Economic Gardening 2.0., a collaboration between Berkeley Strategy Advisors and the National Center for Economic Gardening,offers consultations, tools and funding for “second-stage” Sacramento companies.
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Even for established companies such as Honey, a design and marketing studio founded in Sacramento in 2008, the global pandemic represented a unique challenge. Honey’s marketing and branding efforts focus on the food, beverage and agriculture industries. These industries were hit particularly hard by the shutdowns of 2020.
For some cities, it made sense to engage in what is known as ‘economic hunting’—attracting a large corporation with tax breaks and other financial giveaways. Bit that can make it harder to provide the regional infrastructure—transportation, education, health care and housing—needed for its residents. Economic Gardening offers another approach.
A progressive disease, COPD reduces the elasticity of bronchial tubes and air sacs in the lungs, leading to individuals having difficulty catching their breath. While there is no cure, COPD can be treated. To that end, Northern California Research is currently looking for COPD patients to participate in clinical trials for these treatments.
Menopause can come with symptoms—such as mood swings, weight gain, reduced libido and sudden hot flashes—that can be difficult for many women to navigate. For those suffering from symptoms, there is help.
In the words of the venerable Bette Davis, “Getting old ain’t for sissies.” And while with age inevitably comes aches and pains, for those suffering…
Economic Gardening supports existing local business as opposed to ‘hunting’ for outside corporations. Doscpver the philosophy behind it–and its long history of success.
The FDA requires new medical treatments to be studied in clinical trials before they can be approved for general use. Learn why this is important–and how you can help.
Economic Gardening supports existing local businesses, as opposed to economic hunting, which seeks to attract a large outside corporation, often by giving away tax breaks and other incentives that further weaken the region’s overall economy.
Apprenticeships allow people to immediately enter their chosen field, get paid and attend college classes tuition-free. These programs also allow employers to train and retain good employees.
When Governor Gavin Newsom put out a call for more affordable housing development, BRIDGE Housing Corporation answered. In 2021, Newsom signed legislation designed to increase…
Exotic Plants’ Kifumi Keppler and staff create one-of-a-kind pieces with natural materials By Debbie Arrington With the creative skills of Kifumi Keppler and her staff,…
Josh Patton, 32, of Fairfield is a weather buff who loves to laugh and talk with people. Patton has developmental disabilities, but stays busy with…
Learn about bonsai and Ikebana while enjoying sushi and sake at special event by Debbie Arrington This is a garden party like no other –…
The Big Picture Like most social issues, the problem of homelessness doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Rather, it is deeply linked with the issue of…
Workforce Development Board of Solano County and partner agency Caminar help Fairfield woman find her dream job. Leslie Carrillo, 43, of Fairfield, once worked as…
San Francisco has long been known as a place where local government and community leaders are willing to experiment to solve social problems. One example…
