From our 1,200+ high-tech, life science, and advanced manufacturing firms to our 3,600 small businesses, it’s no secret that Fremont has a vibrant engineering and maker community. In recognition of this community and to encourage and inspire the next generation, we recently hosted our first Fremont Engineering Expo at the Downtown Event Center in partnership […]
Over the last several years, Fremont has become a national hotspot for battery development and manufacturing. From electric vehicle (EV) and clean energy company Telsa to leading manufacturer of high-energy lithium-ion batteries Amprius, we’re proud to be home to nearly that significantly contribute to our growing economy. That being said, we knew we could do […]
While walking in Downtown Fremont and other bustling Fremont districts, you’ll see a wide range of businesses, salons, retail stores, and diverse restaurants that not only contribute to our city’s economy but also our unique character, and vitality. At the crux of this are our small businesses that have long stood as a symbol of […]
You may not know that Fremont is ground zero for the development and manufacturing of next-generation battery technology, but the transition didn’t happen overnight. Instead, it took hard work and perseverance from City officials who created policies and initiatives to help these innovative companies thrive. Western City Magazine, the League of California Cities’ monthly digital […]
Chip-making is currently a much talked about topic, and no, we don’t mean brands like Cheetos or Frito-Lay. Colloquially known as chips, semiconductors are an essential component of modern life. Powering everything from household appliances to super computers, chips are behind major advances in countless industries, including computing, healthcare, transportation, clean energy, and more. In […]
Last month, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which includes around $370 billion in clean energy and climate investments over the next 10 years, was enacted into law. This is a huge step forward for cleantech and climate legislation nationwide and will propel the cleantech companies in Fremont to continue to innovate, grow, introduce more […]
Fremont is known as an industry leader in clean technology – but did you know that the City itself is also leading the nation in climate resilience through its microgrid deployment at our Fire Stations in partnership with Gridscape Solutions and global power and thermal management provider Delta Electronics, which both have their U.S. headquarters […]
It’s that time of year again; we’re celebrating National Manufacturing Day in Fremont! Manufacturing (MFG) Day started in 2012 and is now observed every first Friday in October to empower the industry and encourage businesses to open their doors to the next generation of workers. As Fremont’s largest industry, manufacturing accounts for more than 1 […]
In March 2021, Police Chief Kimberly Petersen announced her retirement after 25 years of service. An announcement like this may be startling for other communities, especially in today’s climate. Police Chiefs who are understanding, compassionate, driven, unbiased, and open to change are hard to come by. Luckily for the Fremont Police Department, we had a […]