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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Introducing the Inaugural Energy Resiliency Business Symposium In the final months of 2019, the Bay Area was rocked by a series of sporadic, wide-sweeping, and highly disruptive public safety power shutoff (PSPS) events. Though most Fremont residents and businesses were fortunate enough to avoid disruption, the incidents left many wondering what they could do to […]
On January 13, Button Capital hosted a summit as part of the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference focusing on the opportunities for international cooperation in the biotech sector. Speakers used their expertise to combat concerns about international partnerships and outline steps to set up partnerships for success. The San Francisco event boasted not just one, but […]
When people think of marquee California industries, film, agriculture, or software probably come to mind. Many may be surprised to learn that another industry in California is larger than film and agriculture combined: life sciences. Just how important is the life sciences industry to California? That is a question the California Life Sciences Association (CLSA) […]
To all the Fremont companies and educators who participated in Manufacturing Day 2019 – Thank you! Together we hosted 30 tours giving an opportunity to over 500 students to get up-close and personal with modern manufacturing! Scroll down to view pictures of the next generation of manufacturers touring Fremont companies. Participating companies: ALOM, Anaspec, Bay […]
The first Friday in October is celebrated as Manufacturing Day. A movement that started in 2012 has grown steadily with participation rapidly increasing each year with manufacturing companies across the U.S. opening up their doors to show an eager audience what modern manufacturing looks like. This eager audience, our students, are the next generation of […]
