California Directory of Economic Development Organizations
Quick Facts
California Governor Gavin Newsom
- Capital: Sacramento
- Population (2017 Est.): 39,536,653
- Largest Cities (2017): Los Angeles, 3,999,759; San Diego, 1,419,516; San Jose, 1,035,317; San Francisco, 884,363; Fresno, 527,438
- Targeted Industries: Green Technology, Agriculture, Aerospace, Energy & Utilities, Tourism, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Media & Entertainment
- Key Incentives: California Competes Tax Credit, (Partial) Sales & Use Tax Exemption, (Full) Sales & Use Tax Exclusion, New Employment Hiring Tax Credit, R&D Tax Credit, IDBs, California Capital Access Program, Jump Start Loan Program, Film & Television Tax Credit Program
- GDP (All Industry 2017): $2.7 trillion*
*Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce
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State Listings
California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED)
Gurbax SahotaPresident & CEO
2150 River Plaza Drive, Suite 275
Sacramento, CA 95833
916-448-8252 ext. 11
[email protected]
www.caled.org
California Governor's Office of Business & Economic Development
Chris DombrowskiChief Deputy Director
1325 J Street, Suite 1800
Sacramento, CA 95814
877-345-4633
[email protected]
www.business.ca.gov
Utility Listings
Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E)
Economic Development Representative
1220 Andersen Drive
San Rafael, CA 94901
877-202-4276
[email protected]pge.com
www.pge.com
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)
Jim AlvesSupervisor, Economic Development & Partnerships
P.O. Box 15830, MS B401
Sacramento, CA 95852-1830
916-549-4680
[email protected]
www.smud.org
Southern California Edison
Michael NubyManager, Economic Development
6030 North Irwindale Avenue
Irwindale, CA 91702
909-357-6125
[email protected]
www.sce.com/economicdevelopment
Regional Listings
California Central Valley Economic Development Corporation (CCVEDC)
Jennifer FaughnExecutive Director
P.O. Box 11445
Bakersfield, CA 93389
661-366-0756
[email protected]
www.centralcalifornia.org
Economic Development Coalition of Southwest California
Doug McAllisterExecutive Director
43200 Business Park Drive
Temecula, CA 92590
951-694-9800
[email protected]
www.edcswca.com
Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance
Patricia “PJ” DelGaudioInterim Executive Director
P.O. Box 5477
Lancaster, CA 93539
661-722-6566
[email protected]
www.socalleadingedge.org
Port of Long Beach
Roger WuActing Director of Business Development
4801 Airport Plaza Drive
Long Beach, CA 90815
562-283-7751
[email protected]
www.polb.com
Port of Stockton
Juan G. VillanuevaDevelopment & Planning Manager
2201 West Washington Street
Stockton, CA 95203
209-946-0246
[email protected]
www.portofstockton.com
San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership
Annie WeiDirector of Business Development
4900 Rivergrade Road, Suite B130
Irwindale, CA 91706
626-856-3400
[email protected]
www.sgvpartnership.org
Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation
Holly ShroederPresident & CEO
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, UCEN 263
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
661-288-4400
[email protected]
www.stillgolden.org
Superior California Economic Development
Bob NashCEO
350 Hartnell Avenue, Suite A
Redding, CA 96002
530-225-2760
[email protected]
www.scedd.org
Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation
Joseph “Joe” T. Rouzan IIIPresident & CEO
1130 West Slauson Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90044
323-753-2335
[email protected]
www.vsedc.org
County Listings
County of Monterey Economic Development Office
Anita NachorSenior Secretary
1441 Schilling Place, North Building
Salinas, CA 93901
831-755-5381
[email protected]
www.co.monterey.ca.us
Fresno County Economic Development Corporation
Jose N. MoraClient Services Manager
906 North Street, Suite 120
Fresno, CA 93721
559-476-2516
[email protected]
www.fresnoedc.com
Kern Economic Development Corporation
Melinda BrownDirector of Business Development/Corporate Relocations
