Permanently establish the number of Enterprise Zones in California at 39. Communities will now have the ability to request de-designation due to their inability to fulfill the commitments made in their applications. The Madera Enterprise Zone has been a key economic tool for both attraction and recruitment of new businesses, as well as, retention and expansion of local businesses. The Madera Enterprise Zone includes most industries in and around the Industrial Parks as well as businesses located in the commercial areas of the City of Madera. ETP is a funding agency - not trainers.
Businesses determine their own training needs and how best to provide training.
To access ETP funds, the first step is to attend a free ETP orientation. Then ETP eligible companies will be visited by an ETP analyst who will further explain the program and provide technical assistance. Profiles on Madera County Industries is presented to familiarize Fulcrum readers with thecounty's industrial community. Toyanne Smith enjoys the delicate work at Sierra Electronic Assembly Nestled in the scenic town of Ahwahnee, Sierra Electronic Assembly provides quality custom assembly work for high tech companies. Circuit boards and other electronic components are assembled by 9 employees in the 5,000 square foot facility, under the leadership of Marilyn Christianson and Jene Jones.