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Commentary: Additional investment and support needed for California’s regions to rise together

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By: CA FWD

January 3, 2025

For the regional plans to be successful, they need long-term support from the state and access to private investors.

Regional Best Practices Point the Way Toward More Inclusive Economies

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By: Annalisa Siregar-Wurm

May 18, 2022

New report from CA FWD lifts up decade of inclusive economic development learnings from across the state

Model for Opening Opportunity, Closing the Wealth Gap Unfolds on the Central Coast

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By: Nadine Ono

April 21, 2022

More than just creating better jobs, a regional blueprint aims to open up access to capital and wealth

Connecting Pathways to Good-paying Jobs Paves Way for Equity

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By: Nadine Ono

April 6, 2022

Plan aims to build up Monterey Bay health care and agtech workforce through a racial equity lens

Closing the child care gap is vital to Monterey County economic blueprint

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By: Nadine Ono

March 22, 2022

Lack of day care spots and low care worker pay hamper long-term success of families

Accessible housing and broadband make up a cornerstone of California region’s equity plan

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By: Nadine Ono

March 3, 2022

Salinas Valley blueprint aims to create the housing and infrastructure needed for successful neighborhoods

A Blueprint for an Equitable Region Rises in California’s Salinas Valley

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By: Nadine Ono

February 17, 2022

Disparities in the agricultural hub are driving the creation of an inclusive economic investment plan with community groups at the table

Public Comment Opens on Draft Regions Map for Community Economic Resilience Fund

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By: CA FWD

November 1, 2021

13 proposed regions will receive up to $5 million planning grants under regional economic planning program

California Counties Are Key to Community Economic Resilience Fund

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By: Don Howard

October 29, 2021

A new $600 million fund is designed to encourage regional leaders from government, business, labor, and the community to work together on inclusive economic planning.

Regions Rise Together

Commentary: Additional investment and support needed for California’s regions to rise together

Regional Best Practices Point the Way Toward More Inclusive Economies

Model for Opening Opportunity, Closing the Wealth Gap Unfolds on the Central Coast

Connecting Pathways to Good-paying Jobs Paves Way for Equity

Closing the child care gap is vital to Monterey County economic blueprint

Accessible housing and broadband make up a cornerstone of California region’s equity plan

A Blueprint for an Equitable Region Rises in California’s Salinas Valley

Public Comment Opens on Draft Regions Map for Community Economic Resilience Fund

California Counties Are Key to Community Economic Resilience Fund

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