An Economic Development Assistance Committee (EDAC) has been created for new and existing businesses to discuss plans to develop new business, or to expand or retain their existing operations in Butte County, with all County departments at one time. Discussions often include preliminary information on a potential site’s suitability, determine whether existing zoning would permit the use on the proposed site, and clarify the requirements/improvements which would be necessary in order to start or expand a business.
For additional details on how prospective and current businesses are scheduled for these discussions and meetings, please contact:
Mark Michelena
Senior Planner
530.552.3683
mmichelena@buttecounty.net
The following departments and their representatives are regularly involved in EDAC meetings:
- Administration - Economic & Community Development – Casey Hatcher
- Development Services - Building Division Manager – Curtis Johnson
- Development Services - Planning Division Manager – Chuck Thistlethwaite
- Public Works - Deputy Director, Land Development – Tom Fossom
- Environmental Health Program Manager – Doug Danz
- Deputy Fire Marshal Butte County Fire - Chris Boyd
Other County departments and service providers are available to participate as needed.
Applicants with job-generating development proposals are referred by staff to the EDAC process on a case-by-case basis. Any of the departments involved can request an EDAC meeting. Meetings are available every Wednesday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. This site will be updated as necessary regarding EDAC information and opportunities in order to keep the public up-to-date.
EDAC Testimonial - Down Range Training Center