Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities in Tulare County

Opportunities for Every Stage of Business

Whether you’re a small business owner, an entrepreneur with a dream, or a large company planning your next expansion, Tulare County offers a welcoming place to start and grow. Our Economic Development Office (EDO) works across the county to help businesses of all sizes find the right location, connect with the right people, and get set up for success.

Two Paths to Doing Business

Tulare County includes unincorporated communities and eight incorporated cities—each with its own processes and opportunities. We’re here to help you understand the differences and guide you to the right resources.

Unincorporated Tulare County

No Development Impact Fees in unincorporated areas
Fast-Track Permitting coordinated through County review
Available Land for commercial, industrial, and agricultural projects
Direct access to County Economic Development and Planning teams
 

Eight Incorporated Cities
Dinuba • Exeter • Farmersville • Lindsay • Porterville • Tulare • Visalia • Woodlake

• City-managed permitting and zoning
• EDO facilitates introductions, provides background, and supports collaboration from concept to completion

Where Opportunities Are Growing

• Small Business & Retail – Shops, restaurants, services, specialty stores
• Agribusiness & Food Processing – From local producers to global exporters
• Advanced Manufacturing – Central market access and skilled labor
• Renewable Energy – Sites for solar and bioenergy projects
• Healthcare & Life Sciences – Expanding facilities and services
• Tourism & Hospitality – Lodging, attractions, visitor experiences
• Referrals & Business Support

We’re your first stop—and we’ll connect you with:

• SBDC (business planning, financing, marketing)
• Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County (hiring, training, labor data)
• Chambers of Commerce and industry associations (ne