WORK WHERE YOU PLAY.

Welcome to Tuolumne County

Stretching from the foothills of Central California to

the crest of the Sierra Nevada, Tuolumne County

is not only a beautiful place to live and work but it

is a recreation lovers paradise. Tuolumne County

consists of many historic gold mining towns, pris-

tine Emigrant Wilderness, and the world renowned

Yosemite National Park.

Year-round recreational opportunities provide

something for everyone—skiing, snowboarding,

boating, canoeing, walking, hiking, fishing or

just strolling around town where you can expe-

rience our historic business districts and unique

neighborhoods. All of which provides a rich

quality of life for you and your employees.

Tuolumne County is often recognized as one of

California’s best small arts communities, with a

vibrant performance and visual arts scene.

Businesses, large and small, are varied and growing.

They include high-tech industry, recreational, food

and timber processing, non-polluting manufactur-

ing, and a vigorous retail and service sector.

Come and experience our county, our commit-

ment and our community spirit.

The Tuolumne County Economic Development Authority

promotes the County of Tuolumne, including the City of

Sonora, as a dynamic business location and provides your

business with essential information that is needed when

locating or expanding your business in the Sierra.

OUTDOORS

The TCEDA helped our company by organizing

an initial high-level meeting of the relevant

stakeholders when our company was beginning a

permitting process. Larry Cope knew which

individuals would be necessary to have in the

meeting, and how to get them there. His office

hosted the conference, and it was a success. Larry

always knows what’s going on in the County. He

always has many irons in the fire, and many great

ideas in the works. He’s just a bundle of energy

directed towards economic growth and development!

—CAREY HAUGHEYBLUE MOUNTAIN MINERALS

We are pleased that we have an economic development authority that is actively engaged in assisting businesses to

succeed. When Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) decided to replace our sawmill in Standard, Economic Development

Director Larry Cope worked with our team every step of the way. He fully understood the importance of the

working forest and that SPI’s sawmill infrastructure creates jobs, healthy forests and recreational opportunities,

which have substantial economic benefits to the region. Building a sawmill is a monumental undertaking and

through the efforts of Larry and Tuolumne County, we were able to stay on schedule and cut costs.

—MARK LUSTER, COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER, SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES

ECONOMY

The TCEDA has been able to focus on

specific economic development

opportunities within the county.

In particular, under Larry Cope’s leadership,

this focus has been targeted and followed

through step by step from start to finish

with each business coming in to the County.

The TCEDA has also been available to work

with each arm of the County and/or City to

make the pathways easier for these new businesses. This success has been even more remarkable as this has been

achieved in a rural area and during the worst years of the recession. For any local business wishing to expand, or

for any new business to be attracted to the county, the TCEDA has created an efficient ‘one-stop shop’.

—RON E. PATEL, BLACK OAK CASINO

TCEDA under the guidance of its

director Larry Cope, plays a crucial

role in the survival and future growth

of Tuolumne County. No other

organization has come close in

promoting Tuolumne County and

attracting business. My business has

absolutely benefited from the ongoing

promotion campaign showcasing all

Tuolumne County has to offer.

—KIMBERLY DARRBROKER/CENTURY 21 WILDWOOD

HISTORY

We are currently in the process of making some

major upgrades to our MRP system. This requires a very

considerable investment in new computer hardware,

software, consulting, and months of training. Larry

Cope and his staff have been working with us to help

us obtain California ETP and local funds that will help

offset this major expense.

—DAVE CARLBERG, CO-FOUNDER, KINEMATIC AUTOMATION, INC.

TCEDA is a valuable source of support and

information for the local business community. They

also offer reasonably priced training programs for

entrepreneurs. As a member of a non-profit board,

I have asked for and received help from Larry Cope.

—LARRY JONES

CULTURE

209.989.4058 • www.tceda.net99 North Washington Street • Sonora CA 95370

Where theoutdoors

meets yourfront door.