Visalia Economic Development Corporation

We are excited to share the news that the Visalia Rawhide will continue playing baseball in Visalia.
Just one more reason that Visalia is a great place to Live, Work, and Play!

Rawhide to play on in Visalia! 🎉⚾

The Visalia Rawhide and the City of Visalia have reached an agreement to upgrade Valley Strong Ballpark to meet current Major League Baseball facility standards, thereby enabling Visalia to continue to host professional baseball in the community. Minor League Baseball has been a part of Visalia since 1946.

“We are excited to be continuing the rich history of minor league baseball in this community that has been so supportive of the team for over seven decades,” said Sam Sigal, President, and Co-Owner of the Visalia Rawhide. “We are very pleased with the City’s cooperation to reach an agreement that will work for both parties. We also know that these improvements will be greatly beneficial to the players who cross the plate in Visalia.”

Visalia Mayor Brian Poochigian echoed the positivity of reaching an agreement that will continue baseball in Visalia.

“This is the City’s stadium, and the City Council knew that we would have improvement projects that would have to be done even if the stadium was empty. As we discussed a settlement that would keep the stadium a thriving part of our community, it made the most sense to understand the needs at the stadium, and those future costs. We appreciate the financial commitments, through rent and other improvement contributions, that the Rawhide are making. Our work has resulted in an agreement that makes sense for both the team and the City.”

The newly inked agreement is heralded by both entities as the start of a new beginning. The City will be implementing long-term maintenance projects including replacing the fence and batters’ eye, lighting improvements and major improvements to the clubhouse and batting cages. The Visalia Rawhide has also committed to significant financial contributions that will assist with the expenses of these projects.

➡ Full details at www.visalia.city/playon

Today is National Dog Day!

Did you know that there are two designated "off-leash" dog areas located in the City of Visalia.

The Cody Kelley Bark Park at Plaza Park and Seven Oaks Park Dog Park. Just one more reason Visalia is a great to Live, Work, and Play.

The City of Visalia is a great place to Live, Play, and Work!

Check out the latest Live & Play Guide featuring lots of fun programs and events for residents of all ages.

While we wait for the weather to cool down and the leaves to change…here’s the Fall Live and Play Guide!

Plan out your Fall season now with fun and exciting classes, programs, and events.🤩🍁

The Live and Play Guide is our seasonal magazine that comes out four times a year. It’s where you can find all of the fun things happening in Visalia.

➡ Check out the Fall 2024 Live and Play Guide and register now: https://www.flipsnack.com/C889F7BBDC9/fall-2024-guide-online/full-view.html

The South Valley Industrial Collaborative will be hosting the 2024 Industrial Summit on October 4, 2024.

If you or your business are interested in attending or becoming a sponsor scan the QR code below or go to www.southvalleyindustrialcollaborative.org.

If you want to learn more about why we think Visalia is great. Reach out to our team today!

www.visaliaedc.com

If your business is looking to hire new employees, don't miss the opportunity to participate in the Tulare County Job Fair. This is the largest job fair in the Central Valley.

Learn more at www.tularecountyjobs.com

Tulare County's Largest Job Fair Returns: Register Now for the 32nd Annual Event! As Tulare County gears up for its most anticipated workforce event of the year, we are excited to announce the return of the 32nd Annual Tulare County Job Fair—the largest job fair in the Central Valley. This premier event, scheduled for October 2, 2024, will be held at the Visalia Convention Cent...

If your business is located in the Visalia Industrial Park and you would like to learn more about the work of the Visalia Economic Development Corporation check out the monthly Industrial Roundtable Meeting.

Thursday, August 15th
7:00 am
COS Training Resource Center
231 N Kelsey St

Our mission is to help businesses thrive and create jobs.

Learn about our team, and vision for the future at: https://www.visaliaedc.com/

The Visalia Industrial Park continues to grow. Creating new jobs for local residents and generating tax revenue for the City of Visalia.

Visalia project to ship power to Riverside - The Sun-Gazette Newspaper A new 5-acre battery storage facility being built in the Visalia Industrial Park will send contracted electricity to the City of Riverside.

Are you considering expanding or relocating your business? Look no further than Visalia! We offer a dynamic environment tailored for growth and innovation.

🔹 Strategic Central Location: Easy access to key markets
🔹 Business Incentives: Attractive packages to support your growth
🔹 Community Excellence: High quality of life for employees

Make the smart move to Visalia and watch your business thrive. Contact us for more details!

The College of the Sequoias Training Resource Center provides individuals with a great opportunity to learn new skills that can lead to new or better paying jobs.

COS offers hands-on, industrial-based training - The Sun-Gazette Newspaper College of the Sequoias Training Resource Center looks to provide training for PLC, HMI, electricity and motor controls from

Save the Date:
The Tulare County Job Fair will take place on October 2nd.
Any business interested in sponsoring this event should sign up soon!

www.tularecountyjobs.com

Thank you to the Visalia Times Delta for sharing this great story about the Visalia Industrial Park Job Fairs that we have co-hosted this year.

