A new chapter in Fremont’s history is about to be written with the addition of more jobs, housing, and supporting development close to the new Warm Springs BART station that is scheduled to open in December 2015. Back in July 2014, the City approved the Warm Springs Community Plan. And, last week the Fremont City […]
More than 40 small business owners assembled recently at the Fremont Chamber of Commerce’s recent IT Security for Small Business Forum at Unitek College to learn how to better protect themselves and their businesses from online threats. The Forum’s panelists included Fremont Police Chief Richard Lucero, Fremont Police Detective Ken Bryant, Planet Magpie owner Robert […]
In the midst of rising uncertainty about the health and long-term stability of our nation’s economy, a new study from the Brookings Institution on America’s Advanced Industries finds that a renewed and sustained investment in this sector is what’s going to save America’s economic future. The report calls on business leaders, government, and the civic […]
With well regarded schools and a recent ranking as the second most inventive city in the US, the city of Fremont has the ingredients of a thriving Maker Education scene. Yet a quick scan of the official Maker Education clubs in the nine Bay Area counties shows that out of the 40 listed sites, none […]
For economic developers, engaging the City’s major property owners is just as important for business development as marketing to the industry, developers, and brokers. Understanding investment strategies that drive an owner’s marketing/leasing decisions is critical since we support these efforts. We recently sat down with Digital Realty to talk about its Fremont portfolio, including some […]
Welcome to the second installation of our cleantech blog series, where we shine the spotlight on Deep Chakraborty, co-founder and CEO of enACT Systems. EnACT is a first-of-its-kind, software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that increases customer engagement and workflow automation for solar energy and energy efficiency sales. Take a peek at Deep’s thoughts on what it takes […]
Ohlone College is undergoing a major transformation at its main campus on Mission Boulevard in Fremont. Funding for the construction comes from the $349 million Measure G bond passed by voters in 2010. The investment is going toward the construction and enhancement of new and existing facilities, including athletic facilities and a parking infrastructure. The […]
Anyone who regularly follows this blog knows we are all about celebrating the successes, diversity, and notable highlights of Fremont companies. In case you missed it, SolarCity announced that it is leasing the former Solyndra facility to house its Silevo R&D operation. To help welcome SolarCity to the neighborhood, we wanted to shine some light […]
The Chinese saying “women hold up half the sky” supports gender equality. Often truncated to “half the sky,” the phrase has been used as a title for television episodes, news articles, and organizations advocating for women’s rights. As we celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Sheep, Ram, or Goat, I thought the phrase would […]