Our Mission
To increase the economic well-being of people and communities through business development and local wealth creation.

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 and Yreka, 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

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

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

Justi Hansen, Client Services Coordinator, Business Consultant ~ jhansen@e-jedi.org

Jenny Payton, Administrative and Program Assistant ~ jpayton@e-jedi.org

Pete LaFortune, Yreka Program Director, Business Consultant ~ plafortune@e-jedi.org

Nancy Swift, Executive Director ~ nswift@e-jedi.org

Board of Directors

Susan Brennan ~ Chair

Nancy Swift ~ Co-chair, executive director

Shawn Abbott ~ COS Faculty Member ~ Treasurer

Bob Polkinghorn ~ Retired College Administrator ~ Director

Kathy Hall ~ Owner of Starlight Productions ~ Director

Marguerite Lorimer ~ Owner of Earthalive Communications ~ Director