2700 M Street, Suite 200
Bakersfield, CA 93301
661-862-5058
[email protected]
www.kedc.com
Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation
Carrie RogersVice President, Business Assistance & Development
444 South Flower Street, Suite 3700
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213-236-4824
[email protected]
www.laedc.org
Mono County Economic Development
Alicia VennosEconomic Development Director & Film Commissioner
452 Old Mammoth Road, Suite 306
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
760-924-1743
[email protected]
www.monocountyeconomicdevelopment.com
Nevada County Economic Resource Council
Tim CorkinsInterim Executive Director
104 B New Mohawk Road, Suite 2
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-274-8455
[email protected]
www.ncerc.org
Riverside County Economic Development Agency
Rob MoranEconomic Development Manager
3403 10th Street, Suite 400
Riverside, CA 92501
951-955-8916
[email protected]
www.rivcoeda.org
San Joaquin Partnership
Mike AmmannEconomic Development Advisor
2800 West March Lane, Suite 470
Stockton, CA 95219
209-956-3380
[email protected]
www.sanjoaquinusa.org
Shasta Economic Development Corporation
Tony GiovanielloPresident
777 Auditorium Drive
Redding, CA 96001
530-224-4920
[email protected]
www.shastaedc.org
Siskiyou County Economic Development Council
Tonya DowseExecutive Director
1512 South Oregon Street
Yreka, CA 96097
530-842-1638
[email protected]
www.siskiyoucounty.org
Solano Economic Development Corporation
Robert BurrisPresident & CEO
5050 Business Center Drive, Suite 200
Fairfield, CA 94534
707-864-1855
[email protected]
www.solanoedc.org
Yuba-Sutter Economic Development Corporation
Brynda StranixPresident & COO
950 Tharp Road, Suite 1303
Yuba City, CA 95993
530-751-8555
[email protected]
www.ysedc.org
City Listings
Antioch Economic Development
Lizeht ZepedaEconomic Development Project Manager
200 H Street
Antioch, CA 94509-1285
925-779-6168
[email protected]
www.ci.antioch.ca.us
Beaumont Economic Development Department
Kyle WarsinskiEconomic Development Manager
550 East Sixth Street
Beaumont, CA 92223
951-769-8527
[email protected]
www.beaumontca.gov
Burlingame Economic Development Division
Joseph SanfilippoEconomic Development Specialist
501 Primrose Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
650-558-7264
[email protected]
www.burlingame.org
City of Agoura Hills Economic Development
Nathan HamburgerAssistant City Manager
30001 Ladyface Court
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
818-597-7308
[email protected]
www.ci.agoura-hills.ca.us
City of Arcadia Economic Development
Tim SchwehrEconomic Development Analyst
240 West Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 60021
626-574-5409
[email protected]
www.arcadiaca.gov
City of Barstow
Amanda HernandezHousing Program Coordinator
220 Mountain View Street, Suite A
Barstow, CA 92311
760-255-5109
[email protected]
www.barstowca.org
City of Benicia
Mario GiulianiEconomic Development Manager
250 East L Street
Benicia, CA 94510
707-746-4202
[email protected]
www.beniciabusiness.com
City of Buena Park Economic Development
Ruben LopezAdministrator, Economic Development
6650 Beach Boulevard, First Floor
Buena Park, CA 90621
714-562-3586
[email protected]
www.buenapark.com
City of Burbank Business & Economic Development
Mary HamzoianEconomic Development Manager
150 North Third Street, 2nd Floor
Burbank, CA 91502
818-238-5180
[email protected]
www.econdevburbank.com
City of Chino
Christopher S. KennedyEconomic Development Manager
13220 Central Avenue
Chino, CA 91710
909-334-3335
[email protected]
www.cityofchino.org
City of Clovis
Andrew HausslerCommunity & Economic Development Director
1033 Fifth Street
Clovis, CA 93612
559-324-2095
[email protected]
www.clovis4business.com
City of Concord Community & Economic Development
John MontaghEconomic Development & Housing Manager
1950 Parkside Drive
Concord, CA 94519
925-671-3082
[email protected]
www.cityofconcord.org
City of Dublin Economic Development Office
Hazel WetherfordEconomic Development Director
