Kings County EDC Membership Updates

We are pleased to announce that the 2026/2027 Kings County EDC membership renewal campaign has started!

Kings County Economic Development Corporation (Kings EDC) is requesting your support and membership for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.

As the regional leader in economic development, Kings EDC works to attract, retain, and expand businesses throughout Kings County while supporting initiatives that enhance the quality of life for our residents. Through partnerships with local, regional, and state organizations, we continue advancing economic opportunities and promoting Kings County to investors, site selectors, and business leaders through participation in marketing missions, trade expos, and industry summits.

Your membership investment directly supports Kings EDC’s ability to advocate for economic growth opportunities, promote Kings County as a competitive business location, and continue building partnerships that benefit the local business community and residents alike.

Please review the attached Kings EDC Membership Brochure for information regarding membership levels and services. If you would like to pledge your support, please feel free to reach out directly to Kings EDC staff at Fabio.Ianni@co.kings.ca.us with your desired membership level or pledge amount, and we would be happy to promptly issue an invoice and assist with any questions.

 

Kings County EDC activities

Kings County EDC is proud to partner with the County of Kings in organizing the 2026 State of the County Event. We are excited to provide the public with the opportunity to hear from your local representatives on all the current and future projects affecting the local business community and residents of Kings County. Expect to hear updates on the current state of our local economy, plans for growth, and potential future development.

2026 State of the County will be hosted by Kings EDC on October 8th, 2026, at the Hanford Civic Auditorium, 400 N Douty St., Hanford, CA 93230.

Below is the Save the Date flyer. We look forward to hearing from you. For more information about this event, please contact: Fabio Ianni at 559-852-4957 or Fabio.Ianni@co.kings.ca.us.

You will receive an Eventbrite link during the next couple of weeks to purchase the event tickets

Kings County 2026 State of the County Sponsorship Opportunities

There is still time to become a sponsor of the 2026 State of the County event. Sponsoring this event provides your organization with a valuable opportunity to gain visibility and connect with local officials and fellow community members.

Below you will find a sponsorship flyer outlining the sponsorship opportunities still available.

We look forward to your participation. For more information, please contact Fabio Ianni at 559-852-4957 or Fabio.Ianni@co.kings.ca.us



On behalf of Kings County EDC, thank you for your continued support.

Kings EDC at the CCVEDC Marketing Mission in Atlanta, GA

On April 2026 Kings County EDC joined with Fresno County EDC, Madera County EDC, and Merced County as part of the Central Valley EDC for a marketing mission in Atlanta, GA.

The delegation worked collaboratively to showcase the strengths and opportunities of California’s Central Valley, meeting with commercial real estate brokers and site selectors to promote the region as a premier location for business growth and investment.

Through these outreach efforts, the group highlighted the Central Valley’s strategic advantage, including available industrial sites, skilled workforce, transportation infrastructure, and competitive business environment, to help attract new companies and investment to the region.



This mission reinforced the Central Valley EDC partners’ shared commitment to regional collaboration and economic development, positioning the Central Valley for continued growth and job creation.

CCVEDC

Kings EDC at SelectUSA 2026 Summit!

On May 2026 Kings EDC attended SelectUSA Summit in Washington DC.

The 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit welcomed more than 5,500 attendees from 100 countries and 55 U.S. states and territories, all gathering to take advantage of in-person networking and informative programming on key industry topics affecting the FDI community.

Attending the SelectUSA Investment Summit with the California delegation, representing Kings County EDC, was a great opportunity to promote our region and showcase the strength of California’s economy.

We met with 30+ companies from across Europe, Asia, Brazil, West Africa, and Jordan in sectors including food processing, ag-tech, and advanced manufacturing.

Kings County EDC generated strong leads by highlighting our competitive advantage: business-friendly environment, affordable costs, skilled workforce, quality of life, and programs like the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ).

Looking forward to turning these connections into real investment and economic growth for our community.

SelectUSA

News Updates

Opportunity Zones 2.0

The Opportunity Zone (OZ) Program was established under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 to encourage the reinvestment of capital gains into economically distressed communities. The program offers preferential federal tax treatment for capital gains invested in qualified projects located within designated low-income census tracts.

Eligible investments may include new real estate construction, rehabilitation of vacant or underutilized properties, equity investments in operating businesses, and infrastructure or energy-related projects, among others. The Opportunity Zone incentive is designed to reward long-term, patient capital that generates sustained economic growth, job creation, and community revitalization in historically underserved areas.

Local Authority Recommendation Form for Opportunity Zones 2.0 is now available.

Completed forms must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on July 25, 2026. Please note that incomplete applications and submissions received after the deadline will not be considered.

Click here for more details!

California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC)

The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California. Businesses of any industry, size, or location compete for over $180 million available in tax credits by applying in one of the three application periods each year. Applicants will be analyzed based on fourteen different factors of evaluation, including number of full-time jobs being created, amount of investment, and strategic importance to the state or region.

Click here for more details!

Legislation & Economic Development

State legislation plays an essential role in economic development efforts. In partnership with CALED, the following link identifies legislation affecting California's economic development.

Click here to access the legislation watchlist.

(559)852-4976

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