Explore recent development and growth in Siskiyou County
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.
Read MoreEvery March, the Siskiyou Economic Development Council produces an annual report sharing the prior year’s accomplishments, The 2020 Annual Report provides insights and milestones of our organization within a challenging, yet remarkable year for Siskiyou County businesses, jurisdictions and residents.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreProject goals include increased sales of locally raised food brands, and extensive marketing of Siskiyou County as a destination to experience exceptionally raised proteins and locally sourced ingredients.
Read MoreSix markets operate seasonally in Siskiyou County in a coordinated effort to market grains, produce, and proteins raised in Siskiyou County. There are as many as 60 farms and ranches selling at local markets or online. The local food ecosystem is key during the pandemic. Since March, several local foundations have provided assistance to Farmers Markets and Siskiyou residents, to help.
Read MoreThe Siskiyou Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is one of several Siskiyou EDC programs in place, to help Siskiyou County businesses prosper . We are thankful for the quick action and generosity of the funding agencies who provided support for business services in the second quarter of 2020.
Read MoreThe Siskiyou EDC applied for and was awarded a USDA FMPP Grant to develop an online marketplace for local producers to sell locally sourced food. The platform is currently in development, with an anticipated launch date of Spring 2022.
Read MoreThe Siskiyou EDC was selected by the Northern Rural Training and Employment Consortium (NoRTEC) to oversee a regional sector strategy benefiting tourism businesses in Southern Oregon and Northern California.
Read MoreOn August 4, 2020, the County of Siskiyou Board of Supervisors allocated $1.5 million of State of California Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) to support economic and community resiliency, and offset COVID-19 related economic hardships and disruptions to local businesses. The goal of the Program is to provide a temporary source of emergency capital to help local, businesses sustain operations and address unforeseen financial impacts. Eligible, qualified businesses are encouraged to apply for up to $10,000 in grant assistance.
Read MoreThe Siskiyou Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Jefferson Economic Development Institute (JEDI) are working together to distribute PPE to several hundred Siskiyou County small businesses. Approximately 160,740 state-allocated surgical masks and 1,311 gallons of hand sanitizer have been made available to California small businesses through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) in collaboration with the Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA).
Read MoreSmall businesses can connect with local, reliable resources with the Siskiyou Small Business Development Center. Our team can help you develop a plan and understand resources in the CARES Act. This guide will help.
Read MoreThe Siskiyou EDC publishes our annual report every year, providing the opportunity to celebrate our shared work, as we advance our vision, leverage assets and set the standard for economic development in rural communities. View the 2019/2020 FY Annual Report here.
Read MoreWe are diligently working to compile, communicate, advocate for, and leverage additional resources for our businesses and communities in response to COVID-19. Our goal is to share economic and business relief resources with the community, as soon as they are available.
Read MoreFrom a quick debrief on Working Landscapes, to our first Small Business feature, and an update on our EDA Resilience planning, the Siskiyou Economic Development Council shares news and insights from Siskiyou County in the Spring 2020 eNewsletter .
Read MoreRural communities are rich with social capital where a talented network can create a unique, locally-made product. Read about Denny Bar Distillery Company, where community buy-in is visible and the economic chain starts with agriculture.
Read MoreWith support from the EDA, Siskiyou Economic Development is leading an 18 month project to identify competitive strengths and right-sized tools to further support economic resilience in Siskiyou.
Read MoreSiskiyou Economic Development was recognized in the California Economic Development Journal (2020), for providing excellent leadership on behalf of the local economy.
Read MoreSiskiyou is a key contributor to California’s working landscape, which was highlighted at the California Economic Summit in December.
Read MoreCalifornia state agencies award at least 25% of their annual contracting dollars to certified Small Businesses. This workshop in Redding, on February 18th, will help small businesses understand how to contract with the California State Government.
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