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TechniSoil® CEO Sean Weaver Loves Redding, CA

Shasta EDC - Monday, July 16, 2012

‘Made in Shasta County’ – Part 1:  TechniSoil®  READ MORE...

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Redding Ranks Amongst 100 Leading Locations in 2012

Michele Petersen - Monday, July 02, 2012
Redding is amongst '100 Leading Locations for 2012'  READ MORE... Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) | Permalink

Innespace Productions: Local Business Takes Flight, Underwater

Shasta EDC - Monday, June 18, 2012
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In-Shoring Part 1

Mark Lascelles - Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Recently, I attended an International Asset Management Council (IAMC) conference in Austin Texas. One interesting discussion was a presentation on ‘in-shoring’, the name given to jobs returning to the States from overseas. In this blog I will share some comments regarding International manufacturing trends.  READ MORE...

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IASCO Flight Training Center Sold to Group of Local Investors

Michele Petersen - Tuesday, May 22, 2012

IASCO, a flight training center in Redding, California which represents more than 50 employees and 100 students who spend their money in our local economy, was going to be relocated to the East Coast, but in the 11th hour, eight local investors purchased the company keeping it here in Redding. The purchasers invested $1 million and local bank, Redding Bank of Commerce, financed the balance.      READ MORE...

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Incubator vs. Accelerator - What Should You Use For Your Startup?

Michele Petersen - Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Do you have a start-up?  Innovating a new product?  If your answer is yes you probably are wondering how to take your product to the next level.  The article below from Inc.com talks about the differences between Accelerator's and Incubator's.  Read on to find out the differences and find links to organizations that specialize in Accelerator's or Incubator's.  Have an example of what your company has used?  Leave feedback here and let us know what has helped you grow your startup.  READ MORE...

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Why Manufacturing Is Critical for the Economy - Including Shasta County's Economy

Michele Petersen - Thursday, May 10, 2012

Increasing opportunities, stimulating the economy through business growth, and job creation is always an Economic Developers goal.  For any economy manufacturing offers all three of these goals and delivers.  In this article below "Why Manufacturing is Critical to the Economy", pinpoints why manufacturing makes such a big impact on a community.  The second portion of this article takes a look at strategies to strengthen American manufacturing.  What are your thoughts on Manufacturing as a stimulator for Shasta County's economy?    READ MORE...

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Data Centers, Can the Cloud Bring Sunshine To Our Regional Economy in Shasta County?

Mark Lascelles - Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Data Centers.   READ MORE...

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Building an Intentional City

Michele Petersen - Thursday, March 22, 2012

I came across this blog recently from a Twitter post.  It grabbed my attention in that I see Shasta County has taken hold of this idea and is currently running with this concept.  Being intentional is defined as pertaining to an appearance.  Doing something with a representation in mind.  Shasta County is our jewel, our representation, our passion.   It's not just another city on a map, it's our home.  Doing business in Shasta County enhances the life we already lead.  The creativity of the Shasta County business sector is always surprising me.  The ideas in innovative products, alternative ways to do business, and the desire to bring up the next generation and keep them in Shasta County is where our community's pride thrives.  We are not just making a come back we're breaking the mold!  READ MORE...

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More than Attraction - Shasta County's Community Is Part of the Attraction

Michele Petersen - Wednesday, February 29, 2012

I came across this blog about business attraction and third places.  Third places are those that are not just on the local map but in the hearts of the people  The places they go to get together as neighbors, community leaders, and as friends.  You know, the places that you just know about from living life with people.  These are the places that attract businesses.  A place where our community is part of the attraction.  To me Shasta County has many of these "third places".  How about you?  See the full blog here >>>  READ MORE...

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