Shasta EDC

What Shasta EDC does

Shasta Economic Development Corporation (Shasta EDC) is a 501(c)(3) public benefit nonprofit corporation headquartered in Redding, California, founded in 1958 and operating with 1-10 employees. The organization provides economic development services to businesses considering relocation or expansion to Shasta County, California, with a focus on business attraction, retention and expansion, startup ecosystem development, workforce recruitment, and airport development. Its core offerings include two shovel-ready industrial real estate assets — Stillwater Business Park and Shasta Gateway Industrial Park — located on Interstate 5 with pre-installed fiber, water, sewer, and gas infrastructure; the Startup Redding entrepreneurship program with its Startup Games and Northern California Venture Conference events; the First Friends workforce recruitment pilot; the Export Expo for international trade support; and an Economic Dashboard providing regional economic data via ZoomProspector integration.

The organization is funded by investor contributions from a small group of regional institutional supporters (Golden Valley Bank, Mercy Medical Center Redding, Sierra Pacific Industries, Tri-Counties Bank, Choose Redding Lodging) and by grant funding. Services are delivered free of charge to businesses and the community, so there is no commercial revenue model or pricing structure. Go-to-market is relationship-driven and community-led, combining direct enterprise engagement with site selectors and business prospects, event-driven programs (Export Expo, Venture Conference), and community programs (Startup Redding meetups, Startup Games).

Underlying technology is minimal: no proprietary platform, no AI/ML capability, and no app products. The competitive proposition rests on Shasta County's structural location advantage on Interstate 5 (56.1 million West Coast customers reachable within 24 hours), 30-40% lower utility rates through a municipally owned electric utility, the lowest retail sales tax in California, cost of living 25% below the state average, and one of the few fully entitled business parks in the state. Recent operational milestones include Amazon breaking ground on a 95,000-square-foot delivery station at Stillwater Business Park in August 2025 ($25 million investment, ~300 jobs), Fabric Mass Timber announcing California's first mass timber manufacturing facility at the park, and United Airlines launching a daily nonstop Redding-Denver flight in May 2025.

Name

Shasta EDC

Legal name

Shasta Economic Development Corporation

Website

https://shastaedc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Shasta Economic Development Corporation (Shasta EDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Redding, California that provides economic development services to businesses and entrepreneurs in Shasta County. It operates shovel-ready industrial parks, the Startup Redding entrepreneurship program, workforce recruitment via First Friends, and export assistance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Economic Development Services

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Real Estate Public-Private Partnership (PPP) & Infrastructure-Adjacent Real Estate Advisory (BPAJANAL)

Keywords

• Economic development services
• Business attraction services
• Site selection support
• Shovel-ready industrial sites
• Startup ecosystem support

Headquarters

HQ city

Redding

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Investor Contributions: Shasta EDC is funded by dozens of businesses, organizations, and individuals who contribute financially to support economic development activities. Investors include Golden Valley Bank, Mercy Medical Center, Sierra Pacific Industries, Tri-Counties Bank, and Choose Redding Lodging.
2. Grant Funding: The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation eligible for public and private grant funding to support economic development initiatives.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Shasta EDC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit economic development corporation that supports business attraction, retention, and expansion in Shasta County, California. It markets and leases shovel-ready industrial properties (Stillwater Business Park, Shasta Gateway Industrial Park), runs the Startup Redding entrepreneur support program, delivers the First Friends workforce recruitment program, and hosts events such as the Northern California Venture Conference, Startup Games, and Export Expo.

Product overview

Shasta EDC operates as an economic development organization offering a portfolio of programs and real estate assets. The core offerings include shovel-ready industrial properties (Stillwater Business Park and Shasta Gateway Industrial Park), entrepreneurial support through Startup Redding with its Startup Games and Venture Conference events, workforce recruitment via the First Friends program, and export assistance through the Export Expo. An Economic Dashboard provides regional economic data. These products and programs work together to attract businesses, support startups, and grow the Shasta County economy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Startup Redding: Program supporting local entrepreneurs through initiatives like Startup Sessions, Startup Games, and the Venture Conference
• First Friends
• Northern California Venture Conference
• Export Expo

