 Summer Sizzle: August's Hot Economic Development monthly updates!
Here’s the TL;DR of this month's issue:
 
We’re excited to announce Mike Wayne as Fremont's new Building Official! Mike has been a valuable member of our Building and Safety team, bringing extensive Bay Area experience since 1996, including overseeing inspections for the $5 billion Apple II Campus. He joined Fremont in 2018 as Permit Center Manager and has served as Acting Building Official since October 2023. A Fremont-area native, Mike holds an Associate of Arts degree, a Building Inspection Technology certificate, and is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Leadership Studies.
Please join us in welcoming him to his new role! The Economic Development Team is looking forward to continue working with Mike and the Building team to support the growth of Fremont’s economy and meet the City’s goals for housing development.
Join us for the East Bay Manufacturing Summit on Tuesday, October 29th, at the Downtown Fremont Event Center. This exciting event will bring together East Bay manufacturers, community and education leaders, and industry partners to foster connections for a stronger regional economy. Enjoy panel discussions on innovation, workforce models, and global trade opportunities, plus an exhibitor area. Early registration is now open—reserve your spot today!
The 2nd California Manufacturers & Technology Association “Coolest Thing Made in California" competition is underway! The second-annual contest celebrates the state's manufacturing sector's remarkable innovation and creativity. Building on last year's success, which saw Fremont’s Zoox and Boehringer Ingelheim as semifinalists and Tesla Model Y crowned as the inaugural winner, this year's event is expected to grow and have even more submissions.
To nominate a product or for more information about the contest, please visit CoolestThingCalifornia.com. The nomination period is open until August 8th so please feel free to nominate Fremont products and join us in celebrating the incredible talent and innovation of California’s manufacturers.
We're excited to share updates on the Power the Bay electric transmission project! The $500M initiative, led by LS Power Grid California, aims to strengthen the electrical grid across southern Alameda and Santa Clara counties. This initiative, along with a “sister” project in San Jose, is considered one of the most important improvements to California’s grid in decades. By enhancing capacity and bi-directionality of regional power infrastructure, this project supports California’s transition to clean energy and will help to meet growing electric demand driven by housing expansion, building and vehicle electrification, and economic growth, all while improving grid reliability. Stay tuned for more updates as we work towards beginning construction in early 2026. For more information, visit www.PowertheBay.com.
The STOPfakes Roadshow: Intellectual Property Rights Seminar will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, in San Jose, CA. This one-day program, supported by experts from the U.S. Department of Commerce, FBI, and other key agencies, offers invaluable insights on protecting your intellectual property at home and abroad. Attendees can also receive on-site help with the CBP’s recordation process for trademarks and copyrights. Thanks to GO-Biz, the first 50 California-based small businesses to register receive complimentary admission. Secure your spot now and equip your company with the tools to safeguard its innovations. Register here.
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Join us at this year’s 40th Annual Fremont Festival of the Arts hosted by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce on August 3-4, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm! Enjoy local art, live music, and gourmet food and drinks while strolling through Downtown Fremont! Make sure to stop by the City of Fremont booth to speak with our staff about ongoing initiatives and recruitment efforts. For details on this year’s Fremont Festival of the Arts visit here.
Pacific Common's Summer Concert Series is in full action! Don't miss out on the FREE concerts at Block Plaza near Koja Kitchen from 7PM-9PM. Upcoming concerts take place on August 23rd with East Bay Mudd playing Classic Soul + R&B and September 27th with Foreverland performing a Michael Jackson Tribute.
Don't miss out on these fantastic performances!
Come out and enjoy a spectacular display of classic cars and family-friendly activities at the Niles Hot August Car Show on Sunday, August 11, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, hosted by the Niles Main Street Association.
Location: 37482 Niles Boulevard, Fremont, CA, 94536.
In the most recent episode of our Shop Small Series, we had the delightful opportunity to engage in a conversation with Andrew Lynn, the owner of Tangles Salon & Spa in Irvington. We explored his venture into cosmetology, discussed the importance of making clients feel welcome, and learned about the various services Tangles Salon & Spa offers. Join the Economic Development team along this journey as we connect with numerous small business owners, unraveling their unique stories along the way!
Don't forget to catch Episode 9 of the Shop Small Series on YouTube.
Q: Where did your passion for cosmetology & opening a salon begin?
Andrew: Hi, I am Andrew Lynn, and I am the owner of Tangles Salon & Spa in Fremont, California. I got into the industry when I was just 15 and a half. I started at the front desk when this location was Bay Street Salon back in 1999, and I worked with that owner for about nine years, so it started my journey in the salon industry. I got onto the floor about five years later as an assistant and worked under two stylists, and that kind of opened my horizons of the business and wanting to watch the business grow.
Q: What services does Tangles Salon & Spa offer?
Andrew: We offer a lot of different services at Tangles Salon & Spa. We offer skin services and have a skincare specialist that does facials and waxing. The line that she uses is seaweed based so it is very fragile on the skin for all skin types. On the hair side, we also have a wide range of services that we offer. We do color, color correction, touch up colors, full colors, highlights, perms, straightening services, and fancy haircuts!
Q: How do you want clients to feel when visiting Tangles Salon & Spa?
Andrew: I want everyone to feel that they are family, and they are welcome. It is really important for us to make you feel welcome and I know it is a very intimidating feeling walking into somewhere new, but we open the doors to all.
Q: How can clients schedule appointments or consultations?
Andrew: We offer free consultations to all of our customers, so you can schedule an appointment with one of our stylists, and you can meet them and go over your lifestyle and what you would like to do with your hair. The stylist can give you more hands on direction of styles and colors that would be good for you.
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