Monthly Update: August 2023

Siskiyou County Film Commission

In August, our staff presented to the Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors a proposal to take over the Siskiyou County Film Commission. Our request was granted, and we have submitted our application to the California Film Commission. Our team will work to create a comprehensive website with shooting locations, permitting links, lodging/catering info, and more. Additionally, our team will attend film industry events and respond to production RFPs to pitch Siskiyou as a great place for film/television production. We feel that this has strong potential to benefit not only lodging properties, but our local workforce, restaurants, and retail businesses.

Yreka Receives Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) Award

Yreka is among four rural communities to be awarded funding by the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable to further support the outdoor recreation economy in Yreka. This award for Jefferson Mountain Bike Company and shop owner, Bill Robberson, builds on the goals of Yreka’s RERC Action plan, by accelerating the shop's efforts to create a memorable destination, and connect community and visitors to Yreka’s outdoors.

In a highly competitive field of applicants, four rural communities—including Yreka, will receive a $10,000 Rural Implementation Grant, and in-kind technical assistance. The Siskiyou County Economic Development Council submitted the competitive application in July.

It was important to our team that this funding be directed to a business that not only benefits Yreka’s outdoor recreation economy, but that exemplifies community leadership and innovation.

The $10,00 award will help position the Jefferson Bike Company as a central hub for the community with contemporary renovations, a curated marketing campaign and dedicated online booking to appeal to travelers along the Interstate-5 corridor between San Francisco and Portland.

Siskiyou Inspiration Newsletter + Blog : Ready, Set, Pickleball!

Many spots in Siskiyou, such as Montague and Yreka, have embraced the pickleball craze as it continues to take the country by storm. So, whether you’re a pickleball champion or just hearing about the sport, read on to find out how to get your pickleball on here in Siskiyou.

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Group Meetings Page

For meetings and group travel, Siskiyou is a naturally unique venue with epic possibilities. We're building out our new Group Meetings page to showcase all of Siskiyou's epic meeting spaces. If you have a large meeting space you'd like for us to add, please email heather@discoversiskiyou.com

Lobby Loop Video

REMINDER: We have silent loop videos available on USB sticks for lodging partners to share in their lobbies. If you would like one for your lobby display, email heather@discoversiskiyou.com!

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