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Monday, September 02, 2019

Can you feel it? It’s coming. The weather is changing ever so slightly and the sun is sitting just a little differently in the sky. Did you guess where we were going yet? Um . . . it’s almost FALL, Y’ALL. I don’t know about you, but we can’t think of a better way to celebrate our favorite season than with a trip to one of our favorite roadside fruit stands during their BIG fall event. What event is this you ask? The Great Pumpkin Festival hosted by Julia’s Fruit Stand on September 29th. We had the opportunity to sit down with the owner of Julia’s, Kathy Brandt...

A Valley of Venues

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Written By: Kelley Dolling Dolling Insurance Marketing & Client Outreach Local Loudmouth Contract Marketing & Social Stuff As we cruise into wedding season, I can’t help but think about the struggles we faced while trying to come up with a viable venue for the June 2010 Dolling nuptials. There only seemed to be a handful of ranches and large community halls available for Tehama County “I Do’s” and they booked out months in advance. Fast forward to 2019. Times have changed during the past decade and magical venues continue to pop up throughout our county. These dreamy locations not only showcase the beauty of ou...

Supervisor's Corner with Bob Williams and Steve Chamblin, Summer 2019

Thursday, August 08, 2019

It’s that time of the year when we welcome in another issue of “Supervisors Corner”. As we make our way through another Tehama County summer, even though the weather has been hot, hot, hot, our Economic Development team has been hard at work looking at ways to improve our local economy and provide jobs for our residents. One of the issues that we hear from employers throughout California is the area of workforce development and employee retention. Finding well-trained employees with the skills needed to do a particular job and being able to keep them is oftentimes a challenge for ou...

USDA Grant announced at Tehama County Business: Barriers and Progress

Monday, August 05, 2019

The Tehama County Economic Development Team hosted the second annual collaborative business owner meeting where USDA Rural Development California State Director Kim Dolbow Vann announced that Tehama County has been awarded a $40,000 grant to conduct a feasibility study to turn the Red Bluff Community Center kitchen into a kitchen incubator. “There isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution to the economic development challenges rural communities face,” said Vann. “Through USDA’s Rural Business Development Grant program we are assisting Tehama County with the tools they need to build new workforce opportunities and strengthen the local economy.” Amanda Jenkins, the Tehama County Economic Development Liaison explained...

Preparing Students with Technical Career Pathways

Friday, August 02, 2019

Not long ago, students could work their way through college without having to take on a mountain of debt. Today a four-year college degree leaves the average student with more than $26,000 in loans. And the price of tuition continues to skyrocket while wage gains remain stagnant. For students seeking a path to a good career that doesn’t include starting out saddled with debt, there are some attractive alternatives. A renewed emphasis nationally on high school career and technical education (CTE) is helping young people secure good-paying jobs while meeting the current and future workforce needs of businesses. Like much of th...

Cultivating Recreational Opportunities for Everyone

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

July is National Park and Recreation Month. It’s a fine opportunity to highlight the many opportunities for people of all ages to get out and play in Tehama County. Parks and recreation centers bring a great deal of value to our communities. They augment the health, vitality and social fabric of our communities. In a recent survey by the National Recreation and Park Association, 9 out of 10 people said their community benefits from access to free or low cost fitness and educational opportunities at their local recreation or community center. People visit their local parks and recreation centers for a variet...

Tehama County to Welcome Marshalls Clothing Store

Thursday, July 18, 2019

The Tehama County Economic Development Team is excited to announce Marshalls clothing store signed a contract to lease the former Wal-Mart building on Luther Road in Red Bluff. The new Marshalls store should open to the public by November 1, 2019. Marshalls will occupy the storefront next to Ross Dress for Less. The announcement of Marshalls clothing store opening a location in Red Bluff, California follows months of negotiations between the clothing retailer and building owner. Supervisors Bob Williams and Steve Chamblin, who sit on the Jobs Development Committee commented on the good news, “We are so happy to see anothe...

Red Bluff's Hidden Gem

Tuesday, July 09, 2019

We're excited to introduce our first guest writer, the ever-so-talented, Kelly Dolling! Kelly is a writer, marketer and loves promoting local. We're excited to feature her community-focused articles on our blog! Written By: Kelley Dolling There is a hidden gem tucked just blocks away from downtown Red Bluff. It has been hiding in plain sight for more than a century, but is so often overlooked. I’m ashamed to say that it has taken me nearly 40 years to experience everything this perfect destination has to offer. Is your interest peaked? We sure hope so . . . as this magical house deserves a closer look. The Kelly-Grigg...

Best Roadside Farmstands in Tehama County

Friday, June 28, 2019

While you're driving down Highway 99E in Tehama County, through some of the most beautiful orchards in the Northstate, you will want to stop at these unique roadside farm stands. Bianchi Orchard’s Walnut Shop Bianchi Orchards in an 80-acre farm in Northern California, owned and operated by the Bianchi family, which produces premium Chandler Walnuts and delicious wines. The tasting room is a restored 1920's barn and shares its space with the family’s Nut Shop. Taste the local wines at the gorgeous 24-foot black walnut bar below beautiful custom chandeliers while you're deciding what flavor walnuts you're taking home. They carry natural walnuts...

Meeting California’s New Climate Reality: Energy Strike Force Progress Report

Sunday, June 23, 2019

Climate change has created a new reality in the State of California. It’s not a question of “if” wildfire will strike, but “when.” Our recent, terrifying history bears that out. Fifteen of the 20 most destructive wildfires in the state’s history have occurred since 2000 and 10 of the most destructive fires have occurred since 2015. Wildfires don’t discriminate — they are a rural, suburban and urban danger. We all have an individual responsibility to step up and step in for our communities as we confront new and growing threats. Wildfire prevention and mitigation have been a top priority for me since taking office...

