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The Effort to Strengthen California’s Manufacturing Ecosystem Goes on the Road
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A critical conversation about the six key elements to maintaining a manufacturing economy is taking place around the state

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Connecting Community Drives the Leader of Coachella Valley’s LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce
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Desert Business Association’s David Powell links businesses, nonprofits and youth programs with community spirit

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Partnership Aims to Amplify Youth Voices to Shape the Future of Orange County
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CA FWD’s Young Leaders Advisory Council calling on youth populations to help answer vital economic questions

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2023 California Economic Summit Opens Registration
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Join CA FWD and regional leaders for the 12th annual gathering

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Rescuing Left-behind Produce for Food-insecure Families in the Coachella Valley
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Hidden Harvest creates a win-win for low-income communities and farmworkers paid to harvest unwanted crops

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CA FWD Statement On 2023-24 Budget Deal and Historic Infrastructure Investments
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Despite a challenging budget situation, lawmakers advance a $180 billion infrastructure opportunity

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How California’s Tax System Puts Up Barriers to New Housing
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CA FWD report details the dilemma resulting in much less new housing in L.A. County’s Gateway Cities

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CA FWD Young Leaders Advisory Council Welcomes New Members for 2023-24
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Thirteen leaders join the Council aimed at boosting authentic youth engagement in priority issues and economic development

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Ismael Herrera Appointed Interim CEO of California Forward
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Sacramento, California – Today, the CA FWD Board of Directors announced that Ismael (Ish) Herrera, Executive Director of the California Stewardship Network (CSN), has been appointed interim CEO, following the announced resignation of CEO Micah Weinberg. A statewide search will be conducted for the organization’s next CEO. “We thank Micah for his tenure and service in helping…

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