HTML Coverpage Q2Board of Supervisors 2023
Financial Stability and Core ServicesEmergency PreparednessEconomic DevelopmentBroadbandHousingHomelessnessRecreationClimate Resilience
Initiative DetailsTrack Deliverables for the Economic Development Service Contract with Sierra Business CouncilImplement Last Mile Broadband Projects (Round 1)Maintain GoNevadaCounty.com to promote sustainable tourismAdopt a policy declaring “Broadband is essential infrastructure” to signal this is a County priority. Complete the Programmatic EIR and expand the permitting “tool kit” to facilitate broadband.Manage the “Last-Mile” Broadband Grant program with Sierra Business Council.Evaluate the feasibility of a pilot “line extension” grant program. Update the County's “Broadband Strategy.”Fund and implement the "Dig-Once" policy.Develop a map of projects in the County to show service areas and gaps. Engage and inform the community about County efforts to expand broadband.Seek grant funding and advocate at state and federal level for broadband.Partner with the Sierra Business Council to support Economic Development countywide.Provide support to small businesses impacted by Covid-19 pandemic.Provide support to small businesses impacted by Covid-19 pandemic.Support development of the Higgins Area PlanDevelop a cannabis business tax programHousing Master Plans ProjectSupport development of the Penn Valley Community CenterIdentify lessons learned and opportunities to enhance permitting processesEconomic Development ProfileSupport potential high growth sector developmentCultivate economic diversification, sustainability and equityEstablish infrastructure, further projects and plans to support economic vitalitySeek funding and advocate for economic development prioritiesSupport business attraction, retention and growthFinalize and approve the Nevada County Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan.Promote health and safety at river crossings, lakes, trailheads, and other high-use or high-risk areas.Enhance recreation access, health and safety, economic development, and resource conservation.Support capacity and sustainability of Western Nevada County organized recreation.Identify funding mechanisms and act on advocacy priorities to sustain recreation.Staff recreation collaborative(s) to promote countywide coordination.Establish partnerships to advance and undertake broadband construction projects.Community CoordinationMonitor economically sensitive revenues Reduce Hazardous Vegetation on County-Maintained Roads and County Owned PropertyTruckee Lofts ProjectEvaluate the options and feasibility of establishing a Business License process in the County.Ensure healthy fund balances in major operating fundsPrepare and implement long-term financial plansDevelop and manage County budgetClimate Strategic PlanHarden Critical InfrastructureEnhance Carbon Storage and SequestrationFunding and AdvocacyHazard MitigationRecoveryIncrease availability of rental and mortgage assistance funding to prevent individuals and families from slipping into homelessness and implement a CoC-wide diversion strategyExpand services and housing opportunities to transition aged youth and families with children to prevent entry into the adult homeless system and long-term homelessness.Strengthen housing focused case management and post housing supportive servicesExpand year-round shelter capacityImplement a centralized Landlord Liaison Program (LLP)Facilitate and promote partnerships for the development of affordable and supportive housingExpand and strengthen non-congregant, navigation-based, interim housing optionsSupport system wide improvement to data collection measures, collaboration on funding opportunities, and implementation of the County-CoC joint strategic planStrengthen the coordinated multi-disciplinary case conferencing team (Homeless Resource Team)Continue to support and strengthen outreach, engagement, and case management
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Economic Development
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Promote economic development by emphasizing resiliency and entrepreneurship; retaining and attracting high quality jobs; investing in major infrastructure projects; and working with local, state and federal partners to support our small business, nonprofit, and tourism sectors.

 


Progress Update

Highlights from Q2 (April - June 2023) included:

  • In its first year, the economic development office participated in over 140 unique business, agency, and nonprofit meetings that helped connect individuals to county departments, local economic partners, and other resources.
  • The Economic Development Webpage launched on the myneveadacounty.com website and is designed as a starting place for new and established businesses. The goal is to set them on a path for success by pointing them to resources, connecting them to county departments, and/or referring them to community partners. Phase I includes information on the Economic Development Office services, a section on Starting a Business, a Helpful Links tab, two Readiness Assessment tools, and more. 
  • Economic Development launched the first e-newsletter in June 2023 with a 73% open rate. The goal is to become a one stop shop for information relevant to business such as funding and financing information, introduction of new businesses, available commercial space and storefront space options, state and federal economic news, relevant data, and more.
  • Activities through the Sierra Business Council and Small Business Development Center contract resulted in:
    • 182 Business consultation meetings
    • 320.5 hours of Technical Assistance consultations
    • 57 workshops with 403 participants
  • The Economic Development Office has engaged Integrated Communication Strategies (IGS) to help develop Nevada County's first two-year Economic Development Action Plan which will create a roadmap for the County and our regional partners.