Visalia Industrial Park job fair draws hundreds This year the June 26 fair was co-sponsored by the Visalia EDC, the Tulare County Workforce Investment Board and the Employment Connection.

The 10th Annual Meet the Consultants event is taking place in Visalia on August 6-8, 2024.
We would like to invite you to join us and many other economic development, commercial development, workforce development, and business leaders as we share with site selectors what makes Tulare County and Visalia a great place to do business.
Register today using the QR code below.

Thank you to the more than 550 job seekers who attended the Visalia Industrial Park Job Fair at the Wyndham Visalia yesterday. We can't wait to hear about your experiences and if this event leads to a new job for you.

To the 15 businesses who attended, thank you for participating and providing quality job opportunities for our residents!

Don't forget to tell your family and friends who are looking for a new job about the Job Fair on Wednesday from 8:00 - 11:00 am at the Wyndham. 14 local employers are hiring for more than 60 different positions.

Bring your resume, and be prepared to talk with potential employers, learn about open positions, and how employers prefer that you apply for each job.

We are just one week away from the Visalia Industrial Park Job Fair at the Wyndham Hotel from 8:00 - 11:00 AM.

When you attend this event, you will have the opportunity to meet with 14 local employers who are hiring for more than 60 open positions.

Come prepared to:
- Learn about the open positions
- Ask the employers questions
- Learn how to apply for specific jobs

We are excited to partner with College of the Sequoias as they host the 2024 JumpStart Academy for the third year.

This Thursday more than 30 students will tour businesses in the Visalia Industrial Park and our Executive Director Bruce Nicotero will be joining them.

The VEDC is committed to helping to build a talent pipeline for businesses in the Visalia Industrial Park. We can't wait to meet the students and share this great experience with them.

For more information about the JumpStart program check out this great article: https://thesungazette.com/article/education/2024/06/14/cos-internship-programs-heads-into-third-year/?mc_cid=ac5dfae5e3&mc_eid=06ccb094c4

*photos below are from the 2023 JumpStart Academy

Why should your business choose to locate in Visalia?

- Strong labor market
- Shipping
- Incentives
- Support

Learn more at www.visaliaedc.com

Today we hosted our 2024 Annual Meeting.
Thank you to our amazing Board of Directors and our team who made this day a big success!

A big thank you to Megan Pawlak who shared with us how to hire, develop, and retain great talent.

We are excited to announce that there will be 14 employers participating in the Visalia Industrial Park job fair on Wednesday, June 26th at the Wyndham Hotel.
What to expect:
- Meet potential employers face-to-face and make a great first impression
- Come prepared to ask questions so you stand out in the crowd
- Find out how to apply for open positions and what the hiring process looks like

Are you ready to experience Visalia?
There are many reasons that businesses are choosing to relocate to our amazing city!

Learn more at visaliaedc.com

The Visalia Industrial Park is situated in the agricultural San Joaquin Valley of California, about 230 miles southeast of San Francisco, 190 miles north of Los Angeles, 205 miles south of Sacramento, and 43 miles south of Fresno.

The VEDC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization formed in 1996 to help businesses thrive and create jobs.

Members support the work of the VEDC through annual dues, with additional financial support from the City of Visalia.

Learn more at www.visaliaedc.com

Reserve your seat today for the VEDC Annual Meeting.

- See what we have accomplished in the past 12 months
- Learn about our vision for the coming year
- Get great tools and resources for building a strong workforce from our keynote speaker.

Purchase your tickets today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/visalia-economic-development-corporation-28th-annual-meeting-tickets-879635221627?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Visalia Industrial Park Job Fair will be here soon. If your business is interested in participating in this great event contact [email protected] to get the registration details.

The last Visalia Industrial Park job fair welcomed more than 400 local job seekers!

We are excited to announce that Megan Pawlak from Benandanti Consulting will be the keynote speaker for our Annual Meeting on June 14th.
Megan will help us to cut through myths and noise to understand what candidates are really looking for from employers in today's market. Attendees will walk away with new strategies to attract, engage and retain a successful team regardless of company size or industry.

Register to join us today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/visalia-economic-development-corporation-28th-annual-meeting-tickets-879635221627?aff=oddtdtcreator

If your business is a member of the Visalia Economic Development Corporation, or located in the Visalia Industrial Park, and would like to participate in the upcoming Visalia Industrial Park Job Fair, contact [email protected] for registration details.

Visalia Industrial Park Job Fair
June 26, 2024
Wyndham Hotel

Save the Date!

We are excited to announce the VEDC Annual Meeting will be held on Friday, June 14th at 8:00 am at the Visalia Wyndham.

If your business is interested in sponsorship opportunities go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/visalia-economic-development-corporation-28th-annual-meeting-tickets-879635221627?aff=oddtdtcreator