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OECBD Projects with local Manufacturers

OECBD and the HSU Department of Applied Technology have undertaken several projects to help local maunfacturers develop technologies and production techniques to maximize responsible prosperity. These projects have included such businesses as Sun Valley Floral Farm, Cypress Grove Chevre and others.

Learn about some of the projects.

Easing the Burden of Aleutian Geese on the North Coast Cattle Industry

Supported by the Headwaters Fund of Humboldt County and the US EDA, two HSU graduate students completed research on the feeding patterns of migratory Aleutian Geese in order to determine why many geese prefer North Coast cattle pasture to public lands.

Read more information about this project and its findings.

Oyster Festival 2004 Economic Impact Survey

The Office for Economic, Community, & Business Development, together with Arcata Main Street sponsored a survey of visitors to the Arcata Oyster Festival in 2004 to measure the income injected into Arcata by the event.

Read more information about this project and its findings.

Humboldt County Film & Digital Media Commission

Collaboration between the Humboldt County Film & Digital Media Commission and OECBD to develop the film production and digital media industries on the North Coast.

Learn more about this project.

Sustainable Entrepreneurs Network

Maggie Gainer, OECBD Director, advises and assists this student-led organization with strategic planning, fundraising and she also assisted with the initial charter. The club exists to educate and empower individuals interested in sustainable issues and entrepreneurship.

Read more information about SEN and OECBD's involvement.

 

Past events