2014-2017 Regional Economic Development Strategy August 9, 2016 Jennifer Macarthy Butte County Deputy Administrative Officer - Economic & Community Development

Initiative #1 – Ensure Butte County is a competitive location for new investment. Initiative #2 – Grow existing key industry sectors. Initiative #3 – Coordinate business development services on a regional basis. Initiatives

Work Plan Year 3 WHAT’S HAPPENING IN 2016? Continuation of Business Ombudsman Duties Continuation of Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) Initiate Changes to Project Review/Approval Process Expand and Maintain Available Land/Building Inventory Implement Butte County Communication Strategy Monitor Incentive Programs and Distribute Information to Businesses Implement Energy Project/Program Opportunities Support Sector Strategies Support Business Incubation and Innovation Support Expansion of Business Financing Programs Implement the Regional Tourism Strategy Improve Infrastructure to Support Business Growth and Development Assist Jurisdictions with the Expansion of Retail Market Provide Business Recruitment Assistance Coordinate Regional Economic Development Programs and Services Work Plan Year 3 WHAT’S HAPPENING IN 2016?

Economic Development Tools Tools to assist with business retention, expansion, and recruitment Economic Development Tools

Economic Development Tools Explore Butte County – TBID Board of Directors Elected: 3 Chico 2 Oroville 1 Paradise 1Unincorporated Area 2 Community at Large RFP Issued - Marketing Strategic Plan and Implementation Program 10 qualified responses Top 3 present to Board August 11th Economic Development Tools

Economic Development Tools Micro Goes to Market April 14, 2016 50+ attendees CAMEO, 3CORE, SBDC Partnership Looking forward to 2017!! Economic Development Tools

Economic Development Tools Etsy Craft Entrepreneurial Training August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 6pm-8pm SBDC delivering training with Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Trainer CAMEO, 3CORE, SBDC Partnership Economic Development Tools

Economic Development Tools Butte County Business Incubator Program (BCBIP) Eligibility: Micro-enterprises = 5 or fewer employees Business located in unincorporated area, Oroville, Biggs, or Gridley Current Program Status: 10 companies various stages of one-on-one business consulting 3 companies participated in group training Economic Development Tools

Economic Development Tools Feather River Brewing Economic Development Tools

Economic Development Tools Sophia’s Tortillas Economic Development Tools

Economic Development Tools Anog Foods Economic Development Tools

Economic Development Tools Community Choice Aggregation Board direction to research CCA – August 2015. Board approval to move forward with CCA technical study – June 2016. Next steps: Review RFP scope with Oroville, Chico, and Paradise, Review RFP scope with CCA Steering Committee, Issue RFP, After RFP responses received, return to Board for further direction. Economic Development Tools

Business Assistance Services Business Assistance provided directly by County staff or indirectly through contracts with other providers Business Assistance Services

Business Assistance Services Economic Development Assistance Committee Industry # of Meetings Business Location Manufacturing 2 Chico Area/Oroville Area Ag Processing 1 Oroville Area Nursery Magalia Education Chico Area Health Retail/Office Oroville Area/Durham Events Chico Area/Durham TOTAL 11   Business Assistance Services

Business Assistance Services Alliance for Workforce Development Employment services to Butte County businesses funded through County’s allocation of WIOA funds and various contract to implement other sources of funds through DESS. Program Year (July 1, 2015 –June 30, 2016) Total businesses served = 979 Total positions filled = 774 Business Assistance Services

Economic Development News Notable Projects Weiss-McNair JM Smucker Co. Fed Ex Whisper Ridge Economic Development News

Community Development Housing and housing related projects Community Development

Community Development Housing Rehabilitation: CDBG and HOME 4 projects under construction 9 applications in process Housing Rehabilitation Waiting List: 14 properties on waiting list – down from 50 in 2014! Community Development

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