The pitter-patter of much-needed rain amidst the busyness of last-minute shopping, children squealing with delight, and holiday greetings between friends and family. As we prepare to slow down a bit for the holiday season (for some much well-earned respite before the start of 2015), we want to take a minute to share a few highlights from the past year.

In 2014, the Fremont City Council approved the Warm Springs Innovation District plan; Warren Avenue re-opened to through traffic; Thermo Fisher celebrated the opening of its niche diagnostics facility; and Overton Moore added 700,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing and logistics facilities. With the bulldozing of a three-story office building, Downtown Fremont is in full-swing with the extension of Capitol Avenue — connecting Fremont Boulevard with Paseo Padre. The Block at Pacific Commons welcomed Dick’s, Buffalo Wild Wings and other retailers in time for the holiday season and the Super Bowl in January. And these are a few of the highlights! As we said, it’s been a busy, productive, and tasty year.

Building a vibrant community is not possible without the continued investment, partnership, and involvement from the private sector, non-profits, transit agencies, and all levels of government. We appreciate the collective hard work, support, and enthusiasm for the Fremont community over the past year.

In 2015, we look forward to continued collaboration, growth, and development projects that reflect Fremont’s vision to be a dynamic, vibrant, and sustainable city filled with opportunities for residents to live, work, and play.

As always, we invite you talk to us about your business plans in 2015 and beyond. Happy Holidays!

With Good Tidings,

The Fremont Economic Development Team