June 2019 | Vol. 13 | Issue 6
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
Madera Business Extravaganza & Home Expo
Presented by: Madera Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, June 13 th
4PM- 8PM
Hatfield Hall & Patio, Madera District Fairgrounds
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.
Chowchilla Chamber Member Luncheon
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
11:30 AM- 1:30 PM
Chowchilla District Chamber of Commerce
137 S. Third Street, Chowchilla, CA 93610
Speakers will give an economic development update.
Two free tickets per chamber member, additional tickets may be purchased for $15
LOCAL STATS
Featured Properties
Madera Marketplace- W. Cleveland Ave., Madera, CA
Available Space: 900-6,000 sq. ft.
Lease Rate: $1.50-$1.75 NNN
For Sale - Casey's Iron Horse Saloon
Address: 520 North Gateway Drive, Madera, CA 93637
Size: Total of 6,000 sq. ft. – 3,000 sq. ft. restaurant & 3,000 sq. ft. Shop
Price: $749,900

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
April 2019
  • Madera County  7.6%
  • Central Valley* (Avg.) 7.9%
  • California  3.9%
 
*Central Valley counties include: San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings & Kern
LOCAL NEWS
Tourism to Yosemite National Park Creates $624,129,000 in Economic Benefits
Report shows visitor spending supports 6,184 jobs in local economy
Yosemite Gateway Partners
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 4,009,438 visitors to Yosemite National Park in 2018 spent $495,245,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 6,184 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $624,129,000. Read more .
Oakhurst and Madera Community College centers get their first president
Sierra Star
The Madera and Oakhurst Community College Centers have their first-ever on-campus president. Angel Reyna began his tenure as president of both campuses last month. Reyna comes to Madera County from Renton Technical College in Washington, where he served as vice president of instruction since 2015.
Supervisors OK Deal To Buy Building For New Oakhurst Satellite Government Center
Sierra News Online
Supervisors OK’d spending $1.86 million to purchase an office building in Oakhurst earmarked to become the County’s new satellite government center. Read more
New Master Planned Community Off Highway 41 Gets Approval for Environmental Study
Sierra News Online

On Tuesday, May 14, the Madera County Board of Supervisors OK’d an agreement that will allow a consultant working for the county to do an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on the proposed 281-acre mixed-use project just south of Tesoro Viejo between Avenues 12 and 14. Initial plans for the new development call for 769 single- and multi-family homes, with 43 acres earmarked for light industrial and 60 acres designated as open space. Read more .
BUSINESS NEWS
CertainTeed Celebrates 40 Years
MCEDC Facebook
CertainTeed in Chowchilla recently celebrated their 40 year anniversary with an open house.  There were several hundred people in attendance. They offered plant tours, lunch and family fun activities at the event. Plant Manager, Mark Swan also held a ceremony recognizing employees with special awards for their service to the company. To demonstrate how outstanding this manufacturing plant is they have reached the milestone of 3 million hours of no lost time due to accidents. The most current count is now 3.2 mil. View video .
Madera Tribune Photo Credit: Wendy Alexander

Murillo Electronics celebrates 25 years
Madera Tribune 
In 1994, Martin Murillo set up shop in his garage in Madera to repair electronics. At the time, Murillo would repair TVs radios and VCRs. Murillo, now operating his business from a storefront at 113 South Lake St. in Madera, has adjusted with the times. Read more .
When it comes to farm labor, is love the answer?
Farmprogress.com
AgriLand Farming Co.’s business model might feel out of place in the Midwest, but not so in California’s Central Valley and southern San Joaquin Valley. And what the company does to retain employees is a tactic any farm can use in its efforts to keep top talent. Read more .
Chukchansi Gold to Embark on $8M Hotel Renovation
The Business Journal
Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino will begin a more-than $8-million renovation project in June to refurbish and renew the Chukchansi and Picayune Towers in Coarsegold. Read more .
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
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