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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Hosted by the Madera Chamber of Commerce
Sugar Pine Smokehouse’s Grand Opening
Saturday April 20, 2019 11:00AM - 5:00PM
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Yosemite Adventure Vacation Contest
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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!
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For Lease:
5,000 sq. ft. Warehouse/Office space- Madera, CA
Location: 3481 Yeager Drive, Suite 109, Madera, CA. 93637 (formerly Praxair)
Lease Rate: Negotiable
Roll up doors: 2
Description
: The building has three offices, a restroom and a few small storage areas. The front warehouse section with offices is heated. The back section of the warehouse is open space, with a roll up door. Recent improvements include fresh paint, new baseboards and new carpet and linoleum in all the offices as well as the restroom.
For more information please contact
Paulette Howell
Span Construction & Engineering, Inc.
1841 Howard Road
Madera, CA 93637
Phone: (559) 661-1111
For a listing of available Madera County industrial and commercial properties please
click here
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Madera County Industry Statistics – 4th Quarter 2018
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Madera County Unemployment Rate
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February 2019
- Madera County 8.2%
- Central Valley* (Avg.) 9.1%
- California 4.4%
*Central Valley counties include: San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings & Kern
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Madtown Robotics is Ranked #1 in the World
YouTube and ABC Channel 30
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If you are interested in supporting their World Championship Competition in Houston, TX
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New $25M Oakhurst Community College ‘On Schedule,’ Could Open In 2022
Sierra News Online
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The new $25M Oakhurst Community College Center is quickly taking shape. College officials released an updated project timeline that could have students in classrooms as early as fall of 2022.
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Wet winter provides more water for Valley crops
ABC Channel 30
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For decades Valley growers have been working to save water. Drip systems are efficient but don't leave enough water to seep back into the ground, where it could later be pumped up. The underground supply growers rely on in dry years has diminished, and the state has mandated it be restored. Putting water in a basin is one way to let it percolate back into the ground.
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Central California Valley EDC Conducts Annual Mission to State Capitol
CCVEDC Press Release
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Representatives from EDC’s throughout the Valley met with more than 20 legislators and top government officials to bring the voice of Central Valley businesses to the Capital. On the list of top priorities for the valley were Workforce Development, Infrastructure Development, Regulatory and Tax Reforms, Opportunity Zone and Tax Incentives.
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Gallo is buying 34 wine and spirit brands you’ve heard of — for $1.7 billion
Modesto Bee
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E.&J. Gallo Winery has 34 new wine and spirit brands to its name after reaching a $1.7 billion deal to purchase properties (INCLUDING MISSION BELL WINERY) from its rival Constellation Brands.
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Evapco West marks 40 years in business
Madera Tribune
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Photo includes: Plant Manager, Steve Lavake & Madera County Supervisor, Robert Poythress
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An international manufacturer of cooling and refrigeration products recently celebrated 40 years in southwest Madera with a catered barbecue, car show, plant tours and more. “Evapco Madera was the second manufacturing plant that Evapco founded,” said Bill Jones, senior vice president of global operations for Evapco. “We were established in 1976 in Baltimore, Maryland, and the operation out here in Madera was founded in 1979.
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North Fork woman looking to breathe new life into downtown area
ABC Channel 30
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Jennifer McMillan of North Fork has a big plan for their Downtown. She recently purchased a strip of buildings along road 222, the main passageway through town. It includes the K & B Auto Parts, two empty storefronts, and two houses. Her vision includes creating a country apparel store, a candy shop and eventually a diner.
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Young Entrepreneur’s Energy Powers Sierra Global Tech
Sierra News Online
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Ashley Kruser may be one of the youngest entrepreneurs in Oakhurst. The 20-year-old managing partner at Sierra Global Tech graduated two years ago from Minarets High and is already running her own local business.
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New State Group To Promote Opportunity Zones
The Business Journal
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A new California organization has been formed to help investors and developers take advantage of federal Opportunity Zones.
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City of Chowchilla’s Incentives
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City of Madera’s Incentives
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Madera County Incentives
Madera County’s business assistance programs
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Expanded Subsidized Employment Program
Madera County Department of Social Services
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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.
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Energy Watch – MCEDC, Lois Leonard (559) 675-7768
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Dislocated Worker Program
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Workforce Investment Board / Corporation at
(559) 662-4500
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Central California Incentives
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The State of California and local jurisdictions have several programs and business friendly policies for companies interested in expanding or establishing a California operation.
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Resource Links for Financial Aid and Business Advice
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Madera County EDC
2425 West Cleveland Ave., Ste. 101
Madera CA 93637
(559) 675-7768
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Thank you for reading our newsletter!
Bobby Kahn, Executive Director
Madera County EDC
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