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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, September 5, 2023For more information, contact:Brady Moeller Creating a Path for Consistent Economic Expansion In Tulare County 9/5//2023 VISALIA, CALIFORNIA -- Tulare County Economic Development Office is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, developed in collaboration with Golden Shovel Agency, to enhance its online presence. Located...
VISALIA – On Aug. 24, CapRock Partners announced their groundbreaking of Building I, a 1.27-million-square-foot industrial warehouse development that will provide 100s of jobs once it finishes construction in the third quarter of 2024.The construction of this facility is part of CapRock’s Central Point masterplan, which upon completion will total...
In an era defined by extreme weather conditions that are causing unprecedented environmental challenges, it is important for manufacturing companies to recognize their responsibility to mitigate the broader impacts of climate change. As the world grapples with the consequences of rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and ecological degradation, businesses must...
If you’re like me, being bicoastal means California and New York function as bookends balancing most life decisions. I’ve lived in both states, and while the West Coast is not always or necessarily better than the East Coast, when I leave my New York City apartment and land at SFO...
EXETER – The TCEDC revealed new goals, projects and financial needs at the Exeter City Council meeting, where they requested twice as much in contributions as the current contribution.On Aug. 8, the Exeter City Council met with Airica de Oliveira, CEO of the Tulare County Economic Development Corporation (TCEDC) to...
Historically, the working relationships between labor unions and employers have often been contentious and difficult. But some new partnerships between “green” energy companies and U.S. labor unions seem to be taking a more compatible approach.New Apprenticeship ProgramsIn Milwaukee, Ingeteam, a Spanish-based manufacturer, which has been making wind turbine generators in...
VISALIA – The College of the Sequoias (COS) was just named one of the top 300 best small employers in America by Forbes, ranking in at number 97. While skeptical at first, the faculty was nothing but excited once they learned how thorough the ranking system was.
“You just never...
When Evanston, Illinois-based Darren Angle was in talks to join biotech research startup Prism Analytic Technologies in May, “head of AI” wasn’t even a position yet.“We were trying to come up with a title,” says Angle, a software engineer who previously worked on artificial intelligence at Shopify and now, as...
VISALIA – The College of the Sequoias (COS) was just named one of the top 300 best small employers in America by Forbes, ranking in at number 97. While skeptical at first, the faculty was nothing but excited once they learned how thorough the ranking system was.“You just never know...
Due to record-high energy prices and economic instability in Europe, many European manufacturers are looking to the U.S. market for relief and are considering shifting production to the states. To seize this opportunity and attract foreign direct investment (FDI) for U.S. sites, it is essential to understand the reasons behind...
In today’s rapidly evolving economy, the availability of high-quality daycare services plays a crucial role in supporting economic growth. Working parents depend on reliable and affordable childcare options to pursue their careers while ensuring the well-being of their children. However, many communities across the country are grappling with severe shortages...
TULARE COUNTY – A Porterville tech start-up vowing to make the Central Valley the Silicon Valley of green energy is going public just five years after unveiling its technology to convert fossil fuel fleets to electric motors.ZeroNox began tinkering with farm utility vehicles to convert them to electric power in...
SACRAMENTO, CA – Last week, the California Office of Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), an arm of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), was awarded the State Small Business Credit Initiative Technical Assistance (SSBCI TA) Program by the U.S. Department of Treasury. The SSBCI TA Program award approved...
Economic development professionals work hard to gain the skills and expertise needed to represent their regions. This means not only the foundational education on corporate strategies, commercial real estate, foreign direct investment, site readiness, place marketing, and more but also staying on top of constantly shifting market dynamics and industry...
The surge in online shopping observed in the past three years, as the world adapted to changes in consumer behavior spurred by the pandemic, has had a revolutionary impact on the retail landscape. Simultaneously, business owners face a daunting challenge: How can we meet the increasing demand of customers while...
An ongoing industrial revolution fueled by digitalization, decarbonization, and electrification has changed the conversation on energy and prompted a race to the grid in many parts of the country. Fast-tracked industrial projects are now the norm as project teams navigate increased construction costs, inflationary financing, supply chain challenges, and increased...
Smart cities harness technology to improve their urban efficiency. Compared to a traditional city, they are better prepared for sudden and rapid urbanization, power shortages, congestion and pollution. Ultimately, the intentional and creatively designed public resources improve the quality of services delivered to their citizens while reducing operational headaches —...
The automotive industry is on the cusp of its most massive transition in generations, as gasoline-powered vehicles make way for electric vehicles, or EVs. By the middle of the next decade, many if not most new cars produced will be electric, and that means a huge shift in the manufacturing...
Abundant access to water, for manufacturing and other purposes, has long ranked near the top of companies’ site selection criteria — especially in drought-prone regions. Recent weather and climate trends have made it even more of a vital concern. Industries that withdraw large volumes of groundwater include manufacturing, mining, oil...
It was the perfect storm for the semiconductor industry. The COVID-19 pandemic stirred up major trouble in supply chains in early 2020, including disruptions in chip manufacturing in such places as South Korea and Taiwan. Meanwhile, demand for semiconductors increased, in part because the pandemic had so many people working...
New Bridal Boutique Offers a Taste of Europe
May 30 2023Brides-to-be in north Fresno need look no further than River Park for their wedding gowns.
Owned by Helena Etchart-Tine, the What’s Up Europe boutique offers brides one-of-a-kind gowns for their special day. The River Park location had its soft opening April 30.
Etchart-Tine is a European fashion designer...
UPPER KERN RIVER, CA – On a recent bright afternoon, a group of boaters hurries onto a raft in the Upper Kern River. Almost as soon as the boat launches, the directions start coming in a cascade as swift as the water.
"Forward two! Forward Two! Keep going!" yells...
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- In Tulare County, multiple agencies have been all hands on deck to prepare for the snowmelt expected in the spring.
Tulare County Fire Chief Charlie Norman is hopeful extreme flooding won't happen but says all they can do is prepare as best as possible...
As Californians continue to recover from the series of recent storms, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with federal and state agencies to inform residents and business owners about Emergency Tax Relief for Californians. Extended deadlines to file and pay taxes may be available for...
