The San Joaquin County Fair always brings good food and good times to the central valley each year. It also gives a boost to Stockton, CA which has felt the economic downturn harder than most valley cities as its one of the largest in size.
The economic impact of an event like this can be measured in ticket sales and vendor participation, however there are longer lasting economic effects of the San Joaquin County Fair. Many local businesses benefit from exposure during the event and will gain customers during the process. Savvy businesses will be in a position to expand given the growth in customers following the County Fair.
There are also smaller segments of the economy that get a boost because of the event being in Stockton. The Stockton Record has more to write about and certainly a few ads to run for the big acts that will be playing concerts at the show. Local sign and banner companies probably have gotten a few orders for things that will be on display above vendor booths. Along those same lines are printing companies that specialize in business cards and flyers - which will also be handy for companies looking to market their business during the fair. You better believe wholesale orders of food and beer/beverages are on the rise given the massive quantities of both that will be consumed during the 5 days.
What does this mean for the job seeker?? At this point - you either have a job lined up to work the fair or you don't. However, the lasting effects of the profits and business connections that are made will hopefully leave some local companies in a position to expand during the summer. That means jobs for you.
The best job site in the San Joaquin Valley is 209 Valley Jobs - its free - updated and has a good mix of part & full time jobs. Be on the lookout for new job opportunities in Stockton, CA following the 150th San Joaquin County Fair as they may start popping up here soon after the event.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
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