2018 was a year of historic significance for the City of Fremont and its residents: we converted our Council elections from at-large voting to a district-based system last November and welcomed some talented, fresh faces to the City management team, including our new City Manager Mark Danaj and Community Development Director Dan Schoenholz, who are […]
The healthcare industry, particularly in the medical device arena, is one of the strongest industry sectors in Fremont with a large number of device and equipment companies clustered in the city. As we know, industry trends are always changing, and healthcare is no exception. New devices, medications, and regulations are constantly shaking up the industry, […]
Being a pioneer is nothing new to Fremont. Look at the City’s bold green vision: to cut its greenhouse emissions 25 percent by 2020 from a 2005 baseline. Accomplishing this just got easier thanks to a City team from across the organization led by the Fremont Police Department. Meet Fremont’s Electric Patrol Vehicle Pilot Program, […]
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 generated a lot of buzz with the establishment of Opportunity Zones, designed census tracts of economic need that are intended to spur investment by facilitating the injection of accessible capital. With the IRS’ latest guidance, we now know that Opportunity Zones have the potential to be a […]
This article written by the City of Fremont’s Senior Transportation Engineer Sheila Marquises was originally published on Meeting of the Minds Blog. The City of Fremont is a mid-sized suburban community with a population of 231,664 situated within the San Francisco Bay Area. Fremont is part of the Silicon Valley ecosystem and is a global […]
Last year, my big takeaway after 120 conversations with members of the Fremont community was that our advanced manufacturing companies are looking for creative problem solvers and lifelong learners above all else. Brian Paper, the CEO of Bay Area Circuits, said, “I don’t need people who know how to run the machines — I can […]
The annual State of the Valley Conference is typically anything but boring, and this year was no exception. The event featured a keynote by renowned presidential historian and biographer Jon Meacham and showcased a cadre of prolific speakers ranging from prominent politicians to urban-planning thought leaders to artificial intelligence experts. City of Fremont team […]
At our last Startup Grind meetup of 2018, the Director of Business Development at Wefunder, Jonny Price, shared some of his insights on crowdfunding. Crowdfunding relies on a group of many investors who believe in a project and are willing to provide funds, usually small amounts, to support the project. The process is most often […]
Businesses are an integral part of the Fremont fabric; we value the diversity, quality of life, and economic vitality that small and large businesses bring to our city. As Fremont grows and attracts new businesses, we continue to look for ways to help our business owners and entrepreneurs succeed. Our team recognizes that starting or […]