Disney to Sponsor 2019 PIE Contest at the California Economic Summit
Contest honors public-private partnerships focused on workforce development Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit
Commentary
2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission Applications Open
How to participate in the state's redistricting process, an election reform that's been a model for the country Read More
Categories: Democracy, Citizens Redistricting Commission, Civic Engagement, Elections, Proposition 11, Elections
CA Fwd and California Stewardship Network integrating to power prosperity across state’s regions
Newly strengthened organization will promote opportunities for all Californians and improved government performance Read More
Rim Fire tour provides striking view of California’s wildfire challenges
Coming face to face with fire devastation and current conditions of the state's forest were a stark reminder of the need for collaboration Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit, Resiliency, Wildfires
Congratulations to CA Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley
Board of Governors extends the contract of the Chancellor who has made increasing earning power of graduates a priority Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit
The Fight to End Poverty in California Knows No Season
Low-income Californians fail to claim $2 billion via Earned Income Tax Credits that could otherwise help them afford life’s basic needs Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit, Elevate CA
Governor Newsom to spotlight inland regional economic plan at 2019 California Economic Summit
New initiative launched to elevate ideas from inland regions and build a comprehensive economic plan Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit, Elevate CA
Making local and regional housing and infrastructure funding more effective
How the Legislature can improve on the promise of California’s Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit
Empower Local Communities to Close the Digital Divide
Priority should be placed on equitable broadband access, not the next big thing for the fortunate few Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit, Elevate CA
2019 PIE Contest looking for successful workforce partnerships in California
CA Economic Summit's third annual Partnerships for Industry and Education Contest officially begins Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit, Economy, Creating Jobs, Education
CA Fwd’s Mayer to become Senior Fellow; Weinberg to be CEO
Bay Area Council Economic Institute President Micah Weinberg To Succeed Jim Mayer as CEO Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit, Leadership Council, Jim Mayer
A model for achieving housing goals takes shape in Sonoma County
Santa Rosa, the County and employers advance plans for recovering homes lost in fires, dealing with larger housing crisis Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit
VIDEO: How California business and nonprofits are adapting post-wildfires
Disasters have become part of the new normal, but the lessons learned by the public and private sectors are invaluable Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit, Elevate CA
Sonoma County builds framework for resiliency after destructive wildfires
Plan includes improving warning systems, retrofitting homes, and upgrading utility infrastructure Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit
One Powerful Insight and Three Urgent Workforce Priorities
How to transform workforce development to better serve the millions of Californians unemployed, underemployed or stuck in low-wage jobs Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit, Elevate CA
Change is happening in Fresno schools and the workplace
How project-based learning can build a stronger workforce better than the sage on the stage Read More
California communities taking stock of immigration crackdown’s economic impact
Discussion in Los Angeles explored workforce issues related to the policy battles Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit, Elevate CA
LISTEN: Newsom economic chief Lenny Mendonca talks taxes and beer with Capitol Weekly
Former CA Fwd co-chair featured on podcast, discussing reinventing economic development and the future of California's high speed rail Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit, Elevate CA, Lenny Mendonca
The CASA Compact is the “all of the above” strategy the Bay Area needs to address its housing crisis
CA Fwd Leadership Council endorses plan to increase production, protect residents, and bring housing costs down. Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit
California State Auditor Launches 2020 Citizens Redistricting Commission Selection Process
Outreach for citizens to apply to help redraw election boundaries kicked off in Sacramento Read More
Categories: Democracy, Citizens Redistricting Commission, Elections, Proposition 11, Elections