Bob and Carol Lafrancchi received a loan from RREDC to start The Loleta Cheese Factory in 1982. Today the factory produces more than 2 million pounds of cheese per year. Visit them online at www.loletacheese.com or stop by their factory in Loleta for a tour.
Jim Carlson needed a loan to finance research, development and production of innovative wireless communication devices, so he approached RREDC for financing. Carlson Wireless Technologies bridges the rural digital divide with wireless systems that deliver high-speed, high-quality telecommunications for the Internet age. Visit Carlson Wireless for more information about the company.
RREDC gave Fire and Light Originals a working capital loan to increase their inventory and export operations. Fire and Light Originals falls under one of the North Coast's targets of opportunity (one of the regions most promising areas for economic and workforce development), handcrafting the beautiful giftware and colored glass dinnerware that is now shipped to specialty stores and galleries throughout the country. Visit Fire & Light to see their entire dinnerware line.
Matthew Schmit received a loan from RREDC to help finance building a larger food manufacturing facility. The Tofu Shop Specialty Foods has been making fine traditional-style tofu since 1977. Tofu Shop customers receive the best in delicious and nutritious foods. Visit Tofu Shop Online for more information.
Beverly Wolfe and Ron Garrido were ready to open up their first restaurant in Humboldt County and looked to RREDC for a starting capital loan. Soon after, they opened the Avalon. Enjoy incredible hospitality, old world food, bold and delicious new American style. High style, joyful and casual, great cocktails, polished service and an incredible wine list. Third and G Streets, Old Town Eureka 707-445-0500 or visit Avalon's Web Site
RREDC gave the current owners of Six Rivers Brewery a loan to purchase the restaurant and brew house in McKinleyville. Six Rivers Brewery has been revitalized completely by the current owners; expanding their menu, improving the ambiance, as well as adding to their line of microbrews, like Kona Moon Porter, infused with real Kona Coffee. Stop by Six Rivers Brewery, "The Brew with a View" at the top of Central Avenue in McKinleyville for pint of one their infused flavored beers.
Angela and Mark Jubb received a loan from RREDC to open CyberCity Entertainment Center. CyberCity is "Your Ultimate Laser Tag and Gaming Center". It's great indoor entertainment for kids of all ages and adults too. If you're looking for a different place to throw a birthday party CyberCity is the place.
Baroni Designs were ready to grow and expand their business. RREDC helped finance the expansion. Today, Baroni Designs is one of the North Coast's larger jewelry manufacturers specializing in necklaces, bracelets and earrings made of sterling silver and semi-precious stones. They have expanded distributing to stores all over the country. Visit Baroni Designs to see their latest line of jewelry.
Dalianes Travel needed a working capitol loan from RREDC to help grow their business. Dalianes offers clients a wide range of traveling options to destinations around the world. They have three locations for customer convenience; Eureka, Arcata (on HSU campus), and in McKinleyville. Visit Dalianes Travel for your next traveling adventure.
Karen and John Rath needed financing to help towards campground improvements and RREDC was able to give them a loan. Giant Redwood RV and Campground in Myers Flat is surrounded by over 51,000 acres of Humboldt Redwood State Park. The campground offers travelers with RVs or tents comfortable, rustic campsites with river access, and is open year-round. Visit Giant Redwood RV Campground for your next camping trip to the Ancient Redwoods down in Southern Humboldt.
Ted Vivatson and Margaret Frigon received a loan from RREDC for their brewery expansion in Scotia. Eel River Brewing Co. manufactures and distributes their award winning organic and conventional microbrews throughout the pacific northwest. Visit the Eel River Brewing Co. Taproom & Grill for delicious locally grown black angus beef, fantastic pub food and northcoast's largest beer garden. Learn more about ERB at www.eelriverbrewery.com
R&B Auto came to RREDC for a working capital loan for start up costs and to purchase vehicles to sell on the lot. R&B Auto specializes in selling pre-owned Toyota trucks and is located in Blue Lake. Visit R&B Auto in Blue Lake to see their Toyota truck selection today.
Before opening Shamus T. Bones Jennifer and Chris Barry had a successful catering business serving great BBQ at local and regional fairs and festivals. When they were ready to expand into the restaurant business they approached RREDC for a start-up loan. Shamus is located off of highway 36 and is open for lunch and dinner, specializing in southern "Texas" BBQ.
Annette Stainbrook came to RREDC for a loan to purchase Reel Videos in Fortuna as well as some start up capital to run the business. Reel Videos provides a wide variety of unique and diverse movie and game choices for its customers. Reel Videos is located in the Redwood Village Shopping Center, 709 South Fortuna Blvd in Fortuna.
The Rocking Horse is a great store to buy clothes and toys for your newborn baby or toddler. Plus great toys for your kids as they get older. Stop by their store inside the Jacoby Storehouse off the Arcata Plaza.
