Economic Development

Overview

The Town of Windsor is located 60 miles north of San Francisco in the heart of Sonoma County.  Incorporated in July 1992. Windsor is a family-oriented community with an exceptional quality of life. We boast about our high household incomes, low crime rates, and close proximity to Sonoma County's venerated wine growing appellations.

Windsor offers a wide variety of services and recreational amenities, excellent public and private schools, well-planned business areas, range of housing types, ease of access to the Charles M. Schultz Sonoma County airport and Highway 101, and a lively downtown.

Whether you are looking for a business-friendly place to start a business, relocate your company or open a new location; Windsor is an ideal place to live, raise your family and grow your bottom line.

For more detailed information about Windsor's Economic Development, please check out Discover Windsor.

Economic Development in Windsor

Developing a healthy and diverse base of local businesses is critical to the success of the Windsor Community. At its heart, economic development is about building a healthy economy in order to have a healthy community.

The intent of our Economic Development Program is to strengthen local businesses, expand the Windsor economy, and improve the overall quality of life for residents and community members.

The 2040 General Plan goals for Economic Development are:
  • Increase the tax base and create more local job opportunities through business attraction, retention, and expansion
  • Reinforce the Downtown as the civic and cultural heart of Windsor
  • Ensure Windsor's long-term success and economic sustainability by diversifying and expanding tourism attractions, highlighting the unique history and character of the Town
  • Encourage partnerships and collaboration amongst the Town and business community, to highlight Windsor as the model for community leadership and innovation.