Madera County EDC

10/17/2026

🎉 It’s Official!

North Fork Mono Casino & Resort is opening October 28th at Midnight!

10/16/2026

The Ronald McDonald House at Valley Children’s is expanding as part of a global rebrand for Ronald McDonald House Charities, continuing its mission of supporting families when they need it most.

For families facing the uncertainty of a child’s medical treatment, having a place to stay close by can make all the difference.

The expansion and rebrand mark an exciting new chapter while carrying forward the heart of what the Ronald McDonald House has always provided: comfort, connection and a place for families to be together.

10/14/2026

A $250,000 investment in food security was presented today to the Madera County Food Bank by Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria to support food distribution programs across Madera County.

Assemblywoman Soria spoke about the importance of supporting families, especially as the holiday season approaches, and ensuring they have food on the table. The funding is part of $1.5 million secured during the 2026 budget year for food security programs across the Central Valley.

Madera County Food Bank CEO Ryan McWherter shared that the funding will help provide turkeys, hams and other food resources to families this holiday season. He expressed his gratitude to Assemblywoman Soria for the contribution and her support of local families.

10/13/2026

MCEDC is proud to be a new member of the Building Industry Association of Fresno/Madera Counties (BIA)!

This morning’s Quarterly Breakfast brought together industry leaders and builders from across Fresno and Madera counties. Guest speaker Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer shared updates on key issues impacting the building industry.

MCEDC looks forward to building new relationships and strengthening connections with industry partners to support economic development throughout Madera County.

10/07/2026

🏔️ Great day in Yosemite Valley!

MCEDC was proud to join the Fall Quarterly Meeting of the Gateway Charter Group, bringing together the National Park Service, Mariposa, Mono, Madera, and Tuolumne Counties, and Yosemite Gateway Partners.

We’re excited to strengthen partnerships, share ideas, and work together to support our region’s gateway communities! 🌲🤝

10/07/2026

Topgolf is coming to Madera County!

The groundbreaking took place at Valley Children’s, and will create approximately 250 new jobs.

Topgolf San Joaquin Valley will feature 72 climate-controlled hitting bays, a full-service restaurant and bar, an arcade, a patio, and a family-friendly miniature golf course.

This project represents a significant investment in Madera County and is the result of a partnership between Topgolf, Valley Children’s and ARCO/Murray. With Valley Children’s celebrating its 75th anniversary next year and a future four-star hotel planned across the street, this area continues to build momentum and attract new opportunities for our growing community.

Construction is underway and is expected to open in Summer of 2027.

10/05/2026

Madera County celebrated the ribbon cutting of the Transit Facility Improvement Project, an important step toward transitioning the Madera County Connection (MCC) fleet to zero-emission buses.

The project includes eight electric bus chargers, infrastructure for eight additional chargers, four solar canopies with 448 solar panels, and a state-of-the-art bus wash to improve efficiency and support the MCC fleet.

These improvements mark the first step in implementing Madera County’s Zero Emission Bus Rollout Plan, with the goal of reaching a 100% zero-emission fleet by 2040.

10/05/2026

McCaffrey Homes is celebrating 50 years in business — and preparing to expand its Central Valley footprint.

Founded by Bob and Karen McCaffrey in 1976, the Fresno-based family business says it has built more than 10,000 homes and developed 115 neighborhoods. Today, a third generation is helping lead the company.

As McCaffrey Homes enters its next chapter, the homebuilder plans to expand beyond Fresno, Clovis and Madera into additional Central Valley communities. Specific locations and timelines have not yet been announced.

Read more at the link in the comments!

10/01/2026

09/28/2026

🌟 Congratulations to Valley Children’s!

For the 11th consecutive year, Valley Children’s has been named a Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, earning national recognition for excellence in pediatric neuroscience care.

This achievement highlights the high-quality, specialized healthcare available to families across the Central Valley.

Learn more: https://news.valleychildrens.org/valley-childrens-earns-u-s-news-best-childrens-hospital-recognition-for-11th-consecutive-year/