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CA FWD’s Testimony at the Senate Select Committee on Economic Development and Technological Innovation
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CA FWD’s Regionalism and Energy Transition Fellows testified at the Senate Select Committee on Economic Development and Technological Innovation hearing, providing testimony on California’s economic development system and regional industrial strategy.

The Morgan Fellows Cohort 5 Orientation Retreat: A Journey of Ethical Leadership
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The Becky Morgan Steward Leadership Program’s newest cohort convenes for their first immersive orientation retreat.

Resilience at Scale Means the Municipal Bond Market
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By engaging local economic actors as co-beneficiaries, and co-investors, governments can move from isolated public spending to shared solutions.

Sponsor Spotlight: Microsoft TechSpark’s Focus on Community Engagement
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A CA FWD and California Economic Summit supporter shares about the work they’re doing in California and how that aligns with our collective vision to build a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive economy.