Growing recreation market centered around Gray Lodge Wildlife Refuge and the proposed Pacfic Flyway Center
Commerical and Industrial Opportunities
Highway 99 Corridor – With Sacramento just 60 miles south, State Route 99 is heavily used by truckers, business and recreational travelers. Upcoming renovations to the Highway 99 strip will attract new consumers. More retail info...
Historic Downtown Gridley – Population growth and the development of new recreational attractions are making this authentic small town a shopping destination. It's a great location for boutiques, cafes, and small franchises. More retail info...
Gridley Industrial Park – Manufacturing in Gridley ranges from ag-related concerns, such as fruit, rice and nut processing, to outdoor/athletic equipment. The 70-acre Gridley Industrial Park opened in 2004 to house light manufacturing and assembly firms. More manufacturing info...
Available Properties
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Manufacturing
Gridley Industrial Park
Located just 60 miles north of Sacramento on Highway 99, this new, City-built, 70-acre industrial park is an intelligent site choice for any business involved in manufacturing, distribution, assembly, or food processing. Phase I infrastructure is nearing completion on the park.
Lots from 2 to 30 acres, for sale or lease
Sites are flat, semi-graded and ready to build
Fast-tracked build-to-suit option
Two entrances off Hwy 99, a major truck route
Union Pacific rail spurs possible to two sites
Municipal power — electrical rates average15-30% lower than non-municipal providers
Raw material — Agricultural lands surround Gridley, with crops such as fruit, nuts, and grains
Ventana Group (information technology) – Future tenant, Ventana Group, specializes in asset management and service desk solutions for the IT market. The company has clients in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Retail Opportunity
Gridley has two very different retail environments: Historic Downtown Gridley and the Highway 99 Corridor. Both areas offer the potential for tremendous growth and are included in the Gridley Business Improvement District.
A study was completed by Marketek, Inc., in July 2007 on the retail opportunities available in Gridley. The report identified a retail leakage to surrounding communities of approximately $25,000,000, indicating remarkable potential for new Gridley businesses. For more information, view the complete retail market analysis report.
Historic Downtown Gridley Just off the highway, past the beautifully restored homes of "Silk Stocking Row" you will find charming, turn-of-the-century Historic Downtown Gridley. Punctuated by wide, tree-shaded sidewalks and one-of-a kind murals, it is a downtown that is perfect for strolling, shopping and leisurely dining. Gridley's downtown features a variety of retail stores, restaurants, and unique local businesses.
Highway 99 Corridor
The city of Gridley offers a unique retail and food-service opportunity with frontage along Highway 99. Highway 99 is heavily traveled, with vehicle traffic of 22,000 and an estimated 48,000 people per day, offering excellent business opportunities.
Recently, the City of Gridley commissioned an extensive study and design exercise as they are planning visual and pedestrian improvements to Highway 99, the major transportation corridor running through Gridley. The results and recommendations can be found in the Streetscape Design Plan for Highway 99.
Continental Athletic Supply specializes in manufacturing and reconditioning football equipment. Started in 1946 in Gridley, Continental Athletic Supply manufactures helmet gear including face masks and chin straps, practice aids including sled pads and dummies, field equipment, decals, bags, and shoulder pad accessories. In addition to manufacturing, Continental Athletic Supply also provides equipment reconditioning services. Continental Athletic is located near Historic Downtown Gridley.
Nurstech is a highly innovative agricultural firm and the worlds largest supplier of "in vitro" propagated rootstocks and olive plants. Nurstech specializes in olive varieties for high quality olive oil production. A branch of the multinational corporation Agromillora, Nurstech has a 34 acre site in Gridley.
Rio Pluma, LLC is a branch of the Stapleton- Spence Packing Company, which specializes in prune and raisin packing and processing for industrial, foodservice and consumer applications, as well as a full line of nut products.Rio Pluma has a facility on Highway 99 in Gridley.
