Our Mission – Indian Valley Innovation Hub

━ ABOUT US

Bridging Gaps, Fostering Growth: IVIH's Story

After the Dixie Fire devastated the region, John Steffanic, Manager of the Plumas Sierra County Fairgrounds, proposed the establishment of an economic development organization with a focus on manufacturing products for export. This vision led to the birth of the Indian Valley Innovation Hub (IVIH). Given the urgent requirements in the burn scar area, IVIH initially directed its efforts there.

In essence, our primary objective was to bring together a network of mentors, experts, tools, equipment, marketing strategies, distribution channels, financing options, and branding resources to foster innovation within the Indian Valley community. A significant number of product makers eagerly joined IVIH’s product development program, and we have continued to provide unwavering support to them.

Over the subsequent months, it became evident that entrepreneurs in the region had a broader spectrum of needs. Consequently, IVIH expanded its services significantly and forged partnerships with organizations capable of addressing the unmet requirements of local businesses. This expansion also caught the attention of entrepreneurs beyond Indian Valley, leading to inquiries and requests for support from all corners of Plumas County. In response, we have extended our services to cater to clients throughout the entire county.

OUR MISSION: facilitating Plumas County exports and empowering businesses through innovation and education to drive economic development.

━ THE PLUMAS SIERRA COUNTY FAIR ━

The Plumas Sierra County Fair is especially proud to be part of this effort that checks off so many things a community looks to their Fairgrounds for; economic development, promotion of agricultural products, involving diverse groups of people within the community and most importantly, having the opportunity to show off what our community has made, grown and raised. The core purpose of a County Fair is to share what a community makes, grows and raises.

The Fair judges recognize these products, as Fairs have done for Centhuer Gieos.

━ THE PROCESS

We Welcome All Entrepreneurs

IVIH is developing a comprehensive website with information that can help business owners connect with funding, consumers, advisors, educational resources, and more. If you don’t see the business support resources you need listed here, reach out to us and we will connect you with the support you need.

━ NEXT STEPS

Time to create a business plan

If your idea makes it to the next level, further resources can be requested including equipment, expert consultation, market research and more.

After help creating your business plan, you will present to the IVIH team. A decision will be made to move to market. Additional resources may also include:

And finally...

━ CREATE A PRODUCT THE WORLD WANTS

The IVIH team will help put together the resources available at this moment in time. There is no reason we cannot create products that the world would want to know about. If we can do that, then the world will want to buy those things, and that’s how we start to rebuild economically.