Immediate Access to the Western U.S. and California’s Vast Marketplace
Shasta County’s strategic location on Interstate 5 provides one day transport to Seattle, WA or Los Angeles, CA. Shasta County is a low-cost alternative for accessing California’s vast marketplace.
Shovel-ready Building Sites and a No Hassle 90-day Permit Process
Shasta County has prepared shovel-ready building sites and streamlined the permit process timeline to make your facility operational as soon as possible.
Inexpensive Utilities and Plentiful Water Supply
Electricity rates that are 30% - 40% less than investor-owned utility providers in California, plus additional discounts available to qualifying companies.
Compelling Business Incentives
Hiring tax credits of more than $37,000 per qualified employee, local job credits, development fee deferrals, electric utility incentive rates and bid preference on state contracts. Your project will receive top priority from our local government and businesses.
Skilled Labor Force and Extensive, Subsidized Training Programs
Two four year universities and the Economic Workforce Development Center through Shasta College ensure the workforce of Shasta County is well trained, productive and custom tailored for the needs of prospective and current employers.
Quality of Life
Two mountains, lakes and rivers, an enormous walking and biking trail system, world renowned entertainment at the Cascade Theater, and some of the best ranked schools in California…Oh yeah, the cost of living here is pretty darn good too.