Ventana Group is asystems integrator focusing on IT infrastructure management. An acknowledged expert in the design, deployment, and operation of IT Asset Management solutions, Ventana Group provides solutions that encompass all aspects of IT infrastructure management, including systems and network management, help desk, SLA management, problem and change management, and integration with enterprise systems such as SAP. Their clients include companies in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Labor Force
Average Hourly Wage Rates
Occupation Title
Average Starting Wage
First Line Supervisors/Managers
$18.46
Bookkeeping, Accounting
$12.72
Production Workers
$ 8.63
Maintenance & Repair Workers
$12.57
Assemblers & Fabricators
$ 9.23
Machinists
$12.49
Truck Drivers, heavy
$15.35
Database Administrators
$19.08
Unemployment Rate:
18.1%
Labor Facts
A laborshed of over 78,000, drawing workers from Chico, Oroville, Gridley, Yuba City and Marysville
Typical response to job openings: 100 applicants to every opening
Strong work ethic derived from a rural, agriculture-based community
Training programs available through Butte Community College and California State University, Chico
CSUC, with over 15,000 students, is part of the California State University system and offers bachelor degrees and masters degrees. Offering over 100 undergraduate majors and options and over 40 masters degrees and options, CSU Chico is ranked as one of the top 4 public regional universities in the West.
The mission of Butte College is to create a student-centered, community-based learning environment which empowers students to become productive, literate, and responsible members of a diverse society. Butte College offers:
Degree, transfer, career, technical, and certificate programs,
Basic skills,
English as a second language,
Student support services that promote student access and achievement,
Economic development and workforce training,
Adult non-credit courses, and
Community education.
Some of the programs offered include fire science, nursing, automotive technology, law enforcement, agriculture, education, and computer sciences. Butte Community College has over 14,200 students enrolled, many of whom will transfer to a 4-year university.
Cal-Northern School of Law Cal Northern School of Law, located in Chico, is the only law school between Sacramento and the Oregon border. Students earn a J.D. (Doctor of Jurisprudence) degree in four years of night study, which fulfills the educational requirements for admission to the State Bar of California.
Yuba College Yuba College is located in Marysville, about 35 minutes from Gridley. The college offers many transfer and vocational programs of study, including manufacturing tech/metalworking-welding, fire technology, law enforcement, electronic technology, and business.
Union Pacific - spur availability at Industrial Park
Air Transportation
Nearest Airport
Miles from Airport
Sacramento International Airport
55 miles south
Chico Municipal Airport
30 miles north
Location From Major Cities
Sacramento
59 miles
Reno
135 miles
San Francisco
141 miles
Los Angeles
441
Highway 99 Corridor Highway 99 runs through Gridley, connecting to Sacramento in the south and Chico, Red Bluff, and Interstate 5 to the north. The route is heavily traveled by commuters, business, and leisure travelers, yet traffic moves steadily. Highway 70, I-5 and I-80 are easily accessed as well.
Sacramento Airport Sacramento International Airport is approximately one hour south. Located northwest of Sacramento, it can be accessed from Gridley without entering the busier downtown Sacramento highways. The airport is served by 14 airlines including Alaska, Continental, Delta, Jet Blue, Southwest, and United.
Maps
Location Map (pdf) – Major tansportation routes to west coast cities, including Sacramento, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Reno.
Market Access Map (pdf) – Major highway routes and distances to markets in the western half of the United States.
Railway Map (pdf) – Main rail lines from Gridley to markets in the western half of the United States.
Taxes
Property Tax
Taxing Entity*
Tax Rate / Per $100**
State of California
1% of market value plus bonds or assessments
Improvement Assessment District
TBD
Reclamation District
$12.00 per parcel or per acre
Pool District
$6.00/per year
*Not all taxes would apply. Depends on location of business or home **All Property is Assessed @ 100% Valuation
Sales Tax
State
8.250 %
Healthcare
Biggs-Gridley Memorial Hospital
As a small community, Gridley is very fortunate to be the home of a full service medical facility. Opened in June 1949, Biggs-Gridley Memorial Hospital serves the communities of Richvale, Biggs, Gridley and Live Oak. The 49-bed facility offers inpatient and outpatient services, ambulance service, helicopter airlift, a critical care unit, surgical floor, a home health agency, skilled nursing facility and rehabilitation services. Biggs-Gridley Memorial Hospital is part of the Fremont-Rideout Health Group, wihch is based in Yuba City.
