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Doing Business

The City of Chico is focused on creating conditions for your business investment to succeed. To learn more, please contact us at (530) 896-7200.

Business Mix

Smucker's Quality Beverages
Smucker's Natural Foods

Chico boasts a diverse range of light manufacturing and information technology enterprises. The city is a regional center for financial and business services as well as a magnet for retail activity. Chico is emerging into a destination for tourism around arts, entertainment, culture, and recreation.
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Market Access

Chico is 90 miles north of Sacramento and 3 hours from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico Municipal Airport offers commercial flights daily and convenient access for companies with private aircraft. Flight line access is available for freight transportation.
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Major Business Districts

You can view these Chico’s major business districts on the Business Areas map (PDF 3.8 MB).

  • North Chico Airport Business District – light industrial and office
  • South Chico Business District – light industrial, office and regional retail
  • Highway 99 Corridor – highway commercial, light industrial
  • Downtown – retail, services, office, residential
  • Park Avenue Corridor – retail, services, office, residential

Go to City of Chico GIS for Redevelopment Area, zoning, drainage, general plan and related maps.
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Business Assistance

Business Location – Companies considering a new operation in Chico comment on the level of responsiveness they receive from City and university officials. We will not only put together a package responding to your requirements, but we will also put you in touch with individuals best equipped to address your needs.
Development Assistance ►
Land and Buildings ► 
Business Licenses and Permits ►

Chico Businesses – If your company is expanding from an existing Chico location or looking to relocate from elsewhere, we can help you identify potential areas and put you in touch with the real estate market for specific locations.
Business Resources ► 
Business Licenses and Permits ►

Site Selectors – The City also works proactively with site selectors and businesses to assist them through the development process in order to get them operating as quickly as possible. Please contact Martha Wescoat-Andes in the Chico Economic Development Department.

Business Data

Under “Community Profile” the City periodically updates data most requested by site selectors.