A closer look at where the Governor’s budget connects to the Summit Roadmap to Shared Prosperity
Major elements of the Roadmap align with the proposed budget plan released by the Governor this month Read More »
Lenny Mendonca To Lead California’s Economic Development Efforts
Governor-elect Gavin Newsom appoints CA Fwd co-chair to drive job creation Read More »
Summit releases 2019 Roadmap to Shared Prosperity to take on “defining challenge of our time”
The new Roadmap captures the best ideas from every region to outline a comprehensive, triple bottom line solutions that take on California's major economic challenges. Read More »
Video Wrap-up: 2018 Summit capped year of rebuilding CA Dream and resilient communities
Our newest video captures the energy of being at the 2018 California Economic Summit and reviews the priority work heading into 2019. Read More »
Workers disrupted out of the economy by automation need to be designed back in
The gig economy needs a rethinking so that it works for humans in the face of AI and other changes Read More »
Renewed efforts at fighting poverty in California taking shape
Legislature's task force recommendations, paired with new and innovative Summit initiatives, mark a path forward Read More »
VIDEO: Summit brings together California leaders in divisive times
Watch leaders from around the state talk about the value of the Summit during the 2018 statewide gathering Read More »
CalSavers: A Pathway to Secure Retirement for 7.5 Million Californians
State retirement program aims to serve over 40 percent of the state’s workforce Read More »
Fresno to Host 2019 California Economic Summit
Governor-elect Gavin Newsom thanks Summit’s efforts to advance equitable and sustainable prosperity for all Read More »
View from the Summit: Helping regions stay resilient and rise together
Day Two of Summit honored stewards of California and workforce partnerships elevating Californians Read More »
Statement from Governor-Elect Gavin Newsom to 2018 Summit attendees
Lt. Governor welcomes ideas and strategies to "measure our progress and focus our resources and ingenuity to restore the CA Dream." Read More »
Watch the 2018 Summit Opening Video
Watch the video that kicked off Day Two of this year's California Economic Summit Read More »
View from the Summit: Resiliency in the wake of fires and more brings focus, urgency to work
Day One of the 2018 Summit introduced new economic priorities for the year and poignant reminders of dislocation Read More »
Keeping the CA Dream alive and thriving in the Central Valley
How can the Valley lure more business and turn around some of the problems of rural California? Read More »
Assuring Water for California’s Future
A simple cost-effective alternative to new storage projects makes use of the natural reservoirs under our feet Read More »
Humboldt County: An Economy in Transition
As the region's timber and cannabis industries evolve, a diversifying economy is growing jobs in other sectors Read More »
As Fires Burn: It’s Time to Take Climate Change Seriously in Rural California
More than half of the state’s forestland may need treatment—an opportunity to grow jobs Read More »
What is the Role of Higher Education in the Gig Economy?
Barriers can leave even college graduates left out of the growing gig economy Read More »
Resilient rural communities built on upgraded infrastructure, faster broadband for all
Any prescription to elevate California's rural areas should include improvements to digital and traditional infrastructure Read More »
2018 Summit Preview: The One Million Challenges
With a new year and new governor, what's next in Summit housing, workforce, water, and middle-income job initiatives Read More »
