Economic Development

Oakley Breaks Ground on New Logistics Center

02/13/2020 - 9:54 AM By Brittany M.

The project will create thousands of new jobs and large revenue.

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What Cities Should Know About Opportunity Zones

11/19/2019 - 4:00 AM By Brittany M.

In 2017, the United States Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the most consequential piece of tax legislation in 30 years.

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Vibrant Music Scenes Are Good for Cities. How Do You Make Sure Your Town Has One?

09/05/2019 - 5:07 AM By Brittany M.

Joanna Jurgens of music event startup Sofar Sounds recently spoke to Jacob Moses, host of the Strong Towns “It’s The Little Things” podcast.

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New Report: Latino Communities Suffering Brunt of Economic Issues

07/12/2019 - 1:39 PM By admin

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These Entrepreneurs Are Reimagining Fresno Through Technological Innovation and Education

02/14/2019 - 7:19 AM By Brittany M.

Bitwise Industries was founded in 2013 by Central Valley natives Jake Soberal and Irma Olguin Jr. The two went on to create a 250,000-square-foot space which MakerCity.com describes as “part school, part incubator, part auditorium, and 100% tech ecosystem.”

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One California City is Helping Its Cannabis Industry Fill Jobs

01/18/2018 - 5:23 AM By Brittany M.

Greenfield, California is partnering with its budding medical marijuana industry to recruit talent for a range of open cannabis positions.

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Stockton Launches Nation’s First Experiment With Basic Income

10/24/2017 - 4:10 AM By Brittany M.

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To Woo Amazon, Cities Are Pulling Out All the Stops

10/05/2017 - 5:22 AM By Brittany M.

How far would you go to bring Amazon to your city?

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The Story of America’s Rust Belt is More Complicated Than You Think

09/14/2017 - 7:02 AM By Brittany M.

A fascinating new study shows unique challenges as well as opportunities in the smaller towns of America’s industrial heartland.

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End of Bankruptcy Brings New Hope for San Bernardino

01/04/2017 - 2:57 PM By Brittany M.

Will 2017 be the city's year to shine?

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Pinole hires Garrett Evans as Interim City Manager

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Six months after his retirement as city manager of Pittsburg, Garrett Evans has landed a new…

Embattled Head of Solano County Homeless Services Agency Resigns

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