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| Business Assistance |
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Smart Business Resource Center
The Smart Business Resource Center provides services to both Shasta County job seekers and our local business community. Our services assist job seekers in obtaining employment and enable employers to meet the growth, retention, training and staffing needs of their business. |
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California Business Portal
Sponsored by the California Economic Development Partnership, this website provides a portal to a number of resources for starting, growing, financing, expanding or relocating a business in California. The portal seeks to simplify the path to the resources you need. These resources are provided by a myriad of public and private sources, from State and federal agencies to local private non-profit organizations, all of which are accessible to you here, simply by clicking through the portal's pages. |
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Small Business Development Center at Shasta College
The SBDC offers numerous services to small business. These services include free business management counseling services and training, information resources, all at multiple locations. |
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Superior California Economic Development
SCED offers economic development information and assistance, business development loan programs, microenterprise development programs, and community planning, strategizing and technical assistance projects to communities and businesses in Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou and Trinity counties. |
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Center for Economic Development at CSU Chico
The CED provides excellent service in the following areas:
Technical Assistance and Training
Small Business and Entrepreneurial Development and Support
Applied Research and Economic Analysis
Information Dissemination
Economic Gardening
Technology Transfer
Workshops and Conferences |
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U.S. Small Business Administration Sacramento District Office
The Sacramento District Office is responsible for the delivery of SBA's many programs and services to counties in Northern California. For program and service information for the 21 counties of
Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Glenn, El Dorado, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yolo, Yuba |
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Shasta Biz
Business and Economic Development Services in Shasta County --
We are dedicated to strengthening and supporting area businesses in order to create jobs and encourage economic prosperity. To accomplish this, we assist with business startup, expansion and vitalization. Just click on the service you need, and you'll discover who offers that service in Shasta County and how to access it. |
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CalGOLD
To assist you in finding the appropriate permitting information for your business, the CalGOLD database provides links and contact information that direct you to agencies that administer and issue business permits, licenses and registration requirements from all levels of government. |
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SCED 504 Loan Program
Buy, construct or improve commercial and industrial buildings with minimal investment. |
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California Construction Contracting Program
Strategically placed California Construction Contracting Programs, all located within existing Small Business Development Centers, offers the free training and counseling you need to enhance your ability to bid for and WIN state highway construction contracts |
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| Chambers of Commerce |
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Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce is an association of businesses organized to improve the business climate and contribute to the economic health of its membership and the Greater Redding area. |
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Anderson Chamber of Commerce
The Anderson Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to building successful businesses in the Anderson and surrounding areas. The Chamber of Commerce is your "one stop" business spot. We can help you find a location, help with personnel, business planning, and all other aspects of building a successful business. |
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Shasta Lake Chamber of Commerce
The Shasta Lake area is located at the very top of the great Central Valley, in beautiful Northern California, nestled between lush, green mountains. Shasta Lake and the Dam are a short, five minute drive from the City. |
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Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce
Right off Interstate 5 in Northern California lies the Historic 19th century frontier town of Cottonwood. The old west look and feel makes it a place where you can relax and enjoy. Visit Front Street , Wide enough for a 12 horse team or a herd of cattle. Visit the antique and craft shops. Main street, Old US Highway 99, still retains a 50's appeal . |
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Burney Chamber of Commerce
Beautiful and friendly best describe the town of Burney. Located just 50 miles northeast of Redding on Highway 299 East, Burney is nestled at the base of Burney Mountain in the center of the picturesque Cascade Mountains. |
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Fall River Mills, McArthur Chamber Of Commerce
Nestled in the mountains between Mounts Shasta and Lassen lies the beautiful Fall River Valley. Almost entirely spring fed, the Fall River winds for sixteen miles, usually through private agricultural land. It used to empty directly into the Pit River close to the town of Fall River Mills, but is now taken through Saddle Mountain via penstocks to the Pit 1 Power House. |
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| Community Associations |
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Shasta Association of Realtors
The Shasta Association of Realtors serves as the premier information resource to over 1200 Real Estate Professionals in the Shasta County Region. As a nonprofit organization, we work closely with local government agencies and business organizations to achieve specific goals which directly affect the quality of life in the Northern California Region. |
