What does the SCEDC do?
The Siskiyou County Economic Development Council works to spur growth in the local economy, both by supporting startup businesses and by promoting existing businesses that are looking to expand into the area. The About Us page provides a thorough explanation of our organization's mission. 
What services are provided by SCEDC?
SCEDC offers the following services:
- Prospect development (Assisting businesses to relocate and/or to expand to Siskiyou County)
- Management of a comprehensive real estate database
- Regulatory and permitting assistance
- Enterprise Zone administration
- Incentive packages
- Low interest loans for business
- Grants and grant administration
- Web site access
- Research and demographics
- Trade shows and Industry Associations
- Publications and reports
- Economic impact studies
My business has outgrown my current leased location and I need to move. I would like to buy something bigger, but I don't have the cash to put 25-35% down are there programs available to me?
Absolutely, this is a typical scenario for a growing company. Siskiyou County has many affordable loan programs with low interest rates. Contact us and we will be happy to assist you with finding the right program to fit your needs.
Are there grants available to start or operate my business?
Generally no, but there may be some exceptions. If grants are not available we may have some low interest loan programs that could work for you. Please contact us and we will help in any way we can.
How do I find a demographic profile for Siskiyou County?
Demographic profiles for Siskiyou County and many communities located within it are available on our website in the Demographics section.
I heard about the Siskiyou Enterprise zone, how do I find out if I qualify?
Just about every businesses located within Siskiyou County can qualify for enterprise zone benefits, contact us and we’ll tell you what you are qualified for.
Does Siskiyou County have incentives that can help my business?
Yes, there are many incentives for businesses looking to start up or expand in Siskiyou County. To get an overview of the benefits, please visit our Incentives page. There, you will learn about specific programs that have been established in Siskiyou County to foster economic growth, such as the Enterprise Zone, the Recycling Market Development Zone, and more.
I'm looking for information on starting or expanding my business can you help me?
Absolutely, we have a comprehensive set of business tools available on our website for just that purpose.
How can I get information about available properties for sale or lease in Siskiyou County?
The Siskiyou County Prospector page on our website is the perfect tool to help you locate the perfect property for your needs. It has an extensive inventory of all available properties located in the county.
Search for property by parcel number
From the home page, type in the Parcel Number of
the property you want to view. Include only the numbers and omit any
hyphens. Then click on the "Search by Parcel" button below.
Search for available properties
To find available commercial properties select the type of property
(retail, office, industrial or vacant land) you want to find from the
pull down menu. To do this, click on the arrow and then select the
category. Then type in the minimum and maximum area you want for a
property. To find all properties in this category do not type anything
into these boxes. You can select whether the property search will be by
square feet or acres by clicking on the pull down menu and selecting
"Square Feet" or "Acres. Next, click on the "search" button.
A new web page will be generated showing all of the properties matching
your search requirements. Matching properties will be shown on the map
and listed as a report. To get detailed information about any of these
properties click on the icon on the map or an address listed in the
text list report.
A new web page will be generated showing the property information in detail.
If you want to go back to see all of the matching sites click on the "back to sites" button near the top of the web page.
Search for property by address
From the home page, type in the address of the property you want to
view. Include the whole address. Then click on the "Search by Address"
button below.
Create Demographic Reports
After finding a property, click on the "demographics" file tab located
near the top of the web page. A new web page will be generated. Select
the type of demographic report desired (demographics, consumer
expenditures, business & workforce). Next type in the distance
around the property you want the report to cover. Finally, click on the
"calculate" button and a demographic report will be created. This
information can be used to understand market characteristics of the
site.
Zooming in and out of the map
Under the map is a "scale" of circular buttons in between the words
"zoom in" and "zoom out". The highlighted button shows the zoom scale
at which the map is currently shown. To zoom in or out, click on the
other buttons on the scale.
Moving the map N, S, E, W, NW, NE, SW, SE
To "pan" the map in a direction, click on any of the North, South,
East, West, Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, or Southeast arrows
surrounding the map.
View map layers of information
To view other "layers" of information on the map go to the area below
the zoom scale and select a category by clicking on it. Next, check
information on or off and then click the "display" button.
Create Business Reports
After finding a property, click on the "businesses" file tab located
near the top of the web page. A new web page will be generated. Type in
the distance around the property you want the report to cover. Then,
click on the "calculate" button and a demographic report will be
created. A new web page will be generated that will list the businesses
around that property by industry category. The businesses will be
mapped by color as well as displayed as a list on the report. To view
only one industry category click on the underlined link in the report
area. This will generate a new web page showing only the businesses in
that category on the map and a list of the business names with
addresses in the report.
New search for properties
Click on the "New Search" button near the top of the web page
What kind of information can users access?
Siskiyou County Prospector offers site location data and demographic information. The asking price, square footage, property description, brokerage company and broker contact information in addition to other vital information will be listed with each property. When considering a specific property, users can also query the demographics, workforce data, and existing market synergy and competition in any radial vicinity of the property. In addition, "layers" of information can be turned on and off on the interactive map display. Individual properties may also include other pertinent information.
How are commercial properties listed in Siskiyou County Prospector?
Any commercial broker, property owner, developer, or similar real estate entity can list available commercial or industrial property. There is no cost to participate. Siskiyou County Prospector serves as a free, dynamic and comprehensive listing system for brokers and interested companies. With their informed list of leads, website visitors can contact the respective brokers directly about specific properties. Linked to the Siskiyou County Economic Development Council frequently-trafficked website, Siskiyou County Prospector promotes the properties listed by real estate professionals. Siskiyou County Prospector also provides critical business data giving enormous exposure to listed properties and real estate brokerage firms.
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