Kevin L. Hoover Mad River Union ARCATA – As 2020 and civilization itself wound down amid a transformative pandemic, the City of Arcata is closely tracking economic conditions and trends, and what is shaping them. With the economy reverberating from all kinds of impacts, and adaptation a daily challenge for individuals and businesses alike, forecasting…
With economy flagging, single-use foodware restrictions delayed
Kevin L. Hoover Mad River Union ARCATA – The City Council last week renewed the local emergency related to the coronavirus pandemic, something it does every two weeks to better empower it to manage the unusual circumstances surrounding the crisis, and make it eligible for further assistance. The council heard a review of city finances…
A ‘banner year’ for Humboldt tourism
Daniel Mintz Mad River Union HUMBOLDT – The director of the county’s tourism promotion agency has reported that last year was “a banner year,” with bed tax collection increasing by 11.6 percent. The Board of Supervisors fielded an annual report from the Humboldt Convention and Visitors Bureau at its Jan. 20 meeting. Bureau Director Tony…
Humboldt’s economic loses result in cleaner air
The relationship between reduced industrial activity and improved air quality was explored at the county’s latest General Plan Update hearing. The Board of Supervisors finished its review of the update’s Air Quality Element at the May 6 hearing and approved a series of policies on reduction of greenhouse gas and other emissions. A Greenhouse Climate…
New Report Heralds ‘Entrepreneurship Boom’
Humboldt County is experiencing what’s been described as an “entrepreneurship boom,” with 2,283 new businesses emerging from 2002 to 2010. That’s only one of many positive trends detailed in the Prosperity 2012 report that was approved by the Board of Supervisors at its March 26 meeting. Prepared by the county’s Economic Development Division and informed…
State Budget: Better, But Worse
By Daniel Mintz Press Reporter Largely thanks to successful tax measures, the state’s income matches its spending but is still falling well short of pre-recession levels. A lowdown on the state budget and its effects on the county was delivered to the Board of Supervisors at its Jan. 15 meeting by County Administrative Officer…
Region’s Top Job Creators Survived Economic Downturn
By Daniel Mintz Press Reporter The North Coast’s top six job-producing, wage-generating industry clusters appear to be recession-proof, according to information from a new county economic development report. Released last week, the updated Targets of Opportunity report details the progress of six regional “industry clusters” that have consistently shown increases in job numbers and…
Michael Fields: Art And Prosperity Are Natural And Necessary Partners – March 16, 2011
It is proven that communities with strong arts industries and city governments that have the vision to support and promote the arts are surging as economic centers and considered desirable places to live.
Mill Yard Breaks Ground For New Store In Aldergrove – May 19, 2010
So why the move? “There’s no more playing chicken on the freeway,” Mark said. The building material wholesaler has been having clients and delivery trucks make an abrupt slowdown to in order to hit the mid-city turnoff on U.S. Highway 101. It’s dangerous. The comparatively easy State Route 299 location beckoned with street speeds at a mellow 25 miles per hour. Additionally, the Mill Yard collaborates on contractor needs with the nearby Almquist Lumber and Humboldt Fasteners. Giving builders a neighborhood cluster is advantageous for the industry.