Economic Development involves anything related to improving the local economy - business, residential, shopping, and tourism.  

The City of Corcoran and Corcoran Redevelopment Agency are focused on encouraging healthy growth of the existing businesses and industries in Corcoran and attracting new business and industry to the community.  The importance placed on this effort is such that the City Manager and the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency are lead staff persons for this activity.  They work closely with the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency Board along with the City and County-wide agencies listed below to facilitate economic growth and vitality.

Our efforts include assisting businesses find a site and navigate through the development process, helping businesses to retain and expand operations, partnering with developers on quality developments, and marketing the city to the world.  We partner with citizens - residents and businesses, the Chamber of Commerce, and Kings Economic Development Corporation to name a few.

Contact us for Economic Development ideas, questions, or complaints, and we'll be glad to assist. Thanks.

For businesses or individuals who wish to find out more about economic development opportunities in Corcoran, please contact:

Greg Gatzka, City Manager or Kevin J. Tromborg, Community Development Director, (559) 992-2151 extension 2110    

Enterprise Zone
The City of Corcoran is part of the 2008-2023 Kings County Enterprise Zone, which provides State tax credits to qualified employees which can be worth in excess of $30,000 per employee.  Additionally, some businesses will qualify for sales and use tax credits on qualified equipment.

Business Park
The City of Corcoran owns a variety of lots in its business park ready for your business to build.  Lots are available in various sizes.  Please call (559) 992-2151 Ext. 228 for additional information. 

Demographics

Community Profile 

Kings Economic Development Corporation

Contacts

Lance Lippincott President/CEO 559-852-4960
Jay Salyer Economic Development Manager 559-852-4957
Steve Stone Loan Officer 559-852-4978
Laura Magana Program Mgr. - Business Services 559-852-4964