Our Mission
To empower communities and people to create prosperity.

What is JEDI?
Jefferson Economic Development Institute is a non-profit that provides resources for people, businesses and communities to create self-determined livelihood, healthy organizations and thriving economies. JEDI supports individuals to become self-employed and create economic stability, and a sense of financial well-being. JEDI raises awareness to the effectiveness of microenterprise in Siskiyou County.

Where is JEDI?
JEDI is located in Mount Shasta, California, serving all of Siskiyou County and the far Northern California Region.

What does JEDI do?
JEDI provides personalized business counseling at no cost, and offers a variety of business and financial management classes and workshops for a nominal fee to those who wish to start a business or improve their current one. If you are self-employed or want to start a business, see our services section for more information on how we can help you gain financial freedom.

Personnel
Staff
Bonnie Kubowitz, Managing Director ~ bkubowitz@e-jedi.org

Renee Getreu, Building Assets Program Manager ~ rgetreu@e-jedi.org

Paj Kane, Business Development Manager ~ pkane@e-jedi.org

Charlotte Sainz, Receptionist/Program Assistant ~ csainz@e-jedi.org

Board of Directors
Jennifer Carr ~ Shasta Mountain Guides ~ Chairperson

Kevin Charter ~ Edward Jones Investments ~ Vice Chairperson

Erika Carpenter ~ Terra Mai, Inc. ~ Secretary

Colette George ~ Plexus Pacific Industries ~ Treasurer

Susan Brennan ~ Director

Nancy Swift ~ Executive Director