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Housing Costs Less in Tulare County!
Nov 27 2023“Tulare County, CA, is the perfect place for anyone who has always dreamed of living in California but thought it would be too expensive. The county’s affordable housing options allow anyone to find the perfect housing option at a lower cost,” stated Denise England, the Grants & Resources Manager for...

“More entrepreneurs and business owners are choosing to locate in Tulare County, CA, because of its many location advantages. One major advantage is that the Tulare County Economic Development Office (TCEDO) is dedicated to providing hands-on support and assistance to ensure each business in the county is successful,” said Michael...

“The Tulare County Economic Development Office (TCEDO) has recently launched a news and media section on our website that is designed to be an online resource for regional business and economic development news here in Tulare County, CA,” stated Denise England, the Grants & Resources Manager for the County of...

Tulare County is an Ideal Location to Build!
Nov 6 2023“More businesses are choosing to build and expand here in Tulare County, CA, because of its plentiful location advantages. Companies can rely on the county’s affordable commercial and residential properties, which are half the median price compared to the rest of California,” said Denise England, the Grants & Resources Manager...

Learn More About Tulare County!
Oct 30 2023“The Tulare County Economic Development Office (TCEDO) is dedicated to maintaining an up-to-date online database of demographic information on the county. This information can be utilized by site selectors and business owners that are looking for an ideal location for their business here in Tulare County, CA,” stated Michael Washam,...

Tulare County’s Target Industries are Booming!
Oct 23 2023“There are several target industries that are finding long-term success here in Tulare County, CA. Our regional strengths deliver results for businesses that choose to locate here,” stated Denise England, the Grants & Resources Manager for the County of Tulare. All businesses that are located here benefit from a low...

Meet Tulare County’s Many Communities!
Oct 16 2023“The Tulare County Economic Development Office (TCEDO) has created in-depth online community profiles for the many communities located here. These community profiles are free to anyone who wants to learn more about the county. Site selectors are encouraged to utilize this information to find the right community in the county...

“Businesses looking to build or expand quickly in California are encouraged to come to Tulare County, CA. The county has an easy permitting process that is helping business owners build or expand here within 90 days of applying,” said Denise England, the Grants & Resources Manager for the County of...

“The Tulare County Economic Development Office (TCEDO) has created an extensive online database of currently available properties, buildings, and sites in Tulare County, CA. This is meant to be a tool for site selectors and businesses that are looking for an ideal location for their business. This database includes free...
By the time 2023 ends, there will likely be more than 800,000 franchises across the US, meaning investors have a near-endless array of options for income stemming from one of the most reliable sectors on the planet. And they're definitely weighing those options. In a May 2023 study, my team...
USDA to Begin Issuing $1.75 Billion to Agricultural Producers Through Critical Emergency Relief Programs
Sep 27 2023The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it will begin issuing more than $1.75 billion in emergency relief payments to eligible farmers and livestock producers. These much-needed payments are helping farming and ranching operations recover following natural disasters in 2020, 2021 and 2022.“USDA provides substantial economic support for...
Navigating the Path to Sustainable Tourism: Best Practices for Tourism and CVB Professionals
Sep 25 2023In today’s world, the concept of sustainable tourism has gained significant traction. As travelers increasingly seek authentic and responsible experiences, the tourism industry has a unique opportunity to drive positive change while ensuring long-term success. To successfully navigate the path to sustainable tourism, professionals in the tourism and Convention and...
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Discrimination Financial Assistance Program to January 13
Sep 22 2023The U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending the deadline for the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program to January 13, 2024, to give eligible farmers, ranchers and forest landowners more time to apply for assistance. The original deadline was October 31, 2023.This deadline extension is responsive to feedback from potential applicants, nongovernmental...
The Biden-Harris Administration today announced that agricultural employers can begin to apply for a pilot program designed to improve the resiliency of the food and agricultural supply chain by addressing workforce challenges farmers and ranchers face. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in coordination with other federal agencies, is announcing...
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the United States is investing $455 million to strengthen global food security and international capacity-building efforts. The investment will utilize more than 375,000 metric tons of U.S. commodities.The commodities in the Food for Progress program will be sold in local and regional markets and...
PORTERVILLE – The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) celebrated the official opening of their new Porterville substation. Its location will significantly cut down their response time and allow them ease of access to facilities, like Porterville’s airport.On Sept. 20, TSCO held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new facility and...
LINDSAY – The city’s chamber of commerce is restoring new hope for the organization after it almost went out of operation last month.To raise some funds in its efforts to keep the Lindsay Chamber of Commerce up and running, the chamber held a baked potato sale on Monday, Sept. 18...
Technology companies are expanding throughout the country, but as non-traditional industries, it can be difficult for economic developers to understand how to best leverage those relationships. Bethany Quinn, Vice President of Strategy & Content Development for Golden Shovel Agency, sat down with technology executives to discuss how they see their...
Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is awarding more than $1 billion in competitive grants to plant and maintain trees, combat extreme heat and climate change, and improve access to nature in cities, towns, and suburbs where more than 84% of Americans live,...
The economic impact of Latinos in the United States has been growing at more than double the rate of the overall U.S. economy, according to the latest Latino GDP report, released Wednesday by a team of researchers from California Lutheran University and UCLA.Economists from CLU’s Center for Economic Research and...
SACRAMENTO – In the face of a worsening climate crisis that’s causing more extreme flooding and droughts, Governor Gavin Newsom today highlighted the distribution of nearly $300 million to make California’s water supply more resilient and promote climate-smart agriculture. BOOSTING GROUNDWATER & STORAGE: The Department of Water Resources (DWR) awarded...
Recent data suggest that employers fed up with seeing empty offices have decided to issue mandates. According to JLL and Yahoo Finance, more than a million American workers received a demand to return to the office in the first half of 2023. Another million employees are expected to receive similar...
Sacramento, CA – The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) distributed the state’s first-ever Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant (LIIIG) allocations, with over $6 million to twelve local governments across California (see table below for details). This program provides funding for local governments to bolster efforts focused...
Sacramento, CA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that a grant totaling $700,000 has been awarded to the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) as part of the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). STEP is a federally funded grant program that aims to increase export activities...