Economic Development is focused on creating a vibrant community with sustainable, long-term, healthy, economic growth. The City of Fremont’s Economic Development team accomplishes this with a robust business retention and expansion work plan. We’ve mentioned before that 43% of new jobs come from the expansion of existing companies. That’s why we make it a priority […]
“P3 is dead.” So declared the first moderator at the Urban Land Institute “Public Private Partnerships” conference in Detroit. There was a gasp from the audience.Had we flown across the country only to attend a wake? Actually, it turns out the so-called “P3” has actually evolved into the “P5” — adding (Non-)Profit, Philanthropy, and People […]
As the manufacturing economy rebounds, state-wide industry stakeholders are actively collaborating to bolster California’s position for continued success. Recently, Bill Browne from Manex wrote a blog post about an East Bay consortium, which included Fremont, to help secure a manufacturing hub designation from the Federal Economic Development Administration. Sadly, this application was not successful. However, […]
On Monday, we dove into the new Innovation District report from the Brookings Institute authored by Bruce Katz and Julie Wagner — specifically looking at the prototypes and forces that are shaping the new Innovation Districts. Today, we are diving even deeper, looking at the fundamental assets that drive innovation growth. Katz and Wagner say […]
It’s good to be ahead of the curve on an emerging trend — which is where Fremont finds itself just as a major new research paper has been released by the Brookings Institution related to Innovation Districts. The report validates the fact that Fremont’s Innovation District in Warm Springs focuses on the essential assets needed […]
By now, you’ve probably noticed that our Think Silicon Valley site is one that tends to stray from tradition. Whether it’s the lack of clutter or absence of information overload, our “ungovernment” approach has been racking up some awards highlighting this unique approach to government communications. Recognized by The Holmes Report, Hermes Creative Awards and […]
The following excerpt is from an article published on 6/10/14 in Climate Confidential. California’s rapid emergence as a hotbed of innovation in energy storage — one of the wonkiest sectors of the already wonky smart grid is noteworthy. The market for energy storage has been supercharged by the California’s world-leading policy to mandate energy storage […]
Fremont has been a stalwart supporter of the efforts of Joint Venture Silicon Valley (JVSV). The health of our local economy is dependent on having an public-private partnership that pays attention to the complicated issues that cross city borders – transportation, broadband, housing, and education, among others. Fremont’s City Manager Fred Diaz has been fortunate […]
With the new Levi’s Stadium making its debut in Santa Clara to great fanfare, Fremont is gearing up along with the rest of the Bay Area to take advantage of anticipated economic spinoff. While Fremont may be 15.5 miles away from the 50-yard line, we expect to reap our share of hotel guests and restaurant […]