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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
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 7:00 AM
Madera Municipal Golf Course
Madera Manufacturer’s, please attend the upcoming Greater Madera County Industrial Association (GMCIA) meeting on October 14, 2009 at 7:00 am, located at the Madera Municipal Golf Course.
For more information, contact Shirley Driggs at 559-673-8496.
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MCEDC Commissioner Meeting
October 22, 2009 3:00PM
Chowchilla Civic Center
Madera County Economic Development Commission (MCEDC) will hold their quarterly Commissioners Meeting on October 22, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at Chowchilla’s Civic Center. The public is welcome to attend MCEDC's Commissioner Meetings. This is a great opportunity to meet Economic Development staff and learn more about the mission and services that MCEDC provides.
Note: MCEDC requests that presentations are no longer than 3-5 minutes.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Madera County 2009 Economic Summit
Thursday, November 18, 2009 from 11:30-1:30
Madera Municipal Golf Course
Contact Madera County EDC to reserve your tickets; (559) 675-7786 or email lgrow@maderacountyedc.com
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Featured Properties
2900 Airport Drive, Madera CA, Former Gottschalks Distribution Center
- Size: +/- 420,000 sq. ft.
- Office: +/- 35,000 sq. ft.
- Building Dimensions: 350’ x 1,200’
- Acres: +/- 24
- Construction: Concrete tilt-up
- Clear Height: 28’ minimum
- Dock Doors: 81
- Power: 3,000amps, 277/480 volts, 3 Phase
For more information including pictures and a property flyer please click here or contact Julie at (559) 675-7768.
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 |
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Source: TK Consulting- Tami Katuin, Independent Real Estate Marketing Consultant
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Madera County Unemployment Rate
August 2009 Unemployment Rate
• Madera County 13.3%
• Central Valley (Avg.) 15%
• California 12.1%
*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
- First 5, Ribbon Cutting-Chowchilla
- Madera Community College, Center for Advanced Manufacturing, Dedication- Madera
- Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Social Hall, Ground Breaking- Madera
- Palace Pet Grooming, Ribbon Cutting - Oakhurst
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Nominate your favorite Madera County Destination for the National Geographic, Sierra Nevada Geotourism MapGuide and Website
The National Geographic Society is working with local organizations, businesses and residents to map the best of the Sierra. The project includes five counties. The goal is to get as many Madera County sites on the map as possible. Please take this opportunity to nominate your favorite Madera County destination, restaurant, and/or event to the Sierra Nevada website. Nominations will only be accepted through October 31, 2009. For more information please visit
www.SierraNevadaGeotourism.org
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Chowchilla Almond Sheller begins solar project
The Business Journal
Minturn Huller, an almond huller and sheller for more than 260 almond growers in the Central Valley, and solar developer Cenergy Power, have begun construction on a 540 kW solar system for the Huller’s primary hulling facility. Read more.
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Madera Company taps growing superfruit market
Fresno Bee
 A Madera Company that specialized in processing pomegranates is tapping the growing market for beverages supercharged with health benefits. Stiebs Pomegranate Products has added exotic "superfruits” including acai, mangosteen and goji to the products it sells to food and beverage makers around the country. The fruits have gained popularity among health-conscious consumers because of their high amounts of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Read more.
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Madera unveils Manufacturing Center
The Business Journal 
The new 7,750 square-foot Center for Advanced Manufacturing was officially dedicated at the Madera Community College Center. The new building will be home to the newly developed maintenance mechanic program, which includes courses in welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical motor control and wiring. Students earn a certificate as a maintenance mechanic at the conclusion of the program. Read more.
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STATE
Nevada not any better for business
Fresno Bee
You gotta love the sleight of hand Nevada economic development officials are using in their $1 million advertising plan to lure California businesses to their state. In ripping California, they suggest that all is well in the Silver State. So here’s what you won’t hear in those ads: Nevada had the nation’s highest home foreclosure rate for the 31st straight month. U-Haul dealerships in Nevada can hardly keep moving trucks on their lots as residents fishtail out of the once-booming state. Nevada casino revenues report double-digit revenue declines because of the sour economy and the beating they are taking from California’s Indian casinos. Nevada’s unemployment rate of 12% was fifth-worse in the nation-even worse than California’s 11.6% rate (June rate). Read more.
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Fresno State gets $1.4 million science grant
Fresno Bee
The National Science Foundation has awarded a nearly $1.4 million grant to California State University, Fresno, to provide research opportunities for 24 undergraduates each year in the university’s geoscience laboratories. The grant will be used to create mentoring and educational programs for students of geology, environmental science, hydrology, air quality and atmospheric chemistry, meteorology, and climatology. Read more.
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RESOURCES
PG&E Tests Innovative Pilot Program To Help Businesses Earn Extra Money By Saving Energy On Demand
PG&E
 Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has started a pilot program that will help business customers earn money by agreeing to reduce their energy use on demand. Called the Commercial and Industrial Participating Load Pilot, the program is designed to help increase system reliability and meet power demand in California through helping customers use less energy. When the program becomes fully operational in the future, it will prove the ability of automated technology to balance system-wide supply and demand by adjusting customer loads on a minute-by-minute basis. Customers who agree to save energy on demand will be eligible to earn money for their participation, much as standby power generators now receive payments for their contribution to managing California’s electric grid. Read more.
To learn more about PG&E’s Automated Demand Response Program, please visit www.Auto-DR.com.
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ATTENTION employers with 100+ employees
You may be required to comply with Rule 9410-Employer Based Trip Reduction.
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
Employers with 100 or more eligible employees at one work site reporting to work between 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. will be expected to comply with the state’s Trip Reduction Rule 9410. If your company falls within the guidelines you will be required by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to do the following procedures:
- Register with the District
- Notify employees
- Make an Implementation Plan
- Must do an Employee Transportation Survey
For more information please click here or contact Nichole Corless, SJVAPCD (559) 230-6100 or email tripreduction@valleyair.org
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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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