Visalia Economic Development Corporation

The Visalia Economic Development Corporation is here to help you expand or relocate your business to Visalia. An abundant, hard-working labor force, affordable land and homes and a business-friendly climate await you in Visalia – in the center of it all!

Contact Information
VEDC Nancy Lockwood P.O. Box 2722 Visalia, CA 93279 Phone: 559-733-3737 Fax: 559-733-8156 nlockwood@thelockwoodagency.net	City of Visalia Ricardo Noguera 301 E. Acequia Visalia, CA 93291 Phone: 559-713-4190 Fax: 559-713-4811 rnoguera@ci.visalia.ca.us
Utilities
California Water Scott Bailey, sbailey@calwater.com 559-647-7552	Southern California Edison Bill Delain, William.delain@sce.com 559-685-3213
Southern California Gas Colby Wells, cwells@semprautilities.com 559-739-2395
Industrial Park Businesses
VF Outdoor (southwest corner of Riggin and Plaza) Western Distribution Center Steve Venegas, steve_venegas@vfc.com 559-739-5712	Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts (Riggin and Plaza) Western Distribution Center Bruce Nicotero, brucenicotero@jo-annstores.com 559-713-3408
Serpa Packaging Manufacturer of custom high-speed packaging systems richj@serpapkg.com	Blue Scope Buildings Manufacturer of metal buildings and architectural products tom.anderson@bluescopebuildingsna.com
International Paper Manufacturer of cups, lids for western distribution adam.vobora@ipaper.com	National Pretzel Ed Desrosiers, edd@calpretzel.com
Provisions Food Producer of cream cheese, whey protein powder, yogurt, soy milk kevin@Kwrcco.com	VWR Distributor of Medical Equipment Joe Zerillo, joe_zerillo@vwr.com
Education/Workforce Training
Workforce Investment Board 559-713-5200 Oversees the Enterprise Zone vouchering for hiring tax credits and provides customized training programs Adam Peck, apeck@tcwib.org	College of the Sequoias 559-737-4838 Offers customized training programs Louann Waldner, louannw@cos.edu