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County Announces CRF Business Grant Program

On 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.

NewsSiskiyou Economic DevelopmentAugust 14, 2020Siskiyou County

Shop Safe, Shop Local

Shop Safe, Shop Local

The 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).

Siskiyou Economic DevelopmentJuly 24, 2020Shop Safe Shop Local, Siskiyou Small Business

We're in This Together: Download the Siskiyou Small Businesses Resource Guide

We're in This Together: Download the Siskiyou Small Businesses Resource Guide

Small 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.

Siskiyou Economic DevelopmentApril 1, 2020Siskiyou Small Business, COVID-19, Resources

2019 Annual Report Now Available

2019 Annual Report Now Available

The 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.

Siskiyou Economic DevelopmentMarch 31, 2020Annual Report, Siskiyou Economic Development

COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19 Resources

We 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.

Siskiyou Economic DevelopmentMarch 18, 2020COVID-19, Small Business Development, Siskiyou

Spring 2020 eNewsletter

Spring 2020 eNewsletter

From 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 .

Siskiyou Economic DevelopmentMarch 13, 2020Siskiyou Economic Development

Made in Siskiyou: Craft Manufacturing in Siskiyou

Made in Siskiyou: Craft Manufacturing in Siskiyou

Rural 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.

Siskiyou Economic DevelopmentMarch 13, 2020Manufacturing in Siskiyou, Siskiyou Small Business, Discover Siskiyou

Building Economic Resiliency in Siskiyou

Building Economic Resiliency in Siskiyou

With 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.

Siskiyou Economic DevelopmentMarch 12, 2020Siskiyou Resilience, EDA

The California Economic Journal Recognizes Siskiyou County

The California Economic Journal Recognizes Siskiyou County

Siskiyou Economic Development was recognized in the California Economic Development Journal (2020), for providing excellent leadership on behalf of the local economy.

Siskiyou Economic DevelopmentMarch 11, 2020Siskiyou Small Business, Tourism Economic Sector

California's Working Landscape

California's Working Landscape

Siskiyou is a key contributor to California’s working landscape, which was highlighted at the California Economic Summit in December.

Siskiyou Economic DevelopmentMarch 11, 2020California's Working Landscape, Siskiyou

Expand Your Business: Contracting with California State Government

Expand Your Business: Contracting with California State Government

California 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.

Siskiyou Economic DevelopmentJanuary 4, 2020

Siskiyou #ShopLocalCA

Siskiyou #ShopLocalCA

The SEDC and the SBDC participated in Shop Small Saturday, with a campaign that encourages customers to visit to Siskiyou Businesses. The #ShopSmallCA video features six businesses, across Siskiyou, as part of a greater campaign celebrating the diversity of California’s small businesses this holiday season.

Siskiyou Economic DevelopmentDecember 11, 2019ShopSmallCA, Siskiyou Small Business, SBDC, Siskiyou Economic Development

EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant Application in the Works

EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant Application in the Works

The City of Mt. Shasta is applying for a grant to remediate an additional 12 acres of the Landing - Roseburg Commerce Park.

Siskiyou Economic DevelopmentNovember 19, 2019

Siskiyou Launches Audio Tours for Rural Tourism

Siskiyou Launches Audio Tours for Rural Tourism

Several partners share their experience participating in the Modoc War Audio Tour project. This video features project partners from the Klamath Tribal Administration, the City of Tulelake, the Ford Family Foundation for Community Development, SCED, and Discover Siskiyou.

Siskiyou Economic DevelopmentNovember 4, 2019Community and Economic Development

Fall 2019 Quarterly Report

Fall 2019 Quarterly Report

Our 2019 Fall Quarterly Report highlights several programs, including Workforce, Small Business Development, Discover Siskiyou and Brownfields. The report also includes upcoming Small Business workshops and the Brownfields Input Form available online.

Siskiyou Economic DevelopmentSeptember 9, 2019Quarterly Report, Workforce, Small Business Development, Discover Siskiyou, Brownfields

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Siskiyou Economic DevelopmentAugust 20, 2019

SEDC to hold the first-ever State Employment Training Panel (ETP) Contract in Siskiyou

SEDC to hold the first-ever State Employment Training Panel (ETP) Contract in Siskiyou

Our organization will hold the first-ever State Employment Training Panel (ETP) Contract in Siskiyou.

NewsSiskiyou Economic DevelopmentAugust 15, 2019leadership, economic developmentComment

U.S. Bank Invests in Siskiyou Small Business Services

U.S. Bank Invests in Siskiyou Small Business Services

The Siskiyou Small Business Development Center, located in Yreka, provides support, resources and one-on-one direct business advising for start-ups and existing businesses.

NewsSiskiyou Economic DevelopmentJuly 3, 2019California, Rural economy, Small Business Development, Siskiyou Small Business Comment

Immersive Tour Launches in East Siskiyou

Immersive Tour Launches in East Siskiyou

This project combines history, storytelling, technology and recreation, to enhance the visitor experience through 60 miles of important and scenic landmarks, ending at the Lava Beds National Monument, in Tulelake.

NewsSiskiyou Economic DevelopmentJune 26, 2019California, Tourism, Rural economyComment

Growing Roots in Siskiyou

Growing Roots in Siskiyou

Plant Sciences is one of eight propagation nurseries located in Siskiyou’s Butte Valley

NewsSiskiyou Economic DevelopmentJanuary 11, 2019Agriculture, Plant Sciences, Technology, Climate Comment