County Administrative Office
Economic Development
Economic Development
168 West Alisal St., 3rd Floor
Salinas, CA 93901
831.755.5115
Welcome
The mission of Economic Development is to plan, coordinate, and facilitate the County's efforts to attract, retain and grow businesses and jobs, and to provide affordable housing throughout the County.
To view a copy of the current Economic Development Plan and information about the Monterey County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy click the links at the bottom of this page.
For your convenience, the website has been organized to answer the following topics:
Facts at a Glance: Need quick facts about the County of Monterey, including social, economic, demographic, housing and other information.
Business Assistance Resources: Where can I find business start-up, retention, expansion, relocation, financing and energy efficiency and recycling resources.
If you have any questions about any of the above, please contact us here.
News
- 10/09/2025 11:32 AM
PG&E Economic Development Rate
At Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) we are dedicated to enhancing the economic vitality of the communities we serve. PG&E developed the unique Economic Development Rate (EDR) to help businesses to grow or to keep jobs in California.
- 03/24/2025
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) 2025 Property Booklet
County of Monterey ICSC 2025 Property Booklet
- 02/04/2025 10:30 AM
Monterey County’s Salinas Valley to be highlighted in “The Long Valley” film premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival
A documentary short film set in the Salinas Valley has been officially selected for the prestigious 2025 Sundance Film Festival and will have its world premiere during the festival’s celebrated Short Film Program.
- 10/25/2024
Monterey County Industries & Economic Trends 2024 Report
Discover Monterey County's latest employment trends with our newly released report! Dive in to understand how your community is performing and what it means for local businesses and policy makers.
- 09/30/2024
EDA awards a $637,147 grant to Moss Landing Marine Lab
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) awards a $637,147 grant to San Jose State University Research Foundation to strengthen the Moss Landing Marine Laboratory site against sea level rise and natural disasters.
- 04/01/2021 10:16 AM
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE COUNTY OF MONTEREY’S COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
- 03/31/2017 11:09 AM
Economic Development Department (EDD) Moving to a New Location
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