Overview

The EDC’s mission is to expand and grow Fresno County’s core industries. To accomplish this objective, the EDC has launched the Business Expansion and Retention (BEAR) Action Network, one of the organization’s most valuable and innovative programs, proving to be a core component of the EDC suite of services. The program focuses on Fresno County’s existing companies which represent the local economic base. Studies have shown that these businesses are responsible for up to 80% of all net employment.

Services

• Site Selection Assistance
• Workforce Development, Screening, and Employee Recruitment Services
• Financing and Microloan Programs
• Customized Training Program Development
• Internship Program Information and Referrals
• Performance Enhancement/Skill Building/Skill Attainment Training Programs
• Building Contracting
• Strategic/Marketing/Formal Succession Planning
• Lucrative Business Tax Incentive Information: Enterprise Zone, Empowerment Zone, MRZ, HUB Zone, and Foreign Trade Zone
• Utilities – Incentives, Rebates, Special Programs, and Energy Rate Analysis Assistance
• Assistance with City Permits, Zoning, and Licensing; other Municipal Services
• Structure Deterioration & Blight Aversion and Improvement of Existing Infrastructure
• Research and Development Assistance
• CPA Services

Contact our Business Expansion and Retention team manager for more information!

Business Expansion and Retention Team

Emerson Estrada

Director of Expansion and Retention

(559) 476-2505
eestrada@fresnoedc.com   |   Link to Contact Form