Economic Development

Core Values 

  • To create an environment where businesses thrive
  • To take advantage of every opportunity to improve economic prosperity
  • To support projects that have measurable citywide impact
  • To invest in our facilities to attract economic activity
  • To invest staff time in projects/programs that will increase economic mobility
  • To serve our customers – current and prospective citizens, businesses, and visitors – effectively, efficiently and equitably 

Business Advocacy

  • Provide regular communication out to City businesses
  • Continue to expand and improve the City's relationship with Economic Development for Shasta County (Shasta EDC) and the Chamber
  • Open new channels to receive input from businesses on what they need to expand
  • Meet regularly with managers in all city departments to improve the City's service provision to businesses 

Tourism 

  • Allocate funds in a manner that maximizes revenue for businesses
  • Invest tourism funds in a manner that will continue to expand our economy

Get more information on business services, demographics, and incentives here.

What is Economic Development?

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Economic Development is the creation of wealth in which community benefits are realized. It is more than a jobs program, it's an investment in growing your economy and enhancing the quality of life for all residents.