Services include:
General medical and surgical care,
CT scanning,
Intensive care,
Orthopedics, and
Emergency services.
Specialized services include:
Skilled nursing (elderly/disabled),
Hospice care, and
Neonatal intensive care.
Outpatient services provided include:
Breast cancer screening and mammograms,
Certified trauma center,
Geriatric services,
Home health,
Physical therapy and rehabilitation,
Radiation therapy, and
Sleep center.
The Butte County and northern California regions offer an abundance of superior to world-class medical facilities. Below are a few regional facilities available within an hour's drive of Gridley along with two of the finest health care facilities in the nation, located right here in northern California.
Enloe Medical Center Enloe Medical Center, located just a 35 minute drive from Gridley in Chico, offers a full range of health care services, including a heart program, cancer center, a Designated Level II Trauma Center with helicopter transport, and a maternity unit. Enloe Medical Center and its staff were recognized in the Fall 2003 issue of Money Magazine's "The Best Healthcare for Your Family" for their excellence in partial hip replacements, back and neck surgery, and carotid endarterectomy procedures.
Feather River Hospital Feather River Hospital, located in Paradise, 30 minutes from Gridley, is a full-service medical facility. Special services provided by Feather River include a Maternity unit, Sleep Apnea center, a 24-hour emergency room and a full range of Home Health and Hospice services.
Northern California Shriners' Hospital The Northern California Shriners' Hospital is located less than two hours away in nearby Sacramento. Northern California Shriners' Hospital specializes in pediatric care in three fields: orthopaedics, spinal cord injury treatment and rehabilitation, and acute burn treatment and rehabilitation. All Shriner's hospitals offer treatment to children under the age of 18 completely free of charge to the patient and patient's family. Shriners' Hospitals are famous for the world-class level of treatment and wonderful atmosphere that they provide.
UC Davis Medical Center Located just 60 miles away in Sacramento, UCD Medical Center is a teaching hospital, research facility, and a world-class medical center affiliated with the University of California, Davis. It is the home of the only Level I Trauma Center in northern California as well as a Pediatric Emergency and Intensive Care Unit. It was recently ranked as one of the the nation's Top 50 Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report (2005). UCD Medical Center achieved this ranking in four categories, as well as scoring the highest nurse-to-patient ration in the nation at 3 to 1.
Special Attractions
Known as "The Small Town That Loves Company," Gridley boasts a large variety of events and attractions that provide a draw for out of town visitors. From a real old-fashioned Fireman's Muster to the newest State Park, Gridley has no shortage of appeal to visitors and residents alike. Below are a few of the most popular events and things to see and do around town.
Events
Red Suspenders Day & Firemen's Muster Red Suspenders day is held on the third Saturday in May each year in honor of our volunteer firefighters. The day starts with a pancake breakfast and is followed by bed races, an arts & crafts fair, car show, firefighters games, live entertainment, a parade, and other events. Thousands of people attend this annual event from all over northern California. Sponsored by the Gridley Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information call (530) 846-3142.
NorCal Cluster Dog Show Held annually at the bucolic Butte County Fairgrounds, this 3 to 4 day all-breed show brings some of the finest dogs and their handlers from all over the United States and Canada. Call (530) 846-3262 for dates and times.
Annual Gridley Invitational Basketball Tournament Local, regional and state high school basketball fans anxiously await December for the Annual Gridley Invitational Basketball Tournament to hit the hardwood. Each year the small school of Gridley invites seven of the finest powerhouse teams from northern California's boys' basketball scene to compete in this unique tournament. Started in 1953, the GIBT is one of the longest, if not THE longest, running tournament in the state. The hoop-fest is the highlight of the local and regional boys' basketball season. For more information, call the Gridley Chamber of Commerce at (530) 846-3142.
