Mission:  
To alleviate unemployment and underemployment by expanding industrial resource and small business development while preserving the quality of life in the Sierra Nevada foothills.

Vision Statement: 
The Members of the Boards of Directors of the Sierra Planning Organization (SPO) and the Sierra Economic Development Corporation (SEDCorp) are dedicated to a Vision of economic, social, and environmental wealth throughout the counties of El Dorado, Nevada, Placer and Sierra.  That Vision, without implied priority, includes the following elements.

  • A pervasive atmosphere of collaboration for mutual benefit and support throughout the region sustained in the SEDCorp/SPO forum.
  • Increased employment throughout the region, maximized in the rural areas.
  • A vibrant, year-round tourism base throughout the region.
  • A well-integrated and effective system to facilitate collaboration between business needs and workforce preparation.
  • Broadband Internet and voice communications access throughout the region.
  • Adequate wastewater, water, road and utility systems throughout the region.
  • A regional business environment that nurtures entrepreneurs and existing businesses and welcomes new, responsible businesses.
  • A housing supply adequate to the needs and budgets of the workforce and located so as to improve jobs/housing balance and reduce commuting distances.
  • Environmentally-responsible energy self-sufficiency for the forested areas while reducing fire hazards, improving the forest habitat, and crating forest-related businesses. 
Services: 
SEDCorp provides both technical and financial services and resources. On the technical side, SEDCorp acts as a liaison between business and local government funding sources. SEDCorp helps the public body apply for funding and provides the expertise in administration, marketing, loan packaging and credit approval.

 

Sierra Economic Development Corporation

Serving El Dorado, Placer, Nevada, and Sierra Counties

560 Wall Street, Suite F
Auburn, CA 95603
Phone (530) 823-4703
Fax (530) 823-4142

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