Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many have relied on internet access for remote work and learning, proving how essential broadband is for the livelihood of Americans and the growth of businesses. To address the lack of broadband in rural areas and cities, President Joe Biden’s recently rolled out American Jobs Plan calls for a $100 billion […]
The last year has been difficult for the entire world. Many lost their jobs and are struggling to make ends meet. At the same time, many local advanced manufacturing companies continue to grow and seek local, skilled talent to help produce a variety of products, including helping to fill an increased demand for medical equipment. […]
We know that at this time of year, businesses are often looking for ways to give back to the community and those in need. For over 40 years, the City’s Human Services Department has supported a vibrant community through services that empower individuals, strengthen families, encourage self-sufficiency, enhance neighborhoods, and foster a high quality of […]
Since 2012, the City has hosted Manufacturing Day, an annual celebration of the companies that have established operations in Fremont, along with a first-hand look of their facilities, processes, and equipment for the future manufacturing workforce. While typically held in-person, this year, due to the impacts of COVID-19, the event (now in its ninth year) […]
The faculty and staff at Ohlone College – located at the heart of advanced manufacturing territory in Fremont – are constantly looking for ways to help prepare our students for the workforce.When we speak to local employers, it’s apparent that there is a real need to foster a talent base that has experience with Industry […]
Today, Facebook donated $10,000 to support the Gift Fremont program, an initiative that began in May 2020 to incentivize community members to purchase eGift Cards from participating small businesses in Fremont to help support the local business ecosystem as they battle the economic effects of the pandemic. Donations like these have helped the program extend […]
There’s no question that small businesses in Fremont and around the country are continuing to experience devastating setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And now that the deadline to apply for a loan through the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) expired on August 8, many are wondering what’s next. At Small Business Majority, a national […]
It’s a universal truth that small business are the backbone of a city’s community and local economy. With so many small businesses adversely impacted by COVID-19, effective solutions to support them require buy-in from community members, city officials, and business owners. Fremont has recognized this and in turn created a tool that enables this multi-level […]
Each year, Biocom, a global-reaching life science industry association based in California with over 1,300 member companies, publishes its Economic Impact Report quantifying the impact of the life science industry on the California economy. The report typically analyzes key life science geographic clusters, such as the Bay Area, Los Angeles and San Diego. This year, […]
