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.

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Attention Manufacturer’s- GMCIA Meeting
July 8, 2009 at 7:00 AM
Madera Municipal Golf Course

Madera Manufacturer’s, please attend the upcoming Greater Madera County Industrial Association (GMCIA) meeting on July 8, 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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Featured Properties

40365 Brickyard Drive, Industrial Building, Madera

• Size:
  • Suite 101: +/- 5,120 SF (1,190 SF Office space)
  • Suite 104: +/- 2,560 SF (1,400 SF Office space)
  • Suite 105: +/- 5,120 SF (2,250 SF Office space- could be reduced)
  • (Suites 104-105 can be combined for a total of approx. 7,680 SF)
• Zoning: I-L (Light Industrial, County of Madera)
• Status: Lease
• Price:
  • Suite 101: $3,200/month, NNN
  • Suite 104: $1,700/month, NNN
  • Suite 105: $3,700/month, NNN
• Clear Height: 16 ft.
• Roll-up Doors:
  • Suite 101: 3- 14’ x 14’ grade level
  • Suite 104: 1- 14’x 14’ grade level
  • Suite 105: 1- 14’ x 14’ grade level
  • 2 – 12’ x 12’ roll-up (Dock) doors

For more detailed information including pictures and a property flyer please click here or contact Julie at (559) 675-7768.

900 Commerce Drive, Industrial Building- Chowchilla

• Size: +/- 21,000 SF
• Office Area: +/- 1,300 SF including a reception area, private offices and a break room (additional offices in warehouse area)
• Acres: 6.55
• Zoning: I-2 (Heavy Industrial, City of Chowchilla)
• Status: Sale or Lease
• Price: $1,300,000
• Lease: $0.45 / SF, monthly rate, NNN
• Clear Height: 14-18’
• Electrical: 600 amps, 3 phase
• Truck Docks: 9 grade level

For more detailed information including pictures and a property flyer please click here or contact Julie at 559-675-7768.

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For the first time in 6 months, Madera County’s unemployment rate dropped in April, according to the state Employment Development Department. Madera County unemployment rate was 14.6 percent in April, down from an adjusted 15.3 percent in March. The State’s unemployment rate also fell to 10.9 percent in April from 11.5 percent the prior month.

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North Fork will have a new volunteer fire station, thanks to an agreement by the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians, the North Fork community Development Council and Madera County. The county will contribute $400,000 to the project, the North Fork Tribe will contribute $460,000 and the Community Development Council will donate 15 acres of the old mill site to the county, which will be divided into four parcels, One of the parcels will be used for the fire station. Read more.

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The Consignment Gallery located at 513 W. Robertson Blvd. had ribbon cutting ceremony on May 23rd. The new business sells consignment home furnishings, clothing, books and collectibles. Judy Abraugh is the business owner.

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The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution District has $15 million to help heavy-duty diesel truck owners replace their small fleets with cleaner models. The program is part of the state Air Resources Board’s plan to reduce truck and bus emissions and meet federal air quality standards. The program targets trucks built in 1993 and earlier that are operated 75 percent of the time in California. The grants are for up to $35,000, depending upon the age of the truck, and are made on first-come, first served. The old trucks must be destroyed. Read more

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