May 2019 | Vol. 13 | Issue 5
Madera County E-Biz
News about local business is always welcome!
Madera County EDC assists with business recruitment, expansion and retention with a particular focus on new job creation. We provide free and confidential assistance to businesses looking to expand or relocate to Madera County.

Please contact us if you need the following:
  • Business/Project Assistance
  • Business Advice 
  • Business Incentive Information
  • Small Business Gap Financing
  • Industrial & Commercial Site Selection
  • Site Tours
  • Demographics
  • Quarterly Industrial Vacancy Reports
  • Information on Workforce Programs
  • General Information or Questions about Madera County

Madera County EDC (559) 675-7768
2425 West Cleveland Ave., Ste. 101, Madera CA 93637
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SAVE THE DATE
Chowchilla Fair
"Stars & Stripes and Country Nights"
May 16-17, 2019
For more information please visit   www.chowchillafair.org
Hosted by the Madera Chamber of Commerce
Mojo’s Catering Services Grand Opening
May 22, 2019
11AM – 4P
1016 S. Pine Street Madera, CA 93637
Madera Business Extravaganza & Home Expo
Presented by: Madera Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, June 13 th
4PM- 8PM
Hatfield Hall & Patio, Madera District Fairgounds
Seeking Sponsorships and Vendors
Members of the Madera Chamber of Commerce and the Madera Association of Realtors are invited to participate in this year’s Madera Business Extravaganza and Home Expo. Display your products, discuss your services, and share your business story with other local businesses and the Madera community. 

Yosemite Adventure Vacation Contest
Contest runs April 1st to December 20th, 2019
  • 3 - Prize Packages will be given away!

Drawing dates are: July 1st, September 30th and December 20th.
 
Details: 
  • Collect "Welcoming Committee Member" trading cards by visiting their home locations around Yosemite & Madera County.
  • Collect 2 or more Member trading cards for a chance to win one of 3 - Yosemite Adventure Vacations!
  • Fill out the Entry Form for your chance or chances to win... it's that easy!

LOCAL STATS
Featured Properties
For Sale or Lease- Industrial Building, 49643 Hartwell Road, Oakhurst, CA
Zoning: Industrial/PDD
Building Size: 16,000 sq. ft.
Lot Size: 2.5 Acres
APN: 065-050-072
Sale Price: $1,600,000
Lease Price: $0.40/ sq. ft. 

For Lease – Industrial Space, 1955 Independence Drive, Madera
Zoning: Industrial
Available Size: 25,080 +/- sq. ft. 
Min. Contiguous: 6,270 +/- sq. ft.
Clear Height: 28’ minimum
Electrical: Three-phase power
Water/Sewer: City Services

For a listing of available Madera County industrial and commercial properties please click here.  
Madera County Industry Statistics – 4th Quarter 2018
Madera County Unemployment Rate
March 2019
  • Madera County  8.9%
  • Central Valley* (Avg.) 9.6%
  • California   4.6%
 
*Central Valley counties include: San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings & Kern
LOCAL NEWS
Community Welcomes Home Madera HS Robotics Team after Win at World Championship
ABC Channel 30
MadTown Robotics 1323 is sporting a new title: World Champions.
City of Madera Holds Parade to Honor World Champion High School Robotics Team
ABC Channel 30
A proud drumbeat marched through the streets of Madera as the city celebrated a world championship for its high school robotics team.
County Library ‘Reimagines’ Itself with Update
Madera Tribune
Infrequent visitors to the Madera library may be surprised by a brighter and lower circulation desk as well as new carpeting, wall paint, furniture and layout.They might also notice fewer book shelves and more sunlight — all thanks to a recently completed renovation.

BUSINESS NEWS
Sugar Pine Smokehouse Ribbon Cutting
Madera Chamber of Commerce
Sugar Pine Smokehouse took over the former Cool Hand Luke's location near the Madera Fairgrounds. 
Valley's Only Drive-in Theater Reopens in Madera
ABC Channel 30 
The Madera drive-in theater is reopening for the season.It's the oldest functioning drive-in in the entire state of California and the only one in the Central Valley.
All Aboard! Historic Railroad Opens for the Season
Sierra News Online
The Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad is open for the summer. Just 15 minutes from Oakhurst and 4 miles south of the entrance to Yosemite National Park, the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad offers excursions with authentic, historic Shay locomotives and Jenny Railcars.

Tractor Supply Co. To Open New Store In Oakhurst
Sierra News Online
Tractor Supply Co. is coming to Oakhurst. A spokesperson for the company confirmed the news Friday. “We will be opening a new store in Oakhurst in 2020,” said Niki Giacchina. “Unfortunately, that’s about all I can tell you right now.” Local sources confirmed this week that the national retailer is in escrow on a building site off Highway 49 directly across from the California Highway Patrol substation.

Ground Breaking for Panda Express in Chowchilla
The new Panda Express will be located on Prosperity Boulevard next to the Holiday Inn hotel. The restaurant is expected to open in August 2019.
RESOURCES
City of Chowchilla’s Incentives
City of Madera’s Incentives
Madera County Incentives
Madera County’s business assistance programs 
Expanded Subsidized Employment Program 
Madera County Department of Social Services 
The Madera County Department of Social Services has launched a new subsidized employment program. This program reimburses employers for the wages of newly-hired employees at varying levels during the first six months of employment.
Energy Watch – MCEDC, Lois Leonard (559) 675-7768 
Dislocated Worker Program
Workforce Investment Board / Corporation at (559) 662-4500
Central California Incentives
The State of California and local jurisdictions have several programs and business friendly policies for companies interested in expanding or establishing a California operation.
Resource Links for Financial Aid and Business Advice
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CONTACT
Madera County EDC
2425 West Cleveland Ave., Ste. 101
Madera CA 93637
(559) 675-7768

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Bobby Kahn, Executive Director
Madera County EDC