2016-09-07 21:00
School bells are ringing, kids are running down hallways, and the air is slowly changing from a dry summer heat to a crisp fall chill. It is back-to-school season, which means that Manufactu… Read More
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2016-09-01 19:00
On August 29, 2016, The Mercury News published an article, “BART Retail Plans Are Advancing” by Annie Sciacca.
The article shared that BART will be rolling out retail stores at… Read More
2016-08-30 16:00
Earlier this month, real estate magazine, The Registry, hosted its 2016 “Silicon Valley Market Perspectives” event, highlighting some of the region’s biggest real estate pl… Read More
2016-08-25 19:00
As mentioned in a recent post, last week we hosted an audience of more than 60 makers, manufacturers, brokers, developers, and civic leaders at Ellison Technologies to hear Recast City&rsquo&hell…Read More
2016-08-23 19:00
Andy Pandharikar of Tall Idea Labs wasn’t always an Angel. His successful foray in entrepreneurship includes the sale of FITIQUETTE — a technology startup allowing the fashion in… Read More
2016-08-18 20:00
As the new lead on IT programs (CNET — Computers, Networks, and Emerging Technology) at Ohlone Community College, Ron Sha brings a wealth of CIO experience to his new role. We recently… Read More
2016-08-16 19:08
This piece, “Economic inclusion requires a robust advanced sector, but too few of these industries are growing” written by Mark Muro, was originally published on the Brookings Me… Read More
2016-08-11 19:00
As Fremont readies itself for Class A office along Innovation Way in the Warm Springs Innovation District, we are gaining inspiration from the Silicon Valley office boom which has brought a… Read More
2016-08-09 15:00
Traditionally, the IT organization’s role in manufacturing has been well-defined. At the very core of any chief information officer’s (CIO) mission is to provide tools and techno… Read More
2016-08-04 15:00
Let’s get something straight. Not all entrepreneurs wear skinny jeans and a hoodie. And now there’s data to support it. Last month, The Atlantic published an article, “The… Read More
2016-08-02 17:15
By Ilana Preuss, Founder, Recast City
When we first met Ilana Preuss from Recast City at the ULI conference in San Francisco last fall, we knew that Fremont could benefit from her expertise… Read More
2016-07-28 15:00
Earlier this month, Pivot was pleased to welcome the real estate community into our new ‘super-hub’ to provide a real-life example of how today’s industrial space can flex… Read More
2016-07-26 19:00
Fremont is a city of early adopters, as reflected in the rates of EV ownership, which are among the highest in California. Therefore, it’s no surprise that Fremont is among the first B… Read More
2016-07-21 19:00
In an effort to highlight national and local trends in real estate, technology, and manufacturing, we recently caught up with Kelly Gray, Vice President of Brokerage and Location Advisory at… Read More
2016-07-19 17:30
In May, Startup Grind Fremont celebrated Female Founders month. This vibrant panel of female CEOs represented a diverse array of industries and different stages of start-up-hood. During the… Read More
2016-07-14 19:00
IBank, the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, was created in 1994 with the mission to provide capital for public infrastructure and private development that generates j… Read More
2016-07-12 19:00
Since the landmark adoption of the Warm Springs Community Plan, huge strides have been made in achieving the vision. And as the Warm Springs story evolves, so too must the marketing co… Read More
2016-07-06 20:00
Last week, industry publication BioSpace released an article entitled the “Top 5 Bay Area Biomed Hot Spots” based on the data in our new biomedical infographic. Fremont was… Read More
2016-06-30 22:00
Three years ago, when we started “Takes from Silicon Valley East”, we didn’t realize the sheer amount of dedication, perseverance, and diligence that would be required to c… Read More
2016-06-28 19:00
Fremont has a history of achieving economic success through proactive planning. With development activity well underway in both Downtown and Warm Springs, it’s validating to see that… Read More
2016-06-23 20:54
While Fremont’s historic districts each have a unique identity, what they have in common are successful, family-owned, small businesses adding to the districts’ economic vibrancy… Read More
2016-06-21 20:07
After years of planning, Downtown Fremont is going vertical! On Friday, June 17, 2016, the City of Fremont celebrated the groundbreaking of Locale @ State Street, Downtown’s first mixe… Read More
2016-06-16 21:31
Last month, the Brookings Institution published a report written by Scott Andes titled How Firms Learn. In the report, Andes examined how companies innovate and what cities can do to f… Read More
2016-06-14 19:00
The transformation is underway -- we see it every day in Fremont: new downtown amenities, the resurgence of manufacturing, a nimbleness that nurtures innovation within city hall and througho… Read More
2016-06-09 19:00
As we continue our ongoing Q&A series with executives based in Fremont, we spoke with Tony Huang, General Manager of Wellex Corporation. Follow along below and watch the short vide… Read More
2016-06-07 19:00
When we "Think Silicon Valley” it is about growing communities for business and prosperity. One growing dynamic in the Bay Area is a focus on face-to-face eve… Read More
2016-06-02 19:00
Where better to completely reinvent a concept than right here in Silicon Valley?
