Investor Levels
Diamond Level
- Regular voting rights
- Eligible to serve on the Board of Directors and committees
- Company mention in one or more EDC advertisements
- Sponsorship recognition in an EDC monthly newsletter
- Title sponsorship recognition at all EDC events
- Eight tickets to the Annual Investors' Meeting and Luncheon
- Eight tickets to the Annual Real Estate Forecast
- Investor discounted tickets to all EDC events
- Quarterly reports
- Monthly e-Newsletter subscription
- Company listing on BEAR Program referrals
- EDC web presence:
- Sponsorship recognition on homepage
- Company listing & profile
- Hot-link
- A membership recognition plaque
- An EDC polo shirt
Platinum Level
- Regular voting rights
- Eligible to serve on Board of Directors and committees
- Sponsorship recognition at the Annual Real Estate Forecast
- Sponsorship ability on all events
- Four tickets to the Annual Investors' Meeting and Luncheon
- Four tickets to the Annual Real Estate Forecast
- Investor discounted tickets to all EDC events
- Quarterly reports
- Monthly e-Newsletter subscription
- Company listing on BEAR Program referrals
- EDC web presence:
- Sponsorship recognition on homepage
- Company listing & profile
- Hot-link
- A membership recognition plaque
- An EDC polo shirt
Platinum Level
- Regular voting rights
- Eligible to serve on committees
- Sponsorship ability on all events
- Two tickets to the Annual Real Estate Forecast
- Investor discounted tickets to all EDC events
- Quarterly reports
- Monthly e-Newsletter subscription
- Company listing on BEAR Program referrals
- EDC web presence:
- Company listing & profile
- Hot-link
- An EDC polo shirt
Platinum Level
- Regular voting rights
- Eligible to serve on committees
- Sponsorship ability on all events
- Investor discounted tickets to all EDC events
- Quarterly reports
- Monthly e-Newsletter subscription
- Company listing on BEAR Program referrals
- EDC web presence:
- Company listing & profile
- Hot-link
Platinum Level
- Regular voting rights
- Investor discounted tickets to all EDC events
- Quarterly reports
- Monthly e-Newsletter subscription
- Company listing on BEAR Program referrals
- EDC web presence:
- Company listing & profile
- Hot-link
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Economic Development Corporation serving Fresno County (EDC)?
- Serves all cities within Fresno County
- Private non-profit 501c(6) created in 1981
- Funded by private and public investors
What does the BEAR Program stand for?
- Business
- Expansion
- Attraction
- Retention
What does the EDC do?
- Utilizes its BEAR Program to expand and retain current Fresno County businesses
- Markets & fosters opportunities in core industries to attract new jobs
- Positively positions Fresno on a local and national level
- Provides guidance on strategic intiatives
- Advocates for legislation on behalf of employers
- One-stop shopping for site selectors
- Provides technical resources
How does the EDC differ from RJI (Regional Jobs Initiative)?
- RJI is a temporary (5-year) program comprised of industry leaders gathered to solve issues
- that prevent them from growing. RJI’s goal is to produce 30,000 jobs above and beyond normal growth rates.
- EDC is a long-term corporation entrenched in all aspects of Fresno County’s economic development. The EDC helps retain and expand local companies, as well as attract new companies in order to develop a diversified economic base for the county.
How much funding does the private sector provide and how does that compare to other EDCs?
- The average private sector funds 80% of an EDC total budget
- The EDC serving Fresno County receives 25% of its $1.2m budget from the private sector
What are Fresno County’s core industries?
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Food Processing
- Information Technology (back office/call centers)
- Healthcare
- Water flow Technology
Who are some recent companies that the EDC has directly assisted?
- Hagemeyer
- Integrated Supply Network
- 1-800-GOT-JUNK?
- Computer Recyclers of America
- Crawford & Company
- GENCO