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Madera County E-BIZ
Greetings!
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
2007 Economic Summit- October 4, 2007
The Madera County 2007 Economic Summit will be held at the Madera Municipal Golf Course on October 4, 2007. This year's keynote speakers will be John Stewart, CEO of Grubb & Ellis/Pearson Commercial and Michael Villines, California's 29th District Assemblyman.
To make a reservation, call Madera County Economic Development Commission
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 Attention Manufacturer's - GMCIA Meeting
October 10, 2007
Madera Manufacturer's, please attend the upcoming Greater Madera County Industrial Association (GMCIA) Meeting on October 10th at 7:00 AM at the Madera Municipal Golf Course.
For more information, contact Shirley Driggs at 559-673-8496
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MCEDC Commissioner Meeting- October 10th
Madera County Economic Development Commission (MCEDC) will hold their quarterly Commissioners Meeting on October 10, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. at the Civic Center in Chowchilla. 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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Madera County Unemployment Rate
The unemployment rate in Madera County was 6.5 percent in August 2007, down from 7.3 percent in July 2007, but above the year-ago estimate of 6.0 percent. This compares with an unadjusted unemployment rate of 5.4 percent for California and 4.6 percent for the nation during the same period. For the full report on Madera County. Click here
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LOCAL NEWS
San Joaquin Wine Co., Madera's Newest Winery
Source: Madera Tribune
San Joaquin Wine Company is a new winery in north Madera County that adjoins Deniz Packing. Steve Shafer of Madera is the wine company’s proprietor. The winery is currently assembling its equipment and has received its federal license to operate. Click here
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Biomass Facility gets New Life
 The old Chow II Biomass facility in the Chowchilla Industrial Park is now called the Chow III Biomass Facility and is owned by a joint venture led by Ampersand Energy Partners out of Boston, Massachusetts. Ampersand Energy Partners is spending approximately $15 million on the project. The electricity facility will produce 12.5 megawatts of electricity. (Photo by Paula Hansen: Ben Grunfeld, representing Ampersand Energy Partners and Skip Petitt, property owner, stand in front of Chow III) Click here
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Madera County’s Agricultural Production Tops $1 Billion
For the third consecutive year, Madera County’s agricultural production exceeds $1 billion. However, the 2006 total lagged behind the previous year: the difference is about $73 million. Crop losses were linked to a heat wave, rainfall and other weather events.
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Plans Approved for Massive New Community in Madera Co.
The 2000 acre Gateway Village project will be located on the southwest corner of Highway 41 and Avenue 12. The project has been in the works for more than a decade. Recently the Madera County Board of Supervisors approved all the items needed to move forward with the new community. Click here |
STATE NEWS
 Gottschalk’s buys back stock
Gottschalk’s takes down the “For Sale” sign and will repurchase up to two million shares. Gottschalk’s bold move reflects the confidence they have in the long-term potential of their business. Click here
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California economy weak, but no recession seen
Mortgage defaults and a “sustained lull” in home building will weigh on California’s economy for at least another year but will not tip the state into a recession. Click here |
NATIONAL NEWS
Labor Report Highlights Urgent Need For Reform to Keep U.S. Manufacturing Globally Competitive
The National Association of Manufacturers said today’s grim employment report from the Department of Labor reflects the continuing bi-partisan inability of leaders in Washington to craft sensible, pro-growth policies for the nation and eliminate impediments that ultimately cost America jobs. Click here
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Big Rate Cuts -- So Now What?
Investors, homeowners and commercial bankers are happy. But the bold Fed moves may not be the last ones this year. Click here |
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Contact
Madera County
EDC
2425 W.
Cleveland Ave., Suite 101
Madera, CA
93637
559-675-7768
www.maderacountyedc.com
Past
Newsletters
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click the below links to see a .pdf of our past
newsletters:
Spring
2007
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Winter
2007
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