The revolutionary French coding university, Ecole 42, agrees. In late May, 42 announced a Fremon… Read More
2016-05-31 19:00
When you hear the term “biomedical manufacturing,” it may be difficult to conjure up an image of what that looks like exactly. But whether you see it or not, the efforts of biome… Read More
2016-05-26 19:00
Occasionally, we like to share blogs from other writers, bloggers, and journalists, because, well, sometimes they can say it better than we can. This blog from Katie Handy, an associate… Read More
2016-05-24 17:00
May is Affordable Housing Month, providing a great opportunity for the City of Fremont to show its commitment to affordable housing and to keep residents informed regarding the City’s… Read More
2016-05-20 21:00
Commuting takes a toll -- on a personal level, and on the planet. But for those of us who must commute, guilt-free solutions are emerging thanks to significant investments in local infrastru… Read More
2016-05-17 03:47
Startup Grind Fremont has new digs! Entrepreneurs can now find us at Electronics for Imaging (efi), in their ultra-hip, new corporate headquarters in Ardenwood. At our last meetup in April… Read More
2016-05-12 20:00
Last week, an elite group of leading clean energy investors, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, policymakers, and other prominent members of this ecosystem convened in Fremont at the 2016… Read More
2016-05-10 19:00
In case you missed it, San Jose Mercury News technology writer Michelle Quinn recently highlighted both Fremont and Berkeley as the “hot new address” for tech startups. Fre… Read More
2016-05-05 19:00
Recently I’ve been reflecting on a retail trade blog titled “Hyper-localization Is a Big Deal for Retail – and Even the Big Chains Are in on it.” This article w… Read More
2016-05-03 21:00
Last month, the Harvard Business Review published an article by Robert C. Wolcott titled “Does Your Business Look to the Future or Just Defend the Present?”
We found the p… Read More
2016-04-28 19:00
Brotherly love. Cheesesteaks. The 76ers. Philadelphia is the 5th largest city in the U.S. and has no shortage of unique and enduring assets. What has been more fleeting for the birthpl… Read More
2016-04-26 19:00
Continuing in our quest to highlight Fremont-based manufacturing and technology companies that support Silicon Valley’s innovation economy, we recently caught up with Essai, a global p… Read More
2016-04-21 20:00
Every few years, we take an extensive look at how our residents feel about the quality of life in Fremont, the development, and local government.
In February and March of this year, the Cit… Read More
2016-04-19 20:00
As the name implies, Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) careers require a certain level of mathematics as a pre-requisite. This means that over 70 percent of California Community Col… Read More
2016-04-14 20:00
City Age has been convening thought leaders in the “Smart City” sphere for several years now in major metro areas across the world from LA to Hong Kong to Kansas City to Toronto… Read More
2016-04-12 20:00
In Fremont, we talk about manufacturing — a lot. And lately, we are not the only ones. Whether it’s the buzz around the maker movement or the tremendous response to Tes… Read More
2016-04-07 15:00
As an entrepreneur, how often do you ask yourself, “How big are we in comparison to our competition?” At our last fireside chat in March, we sat down with Aaron Carpenter, Chief… Read More
2016-04-05 19:00
BASIS Independent Fremont, a new K-5 private school from the nationally-ranked BASIS.ed network, is opening in time for the 2016/2017 school year and currently accepting applications. We spo… Read More
2016-03-31 20:15
New models for innovation sometimes come from unlikely places, as the authors of "The Smartest Places on Earth" chronicle in their thought-provoking book released this week. Takes From… Read More
2016-03-29 20:30
It wasn’t that long ago that Fremont was a rural landscape of farms, ranches, and towns, and a stop along the way for commuters headed into the big cities. Now, Fremont is an imp… Read More
2016-03-24 23:25
City of Fremont: Describe the Dragon model—what are the core elements of your program?
