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Economic development officials outline response to local mill closure; farmer honored at statewide awards
Summary
Siskiyou Economic Development Council Program Director Amanda Brown briefed the board on efforts to identify buyers and pursue economic opportunities following a local mill closure and highlighted regional small-business outreach events; local farmer Bradon Fawaz was recognized at a statewide awards dinner.
Amanda Brown, program director at the Siskiyou Economic Development Council, briefed the Board of Supervisors on May 19 about local economic development activity and a response plan following a recent mill closure.
Brown described May observances (Economic Development Month and Small Business Week), noted the Northern California Procurement Fair as an outreach venue, and said council staff are actively identifying potential buyers and other economic opportunities to mitigate the mill closure's local impacts. Brown also reported that local farmer and rancher Bradon Fawaz was honored at the California Salute to Small Business Awards Dinner representing the agriculture sector.
The presentation was delivered during the "Presentations from the Public" portion of the meeting; no formal board action on redevelopment or purchaser recruitment was recorded in the minutes. Board members were informed of ongoing outreach and planned events; staff did not present a formal procurement or financial assistance request during this meeting.
The board received the update and proceeded to consider the consent calendar.