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Shasta Builders' Exchange
The Shasta Builders’ Exchange, an association of building contractors and related businesses, provides benefits and services to its members through information, education, community involvement, positive governmental relations and the promotion of ethical and professional practices in the construction industry. |
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Shasta Technology Association
The mission of the Shasta Technology Association is to provide an active forum for the development of technologists, entrepreneurs, and professionals, encouraging the growth of advanced technology firms in the Shasta County area through advocacy, professional networking and education. |
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| Cultural |
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Old City Hall Gallery
The Shasta County Arts Council (SCAC) acts as steward of the historic Old City Hall Arts Center. The facility houses a gallery, classroom, performance hall, green room, video production studio, and offices for SCAC. It is surrounded by a small city park, and employs a bricked courtyard for receptions and gatherings. The gallery offers professional exhibition space to local and regional (Shasta, Siskiyou, Trinity, and Tehama counties) artists, and the upstairs performance hall is perfect for intimate concerts (seating 150), workshops, and receptions. |
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Schreder Planetarium
The planetarium provides student and community education in Astronomy and Space Science. Capturing the passion and curiosity of children, teenagers and adults, the planetarium is a beautiful, domed theater in which a realistic and scientifically accurate simulation of the night sky is created, using a highly specialized digital projector. The Digistar 3 projector uses powerful graphics hardware and software to generate immersive full-dome images on the interior surface of a dome, integrating all-dome video, real time 3D computer graphics, and complete digital astronomy. |
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Cascade Theatre
The Cascade Theatre is special to both longtime residents and newcomers alike because it stands as a proud symbol of Redding’s history, serves as a powerful catalyst for downtown economic revitalization and provides a venue for a diverse array of arts and cultural events that celebrate the human spirit. |
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| Demographics |
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National Weather Service Sacramento Office
Weather Data for Northern California |
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Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index
Pacific Cities and U.S. City Average Historical Series |
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North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
NAICS is a unique, all-new system for classifying business establishments. It is the first economic classification system to be constructed based on a single economic concept. Economic units that use like processes to produce goods or services are grouped together. This "production-oriented" system means that statistical agencies in the United States will produce data that can be used for measuring productivity, unit labor costs, and the capital intensity of production; constructing input-output relationships; and estimating employment-output relationships and other such statistics that require that inputs and outputs be used together. |
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U.S. Census Bureau - American FactFinder
Your source for population, housing, economic, and geographic data |
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California Department of Finance Demographic Research Unit
The Demographic Research Unit of the California Department of Finance is designated as the single official source of demographic data for State planning and budgeting. |
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| Education & Training |
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Shasta Builders' Exchange Training Center
The Shasta Builders' Exchange Training Center is a private non-profit school designed to provide trade education for the greater Northern California area. While the primary focus of training and education is the Construction Industry, we offer general business courses that are open to all the general business public, as well as individuals looking to gain continuing education in various topics. We are constantly adding courses to keep up with the training demand of the north state and are always open for suggestions for new courses. |
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Shasta County Opportunity Center
The Shasta County Opportunity Center is an employment training program for people with disabilities in Shasta County. |
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Shasta College
Redding - 2 year, fully accredited with programs for university transfer, occupational and technical training. |
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Simpson University
Redding - 4 year, fully accredited private liberal arts school, offering Bachelor, Degree Completion and some Graduate degrees |
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National University
Redding - Regionally accredited university specializing in adult learners. Offers 47 graduate and undergraduate programs. |
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Lake College
Redding - Medical assisting, office administration, vocational nursing programs. |
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California State University Chico
Chico - 4 year, fully accredited university offering Post graduate studies and "distance education". 75 miles ( 1 hour 10 min) to the south of Redding. |
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Shasta County Office of Education
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California Department of Education DataQuest
DataQuest helps you find facts about California schools and districts. |
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Shasta College Community Education
The community education program provides short term, non-credit, fee-based classes for the enjoyment of the community. |