Next Steps

Plans for Q3 (July - September) include:

  • Initiate a strategy to more closely align economic development goals with tourism activities such as collaborating with hospitality establishments to identify joint marketing opportunities, coordinating with the recreation office on visitor information and promotion, participating with Visit California on their strategic planning process for the Gold Country, and engaging with Donner Summit businesses on promotion for their area.
  • Continue to build out the economic development toolkit focused on responding to economic disruption, recovery steps, and fostering resiliency in a manner that creates a strong, sustainable local economy that provides opportunity for business and improves residents' quality of life.   
  • To help mitigate fire risk, CDA will continue its work on the North San Juan Fire Suppression Project focused on updating project costs, securing remaining easements, finalizing environmental studies and laying the groundwork for the Proposition 218 process. 
  • Involvement with youth workforce will empower young people with knowledge, resources, opportunities and support to help them gain the fundamental skills needed to be successful. Economic Development is collaborating with local partners such as Sierra College, the career technical steering committee, Trades Day organizers, Curious Forge, and the newly formed Nevada County CEO program to give our community's youth the tools to navigate their life choices.  

Initiatives

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Support potential high growth sector development
Board of Supervisors 2023 | 1/1/22 - 12/31/22
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Cultivate economic diversification, sustainability and equity
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Establish infrastructure, further projects and plans to support economic vitality
Board of Supervisors 2023 | 1/1/22 - 12/31/22
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Seek funding and advocate for economic development priorities
Board of Supervisors 2023 | 1/1/22 - 12/31/22
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Support business attraction, retention and growth
Board of Supervisors 2023 | 1/1/22 - 12/31/22

Measures

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Sierra Business Council metrics
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Nevada County unemployment rate
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Sierra Business Council Metrics
Sierra Business Council metrics

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Sierra Business Council Metrics (Chart Type: Column) Plot Bands 2020 Clients Served: 408 Workshop Participants: 508 Counseling Hours: 1,585 2021 Clients Served: 354 Workshop Participants: 1,431 Counseling Hours: 1,350 2022 Clients Served: 219 Workshop Participants: 202 Counseling Hours: 627 2023 Clients Served: 360 Workshop Participants: 403 Counseling Hours: 636
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Unemployment Rate
Nevada County unemployment rate

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Unemployment Rate (Chart Type: Column with Target Line) Plot Bands Actual Sep-20: 7.70 Oct-20: 6.80 Nov-20: 5.70 Dec-20: 6.70 Jan-21: 6.70 Feb-21: 6.30 Mar-21: 6.10 Apr-21: 5.80 May-21: 5.40 Jun-21: 6.00 Jul-21: 5.80 Aug-21: 5.50 Sep-21: 4.60 Oct-21: 4.50 Nov-21: 3.90 Dec-21: 3.70 Jan-22: 4.40 Feb-22: 3.90 Mar-22: 3.40 Apr-22: 2.90 May-22: 2.50 Jun-22: 2.90 Jul-22: 2.70 Aug-22: 3.00 Sep-22: 2.70 Oct-22: 2.90 Nov-22: 3.20 Dec-22: 3.10 Jan-23: 4.00 Feb-23: 4.00 Mar-23: 4.20 Apr-23: 3.70 May-23: 3.70 Jun-23: 4.00
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Sales Tax
Other key general fund revenues

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Sales Tax (Chart Type: Column) Plot Bands Sales Tax FY 18-19: $ 4,178,089.00 FY 19-20: $ 4,118,507.00 FY 20-21: $ 4,380,609.00 FY 21-22: $ 5,693,657.00 FY 22-23: $ 3,282,855.00
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Owner

Kimberly Parker
Kimberly Parker (Community Development Agency, Office of Economic Development)