The 2025 Redwood Coast Region Economic Summit brought together leaders, change-makers, and community members from across the region for three days of conversation, connection, and shared learning in Lake County.

When Alex Urquhart and Mariah Durand got married beneath the towering redwoods of Humboldt County, they never expected that their wedding would eventually inspire a business venture. But that’s exactly what happened. After falling in love with Humboldt, the couple decided to take a leap—turning their wedding-day experience into a full-time entrepreneurial journey.

North Edge has been officially certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s...

Early Bird registration for the 4th Annual Redwood Coast Region Economic Summit, ends August 31st—secure your seat and register...

After 46 years of dedicated service, we have officially changed our name from Arcata Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) to North Edge:

In the rural mountains of Siskiyou County, the Salmon River Outpost has been a cornerstone of the Somes Bar community since the gold rush...

When the local natural food store closed in nearby Willow Creek, the Wildes recognized an even stronger need for accessible, healthy food...

The Indian Country Prosperity Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the workforce and economic...

At the end of last month, we gathered at the Tish Non Community Center, hosted by the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria...

The awarded $14 million Catalyst Funds include up to $2 million for Collaborative’s operations, up to $1.5 million towards...

The transition to running his own company, JVP Forestry LLC, meant Jonathan needed equipment—specifically, an excavator, a grader...

Starting a business doesn’t always mean borrowing money. Many businesses begin with very little capital.