Helping to define what it means to be ‘Made in California’

Saturday, June 22, 2019

Let me start with an admission: government officials — at all levels — don’t do a good job of engaging the public as we grapple with big, complex challenges. Hearings only go so far. Videos and social posts get into only so much detail and nuance. And, most importantly, most of what we do is based on how we want to communicate to you, not on how you want to engage with us. My team at the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development is launching a new podcast called Made in California to change that dynamic. Read full article.

Gavin Newsom to California’s critics: State is ‘still the envy of the world’

Friday, June 21, 2019

California is getting a bad rap from businesses and the national media, Gov. Gavin Newsom said, and he’s getting mighty tired of it. “Every year, the (business) executive magazines come out and say, ‘California is the worst place to do business, No. 50 in the nation,’” the governor told The Chronicle’s editorial board. “They say the best places are Tennessee and Texas ... but if it’s all about (gross domestic product), we outperform everyone.” California “is still the envy of the world,” Newsom said. Read full article.

LISC Released the Opportunity Zone Playbook Last Week

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Opportunity Zones promise to drive billions—even trillions—of dollars in long-term investment into low-income urban and rural census tracts across the country. The goal of this new incentive, part of the 2017 Tax Reform and Jobs Act, is to achieve a double bottom line: fueling inclusive local economies in communities that benefit the people who live and work there, and providing a solid return to investors. But to make that happen, community stakeholders, state and local government leaders, investors and developers must work together to engage responsibly with this powerful but untested tool, and to help create the kinds of communities tha...

Grocery Outlet opens in former Staples building

Saturday, June 15, 2019

RED BLUFF — The parking lot was full and the line for the grand opening of the new Red Bluff Grocery Outlet reached around the corner and toward the Diamond Avenue entrance at least 20 minutes before the start of the ceremony. The line for the new location at 580 S. Main Street in the former Staples building was still winding around the corner of the front of the building just before 10 a.m., nearly an hour after the doors opened. The business, which was previously located across the street in Riverside Plaza, is owned by Dave and Chrystal Talley who have bee...

Governor Gavin Newsom Calls for Creation of a Master Plan for Aging

Friday, June 14, 2019

Governor’s executive order calls for the Secretary of the Health and Human Services (HHS) Agency to convene a cabinet-level Workgroup for Aging to advise the Secretary in developing and issuing the Master Plan The order also directs HHS to convene a Master Plan for Aging Stakeholder Advisory Committee, which will include a Research Subcommittee and a Long-Term Care Subcommittee with an interest in building an age-friendly California. SACRAMENTO – Recognizing that California’s over-65 population is projected to grow to 8.6 million by 2030, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order calling for the creation of Master Plan for Aging to be developed by October 1, 2020. The Master Pla...

MORE THAN $55M IN APPROVED TAX CREDITS BRINGS NEARLY 7,000 NEW JOBS TO CALIFORNIA

Thursday, June 13, 2019

Sacramento, CA – The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced that the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) committee approved $55,805,158 in tax credits for 20 companies projected to create 6,824 jobs and make $466,521,930 in new investments across California. View the complete list of approved companies and award amounts. “The California Competes Tax Credit continues to encourage companies from around the world to locate, expand and add good paying jobs in our state,” said Lenny Mendonca, Chief Economic Advisor to the Governor, GO-Biz Director, and Chair of the California Competes Tax Credit Committee. “Seeing so many jobs coming to our inlan...

California 2020: Census and Elections Are Important to Californians

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

The 2020 Census is fast approaching. With political representation and billions in federal funds on the line, the importance of an accurate count cannot be overstated. Californians recognize this, according to our latest survey—but many have concerns about the confidentiality of the information they provide. Even more Californians say that the 2020 elections are important. Both are critical to the future of the state. California has invested substantially in raising awareness and preparing local communities for what will be a monumental census effort. Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed adding another $54 million toward state census activities, on top of a previous allocatio...

GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT VISITS CITY OF STOCKTON

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Stockton, CA – Lenny Mendonca, the Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor and Director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), toured the City of Stockton to learn more about the work the City has done and to champion its proactive engagement in Opportunity Zones. “Opportunity Zones provide an excellent opportunity to revitalize low-income areas in California,” said the Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor and Director of GO-Biz Lenny Mendonca. “As we lean into building a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive economy, we must ensure that it is also an equitable one. Attracting investment in areas that fo...

CA Fwd and California Stewardship Network integrating to power prosperity across state’s regions

Monday, June 10, 2019

SACRAMENTO, CA. ---California Forward (CA Fwd) announced its integration with the California Stewardship Network (CSN), forming a single organization with the power to advocate for shared prosperity across all regions and improve government performance and accountability. This integration will be supported by two philanthropic organizations – the Morgan Family Foundation and The James Irvine Foundation – which have been bastions of California’s civic life and were instrumental in the creation and flourishing of CA Fwd and CSN. “This dramatically strengthens the organization as the private sector voice in the state to support, promote and energize a regions-up economic policy that makes the California Drea...

Get Festive in Tehama County

Wednesday, June 05, 2019

Annual festivals celebrate the amenities and qualities that make communities distinctive. They help enhance local quality of life, creating a sense of place and fostering community pride among residents. Such events have significant social benefits. They bring communities together and deepen relationships. They engage people — whether it’s organizers through their volunteerism or attendees through participation. Proceeds from local festivals often go back into supporting community causes and programs. Festivals also have an economic impact. Attendees enjoy spending their dollars with local food and craft vendors. Festivals can attract visitors from out of town, who then patronize local lodging and restaurants. I...

