At the last Startup Grind meeting, we learned about tech startup Zinrelo, a loyalty rewards platform for small and mid-size retailers. Zinrelo disrupted the rewards program market by creating an affordable loyalty rewards platform which retailers can customize based on their needs. By expanding the concept of loyalty to include many other dimensions such as […]
The healthcare industry, particularly in the medical device arena, is one of the strongest industry sectors in Fremont with a large number of device and equipment companies clustered in the city. As we know, industry trends are always changing, and healthcare is no exception. New devices, medications, and regulations are constantly shaking up the industry, […]
It’s impossible to describe the role of City Manager. The breadth of issues encountered within a city organization defies categorization. One minute you are knee-deep in budget planning and the next minute you are confronted with a public safety issue that is literally life or death. Over the course of 31 years, the last 14 […]
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 […]
On January 30, Startup Grind Fremont hosted Atelier Advisors & Finance for Entrepreneurs’ founder, Lili Balfour. Lili has advised more than 100 companies across various industries, helping them to raise more than $200 million. She has also served as a finance expert to universities, accelerators, and media outlets. The event took place at Peerbuds […]
Last week, Joint Venture Silicon Valley hosted its annual State of the Valley conference, which coincided with the release of its highly anticipated Silicon Valley Index report. For Fremont, this event is always an important opportunity to better understand how our local economy contributes to broader regional patterns and how we can continue to strengthen […]
What does economic development have in common with libraries? We already knew the answer as we headed to the Urban Library Council (ULC) Partners Conference last week with Fremont’s Chief Innovation Officer Kelly Kline in tow. Among other things, libraries are on the front lines of developing a workforce, whether that includes increasing literacy, providing […]
Fremont has a history of achieving economic success through proactive planning. With development activity well underway in both Downtown and Warm Springs, it’s validating to see that smart planning during the last economic down cycle is now allowing the City to capitalize on today’s strong economy. Both of these development areas will provide significant employment […]
The mid-sized city transformation is underway. We see it every day in Fremont: new downtown amenities, the resurgence of manufacturing, a nimbleness that nurtures innovation within city hall and throughout the business community. This same transformation is taking place with America’s “original” mid-sized cities: Akron, Allentown, and notably, Rochester, NY – host of a CityAge […]
