Exactly how does the Bay Area stack up against the nation’s top knowledge-based economies? How competitive is the Bay Area economy on a global scale? How well have we recovered from the Great Recession? This month, the Bay Area Council Economic Institute published the 10th economic profile of the Bay Area since 1997, which answers […]
As you will hear in any retail industry presentation worth its salt, authenticity is crucial for main streets to stay relevant. So, it is with a sense of pride and optimism that our City and community business appreciation team highlights new attractions in the Niles District that signal an appreciation for the past paired with […]
The following article was originally printed in AreaDevelopment Q2 2018. An emerging type of advanced manufacturers, or “maker-tech” firms, is blurring the lines between design, fabrication, and small-batch production facilities to quickly turn ideas into finished products. Sharing many characteristics of the hacker or maker culture, these companies may employ engineers, scientists, and skilled trade […]
“Part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new …” Suffice it to say that the Maker Faire, founded in the Bay Area, is a pretty magical place. It’s a place where all ages of tech and science enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, engineers, artists, and students come to “show what they have made […]
Last month, the Bay Area took a big step toward coordinating its varied economic development interests across the region by adopting a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Led by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), this effort will ultimately lead to the designation of a Regional Economic Development […]
While the conversation around autonomous vehicles (AVs) is largely focused on passenger vehicles and the impact on our daily commutes, the reality is that AVs are anticipated to change the trucking industry and distribution channels much sooner. By reducing distribution cost and time, the transition to autonomous long-haul trucks may well disrupt industrial land use […]
This summer, Facebook is moving some of its employees across the Dumbarton Bridge from the peninsula to our very own Fremont. Amid the Bay Area’s red-hot real estate market and struggles with infrastructure that supports growing populations, Fremont stands out as a viable location for employees to afford homes, shorten their commute, and enjoy more […]
Over last few years, I’ve watched with interest (and some jealousy) as Remake Learning Pittsburgh has unlocked the capacity of the entire city to support learning for children. Remake Learning is a 10-year-old network with 533 member organizations all sharing a common mission, metrics of success, and beliefs about how we educate for today’s world. […]
Last week, Fremont’s small business workshop series concluded with an interactive panel discussion among five successful CEOs. While their companies are distributed across various industries, they shared many common threads throughout the lively discussion, including a heartfelt desire to offer advice to new business owners. Here are some key takeaways from the discussion: Many of […]