Paradise bath and body boutique finds beauty beyond the ridge, reopens in Red Bluff

Monday, June 03, 2019

RED BLUFF, Calif. — A family who lost their home and business in the Camp Fire has relocated to Red Bluff and reopened their business. The Coop Boutique has been open on Main Street in downtown Red Bluff. The boutique is known for their handmade, all-natural, vegan bath products. Since their old store was damaged by the fire in Paradise, they decided to find a new place to call home. Read full article.

Read the State of American Manufacturing Report to Learn How Manufacturing is a Vital Part of Today’s Economy

Sunday, June 02, 2019

“The plight of the American factory town is often contrasted with that of China’s manufacturing hubs, where whole cities can be turned over to supplying parts for one industrial sector. How can the U.S. compete with that? Quite well, actually. In a January 2017 study, Honing U.S. Manufacturing’s Competitive Edge, Harold Sirkin, a managing director at Boston Consulting Group, found U.S. and Chinese costs virtually even. According to Sirkin, wages adjusted for productivity have risen in China while remaining flat in the U.S. Meanwhile, U.S. industrial electricity and natural gas dropped sharply. Other U.S. strengths include a stable dollar, efficient logistics, ease o...

Governor Dad: How Gavin Newsom’s kids are about to shape California

Saturday, June 01, 2019

Gov. Gavin Newsom was about half-way through his inaugural address when his 2-year-old son toddled onto the stage, sucking on a green pacifier and gripping his blankie. Newsom, barely missing a beat, hoisted the boy onto his hip, kissed him on the cheek and gamely continued delivering his first speech as the 40th governor of California. At first glance, it appeared to be a working parent’s worst nightmare: Your kid needs you right at a moment of peak professional responsibility. At second glance, cynics might have wondered, ever so gently, whether it was political stagecraft that maybe went sideways when ...

Paradise to Red Bluff, finding home again

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

The Camp Fire was the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history to date, the deadliest wildfire in the United States since 1918, and is the sixth-deadliest U.S. wildfire overall. It was the world's costliest natural disaster in 2018. These are the stories of Paradise residents and business owners who found home again in Red Bluff, California after the Camp Fire. Meet Jennifer Jurgenson and her team at Colours of Paradise. Colours started as a nail salon in Paradise before Jennifer bought the business and added a four-station hair salon. As a single mom, she worked three jobs to carry the loan...

New restaurants coming to Rolling Hills Casino

Thursday, May 23, 2019

The Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, owner and operator of the Rolling Hills Casino in Corning, recently announced a partnership with Rock & Brews and Fatburger as part of the tribe’s latest expansion beginning this summer. Rock & Brews is an American restaurant chain founded in 2012 by Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of Kiss, entertainment veterans Dave and Dell Furano and restaurant owner and brewmaster Michael Zislis. The restaurant focuses on serving American cuisine comfort food and specialty brews, alongside the specific location’s cuisine and community, while maintaining a family-friendly concert environment. Read full article.

Plum Crazy celebrates with ribbon cutting

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Alana Hoagland and her team, friends, family, city and chamber officials gather in downtown Red Bluff for a ribbon cutting ceremony for Plum Crazy Hair Design & Boutique. Alana and her team upgraded and gave a face lift to the boutique and salon in many ways. There is a new mural, a make-up artist, a lash specialist and two new stylists. View photo and original article.

Pat Mercier named Economic Professional of the Year

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Travois, a Certified B Corporation based in Kansas City, recognized five outstanding industry professionals and an American Indian tribal entity at a Superhero Awards ceremony on April 11. Among those recognized was Economic Development Professional of the Year Pat Mercier, CFO of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians in Corning. Mercier sparks positive change in her community and leads a team of three that has lofty goals. The economic development team is working to build a strong community through infrastructure, health care, education, business and other community projects. The list is long but attainable. Read full article.

Red Bluff hosts inaugural redneck rodeo at fair

Monday, May 20, 2019

RED BLUFF — Plaid shirts, trucker style caps or cowboy hats and either jeans or short shorts were the height of fashion for men and women at the inaugural Redneck Round-Up hosted at the Tehama District Fair in the Midway Arena. Six teams of six people each signed up for the event. There were seven competitions varying between six-man and two-man events. Contests included a piggy back relay, third barrel, calf dressing, mechanical bull riding, tug o war, quadeators and a mystery competition, which turned out to be catching small pigs loose in the arena. Read full article.

The California Economy Isn’t Just a U.S. Powerhouse

Sunday, May 19, 2019

There are good reasons why one American state leaves big countries like France and Italy in the rearview mirror and overtook the U.K. last year. California has one-eighth of the U.S. population of 327.7 million. It’s a third the size of Japan, half of Germany and not quite two-thirds of the U.K. But its economic strength looms larger than any of them. Just about every measure of growth shows that the Golden State is peerless among developed economies for increasing population, expanding gross domestic product, improved joblessness, rising personal income, investment in innovation, and wealth created by its stocks and bonds. Few o...

