Anderson Community
& Economic Development
Start. Grow. Expand Your Business.
Anderson is a great place to do business. With a supportive local government, strategic location, and a growing trade area, we provide the resources and connections you need to succeed. Whether you're a startup, an expanding company, or an established enterprise, Anderson offers the opportunities, workforce, and infrastructure to help your business grow and prosper. Let’s build the future of business together.
The City of Anderson and its partners offer many resources to help businesses start, connect, and grow. We advise people to seek assistance as early in the process as possible so that issues can be identified and addressed early.
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If you're new to business ownership, contact the Small Business Development Center.
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If you'll be buying, leasing, or expanding building space, use the links below to check zoning and permit requirements.
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Review the list below for additional resources and contact info.
The Economic Development team is here to help! Contact us at info@growanderson.com or call Hope Seth, Director of Anderson Community and Economic Development at 530-515-0842
City Contacts for Business Development
To operate a business in Anderson, you'll need to connect with local government offices for permits, zoning, and public safety compliance.
Building Department – Handles permits, inspections, and safety compliance
📞 Phone: (530) 378-6636
🌐 Website
Planning Department – Manages zoning, land use, and development projects
📞 Phone: (530) 378-6649
🌐 Website
Fire Department – Provides fire safety inspections and emergency response
📞 Non-Emergency: (530) 378-6699
📞 Emergency: 911
🌐 Anderson Fire District Facebook
Police Department – Ensures public safety and business security
📞 Non-Emergency: (530) 378-6600
📞 Emergency: 911
Utility Resources for Anderson
Here’s a list of essential utility service providers for water, electricity, gas, internet, and waste management within city limits.
Electricity & Gas
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Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) – Provides electricity and natural gas services.
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📞 Customer Service: 1-800-743-5000
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Water & Sewer Services
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City of Anderson Water Department – Manages water supply and sewer services.
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📞 Customer Service: (530) 378-6626
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🌐 Online payments can be made here.
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Trash & Recycling Services
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Waste Management of Northern California – Provides residential and commercial waste collection and recycling services.
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📞 Customer Service: (530) 221-4784
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Internet, Phone & Cable Providers
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AT&T – Offers internet, phone, and cable TV services.
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📞 Customer Service: 1-800-288-2020
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Spectrum (Charter Communications) – Provides high-speed internet, cable TV, and phone services.
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📞 Customer Service: 1-855-707-7328
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ShastaBeam – Local provider of wireless broadband internet.
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📞 Customer Service: (530) 275-2020
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Local Business Support & Resources
Anderson Chamber of Commerce
The Anderson Chamber of Commerce serves as a vital resource for local businesses, providing networking opportunities, business advocacy, and promotional support. Membership benefits include business referrals, event participation, and marketing assistance to help your business thrive.
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Address: 2680 Silver Street, Anderson, CA 96007
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Phone: (530) 365-8095
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Website: www.andersonchamber.com
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Email: info@andersonchamber.com
Shasta-Cascade Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The SBDC provides no-cost business consulting and low-cost training programs to help businesses start, grow, and succeed. They offer guidance on funding, marketing, compliance, business planning, and more.
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Redding Office: 1305 Sacramento Street, Redding, CA 96001
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Phone: (530) 222-8323
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Website: www.sbdcsc.org
Superior California Economic Development
SCED is a regional nonprofit organization committed to supporting business development, job creation, and economic growth in rural Northern California. SCED provides low-interest business loans, technical assistance, and economic development support for startups and expanding businesses in Shasta, Trinity, Siskiyou, Modoc, and other surrounding counties.
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📍 Address: 350 Hartnell Avenue, Suite A, Redding, CA 96002
📞 Phone: (530) 225-2760
📧 Email: info@scedd.org
🌐 Website: www.scedd.org
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Phone: (530) 245-7252
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Website: www.shastalibraries.org
State Business Support & Resources
California GO-Biz
business.ca.gov
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) offers services related to business attraction, retention, and expansion; permit streamlining (calgold.ca.gov); site selection; trade development; and small business assistance.
Equipment Purchase Partial Tax Waiver
cdtfa.ca.gov/
This State program offers manufacturing and research and development companies a partial exemption of sales and use tax on equipment purchases and leases.
CDC Small Business Finance
cdcloans.com
CDC Small Business Finances is a nonprofit that offers a variety of low-interest financing to fit the needs of small businesses.
Cal-Recycle Loan Program
calrecycle.ca.gov/rmdz/
This program provides low-interest loans to qualifying businesses and nonprofits that create products from discarded materials or reuse and repurpose waste material.