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| Employment Services |
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Smart Business Resource Center
The Smart Business Resource Center provides services to both Shasta County job seekers and our local business community. Our services assist job seekers in obtaining employment and enable employers to meet the growth, retention, training and staffing needs of their business. |
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| Government Agencies |
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County of Shasta
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City of Redding
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City of Shasta Lake
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City of Anderson
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State of California
State of California On Line Services |
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| Health Services |
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Mercy Medical Center
Mercy Medical Center Redding is a 273-bed hospital offering the most comprehensive health services in the north state, providing acute care and a full range of special programs to a six-county region. |
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Shasta Regional Medical Center
Shasta Regional Medical Center (SRMC) is licensed for 246-beds and has become a regional medical center serving far Northern California. The Hospital offers a diverse range of services from emergency medicine, critical care, general/specialty surgery, oncology, cardiovascular, neurosciences to orthopedic care designed to meet the needs of the area. |
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Northern California Rehabilitation Hospital
Northern California Rehabilitation Hospital is a 74 bed hospital dedicated to providing medically complex care in our Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) unit as well as acute physical rehabilitation and skilled nursing services in Northern California. |
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Patients' Hospital of Redding
Patients' Hospital of Redding is an acute care hospital that specializes in surgery , pain management and other procedures. |
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Veterans Medical Center
Care and treatment of acute medical problems, routine exams and a full range of diagnostic studies. |
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Shasta County Public Health
Shasta County Public Health serves the entire population of the County, including all unincorporated areas, Anderson, Redding, and the City of Shasta Lake. |
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| Labor Market Information |
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State of California Employment Development Department Labor Market Info
Whether you are an employer or a job seeker, a student or an economic developer, you can find the information here to help you make informed decisions. |
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Smart Business Resource Center Labor Market Information
Labor Market Information consists of statistics, resources, and related information for job developers as well as employers and job seekers. It is our goal to provide those we serve with the most user-friendly and accurate information possible. |
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| Museums |
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Old Shasta State Historic Park
Six miles west of Redding. Courthouse Museum. |
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Turtle Bay Exploration Park
Turtle Bay Museum is the heart of the Turtle Bay experience. It contains permanent, interactive exhibits and two large special exhibition galleries. The experiences here — underwater fish viewing, walking through historic re-creations, experimenting with scientific equipment, viewing the art — are also springboards for the authentic outdoor experiences on the rest of the campus. The exhibits feature a mix of richly layered interpretative material, multimedia exhibits, science experiments, self-guided exploration, and play features. |
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| Newspapers |
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Record Searchlight
Shasta County's Daily Newspaper |
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Anderson Valley Post
covers southern Shasta and northern Tehama Counties |
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Shasta Lake Bulletin
Serving The City, The Lake & The Surrounding Area |
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Mountain Echo
covers Shasta, Lassen and Modoc Counties |
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The Intermountain News
Serving the intermountain area in the Cascade Mountain Range |
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| Parks |
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City of Redding Parks
List of parks within the City of Redding and amenities available |
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City of Anderson Parks
List of parks within the City of Anderson and amenities available |
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French Gulch Park
Nestled next to Clear Creek, French Gulch Park is at the end of town. The park is a day use area. You may picnic, play horseshoes, or stop and put your feet in the creek. You might even find a spec of gold! |
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| Parks & Scenic Areas |
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Castle Crags State Park
Ancient granite formations. Hiking, camping, fishing, swimming. |
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Lake Shasta Caverns
Spectacular cathedrals fo marble and limestone. |
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Lassen Volcanic National Park
To visit Lassen Volcanic National Park is to witness a brief moment in the ancient battle between the earth shaping forces of creation and destruction in Northern California. Nestled within Lassen’s peaceful forests and untouched wilderness, hissing fumaroles and boiling mud pots still shape and change the land, evidence of Lassen’s long fiery and active past. |
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Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Located 8 miles west of Redding, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is located at the juncture of the Klamath Mountain range and the northern edge of the Sacramento Valley, making it home to a special collection of animal and plant life. Some of the park’s features are Whiskeytown Lake, Shasta Bally (6,209 ft.) and numerous waterfalls, providing outdoor enthusiasts opportunities for water recreation, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. |