Applications Open for ReConnect Rural Broadband Pilot Program

Saturday, May 18, 2019

*Provided by the USDA In March 2018, Congress provided $600 million to USDA to expand broadband infrastructure and services in rural America. On December 13, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the rules of the program, called “ReConnect,” including how the loans and grants will be awarded to help build broadband infrastructure in rural America. USDA is making available up to $200 million in grants, $200 million in loan and grant combinations, and $200 million in low-interest loans. The application deadlines are: May 31, 2019, for grants; June 21, 2019, for loan/grant combinations; and July 12, 2019, for low-interest loans. Read full article.

See How Philanthropies Leverage Opportunity Zones

Friday, May 17, 2019

“The broad objective of this new tax incentive — expanding economic opportunities for places and people left behind — cannot be achieved by the market and outside investors alone. Cities in the broadest sense — local governments, urban institutions, urban networks will need to act with deliberate agency and purpose if Opportunity Zones are to spur growth that is inclusive, sustainable and truly transformative for each city’s economy. The implementation of Opportunity Zones, therefore, will be as much about codifying local norms and models as promulgating federal rules and guidance. Read full article.

Keeping US Workers in the Game

Thursday, May 16, 2019

With unemployment at a near-historic low, US policymakers might think they don't need to worry about the state of the American workforce. But they would be wrong: without far-reaching measures to expand opportunities for education and reskilling, severe skilled-labor shortages will become inevitable. BERKELEY – Though the unemployment rate and jobless claims are currently lower than at any point since 1969, the US economy is still facing labor-market challenges that cannot be ignored. One stands out: the long-term decline in the US labor-force participation rate (LFPR) – a key factor in future growth. In the late 1960s, 97% of all prime working-age men (25-54) participate...

Leading your organization to responsible AI

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Company values can offer a compass for the appropriate application of AI, but CEOs must provide employees with further guidance. CEOs often live by the numbers—profit, earnings before interest and taxes, shareholder returns. These data often serve as hard evidence of CEO success or failure, but they’re certainly not the only measures. Among the softer, but equally important, success factors: making sound decisions that not only lead to the creation of value but also “do no harm.” While artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a new tool in the CEO tool belt to drive revenues and profitability, it has also become clea...

Visit Moon Beam Farm in Tehama County

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

MoonBeam Farm is a small organic family farm nestled on ten acres in the fertile valley of Northern California, just outside the town of Corning. This chemical and pesticide free farm specializes in Loofah Sponge and Lavender crops and uses organic and non-GMO seeds and plant stock. When we met with the owner, Caz, she explained that MoonBeam Farm is one of the few organic heirloom growers of loofah sponges in the United States and there is a significant difference between the organically farm grown loofah and store-bought loofah. Organically grown loofah is much softer and can actually be used o...

Governor Gavin Newsom Launches Statewide “California for All” Health Care Tour in Sacramento

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

A week after introducing his revised budget, the Governor hits the road to rally support for his health care agenda and first-in-the-nation health care proposals In Sacramento, Governor Newsom met with small business people and other Californians who would receive financial help to afford health coverage SACRAMENTO – In his first act as California’s 40th Governor, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a series of major, first-in-the-nation proposals to lower prescription drug and health care costs for all California families and move California closer to the goal of health care for all. Now, after he released his revised budget, Governor Newsom is taking his proposals on the road a...

Corning to discuss mission statement, award machinery bid

Monday, May 13, 2019

CORNING — The adoption of the city’s mission statement and the approval of a bid for new machinery for maintenance work is on the agenda for the next City Council Meeting. Council members and City Manager Kristina Miller will mull over three options for potential mission and vision statements to be presented and voted on. Mission statements give a brief synopsis of the city with a clear goal while the vision statements list specific values. Two bids were turned in for providing a new skip loader to the city to allow for staff to do smaller-scale maintenance work in alleys and roadways. Sonsra...

REGIONS RISE TOGETHER: GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SHARES NEW INITIATIVE

Monday, May 13, 2019

Sacramento, CA – The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced the Regions Rise Together initiative. The initiative will bring together diverse leaders in every region over the course of the next year so that an inclusive and comprehensive plan is developed that will lift every part of California. The initiative was announced in an Opinion Editorial, which can be read here. Read full article.

Workshops offered for small businesses

Friday, May 10, 2019

The following workshops are scheduled at the Butte College Small Business Development Center, 2480 Notre Dame Blvd. in Chico. Pre-registration is required. For registration and information, call 895-9017 or visit www.buttecollegesbdc.com. Read full article.

Red Bluff Chamber: Summer farmers markets start June 5

Thursday, May 09, 2019

The Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce’s Wednesday downtown farmers market starts June 5 on Washington between Oak and Pine, in front of the historic court house building. Registrations are open for Wednesday and Saturday markets. Looking forward to a great year with lots of great farmers, vendors, music and kids activities by Parks and Recreation starting in June. We are adding demonstrations and education on fruits and vegetables this year. Increased EBT, WIC and credit card services as well. The Saturday market is year round, 9 a.m. to noon, at River Park. To register or for more information, visit www.redbluffchamber.com or call Jason a...

Ribbon cutting held for expansion of offices

Wednesday, May 08, 2019

The Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the expansion of Placer Title’s office space and upgrade at its Red Bluff office at 955 Main St. (Contributed) View original article.

New outdoor amphitheater coming to Corning at Rolling Hills Casino

Tuesday, May 07, 2019

CORNING, Calif. — An outdoor amphitheater is coming soon to Corning at Rolling Hills Casino. The amphitheater is slated to open on June 9 for their first show called WAR. Tickets went on sale and can be purchased at Rolling Hills Casino or online by clicking here. The General Manager of Rolling Hills Casino, Steve Neely, says the outdoor amphitheater will be not only a great addition to the casino, but the Northstate as well. Read full article.

