Our Industries

Despite its small size, Mariposa County is home to a diverse range of industries including:

• Aerospace
• Agriculture
• Construction
• Education
• Forestry
• Healthcare
• Mining
• Real Estate & Property Management
• Retail
• Tourism & Hospitality
• Wine

Mariposa Countywide Nonresidential Market Study

To support sustainable economic growth in the area, Mariposa County conducted a Nonresidential Market Study to evaluate the economic health of local industries and identify opportunities for enhancing nonresidential land use. This study aligns with the County’s 2017 Economic Vitality Strategy detailed below. Key components include a retail demand analysis, identification of gaps in commercial services, and strategies designed to foster a balanced and thriving economy for residents, businesses, and visitors. Read the study: https://www.mariposacounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/96212/Mariposa-County-Market-Study[WF1] 

The Mariposa County Economic Vitality Strategy (EVS)

The Mariposa County Economic Vitality Strategy (EVS), first developed in 2007, aims to strengthen tourism and diversify the local economy while preserving the County’s values and quality of life. In 2017, the County published an updated study that further focuses on refining economic development approaches, streamlining regulations, and aligning land use with current needs to ensure a prosperous future for the County. Read the study: https://www.mariposacounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/57645/Mariposa-County-EVS_Final-Report-62017?bidId=

Mariposa County Economic & Demographic Profile

The economic and demographic profile of Mariposa County is outlined in the following 2018 report published by the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC): https://www.mariposacounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/79698/Mariposa-County-Economic-and-Demographic-Profile?bidId=

Local Business Support Organizations 

• Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce provides support to local businesses through advocacy, networking, and promotional opportunities. Learn more at https://www.mariposachamber.org.
• Made in Mariposa (MiM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting artists, crafters, and local producers in Mariposa County. Operated as a cooperative of artisans, the MiM store provides a shared space where members can showcase and sell their handmade goods, fostering creativity and community. https://madeinmariposa.org
• Motherload Job Training offers a range of services designed to support businesses in the region. They provide strategies to enhance hiring and retention, helping companies find and keep qualified employees. In addition, the organization connects businesses to a network of community resources and agencies, strengthening the local workforce and driving economic growth. https://www.mljt.org
• UCMerced Small Business Development Center (SBDC) fosters the development, growth and success of small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs throughout Merced and Mariposa Counties to enhance individual, family, community and regional prosperity. They offer no-cost, personalized, confidential one-on-one advice for start-ups, entrepreneurs and existing businesses. https://ucmercedsbdc.com

Broadband

Businesses in the downtown Mariposa commercial district have access to high-speed internet provided by SierraTel.