Products and services

• Stillwater Business Park Shovel-ready, fully entitled industrial and office business park located on Interstate 5 in Shasta County, offering sites up to 100+ acres with existing fiber, water, sewer, and gas infrastructure. Marketed to manufacturers, distributors, and logistics operators seeking fast-tracked permitting and access to 56.1 million west coast customers within 24 hours.
• Shasta Gateway Industrial Park Shovel-ready office and industrial sites located on Interstate 5 with infrastructure, utilities, and roadside landscaping available for purchase or lease by qualified businesses.
• Startup Redding Program Entrepreneur and startup support program offering monthly community meetups, education sessions on sales, marketing, and emerging technologies, and access to initiatives like Startup Sessions, Startup Games, and the Venture Conference. Designed for local founders and small business entrepreneurs.
• First Friends Program Pilot program that connects out-of-town candidates with vetted community members who showcase Shasta County's lifestyle to help local businesses recruit skilled professionals and medical staff.
• Export Expo Workshop-style event designed to help Shasta County businesses explore growth opportunities in national and global markets through presentations from World Trade Center Northern California, U.S. Commercial Service, and Go-Biz International Affairs and Trade.
• Northern California Venture Conference Annual startup and investor conference bringing together founders, investors, financial professionals, and business leaders to connect and showcase startups emerging outside Silicon Valley. Co-organized with the Shasta Angels Investment Group.
• Economic Dashboard Data platform providing economic indicators, demographics, business data, and statistics about Shasta County's economy including Gross Regional Product, cost of living, and industry information.
• Startup Games Annual 3-day business-building competition where participants pitch ideas, form teams, develop prototypes, and pitch to local business leaders. Sponsored by Shasta Cascade SBDC.

Quantifiable outcome

• Shasta County produces $11 billion worth of value annually (Gross Regional Product 2023)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• World Trade Center Northern CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2025Partner for Export Expo workshop, providing expertise on international trade and export strategies for Shasta County businesses.
• U.S. Commercial ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2025Federal trade agency partner for Export Expo, offering step-by-step export process guidance for local businesses.
• Go-Biz International Affairs and TradecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2025California state economic development agency partner for Export Expo supporting international business development.
• Shasta Cascade SBDCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmall Business Development Center sponsor for Startup Games entrepreneurship event.
• AmazonflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor employer establishing 95,000 sq ft delivery station at Stillwater Business Park, creating 300 local jobs with $25M investment. Represents fulfillment of long-standing vision to attract major employers to the site.
• Fabric Mass TimberflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany establishing California's first mass timber manufacturing facility at Stillwater Business Park, representing a new industry for the region.
• Frito LaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsumer goods company that purchased parcel at Stillwater Business Park for distribution operations.
• Cal FirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalifornia Department of Forestry and Fire Protection purchased parcel at Stillwater Business Park.
• United AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaunching new daily nonstop flight from Redding Regional Airport to Denver International Airport starting May 22, 2025, enhancing regional connectivity.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Greater Sacramento Economic Council: Regional economic development organization covering the greater Sacramento area with a similar business attraction, retention, and expansion mandate. Comparable in scope, non-profit structure, and investor-funded model.
• Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC): Non-profit EDC serving Los Angeles County with business attraction, workforce development, and policy advocacy functions. Operates at a larger scale but follows the same playbook Shasta EDC uses.
• San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation: Public-private partnership economic development organization serving San Diego County. Comparable non-profit, investor-supported EDC structure focused on business attraction and expansion.
• Inland Empire Economic Partnership: California-based regional economic development and public-policy organization for the Inland Empire (Riverside/San Bernardino). Comparable to Shasta EDC in mission and structure with a logistics/manufacturing focus that overlaps Stillwater's target verticals.
• City of San José Office of Economic Development: Municipal economic development office handling business attraction, retention, and workforce programs in California's largest Bay Area city. Operates under a similar mandate to Shasta EDC at city scale.

Broad incumbents

• Choose New Jersey: Statewide nonprofit economic development organization marketing New Jersey to businesses and site selectors. Comparable mission of promoting regional advantages to attract primary employers.
• Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation: Large regional EDC covering the Denver metro area with similar business attraction, talent, and infrastructure priorities. Operates at considerably greater scale with broader funding base.
• Bay Area Council Economic Institute: Regional economic policy and research organization focused on the broader Bay Area economy. Comparable research/data function to Shasta EDC's Economic Dashboard but at much larger scale and policy orientation.

Emerging players

• Venture For America: Non-profit that places recent graduates as entrepreneurs and employees at startups in emerging U.S. cities. Adjacent to Shasta EDC's Startup Redding program with thematic overlap on building startup ecosystems outside major tech hubs.

Regional players

• Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN): Regional EDC serving the Reno/Sparks area in Nevada. Comparable non-profit structure and business-attraction mission; competes with Shasta EDC for west-coast relocations seeking lower-cost alternatives to California metros.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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