Goats to be used for vegetation management at Red Bluff Recreation Area

Monday, May 06, 2019

RED BLUFF, Calif. — 1,000 goats will be used to clear vegetation at the Red Bluff Recreation Area, according to the Mendocino National Forest Service. The goats will graze as they do naturally to demonstrate their use in wildfire prevention. The project will not affect the camp grounds, picnic area, boat ramp or the Sacramento River Discovery Center. The goats will be contained to a 100-acre area. Read full article.

What’s The Future Of Work In The Age Of Ai?

Sunday, May 05, 2019

As our workforce continues to change and expand in the age of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) will play a critical role in the “future of work”. Bay Area Council members Salesforce and Accenture provided compelling insights on how AI will provide an avenue to grow productivity in the workforce in a recent article titled “What’s the Future of Work in the Age of AI?” Among the key findings: the “impact of AI technologies on business is projected to increase labor productivity by up to 40%” and “59% of hiring managers say the rise of AI will have a substantial or transformational impac...

Apply for HUD’s Rural Capacity Building for Community Develop. & Affordable Housing Grants

Saturday, May 04, 2019

The Rural Capacity Building program enhances the capacity and ability of rural housing development organizations, Community Development Corporations (CDCs), Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs), local governments, and Indian tribes (eligible beneficiaries) to carry out affordable housing and community development activities in rural areas for the benefit of low- and moderate-income families and persons. Read full article.

Through 'inclusive capitalism,' California leads from the front

Friday, May 03, 2019

Some pundits and skeptics are questioning whether California can sustain its job-creation success. They’re asking whether businesses are suddenly moving out of state and dooming the "California Dream." Nonsense. Let’s look at the facts. California’s economy is the fifth-largest in the world. We lead the nation in areas such as manufacturing and technology. We see new businesses start at a faster rate than any other state thanks to accessible venture-capital funding, world-class universities, state-of-the-art public and private labs and a diverse talent pool. Read full article.

California needs to conform with federal Opportunity Zone provisions

Thursday, May 02, 2019

When California's state legislators return to session, one of the issues they will be considering is legislation that will allow the state to take full advantage of Opportunity Zones investment in some of the poorer areas of the state. Opportunity Zones (OZs) provide a new tax incentive to spur private investments in communities of need. The program addresses a major challenge facing California and the rest of the nation — a profoundly uneven economic recovery that is producing great wealth and income in a distinct minority of communities, while leaving many others to struggle with chronically high levels of poverty an...

GOVERNOR’S CHIEF ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS ADVISOR RELEASES STATEMENT ON MARCH EMPLOYMENT NUMBERS

Wednesday, May 01, 2019

Sacramento, CA – Following the California Employment Development Department’s (EDD) release of the state’s employment data from March, the Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor and Director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Lenny Mendonca issued the following statement. “California employers added 24,500 nonfarm payroll jobs in March, signaling a continuation of the economic expansion that began in March 2010. While California’s unemployment increased to 4.3 percent, it did so from a near historic low of 4.2 percent in February. The Bay Area continued to drive our growth, accounting for nearly two-thirds of the overall March gain. In order for our econom...

GO-BIZ NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT GRANTS PROGRAM

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Sacramento, CA – The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced that it is now accepting applications for the California Community Reinvestment Grants (CalCRG) program. GO-Biz will award grants to local health departments and community-based nonprofit organizations to provide qualifying support services to communities harmed by the War on Drugs. “The War on Drugs ravaged communities across the state,” said the Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor and Director of GO-Biz Lenny Mendonca. “The California Community Reinvestments Grants program is an important step towards reinvesting in these communities and beginning to address and repair the multi-generational impacts of th...

Ribbon cutting held for expansion of offices

Monday, April 29, 2019

Recognizing Economic Developers in May

Friday, April 26, 2019

May 6-11 is International Economic Development Week (EDW). It’s an opportune time to reflect on the importance of local economic development efforts to building a vibrant and sustainable community. The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) created EDW in 2016 to help raise awareness for the profession. Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) are often misunderstood because their activities happen behind the scenes, outside of the public eye. EDW is a chance to recognize economic developers, the local leaders and organizations that work tirelessly to recruit investors, develop businesses, create jobs, enhance the tax base and ultimately improve the quality of life of their communities. Di...

Grocery Outlet expanding to former Staples building

Monday, April 22, 2019

The store is slated to open June 13 RED BLUFF — The building that once housed Staples is being primed for resurrection as supermarket Grocery Outlet plans to move into the space. Though residents may not have seen many changes to the building yet, the company’s Senior Manager of Marketing and Communication Kyle Noble said the new, larger location is slated to open June 13. Customers will be able to continue shopping at the existing store at the Riverside Plaza until opening day of the new location. Noble said the primary reason for the move is due to the larger space offered at th...

Supervisor's Corner with Bob Williams and Steve Chamblin, Spring 2019

Monday, April 22, 2019

Greetings and welcome to another issue of “Supervisors Corner”. As we write this issue, it’s rodeo week in Tehama County with the annual Red Bluff Round-Up. This event, one of the largest three-day rodeos in the world, attracts competitors and visitors from all over the globe to our beautiful rural area and is a huge benefit to our local economy. Be sure to mark your calendars for this annual celebration of western tradition that takes place every year on the third weekend of April. Our Economic Development team has been quite busy since our last report. We’re happy to report tha...

