On TV’s “Mad Men,” the 1960’s office design is iconic for its period: once through the front door, layers of receptionists, secretaries and cigarette smoke all shield corner-office executives from visitors, colleagues and staff alike. The corner office is the epitome of hierarchical workplace design giving the position of authority and best light and views […]
The post, “Big Idea 2014: Goodbye Silicon Valley, Hello Silicon Cities” caught our attention. Bruce Katz, the author of the post and a vice president at the Brooking Institution, takes the position that while Silicon Valley has delivered stellar innovation for 50 years, its suburban model with isolated corporate campuses is about to be disrupted […]
Wondering what to do with that “only wear it once” holiday outfit? No worries, there’s an app for that! Last month, the Asia Society hosted a Corporate Briefing with Poshmark founder, CEO and Fremont resident, Manish Chandra. With offices in Menlo Park and Chennai, India, Poshmark is the leading mobile marketplace for fashion, making it […]
If you’re on the hunt for a new job, Fremont is the place to start looking. According to a recent study conducted by a consumer advocacy website called NerdWallet, the City of Fremont came in as the no. 10 top city in California for job seekers. So, what exactly makes Fremont an ideal spot for […]
If you’ve been wondering what all the fuss about Fremont’s Warm Springs plan is, now you can see for yourself. The draft Warm Springs Community Plan was released for public review last week and clearly outlines this bold vision, while reflecting some unique (and pretty progressive) urban planning principles. Here is a preview of some […]
A new year typically means a new start. Well, we certainly made the most of that new start. The City of Fremont was recently ranked the second Best Run City in the nation by 24/7 Wall St. Rising from last year’s fifth place spot, Fremont was found to be the wealthiest large U.S. city. With the highest […]
Trade missions are commonly thought of as attraction tools. You go to a country, you find businesses interested in expansion, you establish a relationship and then you reel them in. It’s not a bad strategy. However, on Fremont’s recent trade mission to India, we were very focused on identifying new markets for Fremont companies to […]
The end of the year brings about Top 10 lists in oh-so many categories. So in the spirit of David Letterman, here’s ours! Introducing the 2013 City of Fremont Top 10 Year in Review List (In no particular order): 10. Fremont was one of three cities recognized as a winner of USA Weekend Magazine’s National […]
This holiday season we want to express our gratitude for your continued investment, partnership, and contributions to Fremont. We also appreciate your interest in the business environment — both within our city limits and collectively at the regional, state and federal level. In the New Year, we invite you to share your business goals and […]