Business, Economy & Demographics
The Weed business community is comprised of many small and sole proprietor businesses, as well as several large employers — College of the Siskiyous, Crystal Geyser Roxane, Roseburg Forest Products, and Siskiyou Development, Inc. There is a vital network of services and agencies available to help prospective businesses become successfully established in Weed.
Local citizens and new arrivals avail themselves of favorable tax dispensations (Shasta Valley Enterprise Zone). Training opportunities at College of the Siskiyous are available, as well as support and information through the Workforce Connection. The experienced staff at City Hall along with several county-wide agencies are available to aid in negotiating the steps necessary for starting a business, building or remodeling, and finding good employees.
City Hall at 550 Main Street is a primary source of information concerning business regulations and licensing, and various permit requirements. City Hall is open from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday and 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday. The phone number is (530) 938-5020.
Before you open for business, check for the kind of permits, inspections and the requirements you must meet. Proprietors who relocate a business, increase area usage space or change their method of operation in any way should check with the appropriate agency. Structural changes of most kinds to an existing business location requires coordination with the city. This includes plumbing and electrical work, and changes in the heating system. It may also include the installation of a new sign.
Commercial establishments must have business licenses. Home businesses in Weed are exempt if: residential use of the property is clearly the primary use; no more than one room is devoted to the business; and no paid employees other than family members work onsite.
State law mandates an architect or engineer for most commercial building projects. The Planning Department will help you determine whether or not your project is exempt.
Siskiyou County Employers (2004)
250-499 employees
- Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta
- Union Pacific Railroad
- Crystal Geyser
- Fairchild Medical Center
100-249 employees
- College of the Siskiyous
- Klamath National Forest
- Nor-Cal Products Inc
- Roseburg Forest Products
- Siskiyou County Sherriff's Office
- Siskiyou County Public Works
- Siskiyou County Schools
- Wal-Mart
Employer & Business Development
| Jefferson Economic Development Institute (JEDI) | (530) 926-6670 |
| Personnel Preference | 800-479-8367 or (530) 938-3909 |
| Siskiyou Training Employment Program (STEP) | (530) 938-3231 |
| Siskiyou County Economic Development Council (SCEDC) | (530) 842-1638 |
| Workforce Connection | In Weed, (530) 938-3231 In Yreka, (530) 842-7329 |
| State of CA Employment Development Department | toll-free 1-800-300-5616 |
| Cascade Small Business Development Center | (530) 226-2770 |
Economic Development
| Siskiyou County Economic Development Council (SCEDC) | toll-free 800-842-1638 or(530) 842-1638 |
| Jefferson Economic Development Institute (JEDI) | (530) 926-6670 |
| Great Northern Corporation | (530) 938-4115 |
| Center for Economic Development | (530) 898-4598 |
| Superior California Economic Development | (530) 225-2760 |
Transportation
Interstate 5, the major artery through central Siskiyou County connects the rural towns to California's major freeway.
Bus & Rental Cars
| Greyhound Bus Terminal | 1-800-231-2222 or (530) 938-4454 |
| S.T.A.G.E. County Bus | 800-247-8243 or (530) 842-8295 |
| Enterprise Rent-A-Car | (530) 841-0525 |
Rail
| Amtrak | 1-800-231-2222 |
| Union Pacific (freight only) | 1-888-870-8777 |
| McCloud Railway (freight only) | (530) 964-2141 |
| Shasta Sunset Dinner Train | (530) 964-2142 |
Trucks & Local Carriers
Numerous common carriers with Interstate and Intrastate service. Overnight delivery in California and 5 - 7 day anywhere in the US.
| Erickson Trucking | (530) 926-6181 |
Airports
| United Express | 1-800-241-6522 |
| Horizon Air | 1-800-547-9308 |
| Administration | (916) 929-5411 |
| Administration | (541) 776-7222 |
| Siskiyou Co. Airports | (530) 842-8295 |
| Eagles Nest Aviation | (530) 938-2656 |
Demographics
Center for Economic Development, California State University, Chico
(530) 898-4598
Publishes annually an extensive resource for nine regional counties of Northern California.
Bureau of Labor Statistic
California Job Journal
RAND California
An online source for California and U.S. Statistics. By Subscription. The reference desk of your local library may be able to access it for you.