Corning supports proposed state broadband act

Friday, April 19, 2019

CORNING — The City Council unanimously authorized a letter of support for a proposed act to overturn an FCC order that limited local jurisdictions’ authority over wireless cell phone infrastructure. HR 530, also known as the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Development by Empowering Local Communities Act, is being proposed by Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.), who is asking for local governments’ support. The initial order limited cities’ ability to charge fees to service companies that utilize these structures. Read full article.

Facilitating Business Growth in Tehama County

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

“Business friendly” is a phrase commonly used by economic developers aiming to attract investment. How does one facilitate a business-friendly environment? It starts with active leadership. Local government officials that support economic development make an effort to listen to business owners and enact policies that streamline rather than complicate the business development process. “I know being business friendly is certainly a priority for the board of supervisors,” says Bill Goodwin, chief administrator of Tehama County. “We share that philosophy with the City of Corning and the City of Red Bluff.” Goodwin points out that starting or expanding a business is a complex endeavo...

Musco to offer new contracts to olive growers in Corning

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Farmers welcome chance to sell crop CORNING — The Musco Family Olive Company announced that it would be offering new contracts to olive growers in Corning in the wake of Bell-Carter pulling business from the area. According to a press release by Musco, the company that claimed that much of the cancelled contracts between California olive growers and larger companies have been severed largely due to businesses being able to get cheaper olives from Spain. Read full article.

The Talleys talk about Grocery Outlet expansion plans

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

A lease has been signed by Grocery Outlet to fill the vacant Staples building on South Main Street. The building, which has been vacant since February, will allow Grocery Outlet to double in square footage. “Everything will be brand new including registers, products, fixtures, and coolers,” said David Talley, owner of Grocery Outlet. Dave and Chrystal Talley took over ownership of the store in November of 2017. “The community has been very supportive since we took over and we love working with local organizations to give back.” David and Chrystal work with organizations such as Tehama Together, who distributes foo...

Saturday farmers market starts Kids Corner program

Monday, April 15, 2019

RED BLUFF — The Saturday Market By The River, operated by Slow Foods Shasta Cascade as a year-round farmers market, is adding a new component – Kids Corner, which will be held on the fourth week of each month. The first Kids Corner was held with Jessica Coombs and Shelly Johnson taking the helm of the activity center. It offered visiting children the chance to become farmers themselves. Each child was given the chance to plant seeds donated by Redwood Seeds, Coombs said. Options included lettuce and sunflowers. Read full article.

California accounted for nearly three-quarters of US jobs added in February

Friday, April 12, 2019

California accounts for nearly three out of every four nonfarm jobs created in the U.S. during February, according to data released Friday. Employers in the state add 14,600 nonfarm payroll jobs last month, the California Employment Development Department reported Friday. Earlier this month, the U.S. government reports nonfarm payrolls in the U.S. rose by just 20,000 jobs. California accounted for nearly three out of every four nonfarm jobs created in the U.S. during February, according to data released. Employers in the state added 14,600 nonfarm payroll jobs, the California Employment Development Department reported. The U.S. government reported nonfarm payrolls in the U.S. rose by jus...

We Know How to Restore the CA Dream

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

2019 could be a watershed year in California’s quest to reduce poverty, increase economic security and restore upward mobility. Moreover, the right actions will improve conditions for struggling Californians now and create the infrastructure we need to be resilient to climate change and economic disruptions. CA Fwd, on behalf of the California Economic Summit, defined this moment in testimony to the Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economic Development and the Economy and urged the committee to seize three insights from the Summit: Read full article.

GOVERNOR’S CHIEF ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS ADVISOR RELEASES STATEMENT ON FEBRUARY EMPLOYMENT NUMBERS

Monday, April 08, 2019

Sacramento, CA – Following the California Employment Development Department’s (EDD) release of the state’s employment data from February, the Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor and Director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Lenny Mendonca issued the following statement. “The economic expansion continues, with California adding 14,600 nonfarm payroll jobs in February. The unemployment rate remains steady, and is slightly less than February of last year. California added 222,500 jobs from February 2018 to February 2019, and encouragingly, job growth was robust in Central Valley, with Fresno seeing a 3.6% increase in jobs—second only to the Bay Area. W...

Tehama County gets a new Display Case at the Capitol

Wednesday, April 03, 2019

April 3rd was a proud day for Tehama County at the State Capitol. Tehama County Supervisors Bob Williams and Steve Chamblin and the Economic Development team were joined by North Valley Services, Rural County Representatives of California and representatives from Senator Jim Nielsen’s Office and Assemblyman James Gallagher Office to celebrate Tehama County’s new display case. Another local event was held to celebrate the project completion at the Tehama County library. Approximately 35 community members gathered for the unveiling of the case before it was taken down to Sacramento. Residents were very pleased with the fresh new look and representation fo...

Best Burgers in Tehama County

Thursday, March 28, 2019

After we found the best craft beer spots in Tehama County we set our sights on what naturally pairs with a good beer...burgers! We talked to locals and tried many burgers to find the best of the best and found many Tehama County restaurants are doing it right. There were too many good burgers to pick just one. Let’s start with what we’ll call the “Writer’s Favorite”. The Palomino Room makes a mean Western Bacon BBQ burger! The patty is perfectly cooked with towering onion rings and one of the best BBQ sauces I’ve tasted. While talking with locals we found ou...

Haverton Hill Creamery now calls Tehama County home

Monday, March 11, 2019

Missy Adiego knew she wanted her farm right in her backyard so she and her husband could work and raise their three daughters in the country where they can keep the values of a simple and traditional life. So, after eight years in business in the Bay Area the Adiegos set out to find a property to move their dairy business that offered them this lifestyle. In 2018, they found their new home in Richfield, California. I found out about Haverton Hill Creamery through their Facebook and Instagram pages. After seeing the beauty of this farm through pictures, I could no...

