Center for Economic Development & Northeastern California Small Business Development Center
Northeastern California Small Business Development Center (NECSBDC) offers four programs to assist northern California communities and businesses. Some services are free and others require a moderate fee.
Regional Data
NECSBDC produces annual county-level economic and demographic profiles for 23 counties in Northern California, including Butte County, and provides statistical data presentations for your community or business meetings and planning sessions. Call Courtney Danehy at 898-4598 or go to the NECSBDC website for more information.
Applied Research
NECSBDC conducts analytical research related to business marketing and economic development, including:
- independent data estimates and projections
- economic/fiscal impact analysis
- retail capture/leakage studies
- target industry studies
- cost-of-living studies
- survey research
Call Warren Jensen at 898-4598 or go to the NECSBDC website for more information.
Business Marketing Intelligence
NECSBDC provides analytical data and information research for northern California businesses, including:
- data and information about your market area
- areas for potential expansion
- marketing lists of potential customers
- competitor analysis
- industry studies
- industry risk analysis
- customer feedback surveys.
Call Warren Jensen at 898-4598 or go to the NECSBDC website for more information.
Conferences and Workshops
The center presents the annual Tri-County Economic Forecast Conference and other presentations. Call Courtney Danehy at 898-4598 or go to the NECSBDC website for more information.