In 2004 Darcy-Fardette Konkler and Bryan Konkler needed a large facility for their gymnastics business. So RREDC was able to give them a loan to buy the building. Since then they have moved to a new location in Eureka, 1489 Hoover Street. Flips for Kids offers a wide variety of fun gymnastics classes for children of all ages. Flips is also the place for birthday parties and camp adventures. Visit Flips for Kids for details.
Fern Valley Goats came to RREDC for a working capital loan for their business. Fern Valley Goats produces goat milk for Cypress Grove Chevre, which not only has award winning goat cheeses, but also distributes their cheeses all over the country.
Heidi Myers and Janna Lyon received a loan from RREDC to start a high-end women's closing store down in Old Town Eureka. Coco & Cuvee offers a variety of clothing lines from top designers, bringing "Fashion to the Fabulous." Visit Coco & Cuvee on 3rd and G Streets in Old Town or check out Coco & Cuvee online for the latest styles available.
RREDC's loan enabled the original owners of Babe's Pizza and Pasta to open their restaurant. Today the current owners are still successfully serving the Cutten community great pizza and pasta dishes. Visit Babe's Pizza in the Cutten Plaza across from Murphy's market for a quick bite.
When Julie and Gabe Kelly were ready to purchase Northcoast Audiology, an existing business, they looked to RREDC finance the purchase. For patients needing hearing tests or anything related to hearing they need to make an appointment to see a certified Audiologist at Northcoast Audiology.
Wildplanet Foods, Inc. wanted to expand its business by supplying its customers with live crab and tuna up in Washington and British Columbia during the summer months. So RREDC provided them with a working capital loan to do just that. Wildplanet Foods is one of the larger distributors of live crab in California. They also sell canned tuna and other fish as well. Visit Wildplanet Foods online to purchase an assortment of canned tuna, salmon, and more.
RREDC gave Dennis and Dorothy Simmons a loan so they could expand their soap manufacturing and sales operation. Simmons Natural Bodycare sells a variety of soaps each made from natural extracts and individually wrapped in eco-friendly Thai paper. Visit Simmons online to see their entire soap line.
The owner of Jonsteen needed a loan from RREDC so the company could increase its inventory. Jonsteen Company is a wholesale supplier of trees and tree kits. Their tree kit products can be found in retail stores throughout the country. If you own a retail business that would benefit from carrying these unique tree kits visit Jonsteen online for details.
RREDC offered Robert Sylvester a loan to help him start his Footcare business. American Foot Comfort Center sells orthopedic shoes, non-prescription shoes and also fills prescriptions for customized shoe supports from doctors and podiatrists. Sylvester also repairs shoes and sells shoe accessories in his store. Visit American Foot Comfort online or on Myrtle Avenue in Eureka.
The original owners of Pacific Rim Noodle House asked RREDC to help them finance a face lift for the front facade of their building. The improvements included a more permanent seating area for customers protected from the elements, a new sign, additional outside seating and an improved look overall. The next time you're craving lunch or dinner with a Pacific Flavor twist stop by the Noodle House at 1021 I Street in Arcata or visit Pacific Rim online for their menu and list of great sauces.
RREDC's loan gave Linda Vit the ability to revamp her retail store. Indian West Emporium carries high quality clothing for both men and women with a western flavor, plus elegant evening wear for the ladies. They also carry a variety of native american artwork. Indian West Imporium is down in Old Town Eureka on 2nd Street between D and E Streets.
RREDC's loan allowed Laurie and William Wortman, owners of the Ferndale Pizza Company, to purchase the building the business had currently been operating in. Ferndale Pizza Company serves pizza, pasta, salads and offers a lunch buffet. Visit Ferndale Pizza on Main Street in Ferndale.
Karen Phillips approached RREDC for a loan to purchase Downtown Express Cafe from its previous owners. Karen has added her personal flavor to the business providing fresh made pastries and a menu filled with lowfat and high quality ingredients. Come visit the Downtown Express on 5th Street near the Court House for a cup of coffee and great food in a friendly, clean and comfortable atmosphere.
The owners of W&W Mobile Home Sales benefited from a loan from RREDC which allowed the owners to improve their property so they could display more mobil homes on their sale lot. For an affordable housing option visit W&W Mobile Homes, located 4300 Broadway in Eureka.
Gary Barnard needed a loan from RREDC to open up a new mexican restaurant in Eureka. Pachanga Mexicana has been quite successful serving authentic mexican dishes as well as some "Tex Mex" to local patrons and tourists passing through. Pachangas is located at the north end of Eureka on 5th street across from McDonalds and Burger King. Try their Chile Verde or one of their many flavorful dishes the next time your craving Mexican.
RREDC's loan allowed Maureen Wurst, owner of Pacific Rim Manufacturing to expand her garment business. Pacific Rim is a contract sewing manufacturer with clients who sell their garments nationwide. Pacific Rim Manufacturing is located in Myrtletown.
The owners of C. C. Market approached RREDC for a loan to help them rebuild their market which was destroyed by fire in 1990. For the residents of Rio Dell, C.C. market is a convenient place to buy their basic grocery items.