2018 Program Successes

Monday, February 04, 2019

Tehama County Economic Development had a busy and successful 2018, and we are working hard to build on the success for a great 2019. Here is a quick reminder of what we worked on last year: Worked with nine business leads: including seven new businesses and two locally expanding businesses Senate Bill 1259, put forward by Senator Nielsen sponsored by Tehama County was signed into law permitting a wayfinding sign to the Manton wineries Collaborated with USDA on the possibility to include a kitchen incubator at the Red Bluff Community Center kitchen, allowing the kitchen more frequent use, and providing local entrepreneur ...

Supervisor's Corner with Bob Williams and Steve Chamblin, Winter 2019

Monday, February 04, 2019

In our last quarterly issue of the “Supervisors Corner”, our focus was on the job skills needed to more fully take advantage of employment opportunities in Tehama County and the efforts that are being made by our economic development team and our local schools in the area of Career Technical Education (CTE). I am happy to report that those efforts are not only ongoing but that we continue to work with our educational partners to seek out new, as well as enhance existing opportunities for our local students, whether they are youth or adult, that will increase their chances o...

Book Loft offers a new way to read

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Have you ever had a blind date with a book? You can at Turn the Page Book Loft! Books are beautifully wrapped in brown paper and twine with clues and descriptive words written in calligraphy as to the book's genre and story. Choose what you feel like reading with the clues and be surprised when you unwrap and read! It gives a literal meaning to “Don’t judge a book by its cover”. Author Riley Rose opened the book loft in downtown Red Bluff where she not only offers books but also a beautiful, cozy and peaceful place to read. Books ar...

Makery 1900, a Downtown Hub for Creativity

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Andrea Emerick has opened a new store downtown, Makery 1900, which has quickly become a place for makers to come together to work on crafty projects and socialize. Andrea has been working on her craft since high school with a senior project in antique restoration, keeping it as a hobby throughout the following years while she worked for the State of California. She took a job transfer to Tehama County in 2008 and has loved the small town feel. “I value tight-knit communities and like to know people in the places I frequent so calling Tehama County home just fits.” I...

Raul Mena, Enjoying Tehama County Seasons

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Raul, how long have you lived in Tehama County? I moved here in June of 1994. What brought you to Tehama County? Work, I was offered a position at the Wal-Mart Distribution Center, but I was not going to move here if I didn’t like the area. When I came to visit, and the natural beauty here was a huge draw, so I made the move. What do you do for a living? I am a manager for Wal-Mart Distribution Center Logistics; one of the things I like about working there is how they encourage their employees to be involved in our community and volunteer. Wha...

Best Craft Beer Spots in Tehama County

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

We’ve toured the County to bring you some amazing craft beers spots in Tehama County! (And boy, was that a tough job!! Wink, wink!) First we set out in Red Bluff, the county’s largest city, and we definitely found a few gems! Enjoy the Store is the downtown hub for craft beer in Red Bluff and seller of all things local. As the official tap room for Cedar Crest Brewery, Enjoy has a wide array of local crafts on tap. The award-winning 72 IPA (ABV 7.2%, IBU 72) is a hybrid in which the techniques they use for the New Englan...

Michelle Hickok: The New Face of Zelma’s

Monday, November 05, 2018

Zelma’s Awards and Laser Engraving, the amazing business that has supplied trophies, name tags, and custom engraving to the Red Bluff community for the last eight years, has a new face! Michelle Hickok, who specialized in graphic design for the last 15 years, purchased the business and has started serving the Red Bluff community. Michelle wanted to challenge herself, and owning her own business was a great way to do that. “The business being for sale was a great opportunity to challenge myself creatively and ensure that Zelma’s continues to offer the same great service to the community under the ne...

Supervisor's Corner with Bob Williams and Steve Chamblin, Fall 2018

Thursday, November 01, 2018

As we began to contemplate what to write about in this quarterly issue of the “Supervisors Corner”, our conversation turned to opportunity in Tehama County. Not just opportunity for business expansion and development, but to also the opportunity for jobs and employment that we see coming to our area in the near future and what is currently being done in anticipation of those positions being available. Let us start by saying that we see Tehama County as an area of abundant opportunity. As has been stated in previous columns, Tehama County is centrally located on the west coast, has excellent acces...

Vida Juice Bar Finds Success in Red Bluff

Monday, October 29, 2018

Red Bluff’s first juice bar has been a huge hit! Vida Juice Bar serves juices, smoothies, açaí bowls, apple nachos and more! Yesenia Zaragoza strives to provide healthy, nutritious food to the community. Her customers have been raving about her and here’s what a few of them have said: “FINALLY!!!! I’ve been talking about a juice bar since I moved here! I am so happy that one has finally come to Red Bluff! The juice is so yummy and the bowls are too! It’s clean and cute inside. You have to stop by!!! This little juice bar is a breath o...

Tehama Oaks Winery for Sale...and we’ve got the scoop!

Thursday, September 06, 2018

Who hasn’t dreamed of owning a winery and vineyard? Beautiful grapes on the vine, satisfying work and a country setting, life couldn’t get any better than that! In Tehama County, that dream could be a reality. Family owned and operated since 2008 and very well cared for, Tehama Oaks Vineyard and Winery is up for sale! We had the opportunity to talk with the current owner, Bob Douglas, about his experience owning this business in Tehama County. Bob values his community and says that Tehama County is an exceptional place to live and do business. When he started Tehama Oaks h...

