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Redwood Coast Chamber launches 'Home and Humboldt' program to help attract and retain workers
Summary
The Redwood Coast Chamber Foundation presented 'Home and Humboldt,' a concierge-style retention program for incoming skilled workers that includes a welcome package, 1-on-1 concierge support, community ambassadors and a $250,000 first-year fundraising goal; the board received the presentation.
Nancy Olsen, CEO of the Greater Eureka Chamber and the Redwood Coast Chamber Foundation, presented 'Home and Humboldt' to the Board of Supervisors on Nov. 18, outlining a recruitment-and-retention program intended to help skilled professionals settle and remain in Humboldt County.
The program offers a comprehensive welcome package, concierge services (up to 20 hours per person per year), community ambassadors to introduce newcomers to local life and quarterly events to build networks. Olsen said employers in initial conversations have signaled willingness to invest roughly $2,000 per participant as part of benefits packages; the foundation is seeking $250,000 to support the program's first year.
Supervisors praised the concept and asked about models, inclusion of children and school connections, and how the county might partner. Olsen said the plan draws on multiple models nationally but aims to be more robust locally; the program expects a March launch and plans scholarships for employers who cannot pay fees.
The board moved to receive and file the presentation; the motion passed by unanimous consent.
Provenance: topic introduced at SEG 1507 (presentation start) and last discussed at SEG 2084 (motion to receive and file).
