and shop owner, Bill Robberson, builds on the goals of Yreka’s RERC Action plan, by accelerating the shop's efforts to create a memorable destination, and connect community and visitors to our awe-inspiring outdoors.
Yreka is among 17 rural communities invited by the National Endowment for the Arts, to participate in the 2023-2024 Rural Design Learning Cohort. The program will provide Yreka’s community with access to cohort based learning and technical expertise to benefit Yreka’s West Miner Historic District, a concentration of historic places, anchor businesses and eateries that is significant to the region’s economy and tourism.
Siskiyou Economic Development Council program managers, Alia and Quintin, provided a well-received and attended presentation at the 2023 CALED Annual Conference this week.
The SEDC has been awarded a grant of $1 Million by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) to support the expansion of the Shasta-Cascade Accelerate California Hub, a program to support innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture, outdoor tourism and clean energy sectors in California’s North.
The Siskiyou Economic Development Council (SEDC) will receive $2.1 million from the Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF) Pilot Program. Several California agencies issued a press release this week, announcing nearly $39 million in state funding supporting eight economic development projects across the state.
Siskiyou Telephone recently announced its designation as the first Smart Rural Community℠ provider in California, a program developed and driven by the NTCA - The Rural Broadband Association, to promote and encourage high-speed broadband development in rural areas.
Clients will have access not only to their current local advisors, but also to the larger network of advisors serving the whole region.
The Siskiyou EDC will bring the world-renowned Ranching for Profit Workshop Series to Yreka for the first time ever.
The Siskiyou EDC assisted the City of Yreka with the preparation and planning of a two-day Recreation Economies for Rural Communities (RERC) workshop on June 23rd and 24th. The planning and workshop focused on Outdoor Recreation opportunities with potential to contribute to the livelihood of Yreka’s economy, including support of small businesses, tourism and workforce attraction.
Our team joined a fleet of expertise for last week's North State Planning and Development Collective Annual Economic Forecast Conference. The focus of conversation centered around climate, drought, and the impacts felt within the agriculture industry.
It's the end of the year, and we're reflecting on the innovation and impact of our work. Catch some of our major milestone moments of 2022.
The Discover Siskiyou team shares exceptional monthly recaps featuring recent marketing campaigns which drive overnight stays in Siskiyou County lodging properties. Take a moment to Discover Siskiyou through the lens of their work.
The Siskiyou EDC is using newly available funding to create agriculture programs to help Siskiyou ag producers solve problems and reach new market opportunities.
The Siskiyou Climate Collaborative Program will receive $1.5 million to aid in the development and implementation of a Climate Resiliency Plan in Siskiyou County. Each partner in the Collaborative, along with other stakeholders and community members, will play a vital role in building the Climate Resiliency Plan and help create informed strategies around the climate challenges affecting Siskiyou County.
Siskiyou Economic Development is working to build a resilient and prosperous future for our farms and ranches. We are proud to be among the 36 awardees for the FY 2022 Regional Food System Partnership-- This important funding will strengthen local connections between large-scale buyers and our small farms.
The Siskiyou EDC held its annual Economic Summit in November, featuring speakers, insight and for Siskiyou County leaders and communities. Replay the full program here.
Planning and expertise made possible by the US EPA will bring together local leaders, outdoor recreation professionals, and tourism experts to develop initiatives and strategies to attract businesses, engage residents, and invite tourists, to Yreka, through the lens of Siskiyou County’s robust outdoor recreation economy, in every direction.
California's tourism industry reunited in-person in February, for the 2022 Outlook Forum. Siskiyou EDC Executive Director, Tonya Dowse was invited to speak on the forum’s main stage.
The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) recently announced the Siskiyou EDC as one of ten grant recipients for the Inclusive Innovation Hub (iHub2) program. The Siskiyou Center will provide agriculture, outdoor tourism and renewable energy businesses with new and expanded access to programs, expertise, research, and innovation.
Siskiyou Economic Development is proud to announce that it has been renewed as a Small Business Development Center for at least five more years.
The 2021 Regional Resiliency Plan serves as a working guide to help businesses, industries, elected officials, and economic leaders leverage long-term strategies to strengthen and benefit our communities and businesses.
Discover Siskiyou is actively working with Leave No Trace and the Siskiyou Outdoor Recreation Alliance (SORA) on co-branded campaigns to introduce the message of responsible recreation within our region. Though these efforts were sparked by the pandemic, the push for responsible recreation in Siskiyou County will remain for years to come.
Siskiyou County is the headquarters for an impressive caliber of industry and businesses located in California. Expect a personal community, a less stressful driving experience, clean air quality and a bustling local food economy. Practical advantages to locating in Siskiyou include…
The Siskiyou EDC encouraged local jurisdictions to combine efforts and apply for $900,000 in CDBG CV Business Assistance funds to benefit moderate and low income businesses starting in 2021. Funding is now available to Siskiyou County businesses with unrecovered losses from COVID-19 impacts.
The Siskiyou EDC and the City of Yreka recently secured $250,000 in CDBG funds for architectural plans and permitting. This planning stage is an important first step to revitalize the building as a performing asset for the economy and community of Yreka.
The Siskiyou EDC expresses gratitude to our businesses and communities who persevered through the challenges and opportunities brought by 2020. Our work starts with our commitment to unite jurisdictions to pursue economic strategies together. The result is healthier cities, new businesses and long-term, resilient growth for all regions in Siskiyou County.
The Discover Siskiyou Podcast, released in 2020, amplifies Siskiyou County experiences, keeping the region at front of mind when stay-at-home orders are in lifted and people can venture further from home. The podcast highlights destination-worthy experiences with a focus on local gastronomy and outdoor recreation. Explore the first eleven episodes here.