While Barbara Harb has been serving the City of Manteca as its Economic Development Manager for only a year and a half, she has lived in south San Joaquin County for more than 25 years and, as a result, knows a great deal about Manteca’s strengths and opportunities.
Asked why she wanted to work for the City she said, “With all of the housing interest in the area, I felt I could help Manteca leverage its premier, Central California location and the City’s significant growth to attract higher-quality retail and entertainment businesses, and higher-paying jobs to our community.
She points out that she also has a passion for serving small businesses, such as those in Manteca’s historic downtown. “I truly have a passion for revitalizing downtowns to become destinations for families and friends to gather, enjoy great food, and shop…while simultaneously preserving its rich history, cultural value, and unique charms.“
Harb continues, “I knew Manteca was a special community even before being employed by the City; and now, as the City’s Economic Development Manager, I am privileged to work alongside an enormously dedicated team of professionals who share the same customer-focused, outcome-driven approach to serving our community.”