Supervisor's Corner with Bob Williams and Steve Chamblin, Summer 2018

Monday, July 30, 2018

This quarter’s issue of Supervisors Corner has a new twist added, as Supervisor Steve Chamblin has joined the fray and we begin to write a joint column for the Tehama County Economic Development newsletter. As we talked about how to construct this column and the things we would talk about, we realized that, as a new member of the TCED Ad Hoc Committee, Steve has a lot of catching up to do in regards to our past and current activities with TCED. That being said, we have decided not to rehash what the TCED team has done in the past...

Let's Talk Shipping with Kaci Blaser-Rianda

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Kaci Blaser-Rianda always knew she wanted to be a small business owner so she and her husband took the opportunity to purchase Overland Post in 2016. They love owning a small business in Red Bluff and expressed that the community has been very supportive of their dream. “Word-of-mouth referrals drive business here and being involved in our community is an important part of that.” Kaci is a member of the Downtown Business Association and loves participating in events like Beef N’ Brew. She also values giving back to the community by sponsoring Little League and helping with their children’s schoo...

Local Family Brings New Business Concept to Tehama County

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Jake and Rachelle Gould grew up immersed in agriculture and strive to continue that value with their children. With Rachelle as a member of Sunrise Rotary and Soroptimist International of Red Bluff and the couple seeing family ran farms and ranches on the decline, they wanted a business model that supported local agriculture and encompassed a passion for community. With this in mind, Field to Fork Tehama LLC began to form with the end goal of connecting our community with our local farmers and ranches. Field to Fork Tehama, LLC is a family owned, multi-farm CSA based in Red Bluff. Member...

A Chat with Fit Republic Manager, Brandon Berona

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Fit Republic opened its doors in Red Bluff on December 15th, 2017 after much anticipation and excitement from the community. They were drawn to Tehama County for the customer base, including our surrounding areas which totals 60,000+ in population. The Fit Republic team wanted to bring with them a new state of fitness and results, building value throughout Tehama County. Fit Republic created fourteen new jobs in Tehama County, looking for people with customer service and sales skills, professional, fitness-minded and driven. They had a great experience opening their business in Red Bluff with fast turnaround on permitting and they fel...

A Visit to Triple Creek Ranch

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Our visit to Triple Creek Ranch was wonderful! I’ve seen miniature horses many times but seeing them running free over a hillside in Tehama County along with their rescued friends, which included other horses and a friendly dog, was a wonderfully unique experience. Triple Creek Ranch is a non-profit ranch located in Tehama County and offers therapeutic riding and youth activities, including hosting field trips for local schools. They offer a calming space for wounded veterans and their families to heal and much more. We met with Ms. Reese, who runs the daily operations of the ranch as she took us o...

Supervisor's Corner with Bob Williams, Spring 2018

Thursday, April 19, 2018

Since I first began writing these columns, I have regularly tried to focus on a theme for each issue. Recent past columns have dealt with “never a dull moment” and “challenges and discoveries”. This time, I think that I would like to look with optimism towards the opportunities that I see for economic development in Tehama County. When Supervisor Bundy and I first started the process of looking into how Tehama County could be more competitive in the area of economic development, we couldn’t understand why businesses weren’t flocking to Tehama County. After all, we thought that we had everything tha...

Sparrows Landing Opens in Dairyville with Big Dreams for Business

Monday, February 05, 2018

Larry and Rhonda Searcy have started a home business in Dairyville selling crafted furniture, art, plants and more! The store is open the first Friday through Saturday of each month and welcomes shoppers in for baked goodies and a friendly atmosphere. The Searcy’s have big dreams for their business! Read more from them below! "2018 sees us well on our way to building our dream... a business that not only promotes recycling and repurposing materials but also adds beauty and functionality to our lives." "Our resident wood artist, Larry, offers over 30 years of woodworking and ingenuity in every one of hi...

Supervisor's Corner with Bob Williams, Winter 2018

Monday, February 05, 2018

In the last edition of my column, I referred a lot to the phrase “never a dull moment”. The year 2017 certainly provided plenty of excitement for me in my role as Tehama County Supervisor and as the 2017 Chairman of the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC). As we begin 2018, I look forward to another challenging yet rewarding year, serving the people of Tehama County and working to provide a better quality of life for our citizens. With each day come new challenges and discoveries for me and our Tehama County Economic Development team. I use the term “challenges”...

Red Bluff Welcomes Locally Sourced Food Truck

Friday, February 02, 2018

Yess B’s Curbside Diner opened in December and specializes in culinary options made with locally grown and sourced food from Tehama County and the surrounding area. Yess B’s offers comfort food with an always changing menu, all from a brand new ‘state of the art’ food trailer. This is one seriously outfitted food cart! Diane, a self-described foodie met Yess, a trained Chef who hailed from Canada before moving to Red Bluff, while volunteering for Tehama Together and organizing the first ‘Field to Fork’ event. The relationship blossomed from there. Buy a cart, design a menu, open and feed the masses...

Online Start-up Opens Store Front

Saturday, October 21, 2017

Since starting her online floral delivery business in April, Haley DiDio has been delivering her amazing flower arrangements to residents in our community and surrounding areas. With Haley's talent as a florist and her dedication to high-quality customer service, her business has grown and she found herself in need of a larger workspace. She recently opened her own flower shop in Frontier Village at 645 Antelope Blvd Suite #8. Haley started working in the floral industry at the age of 16 through an onsite learning program at Red Bluff High School. Haley’s dream was to provide great customer service and bring th...

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