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Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area
The Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area (NRA) is comprised of 203,587 acres divided into three units: Whiskeytown, Shasta and Trinity. Each of these areas encompasses a large manmade lake and its surrounding terrain. This National Recreation Area is a Mecca for outdoor activities including camping, fishing, swimming, paddling, boating, backpacking, horseback riding, mountain biking, off-roading and hunting. |
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Lava Beds National Monument
Lava Beds National Monument is a land of turmoil, both geological and historical. Over the last half-million years, volcanic eruptions on the Medicine Lake shield volcano created an incredibly rugged landscape punctuated by cinder cones, lava flows, spatter cones, lava tube caves and pit craters. These lava tube caves, of which there are more than 500 in the Monument, are a favorite underground destination for visitors to explore. |
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McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park
The park is within the Cascade Range and Modoc Plateau natural region, with forest and five miles of streamside and lake shoreline, including a portion of Lake Britton. |
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Modoc National Forest
Welcome to the Modoc National Forest, a land of contrasts and unspoiled vacation-hideaway settings Nestled in the extreme northeastern corner of California, The Modoc National Forest mountains, pine forests and meadows, lakes, streams, rugged canyons, wetlands, lava beds and high desert plateaus. The Modoc offers you beautiful scenery, varied terrain, abundant wildlife and a memorable visitor experience. |
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Shasta Lake
Shasta Lake, keystone of the Central Valley Project, is the largest man-made reservoir in California. When full, its 365 mile shoreline exceeds that of San Francisco Bay. Shasta is the second largest and tallest concrete dam in the United States. It was constructed between 1935 and 1945, and the lake was filled in 1948. |
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Sacramento River
The Sacramento River flows through Shasta County and into the Central Valley. The river is a world class trout, salmon and steelhead fishery. |
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| Radio |
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Regent Broadcasting of Redding
KRDG FM105.3 – Oldies
KNNN FM99.3 – Top 40
KNRO AM1670 – Sports/Talk
KRRX FM106.1 – Classic Rock
KQMS AM1400 – News/Talk
KSHA FM104.3 – Soft Rock |
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Results Radio of Redding
KNCQ FM97.3 – Country (www.q97country.com)
KEWB FM94.7 – Pop (www.power94booty.com)
KESR FM107.1 – Pop (www.1071jack.com)
KHRD FM103.1 – Classic Rock (www.red1031.com) |
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| Recreation |
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Mt. Shasta Ski Park
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Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association
The Northern California Travel and Tourism Information Network |
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| Television |
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KRCR-TV Ch 7
ABC |
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KHSL-TV Ch 12
CBS |
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KNVN-TV Ch 24
NBC |
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KCVU-TV Ch 30
FOX |
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KIXE-TV Ch 9
PBS |
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Redding Community Access Ch 11
Community-based television production and programming |
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| Transportation |
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Redding Area Bus Authority - RABA
RABA provides Fixed Route, Express Route, and Demand Response services within the urbanized area of Shasta County. |
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Redding Municipal Airport
The Redding Municipal Airport is located in southeast Redding and easily accessible from Interstate 5. Daily commercial airline passenger service is provided by Skywest Airlines, dba, United Express to San Francisco, and Horizon Air to Los Angeles, Eureka/Arcata and Portland. |
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Benton Airpark
Benton Airpark is a general aviation airport located west of downtown Redding. |
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Greyhound Bus Line
Passenger and package service from downtown Redding |
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Amtrak
Rail transportation from the downtown Redding terminal |
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CalTrans
California Dept of Transportation, District 2 serving Shasta County |
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Shasta County Regional Transportation Planning Agency
The Shasta County Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) is the agency responsible for transportation planning for the Shasta County region, including the three cities and the unincorporated area. |
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| Utilities |
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Redding Electric Utility
REU is locally-owned by our community and locally-controlled by the Redding City Council. Local control and essential relationships with other electric utility organizations has enabled REU to provide some of the lowest, most competitive rates to more than 86,000 residential and business customers. |
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City of Shasta Lake
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Redding Municipal Utilities Department
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City of Anderson
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Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Natural Gas throughout the County, Electric Service outside the Cities of Redding and Shasta Lake |
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