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
925-833-6650
[email protected]
dublin.ca.gov
City of Emeryville
Chadrick SmalleyEconomic Development & Housing Manager
1333 Park Avenue
Emeryville, CA 94608
510-596-4355
[email protected]
www.ci.emeryville.ca.us
City of Fairfield Economic Development
Paul NguyenEconomic Development Division Manager
1000 Webster Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-428-7649
[email protected]
www.fairfield.ca.gov
City of Fontana Economic Development
Jerry EdgettProject Specialist
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
909-350-6741
[email protected]
www.fontana.org
City of Hanford
Darrel PyleCity Manager
317 North Douty Street
Hanford, CA 93230
559-585-2516
[email protected]
www.ci.hanford.ca.us
City of Hesperia Economic Development
Rod YahnkeEconomic Development Manager
9700 Seventh Avenue
Hesperia, CA 92345
760-947-1907
[email protected]
www.cityofhesperia.us/econdev
City of Huntington Beach Office of Business Development
Robert Ramirez, MUPEconomic Development Project Manager
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
714-375-5186
[email protected]
www.huntingtonbeachca.gov
City of Los Angeles Industrial Development Authority (IDA)
May M. SmithManager
1200 W. 7th Street, 6th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-744-9360
[email protected]
http://ida.lacity.org/
City of Marina Economic Development Division
Marilyn LidyoffEconomic Development Coordinator
211 Hillcrest Avenue
Marina, CA 93933
831-884-1211
[email protected]
cityofmarina.org
City of Moreno Valley
Mike LeeEconomic Development Director
14177 Frederick Street, P.O. Box 88005
Moreno Valley, CA 92552
951-413-3460
[email protected]
www.morenovalleybusiness.com
City of Murrieta Economic Development
Scott AgajanianDeputy Director of Development Services
1 Town Square
Murrieta, CA 92562
951-461-6003
[email protected]
www.murrietaca.gov
City of Ontario Economic Development Agency
John AndrewsEconomic Development Director
303 East B Street
Ontario, CA 91764
909-395-2242
[email protected]
www.ontariothinksbusiness.com
City of Pacifica Economic Development
Thomas MyersEconomic Development Manager
170 Santa Maria Avenue
Pacifica, CA 94044
650-738-7301
[email protected]
www.cityofpacifica.org
City of Pleasanton Economic Development
Pamela OttDirector
City Hall, 200 Old Bernal Avenue
Pleasanton, CA 94566
925-931-5040
[email protected]
www.cityofpleasantonca.gov
City of Rancho Cucamonga Economic Development
Lori SassoonDeputy City Manager
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
909-477-2700
[email protected]
www.cityofrc.us
City of Redding Economic Development
Larry VaupelDevelopment Services Director
777 Cypress Avenue, 1st Floor
Redding, CA 96001
530-225-4028
[email protected]
www.cityofredding.org
City of Richmond Economic Development
Janet JohnsonSenior Business Assistance Officer
440 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
510-307-8131
[email protected]
www.ci.richmond.ca.us
City of Riverside Community & Economic Development
David WelchDirector
3900 Main Street, 5th Floor
Riverside, CA 92522
951-826-2438
[email protected]
www.riversideoed.com
City of Roseville
Laura MatteoliEconomic Development Director
311 Vernon Street
Roseville, CA 95678
916-774-5284
[email protected]
roseville.ca.us
City of Sacramento Economic Development Department
Michael JassoAssistant City Manager/Director
915 I Street, 5th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-808-1380
[email protected]
www.cityofsacramento.org/economic-development
City of Salinas Economic Development Department
Andrew Myrick, CEcDEconomic Development Manager
200 Lincoln Avenue
Salinas, CA 93901
831-758-7362
[email protected]
www.cityofsalinas.org
City of Shafter Economic Development Department
Leticia MarquezAdministrative Assistant
336 Pacific Avenue
Shafter, CA 93263
661-746-5002
[email protected]
www.shafter.com
City of South Gate Economic Development Division
Joe PerezDirector of Community Development
8650 California Avenue
South Gate, CA 90280
323-563-9529
[email protected]
www.cityofsouthgate.org
City of Stockton Economic Development
