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From the Executive Director
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This newsletter is longer than usual, but it is because there is so much happening in the month of May. I have been instructed to keep this short, and there is way too much going on to even give a short blurb about each event, grand opening, webinar, workshop and mixer that will occur. I don't even have time to whine about the "scenic route" I had to take in order to drive to San Francisco this past weekend. But please scroll through the newsletter because there are a lot of important events and opportunities coming up, plus there is a second picture of me that is super exciting.
-Ross
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Economic Development Week
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The City of Eureka is hosting International Economic Development Week activities all week starting on May 6. (Yes, the week officially starts on May 8, but there's just too much for one week!) You can learn more about AEDC activities below or follow the links to learn more about the week's additional activities.
Saturday, May 6
Monday, May 8
Tuesday, May 9
Wednesday, May 10
Thursday, May 11
Friday, May 12
Cash Mob, hosted by Redwood Region Economic Development Corporation
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Housing Program Input Needed
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You're invited to join a Senior and Student Home Sharing Discussion
AREA 1 AGENCY ON AGING (
A1AA) will be sponsoring discussion groups in April and May to help determine the viability and next steps for a local Homeshare program.
Senior homeowners, students and seniors looking for housing are invited to discuss what homeowners and seekers would look for and what concerns need to be addressed to make
Homeshare an attractive housing option.
Homeshare can provide an elder homeowner help with household tasks, companionship, friendship, security and an additional source of income. For the student it offers low cost and secure accommodation, companionship, and the opportunity to learn from the life experiences of an elder.
Homeshare helps senior renters find affordable housing and the companionship and friendship offered when they offer help in return.
The groups will be held in McKinleyville, Fortuna, Eureka, and Arcata on the HSU campus. Allan Katz, a community organizer with more than 35 years of experience in the non-profit sector, will facilitate each group. AEDC, with the Headwaters Fund and US Bank have all contributed to the feasibility portion of this program.
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If you would like to participate in the discussion groups,
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Financing Your Business the Smart Way
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Do you wish you knew more about financing your small business? The Arcata Chamber of Commerce wants to help you make smarter decisions about loans, lines of credit, investment, crowdfunding, and more. Attend this workshop and ask the experts for advice. To be held on May 11 from 8:45 to 10 a.m. at the Plaza View Room in Arcata. Find more information
here.
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Panelists include: Mandy Marquez, US Bank; Ross Welch, AEDC; and Leila Roberts, North Coast SBDC.
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Register for Lemonade Day
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Support Humboldt County's Young Entrepreneurs
Registered youth
- Receive a free backpack and workbook
- Learn tips on how to have a successful stand
- Have the opportunity to earn money for spending, saving and sharing
- Win prizes for participating
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AEDC Client Grand Opening
The Inn at 2nd & C
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The Historic Eagle House is excited to announce the Grand Opening of The Inn at 2nd and C! Visit this newly upgraded historic treasure and tour our beautiful boutique Inn.
Come for tasty appetizers prepared by Chef Brett Shuler, craft cocktails, live music by the Opera Alley Cats, Eagle House tours and More!
Saturday, May 6 , 5 PM - 9 PM
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Housing and the Economy
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Join us for a discussion on Friday, May 12 at The Inn at 2nd & C about how a housing shortage affects our economy and our workforce, what is being done to address the challenges, and what we can do to assure that our whole community has access to decent, affordable housing.
Panelists include:
- Kurt Kramer, Kramer Investment Corporation, Owner
- Darus Trutna, Professional Property Management, Owner
- Brian Heaton, City of Eureka Community Development, Associate Planner
- Jennifer Dart, City of Arcata, Community Development Specialist
- Carolyn Lane, St. Joseph Hospital, Regional Physician Recruiter and Manager
- Gregg Foster, Redwood Region Economic Development Commission, Executive Director
Registration for lunch (provided by Cassaro's Catering) is due May 10th.
Seating is limited, so
register early. Tickets: $25
Check in/lunch begins at 11:30 a.m.
Discussion begins promptly Noon and ends at 2 p.m.
Brought to you by
Arcata Economic Development Corporation
Humboldt County Workforce Development Board
Redwood Region Economic Development Commission
The Prosperity Network
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Owning Your Online Presence
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Find Us Online:
Claim your own online presence. 
Ensure your online information is accurate
Attention Business Owners and Managers
Customers go online to check open hours, locations, phone numbers and more. Claim your online presence to ensure this information is accurate on...
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Google * Yelp * YP * Facebook * Twitter * Trip Advisor
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This "workshop" will be set up in the style of a fair, with 1 on 1 help from professional advisors from the North Coast SBDC on hand to discuss online strategy and Next Gen Eureka volunteers on hand to help walk you through the process of claiming your page.
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Thursday, May 11 at 5 PM - 6:30 PM
Redwood Acres Fairground
3750 Harris St, Eureka
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Social Media Webinar
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 Looking for creative and effective ways to promote your business on social media? Confused about which platforms will reach your audience? Do you want to expand and grow your customer base online?
In this webinar, to be held on
May 10 from noon to 1 p.m., entrepreneur, instructor and author Robin Fator will discuss the basics of social media marketing for small business owners. With an easy to understand approach, Robin will guide you through designing or upgrading your social media plan.
Humboldt County participants have the additional benefit of watching the webinar in a group with follow up discussion by Northcoast SBDC. The webinar will be shown live in AEDC's conference room at 707 K Street, Eureka. Register for free here.
New and established entrepreneurs wanting to grow and expand market reach will learn how to be creative and effective with social media.
- About the most popular social media platforms and how are they are different
- Which social media platforms are best for your business
- Ways to communicate your company brand through social media
- The art of creating interesting content and engagement
- Realistic time commitments for effective social media marketing
- How to evaluate paid advertising through Facebook.
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Financing Business Opportunity 
