 A November to Remember: Explore Our Latest Newsletter! Here’s the TL;DR of this month's issue:
 
We are pleased to invite you to the 2024 Silicon Valley Industry Outlook at Fremont's Downtown Event Center on November 14th. Hosted by Bay Area real estate publication The Registry, this event offers an exceptional opportunity to gain valuable insights from distinguished professionals in the Silicon Valley across multiple areas of the economy including the technology and commercial real estate sectors. You can expect to hear perspectives on the state of the regional economy and perhaps a few bold predictions for where we are headed. Breakfast is included with registration, and there will be time before and after the program to meet and network with attendees and Fremont City staff and elected officials.
Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Time: 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Cost: $25
Location: Fremont's Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave, Fremont, CA 94538
During the first week of October, 12 leading Fremont companies generously hosted tours for over 350 students for Fremont’s 12th annual Fremont Manufacturing Week event. Throughout the week, students ranging from middle school to graduate-level engineering took part in tours at advanced manufacturing companies representing life sciences, semiconductors, cleantech, and autotech, providing an opportunity to tour cutting-edge facilities and engage with executives, technicians, engineers, and hiring managers about the exciting range of career paths in modern manufacturing. Our educational partners were critical in the success of Manufacturing Week, namely Fremont Unified, Mission Valley ROP, Ohlone College Smart Manufacturing Technology and Biotechnology Programs, and CSU East Bay Department of Engineering. As Silicon Valley’s advanced manufacturing hub, Fremont is proud to be a leader in regional workforce development and helping ensure the future success of our advanced industries by strengthening talent pipelines between our companies and local students.
The Tesla Model Y won the "Coolest Thing Made in California" competition hosted by the California Manufactures and Technology Association, emphasizing the company’s innovation and importance to the California economy. Manufactured in Fremont, this all-electric SUV beat many other finalists including Lockheed Martin and Fremont-based Boehringer Ingelheim. The award was presented by California's Lt. Governor during the Making CA Conference on National Manufacturing Day on Oct. 6th.
The newly launched Resilient East Bay website by East Bay EDA serves as a comprehensive platform for promoting economic resilience in the East Bay through industrial development and advanced manufacturing. Resilient East Bay strives to connect businesses with critical resources and information, as well as assist policy makers, support organizations, and other stakeholders in better understanding the needs and opportunities to improve the region's manufacturing ecosystem. This initiative is led by the East Bay Economic Development Alliance with support from leading industrial cities like Fremont and funding from the US economic development administration.
A glimpse into engineering concepts applied with Spartan Racing, SJSU’s Formula SAE Team
City of Fremont staff recently visited San Jose State University's College of Engineering, where staff met with Dean Sheryl Ehrman, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Student Success Nicole Okamoto, and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research Xiao Su. The College's industry-focused curriculum equips graduates for success in advanced sectors, offering practical courses with extensive hands-on experiences. Graduates thrive in diverse manufacturing domains, including biomedical devices, semiconductors, materials science, battery development, autotech, and cleantech. These students play a pivotal role in bolstering the regional economy. Nurturing partnerships with educational institutions and local industry remains a key component of our department’s work.
 |
The Chamber of Commerce and the City of Fremont partnered on a widely successful Trick-or-Treat event held at the Downtown Event Center & Plaza on Friday, October 20th. Tickets to the event sold out on the first day, with families enjoying the diverse offerings of food trucks, safe trick-or-treating, Halloween-themed book readings, and spooky play houses.
The 20th annual Oliver Festival, hosted by the Mission San Jose Chamber, took place on Saturday and Sunday, October 7th and 8th. Families enjoyed live music, delectable food, shopped for arts and crafts, and engaged in various kids' activities. We are looking forward to future events in Mission San Jose like the upcoming holiday tree lighting ceremony!
The annual Niles Festival of Lights Parade in Fremont will take place on Friday, November 24, 2023. This historic event celebrates the festive season, highlighting Niles' unique character and community spirit. With captivating entries like parade balloons, creative floats, and live performances, the parade annually draws over 10,000 spectators, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all to enjoy. Thank you to the support of the Niles Main Street Association and local sponsors.
Pacific Commons is a bustling shopping and entertainment hub ranked in the top 10 shopping centers nationwide for number of customer visits. Recently, the center hosted the Chalk Festival on October 15th and the Halloween Spooktacular on October 28th, providing the community with a fun and unforgettable experience.
An upcoming event you won't want to miss is the Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting on November 30th, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Kids can take photos with both Santa and the Grinch, enjoy the company of merry elves, listen to harmonious carolers, get face painted, ride charming trains, and be captivated by the artistry of balloon creations. Hope to see you there!
Make sure to mark your calendars for the Annual Mission San Jose Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, hosted by the Mission San Jose Chamber of Commerce. This event is scheduled for Saturday, December 2, from 5 PM to 8 PM at 43571 Mission Blvd. (Courtyard). Attendees can look forward to live music, holiday carols, and a delightful spread of refreshments including hot chocolate, coffee, and cookies. This event will be a joyous occasion for the whole community!
In our latest installment of our Shop Small Series, we had the pleasure of sitting down with William (Bill) Sinodinos and Roy Lagorio (Owners of Billy Roy's). We delved into their journey into the food industry and their decision to convert a car dealership into a state-of-the-art restaurant in Centerville. To find out more about Billy Roy's, visit their website or drop by their store.
Don't forget to catch Episode 7 of the Shop Small Series on YouTube.
Priscilla Bravo and William(Bill) Sinodinos (Owners of Billy Roy's Burger Co.) *Not pictured Roy Lagorio (Owner)
Q: Can you tell us about your journey in turning a car dealership into a state-of-the-art restaurant?
William (Bill): When the building was red tagged, Roy asked the other tenant to leave and then got the building out of being red tagged. We then leased it out to another dealership and Roy said, "You know Bill, let's cancel that lease on the dealership and let's open a restaurant." I was very reluctant and told Roy we should think this out. Later on that night, Roy called me and said, "I don't want to push you into anything, but I think it would be better to put a restaurant here." Roy had the vision of having a restaurant here.
Q: Can you tell us about the working dynamic with having three owners?
William (Bill): Roy brings the property; the building and his thoughts and Priscilla came from Skillet'z Cafe and helps us a lot. Our biggest key for success is behind the scenes, with my family, my daughter and son who have another restaurant that we started 3 years ago. It was their idea and when we told them what we wanted to do, they jumped in and helped us get it off the ground. My daughter came for 6 months every day, working and showing us the ins and outs of this business. That is kind of how it all started. Everybody jumped in together like one big melting pot.
Q: How does Billy Roy's positively impact the community?
William (Bill): We hold all our events at our outside patios. We host city events, local school events, some of which include American High School and Newark High School. We often cook food for free and send food to schools so they can sell it to raise money to help the school. We also help all the local softball and soccer teams and host their events. Our goal is to bring the whole community together!
Q: How was your experience working with the City of Fremont?
William (Bill): You learn that with the city, if you work with them and explain to them what you want, they will give their input and help a lot. Nikki from Economic Development helps us often and even you conducting this interview helps us with getting the word out regarding what we are doing and what we are seeking to do in the future. If it wasn't for the City of Fremont, with their input on helping us, this probably wouldn't be here today.
 |
|
Hong Kong-style fresh baked goods and drinks, with a variety of pineapple bun flavors!
|
|
