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The Shasta EDC Strategic Plan is supported financially by over 40 private businesses, the County of Shasta and the Cities of Anderson, Redding, and Shasta Lake. Shasta EDC is a result of private/public collaboration initiated by the Economic Development Corporation. The Shasta EDC Strategic Plan or Shasta L.E.A.D. (Leveraging our Economic Advantages and Diversity) focuses the efforts of the EDC in 4 key areas:

  1. Economic Diversity
  2. Higher Wages
  3. Preservation of Lifestyle
  4. Wealth Creation

The Shasta EDC Investors Directory (PDF) lists prominent area businesses and organizations who provide support with investment dollars, along with the cities of Anderson, Redding and Shasta Lake, and the County of Shasta.

EDC Vision Statement for Shasta County

Shasta County is and will continue to be the center of trade and commerce for Upstate California, by maintaining a competitive vitality that allows businesses to thrive in a global market.

Mission Statement for Shasta EDC

The EDC of Shasta County is a 501C3 Public Benefit Corporation focused on growing our regional economy by Primary Industry retention and development.

Strategic Goals

  • Balanced Industry - Work toward a diverse mix of small to midsized companies representing Primary Industry Clusters.
  • Job Creation - To make job creation the center of all recruitment and expansion projects.
  • Economic Vitality - To work on all areas of competitive advantage to create an economic vitality in which business has the maximum opportunity to thrive.
  • Use the Shasta Metro Enterprise Zone - advantages to assist business in expansion and job creation.
  • Develop a Target Marketing Plan - leveraging our west coast location and California cost advantage. Three regions of focus: California, East Coast, Asia.

Area of Responsibility and Focus

  • Economic Development
    • Business Recruitment
    • Business Expansion and Retention
    • Entrepreneurial Development
  • Competitive Vitality
    • Capital Resources
    • Workforce Development
    • Regulatory Assistance
    • Business and Tax Incentives
    • Technology
    • Special Projects
  • Investor Services
    • Coordinate biannual investor meeting
    • Provide annual and quarterly reports comparing goals and accomplishments
    • Provide personal presentations to Investors and staff as requested
    • Brown Bag round table lunches held at the EDC monthly for investors to drop in and discuss the region. One Leader from the region is invited each meeting.
    • Investor Directory
    • Utilize Investors in recruiting and retention opportunities
    • Provide access to EDC research where appropriate
    • Provide Website linkage from the EDC website

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