Shasta EDC Blog

At last summer’s Gamechangers event at the Builder's Exchange here in Shasta County there were several local entrepreneurs who demonstrated “apps” they had developed, and we are finding more innovative minds in the area as we have opened the dialog of supporting innovation in the community.   READ MORE...

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy.  They create a pool of entrepreneurial experimentation from which successful firms emerge.  READ MORE...

In reading an article by Richard Bendis, President and CEO of Innovation America, I felt the need to compare Shasta County as a region to see how we compare with Richard Bendis article which can be found here.  READ MORE...

I am came  across this presentation on Business Insider, entitled 10 Reasons the American Economy is Awesome.  What stood out to me is how even with the uncertainty, recession, and failure, America continues to be a strong force.  The protections in place and the innovative ideas rising up throughout the country continue to make us a contender the world over.  Here are the 10 Reasons listed per Business Insider.  Click here to view the presentation in whole.  Give us your feedback on these reasons and your opinion on why America continues to be the best.  READ MORE...