Shasta EDC Blog

Manufacturing is so important and vital for a healthy economy.  In October 2011, the Manufacturing sector made up just 4% of the jobs in Shasta County.  As you read this article below you can see the importance that Manufacturing jobs can bring to a community's growth and why in economic development a prime focus is on these jobs.  Manufacturing fuels and links other sectors creating a multiplier effect that expands out even to the hospitality and housing sectors.  This article from Ravi Sawhney talks about the importance of manufacturing and how America's coming back.  For further definition of the multiplier effect look here >>   READ MORE...

Last week we were contacted by a site selection company looking for communities to host a Chinese delegation looking for information on energy development. Unfortunately, due to time restraints of the delegation they were unable to make a Shasta County visit but it is reassuring to know that we are on their radar.  READ MORE...