 Business and Economic Recovery Framework Council Work Session
At a Special Work Session on April 20, 2021, the Economic Development Department presented a "Business and Economic Recovery Framework” to the City Council. Given the profound impact of COVID-19 on our local economy, the Framework outlines a plan for economic Recovery, prioritizing Fremont’s best opportunities for rebuilding the local economy and supporting regional efforts on this front. The Business and Economic Recovery Framework is organized by three topics: Supporting Small Business Recovery; Leveraging Inclusive Workforce Development Opportunities in Fremont; and Helping to Rebuild a Resilient Tax Base for the City. Included in each section is a series of strategies and guiding principles upon which the City will base its recovery efforts going forward. View the presentation and watch the discussion.
 Town Hall Meeting on April 29
Fremont residents are invited to attend an upcoming Town Hall Meeting hosted by Councilmember Teresa Cox on April 29 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Join us for a presentation and conversation on the topic of unsheltered residents of Fremont. Additionally, Fremont Police Staff will provide a brief overview on recent crime data and answer any questions related to Public Safety. Presentations are planned with guest speakers including the City's Human Services Director Suzanne Shenfil and Police Captain Sean Washington, and will showcase our current services being offered as well as our thoughtful approach that has contributed to the City of Fremont being named the most Caring City in California.
To participate in this community conversation you can manually enter the Zoom ID: 978 9456 7465 or click this link to be redirected.
Additional Zoom details include: The link: https://bit.ly/2021-04-29-Town-Hall; Webinar ID: 978 9456 7465; and by phone 833-430-0037 (toll free), Click *9 to raise a hand to speak.
On Friday, April 16, the Earn & Learn Fremont pilot program (ELF)—our innovative economic development initiative that seeks to help transition COVID-displaced workers into careers in advanced manufacturing—celebrated the completion of its first cohort with a virtual graduation ceremony. The City’s Economic Development team established this program in partnership with Ohlone College, Evolve Manufacturing, San Jose’s work2future, Alameda County Workforce Development Board, and our Human Services Department. Participants completed a paid 8-week internship at Evolve, along with a virtual, customized training from Ohlone College. In addition to the invaluable work experience gained, graduates of the program were awarded an industry-recognized Certificate of Competency. At the conclusion of the ceremony, it was announced that all the graduating participants of the very first ELF cohort will be offered longer term employment, either at Evolve Manufacturing or another Fremont manufacturing company. This first-ever partnership between Industry, academia, workforce boards, and City departments led to the success of this pilot and serves as an excellent model to build a diverse talent pipeline for employers in advanced industries in Fremont and beyond. Read more about this unique program: Changing Careers: Pathways to Advanced Manufacturing.
Earth Day is here, and there are many ways you can safely celebrate. Throughout the month of April, the City's partner organizations are hosting engaging workshops on a variety of topics. The City is also sharing information about simple actions you can take at home to tackle climate change. For a list of events, actions, and resources, please visit the City’s Earth Day webpage. In this video message, Fremont Mayor Lily Mei shares her "Happy Earth Month" message to the community and introduces a local Fremont student, the City's very own youth commissioner Shreya Ramachandran, making a difference. Also, thank you to Greenkeepers, a student-run nonprofit organization from Fremont, organizing this Saturday’s tree planting at Sabercat Historical Park!
Fremont has once again been recognized as a Tree City USA Community for 2020, making it 24 straight years in a row! This distinction is awarded by the Arbor Day Foundation to cities that place a high importance on caring for the trees in their community. Our trees take care of us by providing benefits such as clean air, clean water, shade, and beauty, so we choose to take care of them! For more information, visit the Arbor Day Foundation website.
On Wednesday, May 5, at 7:00 pm, the Community Services Department will be kicking off the Public Engagement Process of the Urban Forest Management Plan with a presentation to the Recreation Commission. This will be the first of several opportunities for the public and City staff to engage and have open lines of communication regarding the condition, management, and future of our urban forest. These opportunities will include future public engagement sessions, focus groups, as well as community surveys. We look forward to providing an overview, roadmap, and objectives of the Urban Forest Management Plan in more detail during the upcoming presentations. For more information, please visit our website.
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