Attractions
Gray Lodge Wildlife Area Over 50,000 visitors annually pay a visit to Gray Lodge , a major wildlife stopover on the Pacific Flyway. Located on over 9,100 acres, the refuge is the annual host to millions of geese, ducks, and many other migrating birds. The migration offers a cacophonous, magical spectacle that is not to be missed. The refuge is an intensely managed wetlands and wildlife area; many species of birds including hawks, blue heron, pheasants, and egrets, make the refuge their year-round oasis. Gray Lodge offers a handicap accesssible boardwalk, a driving loop, and photography blinds. Hunting and fishing are allowed in season and are a major part of Gridley's tourist industry. For more information or directions to Gray Lodge, call (530) 846-3315. Photo source: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/lands/wa/region2/graylodge/graylodgeslides Sutter Buttes State Park* Located in Gridley's backyard, the magnificent Sutter Buttes (known as "the world's smallest mountain range") have become the newest California State Park. Long closed to outsiders, the Department of Parks and Recreation recently purchased 1,785 acres of the geological wonder and will open it to the public in the future. Known by many names, including Spirit Mountain, Histum Yani, Middle Mountain, Peace Valley and the Sutter Buttes, this towering gem beckons to hikers, bird watchers, archaeologists, geologists, and urban escapees from all over northen California and the western United States. *Official name not yet determined
Historic Downtown Gridley Just off the freeway, past the beautifully restored homes of "Silk Stocking Row" you will find charming, turn-of-the-century downtown Gridley. Punctuated by wide, tree-shaded sidewalks and one-of-a kind murals, it is a downtown that is perfect for strolling. Gridley's downtown features a variety of retail stores, restaurants and unique local businesses. The downtown is included in the Gridley Business Improvement District. For more information on business opportunities in the Gridley BID, please contact Jerry Fichter at (530) 846-3687.
Business Resources
Below are a few resources available to businesses either considering a location or currently operating in Gridley.
Butte County Development Services (Building/Planning/GIS) www.buttecounty.net/dds/ Facilitates the County’s adopted plans, policies and programs through quality professional planning, plan checking, building inspection, code compliance, geographical and public information services for Butte County.
Center for Economic Development, CSUC (530) 898-4598 www.csuchico.edu/cedp/ Source for economic data and information about northern California.
Small Business Development Center (530) 895-9017 www.bcsbdc.org/ One-stop source for business counseling, workshops, and resources; areas of interest include business planning and management, marketing,manufacturing, and entrepreneur programs.
3Core (Formerly Tri-County Economic Development Corporation) 530.893.8732 www.3coreedc.org 3Core focuses on accessing capital for businesses and communities in its economic development district, and creating strategic alliances with other public and private organizations.
California Labor & Workforce Development Agency- Business Investment Services (CalBIS) (916) 322-0000 www.labor.ca.gov/calBIS/
Industrial / Business Development Sites Available
Gridley Industrial Park
The Gridley Industrial Park is a result of the vision and determination of the City of Gridley to provide good jobs for the residents of Gridley. Businesses located in the industrial park are eligible for municipal electrical rates and participation in the South Butte County Foreign Trade Zone.
Sites are flat, semi-graded, and ready to build.
Park entrance is located just off Highway 99e.
Zoned for commercial to heavy industrial use.
Utilities are nearby.
Railroad main line is adjacent, a spur can be brought to some of the sites.
When the City Council builds an industrial park to help local companies expand, you know they don’t take business for granted.
Just off the highway, past the beautifully restored homes of "Silk Stocking Row" you will find charming, turn-of-the-century Historic Downtown Gridley. Punctuated by wide, tree-shaded sidewalks and one-of-a kind murals, it is a downtown that is perfect for strolling, shopping and leisurely dining. Gridley's downtown features a variety of retail stores, restaurants, and unique local businesses. 
