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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.
Read MoreSiskiyou 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.
Read MoreThe Siskiyou EDC held its annual Economic Summit in November, featuring speakers, insight and for Siskiyou County leaders and communities. Replay the full program here.
Read MorePlanning 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.
Read MoreCalifornia'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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreSiskiyou Economic Development is proud to announce that it has been renewed as a Small Business Development Center for at least five more years.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreDiscover 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.
Read MoreSiskiyou 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…
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
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