CA FWD is dedicated to supporting a regions-up economic development agenda that works for every corner of the state. A key part of this work involves helping regional partners identify a diverse array of funding mechanisms for regional planning and implementation.
In partnership with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), CA FWD has convened three Investor Exchanges intended to connect regional partners and project leads with investors and capital partners, and to showcase emerging industries in the state grounded in regional priorities.
View the pitch decks from the regional projects that attended our virtual Investor Exchange series in May 2025.
Next Flex Learning Programs – Advancing CA’s Manufacturing Workforce for the AI-Age
Advanced & Precision Manufacturing sector
NextFlex Learning Programs – Military Spouse Technical Training for Employment Mobility
Advanced & Precision Manufacturing sector
UC Berkeley Institute of Transportation Studies – Zero-Emission Vehicles Cluster
Clean Economy – Zero-Emission Vehicles sector
Salinas Valley Agtech Alliance – Reservoir Farms
Working Lands & Water – Agtech & Farm Equipment sector
Commercial Fishermen of Santa Barbara – Expanding Urchin Supply Chains
Working Lands & Water – Blue Economy sector
Santa Barbara County Food Action Network – Working Lands & Blue Economy Food Ecosystem
Working Lands & Water – Blue Economy sector