Dragon Innovation is the fastest, safest, and simplest way to start and scale manufacturing.&nbs&hell…Read More
2016-03-23 20:48
Recently, a story on the “California Report” which highlighted an innovative investment strategy aired on KQED. It’s something my capital consulting firm has champion… Read More
2016-03-17 17:07
Q&A with Bob Fung,President and Chief Operating Officer of Owens Design
Lam Research makes semiconductor processing equipment, Seagate makes hard disk drives, and GT Advanced Technologi… Read More
2016-03-15 17:56
While prevailing themes change from year to year, the annual ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit in Washington, D.C., continues to provide a powerful reminder about the progress we are making in… Read More
2016-03-10 22:32
As we continue our ongoing Q&A series with cleantech executives based in Fremont, we caught up with Alex Lau, marketing and brand manager at Flip Chip Opto (FCOPTO)/Starlite LED. While r… Read More
2016-03-08 23:00
Curious what it’s like to be a young entrepreneur in the cleantech industry? On February 18, we had the pleasure of speaking with Andrew Ponec, Stanford undergraduate and co-founder of… Read More
2016-03-04 20:38
The City of Fremont has been having a few good years. In fact, you could even say it’s reached its golden era with the construction of the Warm Springs/South Fremont BART Station and t… Read More
2016-03-03 20:00
The vast array of talent, ideas, and success stories revealed during last week’s East Bay Innovation Awards at the Fox Theater in Oakland was nothing short of spectacular. A signature… Read More
2016-03-01 22:52
This opinion piece titled “’Hacker’ Ethos Comes to the Factory Floor ” by Mark Muro and Kelly Kline was published by the San Francisco Chronicle on February 19, 2016… Read More
2016-02-25 20:00
Like weather predictions, economic forecasts are more accurate in the short run than in the long run. And, the economic forecast for 2016 continues to shine brightly in the immediate future… Read More
2016-02-23 20:00
Part 1: Joint Venture Silicon Valley’s State of the Valley Conference
The 2016 “Forecast” season is in full swing. We’ve been making the rounds to hear what’s… Read More
2016-02-18 20:00
The City of Fremont has moved into the spotlight as an extraordinary location for advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and clean technology where some of the best of the best in innovation… Read More
2016-02-16 20:00
The highly anticipated arrival of the new Warm Springs/South Fremont BART Station finally provides the 30,000 employees working in Fremont’s Innovation District with an alternate mode… Read More
2016-02-11 20:00
In the spirit of Super Bowl 50, what better way to celebrate than with an evening of great food, entertainment, and the opportunity to mingle with a few football greats?
And that’s ex… Read More
2016-02-09 20:00
This piece titled “Software eats manufacturing (and manufacturing gains)” by Mark Muro, Kelly Kline and Bruce Katz was posted on the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program website… Read More
2016-02-04 20:30
At the first Startup Grind event of the New Year on January 19th, Preetish Nijhawan, Managing Director of Cervin Ventures talked about his experiences as an entrepreneur and venture capitali… Read More
2016-02-02 20:00
To help kick-off the New Year, we recently sat down with Dr. Ray Stewart, founder and managing principal of Bay Materials, LLC, a leader in polymer R&D and product development, that serv… Read More
2016-01-27 20:30
As the curators for the business blog, Takes From Silicon Valley East, we would like to depart from our usual focus on industry sectors, real estate activity, and metropolitan policy to hone… Read More
2016-01-25 20:00
On Saturday, January 23, 2016, the City of Fremont went all out and commemorated one of our City’s biggest milestones yet – its 60th anniversary. This important and celeb… Read More
2016-01-21 20:00
Regionalization of manufacturing continues to drive growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and new jobs nationally, but it’s also crystallizing Silicon Valley’s role in advanced… Read More
2016-01-19 20:00
Louis Belmonte is known for not mincing his words. And he was true to form at Silicon Valley CREW’s annual forecast event, calling Silicon Valley "an island of prosperity in a sea of s… Read More
2016-01-14 20:00
Don’t miss the first fireside chat for Fremont’s Startup Grind chapter in 2016! On Tuesday, January 19th Startup Grind’s Fremont chapter kicks off the New Year with P… Read More
2016-01-12 20:00
The Northern vs. Southern California rivalry may seem natural in some instances (Lakers vs. Warriors anybody?), but does not apply when it comes to cleantech innovation. As a Bay Area… Read More
2016-01-07 20:00
This week we are focused on trends. One trend you will be hearing much more about in 2016 is supply chain transparency. To illustrate what that means, let’s talk about carpets. Y… Read More
2016-01-05 20:00
Whether we’re talking about commercial real estate, renewable energy, or flexible electronics, agility has been and will be critical to the Bay Area’s success in several industri… Read More
2015-12-22 23:00
The phrase “time flies” seems to be part of the nomenclature of the holiday season. During this busy period, we’d like to pause and reflect on progress we’ve se… Read More
2015-12-16 00:00
In case you missed the Silicon Valley Business Journal event focused on the Business of Fremont at ThermoFisher earlier this year, below are short video clips from the second panel discussio… Read More
2015-12-11 00:00
City of Fremont: “Building Official” is a very formal title. What are the roles and responsibilities of the position?
David Chung: My role as the Fremont Building Official is to… Read More
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