California Forward
Read about the work we are leading, all within the goal of building a New California Economy that is resilient, sustainable, and inclusive so people across every region and community can prosper.
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For the regional plans to be successful, they need long-term support from the state and access to private investors.
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We are excited to partner with the Possibility Lab at UC Berkeley to bring much-needed economic development resources to communities.
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CA FWD and partners meet to ideate on stimulating long-term investments in resilience and climate adaptation.
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More than 800 leaders from industry, community, and the private, public, and nonprofit sectors gathered in Sacramento at the 2024 California Economic Summit to work toward a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive California economy in this time of transition.
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Last month, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg gave his final State of the City address at the UC Davis Aggie Square Innovation Campus, a project that will bring an innovation hub to the City, and also aims to benefit local residents and businesses.
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Highlighting leaders who are making a difference in the greater Sacramento region, leading up to the 2024 California Economic Summit taking place in Sacramento on October 8-10.
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As California strives to meet its goal of 100 percent clean energy by 2045, Colusa County is doing its part to make that goal a reality. The County is developing several clean energy projects that will not only transform the region’s agriculture industry, but also create good paying jobs for its residents.
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Lake Tahoe is a California jewel that attracts visitors year-round for its beauty, entertainment and outdoor activities. It is uniquely situated in the Sierra Nevada Mountains encompassing five counties in both California and Nevada, with more than 75 percent of its watershed managed by the United States Forest Service.
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