Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce | Our Community

Community Services

Business Building and Permit Assistance

City of Ukiah Community Planning and Building Services
(707) 463-6203
300 Seminary Ave., Ukiah CA 95482
e-mail: planning@cityofukiah.com
The City of Ukiah maintains a professional planning and streamlined permit process. Business considerations of entrepreneurs and developers new to the City are acknowledged and every consideration within the law is extended to them.

For permits outside City limits, contact:
Mendocino County Planning and Building Departments
(707) 463-4281
501 Low Gap Road, Ukiah CA 95482
e-mail: pbs@co.mendocino.ca.us

Also see: "Tips for Doing Area Business: Local Requirements"

Business Technical Assistance

Ukiah Redevelopment Agency
(707) 463-6200
e-mail:
Provides site assembly, utility upgrades and billing assistance, development
grants, downtown revitalization, business expansion/retention, etc. .

Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce
(707) 462-4705, fax: (707) 462-2088
200 South School Street, Ukiah, CA 95482
Provides business exposure & networking opportunities, membership benefits, legislative/business advocacy, technical assistance referrals, business and visitor information, etc.

Economic Development & Financing Corp.
(707) 467-5953
631 South Orchard, Ukiah CA 95482
Provides technical assistance, site assembly, business relocation assistance, planning assistance, and revolving loan fund capital to businesses in Mendocino County.

West Company
(707) 468-3553, fax: (707) 468-3555
367 No. State St. #201, Ukiah CA 95482
e-mail: info@westcompany.org
Provides business development planning, training and consulting, as well as access to a revolving microloan fund. Contractor for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Mendocino County.

Main Street Program
(707) 463-6729
Downtown revitalization, aesthetic improvements, membership benefits, networking.

Mendocino County Employers Council
(707) 462-5021
597-B So. Main St., Ukiah, CA 95482

There are also numerous private businesses and consultants who offer assistance. Contact the Chamber for referrals:

Also see: "Tips for Doing Area Business: Local Business Resourses"

Public Health

Mendocino County Public Health Department
(707) 463-4461
890 N. Bush St., Ukiah CA 95482
Provides a variety of information and health services to county residents.

Also see: Healthcare

Public Safety - Area police, fire and rescue services

City of Ukiah Police Department
300 Seminary Ave., Ukiah CA 95482
Business office: (707) 463-6242

City of Ukiah Fire Department
300 Seminary Ave., Ukiah CA 95482
Business office: (707) 463-6274

California Shock/Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR)
1-888-207-5433
A non-profit community service air ambulance. CALSTAR was formed to meet the need for rapid air transport for ill and injured patients in the areas they serve. There are CALSTAR Bases located over northern CA including the CALSTAR IV Base in Ukiah. For more information on becoming a CALSTAR Member please call.

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(707) 459-7414
17501 N. Highway 101, Willits CA 95490

Mendocino County Sheriff's Department
(707) 463-4411
951 Low Gap Rd. Ukiah CA 95482

Redwood Valley/Calpella Fire Department
(707) 485-8121
8481 East Road, Redwood Valley CA 95470

Ukiah Valley Fire District
1500 South State St., Ukiah CA 95482
(707) 462-7921

Reference

Mendocino County Public Library, Ukiah Branch
General information: (707) 463-4491
Adult Literacy: (707) 463-4155
Children's Room: (707) 463-4153
Circulation: (707) 463-4490
Information Reference Desk: (707) 463-4493
105 North Main Street, Ukiah CA 95482

Held-Poage Memorial Home and Research Library
(707) 462-6969
603 West Perkins, Ukiah CA 95482

Professional Development

Leadership Mendocino
(707) 463-6967
200 S. School St., Ukiah CA 95482
Leadership Mendocino is a 10-month program, beginning in September, designed to identify and develop a diverse group of community leaders who will help create a spirit of county-wide cooperation and commitment for the resolution of current and future community challenges. Program days are held once a month at a variety of locations throughout the county to present information and ideas with local and outside experts of various topics related to leadership, community issues and quality of life. The program explores: Agriculture; History; Arts & Tourism; Health Care & Human Services; Business & Entrepreneurial Ventures; Government & Planning; Education and Children; Law Enforcement, Justice & Public Safely; Natural Resources; Communication.

Workforce Training

There are several job development and workforce training agencies that serve the community.

Job Alliance Program
Mendocino County Dept. of Social Services
(707) 463-5627 or (707) 467-5500
631 South Orchard Ave., Ukiah, CA 95482,

Mendocino College
(707) 468-3100
1000 Hensley Creek Road, Ukiah, CA 95482

Mendocino Works Employment Resource Center
South Center
(707) 463-5710; (707) 468-1196
631 South Orchard Ave., Ukiah, CA 95482

There are also numerous private employment agencies in the area equipped to train and/or furnish temporary and permanent employees.

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