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Madera County E-BIZ
Welcome to Madera County Economic Development’s E-BIZ! On a monthly basis, our online Newsletter covers important local, regional and national news that impacts our local economy. E-BIZ reports on new projects and events in our cities and towns and keeps readers up to date on the state of the region’s economy. News about your business is always welcome.
Please send items, questions, comments, or suggestions to the Madera County EDC at info@maderacountyedc.com or visit our Web site at maderacountyedc.com
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SAVE THE DATE
Attention Manufacturer’s- GMCIA Meeting
August 12, 2009 at 7:00am
Madera Municipal Golf Course
Madera Manufacturer’s, please attend the upcoming Greater Madera County Industrial Association (GMCIA) meeting on August 12, 2009 at 7:00AM, located at the Madera Municipal Golf Course.
For more information, contact Shirley Driggs at 559-673-8496.
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Madera Chamber of Commerce Tourism Alliance Meeting
Canceled for the Month of August
Next Meeting Tuesday September 1st.
Undetermined Location
The Tourism Alliance works in partnership with the Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau to discuss strategies and promote tourism, agri-tourism and local businesses to Madera County visitors. Anyone interested in joining the Tourism Alliance is welcome to attend (you do not have to be a chamber member to join). Please contact the Madera Chamber for more information (559) 673-3563.
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Featured Properties
3469 Yeager, Industrial Building, Madera
- Size: 15,000 SF
- Minimum Divisible Unit: 5,000 SF
- Zoning: Industrial
- Status: Lease
- Price: $0.30/ sq. ft.
- Dock High Doors: 3
- Highway access: adjacent to site
Madera County Industry Statistics
Total Base
(Sq. Ft.) |
Total Vacancy
(Sq. Ft.) |
Vacancy Rate |
Avg. Asking
Rental Rate |
| 6,997,514 |
377,245 |
5.4% |
$0.36 |
Source: TK Consulting- Tami Katuin, Independent Real Estate Marketing Consultant
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Madera County Unemployment Rate
June 2009 Unemployment Rate
- Madera County 13.9%
- Central Valley (Avg.) 15.4%
- California 11.6%
*Central Valley counties include: San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings & Kern
Source: www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov
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LOCAL NEWS
 Ribbon Cuttings and Ground Breakings
- Oakhurst Fire and Sheriff Station, Ground Breaking- Oakhurst
- Caltrans Interchange Project, Ribbon Cutting- Fairmead
- Nemat Management Group (manufacturer), Ribbon Cutting- Madera
- In House Placement Solutions, Ribbon Cutting- Chowchilla
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Madera, the other Wine Country
Los Angeles Magazine
 Madera is known among the locals as the Southern gateway to Yosemite. It’s a relative unknown to many, though wineries in Madera have been producing since the late 1930s. Madera is an easy stop along the way to Yosemite or Tahoe, and perfect for an enjoyable, relaxed, and casual day, or days, of wine tasting. Read more about the quality of Madera’s wineries.
Recently, Madera County wineries took home 11 prestigious awards at the 5th Annual Wine Competition hosted by the San Joaquin Valley Winegrowers Association. For a list of the award winning wines click here.
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Madera Co. crop value grows to record $1.3 billion
County is No. 1 grower of figs in the nation.
Fresno Bee
 A growing demand for pistachios, figs, and grapes helped push Madera County’s total crop value to a record $1.3 billion last year. A switch to higher-value crops is helping to drive up Madera County’s production values, agriculture industry leaders say. Crops values rose 7.5% over the previous year, according to the county’s 2008 crop report. Read more.
Madera County’s crop report.
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Native brings music video shoot to Chowchilla
The Business Journal
 Part of Brooks and Dunn music video “Indian Summer” was shot at Chowchilla High School’s football stadium. The sequence featured football players from rivals Dos Palos and Chowchilla lining up at the line of scrimmage during a game with Chowchilla’s quarterback running it in for a 20-yard touchdown. Country stars Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn filmed their parts in Tennessee, but the football game scene was filmed in Chowchilla at the behest of director Shaun Silva, a native of Chowchilla. His father owns Bob Silva Ford. Read more.
To watch the Indian Summer video click here.
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STATE
Bullet train’s Central Valley route still on fast track
Central Valley Business Times
- Rail authority readies application for stimulus money
- "The state must find a viable surface transportation alternative to ease auto and air traffic congestion”
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has approved its “scope of projects” that could qualify for federal stimulus funds, including the bullet train’s route between Bakersfield and Merced in the Central Valley. Read more.
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INDUSTRY
Constellation Brands Announces New U.S. Distributor Alignment
Signs multi-year agreement with Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Republic National Distributing Company, National Wine & Spirits, and Johnson Brothers Liquor Company in key markets
Constellation Press Release
The realignment of Constellation’s distributor network consolidates over half of its U.S. wine and spirits business to one distributor per market, creating a number of benefits for Constellation, its distributors and its customers. The fundamentally different distribution model is structured to improve organic growth through deeper, highly-aligned distributor relationships, fully dedicated distributor team and divisions focusing exclusively on Constellation’s portfolio and priorities and improved coordination of marketing promotional programs that support the brands. In addition, Constellation and its distributors will be able to offer Constellation’s full, powerful brand portfolio through a single distributor to retailers in the 19 markets. Read more.
*Constellation Wines has a manufacturing facility in Madera County that employs over 400 people.
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RESOURCES
PG&E’s Smart AC Program offers free energy management tools for small businesses
PG&E
During these hot summer months, Pacific Gas and Electric Company provides valuable resources to help small business customers control their energy use and lower their utility bills. One such resource is PG&E’s Smart AC program, which offers free programmable thermostats to help businesses reduce their energy costs by better managing their air conditioner usage. Read more.
- Smart AC Program website
- Phone: (866) 908-4916
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Interim Guidance of Employers and Employees on Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus.
California Department of Public Health
This guidance provides recommendations for employers and employees on protection during the H1N1 influenza outbreak. Click here for Guidance on the H1N1 Virus
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Resource links for financial aid and business advice
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Contact
Madera County
EDC
2425 W.
Cleveland Ave., Suite 101
Madera, CA
93637
559-675-7768
www.maderacountyedc.com
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2009
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