The Howdy! Welcome Program was founded in 1999 in the beautiful Sierra  Mountain Ridge community of Paradise, California.

The founder, Danna Mack-Barnes was interested in forming a successful business focused on community and the people in it.

The Howdy! Welcome Program is just this type of business. It combines Danna’s background in advertising and publication as well as her creative interests and love of working with people.The first Howdy!Welcome packages were delivered in gift basket form in the town of Paradise in 1999. They contained welcome offers and information from over 17 local merchants and organizations and were very well-received by both new residents and local businesses. 

Currently, just in Paradise, the Howdy! Welcome package represents over 75 local merchants, churches, organizations, etc. (hundreds throughout Northern California)and are a highlight to receive upon arriving to the Paradise and Magalia ridge communities. Howdy! expanded to Chico, California in May 2000. A year later followed with the Lake Oroville program in 2001.

Since 2008, Howdy! is rapidly expanding and sharing the opportunity with select individuals to own & run a welcome program throughout areas of Northern California and beyond. Check out our"Run Your Own" page to find out if Howdy! is the right business for you or call (530) 876-8891 to receive and information packet.