Tulare County Economic Development Corporation

Tulare County Economic Development Corporation updated their phone number.

Out of the office again — in Tulare today, getting an update from city, county and state officials! Thanks to the Tulare Chamber of Commerce for a great event!

Great to hear from Supervisor Amy Shuklian how Tulare County government has responded to challenges such as COVID, fires, droughts and more and continued to make this area great place to live and work! Thanks to the Visalia Chamber of Commerce for hosting a great event.

Exciting things are happening here! Contact us today to find out more about why businesses are choosing Tulare County for their expansion projects.

www.tularecountyedc.com/contact

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Tulare County Economic Development Corporation updated their address.

Meet Airica de Oliveira our new Operations Manager! Airica joined the EDC team on July 6th and has been instrumental in setting up our new offices in downtown Visalia. If you're in the area, stop by 309 W Main St Suite 110 to meet her and check out the Workforce Investment Board's new Industry Partnership Center.

Welcome to the team Airica!

Today, our staff and Board of Directors had the great pleasure of celebrating Karin Ford as she retires from 29 years of service to the Tulare County EDC. Karin we wish you the very best as you enter into this new chapter of life with your family! You will be missed greatly and we simply cannot thank you enough for your service.

Amy Shuklian, Chair of the Tulare County Board of Supervisors, presented a proclamation to Karin Ford of Tulare County Economic Development Corporation upon her retirement after 29 years of service. Ford is the longest-serving employee in TCEDC history and was currently serving as the Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer. Pictured with Scott Harness, Chair of TCEDC Board of Directors.

This week TCEDC staff welcomed Julie Herd, newly-appointed Central Valley Regional Business Development Specialist for the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) for a tour of Tulare County and its incorporated cities, as well as a meeting with city managers and county staff. GO-Biz is a critical partner in business attraction across Tulare County, and we’re excited to have Ms. Herd representing the Valley at the state level!

We are just one day away from the 2021 Sequoia Regional Economic Summit and still have tickets available! We are fully virtual this year so it's never been easier to attend Tulare County's ONLY economic forecast event, featuring Dr. Christopher Thornberg of Beacon Economics!

Click the link below to register and we'll see you there!

https://www.bigmarker.com/tularecountyedc/2021-Sequoia-Regional-Economic-Summit?utm_bmcr_source=Facebook

2021 Sequoia Regional Economic Summit Stay tuned for the event description!

Our virtual 2021 Sequoia Regional Economic Summit is just around the corner! Don't forget to grab your tickets at the link below to hear from Dr. Christopher Thornberg of Beacon Economics. We look forward to seeing you on April 30th!

https://www.bigmarker.com/tularecountyedc/2021-Sequoia-Regional-Economic-Summit?utm_bmcr_source=Facebook

EDC staff was honored to be on hand today at the groundbreaking for the new Eagle Mountain Casino in Porterville. Our congratulations to the Tribe and everyone involved in making this project a reality.

Want to learn more about the post-pandemic economy nationwide, across California and right here in Tulare County? You won't want to miss TCEDC's 2021 Sequoia Regional Economic Summit with keynote presenter, Dr. Christopher Thornberg of Beacon Economics. This virtual event is April 30, and a limited number of sponsorships are still available: https://www.tularecountyedc.com/sequoia-regional-economic-summit-sponsorship-final/

Our thanks to the Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County for serving as Presenting Sponsor for this year's summit!

New TCEDC President/CEO Nathan Ahle visited the Visalia City Council meeting this evening as he continues his tour of the communities across Tulare County. The TCEDC is committed to working with all our public sector partners to grow our economy!

The TCEDC is excited to announce the appointment of our new President & CEO, Nathan Ahle!

*****VISIT www.tularecountyedc.com/careers/ FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY*****

Under policy direction of the Board of Directors, the President/CEO provides executive oversight for all economic development services and programs implemented by the Tulare County Economic Development Corporation, provides overall leadership and direction to subordinate staff, and provides sound fiscal management to ensure cost effective services.

This is an at-will position that is appointed by, reports to, and serves at the will of the Board of Directors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

● Oversees, directs, participates in, and strives to continuously improve all aspects of TCEDC services in business/industrial attraction, recruitment, retention, expansion and support.
● Collaborates and partners with cities, county, and private sector entities in economic development and job creation activities and strategies.
● Works diligently with organizations providing prospect leads on and support to industries and businesses, such as Workforce Investment Board, Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, and California Central Valley Economic Development Corporation.
● Works directly with industrial and business clients, developers, brokers, and local governments in advancing their economic development projects.
● Establishes and implements marketing programs and data platforms for economic development and business real estate in Tulare County and its eight cities.
● Establishes effective working relationships with private and public sector partners, including elected officials.
● Works strategically with the Board to develop the comprehensive annual work plan and budget.
● Effectively manages the operation and finances of the organization.
● Provides effective training, supervision, and development of employees.
● Develops and implements ancillary programs that support business activity throughout Tulare County.
● Takes a prominent role in regional policy forums to promote economic development and job creation.


DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

● Management principles and methods, including strategic leadership, planning, goal setting, and program and budget development.
● Principles and practices of economic development.
● Public and private financing methods.
● Marketing principles and practices for regional economic development and business/industrial real estate.
● Information technology systems and platforms related to economic development and real estate, including social media applications.
● Training and supervision of subordinate employees.

Ability to:

● Provide effective leadership.
● Build and maintain effective working relationships.
● Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
● Lead, manage, and supervise staff.
● Understand and apply complex regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
● Exercise political acumen.
● Think and act strategically.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and ability is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and ability would be:

● Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, finance, or related field. A master’s degree is desirable.
● Management experience in government or business and at least one year of direct experience in economic development.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Possession of or ability to obtain a California Driver’s License is required.

We have some more exciting news! The EDC is excited to announce that we received a silver ranking for the “Economic Development Organization of the Year” award at this year’s IEDC annual conference. We are honored to be recognized nationally as one of North America’s top EDO’s!

Check it out! Tulare County EDC won a bronze award for our www.covid19bizassist.com website at this year’s IEDC annual conference!

“Washington, DC – Tulare County Economic Development Corporation won a Bronze Rank for its Covid-19 Biz Assist, a project in the category of Special Purpose Website of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The honor was presented today at an awards ceremony during the IEDC Annual Conference, which is currently underway.”

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