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Community efforts are another factor in economic development enhancing the quality of life for our county. When you support and shop local this holiday season, you are helping our county, your community, and we retain and recycle community dollars.   Small Businesses Matter Small business is an umbrella term for restaurants, retail...Continue Reading

Tehama County is one of the most active and progressive rural communities in Northern California. Thanks to multiple grants and community efforts, Tehama County and its cities continues to upgrade and advance towards the future.  Los Molinos In 2018/2019, Los Molinos High School was awarded a $50,000.00 planning grant to “develop relationship...Continue Reading

For Small Businesses & Non-Profits that have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Grant Program is open to all Tehama County small businesses and non-profits of up to 20 fulltime employees that have been in operation since March 2020. Tehama County has allocated $1,000,000 EACH for the small busines...Continue Reading

Manufacturing Day (MFD) is October 7, 2022. Because of MFD’s success over the years and manufacturing being one of the core trade industries in America, October is also recognized as Manufacturing Month. The purpose is for manufacturers to open their doors to students, teachers, parents and community leaders in effort...Continue Reading

World Tourism Day is September 27, 2022. This day is to bring global awareness of tourism’s impact on international communities’ economic, cultural and social values. World Tourism Day comes at the end of the high season in the northern hemisphere and the beginning of the season in the southern hemisphere...Continue Reading

A polished elevator pitch is essential in our fast-paced world. Not only will it allow you to quickly and effectively communicate your value proposition, but it can also help you win more business. In the luxury real estate industry, it is essential to demonstrate the ability to communicate who yo...Continue Reading

CORNING — As part of the California Transportation Commission’s $3 billion investment in infrastructure, Caltrans has received funding for a roundabout at the intersection of South Avenue and State Route 99E. The roundabout being considered would be the same size as the one planned for the northbound I-5 interchange with Sout...Continue Reading

When starting or running a business, most people will tell you that a high-quality pitch to investors or potential partners will sell your venture itself. The investors, partners and potential clients will line up if you're skilled with language and can tell a unique, captivating story and explain financial returns...Continue Reading

Whether you’ve been implementing growth marketing for a while or are new to the practice, you want to succeed. No one likes to miss a goal post. In business, the stakes are high. Not meeting your targets could lead to disappointed stakeholders, future resignations and financial losses. But to achiev...Continue Reading

It’s Park and Recreation Month - the perfect time to get outside and enjoy all that Tehama County has to offer! We have ample recreation options that make our county an incredible place for families, businesses and outdoor adventurers. Why We Celebrate Park & Recreation Month As economic developers, we understand th...Continue Reading

Prices are rising (8.6%, to be exact). This isn’t news. We see it at the grocery store, car dealership, and especially at the pump. But thanks to a mix of slowed business growth and rising labor costs, we’re starting to see something new. Companies like Tesla, Netflix, Wells Fargo, and Carvan...Continue Reading

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is a project delivery strategy that focuses on transparency and collaboration, forming a cohesive team, and implementing methods to enhance efficiency and generate desired project outcomes. This isn’t just about a new contract relationship between design and construct — the owner is a key stakeholder. The cultur...Continue Reading

For companies around the world, supply chain snags have been top-of-mind for much of the past year. Delays are common, and U.S. domestic shipping rates for moving goods are up approximately 23 percent over 2020 levels, according to Cass Information Systems, Inc. High demand continues to outpace logistics capacity, an...Continue Reading

What makes a good location for a data center? There are quite a few factors, and some of the most important are the availability of space, land, and power. However, emerging technologies that will require edge computing — such as 5G, virtual reality and metaverse applications, AI, and self-driving car...Continue Reading

Sacramento, CA – GO-Biz recently concluded two weeks of events focused on engaging with international businesses to highlight opportunities in California. The events showcased California as the ideal business destination: A biotech tour of San Diego with a delegation from Taiwan, coordinated by GO-Biz in partnership with the U.S. Commercial Servic...Continue Reading

The national news headlines in 2021 shifted dramatically, from wall-to-wall pandemic coverage to stories of extraordinary economic growth and recovery. After a dramatic downturn in 2020, the economy came roaring back with unexpected gusto — and that enthusiasm is reflected in the economic development activity that was bringing smiles an...Continue Reading

The pronounced shortage of cybersecurity workers has been exhaustively chronicled, as has the low participation rate of Black people and other minorities among technology industry professionals. According to the 2021 Cybersecurity Workforce Study issued in October by the non-profit International Information System Security Certification Consortium — (ISC)2 — unfilled cybersecurit...Continue Reading

Pressed by a sense of urgency among scientists and the wider public, and by governments and investors who must fulfil promises made at COP (Conference of the Parties) summits, major businesses are facing ever more stringent sustainability reporting requirements. Big energy users, such as data centers, are in the firin...Continue Reading

How many Urban Planning 101 courses have begun with the instructor asking the class, “What is a Smart City?” It’s a question that’s sure to set the stage for a semester’s worth of theories, lectures, papers and exams aimed at introducing the students to the many notions and practices the...Continue Reading

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment has fallen to pre-pandemic levels, but that doesn’t mean the workforce is simply returning to normal. In March of 2022, a record 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs, leaving 1.9 job openings for every unemployed worker. According to the Institute o...Continue Reading

Make oil history.” That’s the slogan of Northvolt, the fast-charging Swedish battery manufacturer now employing more than 3,000 people as it aims to produce as 150 gigawatt-hours of battery cells by 2030, and use clean energy to power its operations. Read full article.Continue Reading

The impact of Big Tech on democracy has never been more apparent and regulators are starting to take heed. In the last few months, the European Union passed two of the most significant pieces of legislation aiming to regulate Big Tech companies and their impact on polarization. On the heel...Continue Reading

Over the past century, countries around the world have experienced rapid urbanization around their edges and deindustrialization in their cores. Cities worldwide will have to continue adjusting to climate change, large-scale migration, shifts in family structure, rapid technological changes, public health crises, and other powerful social and political forces. A...Continue Reading