Carrie WrightDirector
400 East Main Street, 4th Floor
Stockton, CA 95202
209-937-8539
[email protected]
www.stocktongov.com
City of Vacaville Economic Development Department
Tim PaddenEconomic Development Manager
650 Merchant Street
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-449-5165
[email protected]
www.cityofvacaville.com
City of Victorville Economic Development
Lesyenia Marin-PinedaEconomic Development Manager
14343 Civic Drive
Victorville, CA 92392
760-955-5032
[email protected]
www.victorvilleca.gov
City of Vista
Kevin HamEconomic Development Director
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
760-639-6165
[email protected]
www.cityofvista.com
City of Whittier Community Development
Conal McNamaraDirector
13230 Penn Street, 2nd Floor
Whittier, CA 90602
562-567-9320
[email protected]
www.cityofwhittier.org
City of Wildomar Economic Development Department
Kimberly DavidsonDirector
23873 Clinton Keith Road
Wildomar, CA 92595
951-297-3457
[email protected]
www.cityofwildomar.org
Corona Economic Development
Ryan CortezEconomic Development Coordinator
400 South Vicentia Avenue, Suite 315
Corona, CA 92882
951-739-4964
[email protected]
www.coronaca.gov
Delano Economic Development Department
Angelica CastroEconomic Development Specialist
1015 11th Avenue
Delano, CA 93215
661-721-9985
[email protected]
www.cityofdelano.org
Escondido Economic Development
Jeffrey R. EppCity Manager
201 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92025
760-839-4631
[email protected]
www.escondido.org/economic-development.aspx
Glendale Economic Development Corporation
Darlene SanchezAssistant Director, Community Development
633 East Broadway, Suite 201
Glendale, CA 91206
818-548-2005
[email protected]
www.glendaleca.gov
Gonzales Economic Development
Matthew SundtCommunity Development Director
147 Fourth Street
Gonzales, CA 93926
831-675-4203
[email protected]
www.growgonzales.com
Greater Irvine Chamber Economic Development
Linda DiMarioExecutive Vice President, Economic Development & Tourism
36 Executive Park, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92614
949-660-9112, ext. 124
[email protected]
www.irvinechambereconomicdevelopment.com
Industry Business Council
Joanne McClaskeyExecutive Director
15651 Stafford Street
City of Industry, CA 91744
626-968-3737
[email protected]
www.industrybusinesscouncil.org
Long Beach Economic Development
Seyed JalaliEconomic Development Officer
411 West Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-570-6099
[email protected]
www.longbeach.gov
Menifee Economic Development
Gina GonzalezEconomic Development Manager
29714 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
951-723-3711
[email protected]
www.cityofmenifee.us
Oceanside Economic Development
Michelle GellerEconomic Development Manager
300 North Coast Highway
Oceanside, CA 92054
760-435-3351
[email protected]
www.ci.oceanside.ca.us
San Jose Economic Development
Kim WaleshDirector of Economic Development
200 East Santa Clara Street
San José, CA 95113
408-535-8181
[email protected]
www.sanjoseca.gov
San Marcos Economic Development
Tess SangsterEconomic Development Manager
1 Civic Center Drive
San Marcos, CA 92069
760-744-1050, ext. 3120
[email protected]
www.san-marcos.net
Santa Maria Valley Economic Development Commission
Suzanne SinghDirector
614 South Broadway
Santa Maria, CA 93454
805-925-2403, ext. 817
[email protected]
www.santamariaedc.com
Seaside Community & Economic Development
Kurt OvermeyerEconomic Development Director
440 Harcourt Avenue
Seaside, CA 93955
831-899-6839
[email protected]
www.ci.seaside.ca.us
Town of Windsor Economic Development
Tim RicardEconomic Development Manager
9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400
Windsor, CA 95492
707-838-5339
[email protected]
www.townofwindsor.com
Tustin Economic Development Department
John BuchananDirector of Economic Development
275 Centennial Way, Suite 104
Tustin, CA 92780
714-573-3117
[email protected]
www.tustinca.org
Wasco Economic Development
J. Paul ParisCity Manager
746 8th Street
Wasco, CA 93280
661-758-7214
[email protected]
www.ci.wasco.ca.us