Saying the California Dream has slipped away for too many for far too long, a statewide nonprofit launched the California Dream Index at a virtual gathering of nearly 800 elected, civic and business leaders last week. "Why are we preventing people from building their legacy?," asked Lori Gay, who heads a Los Angeles area...
Fresno is the Future, Gov. Newsom's Economic Adviser Says
Gov. Gavin Newsom's chief economic adviser believes in Fresno. As the California Economic Summit convened at the downtown Double Tree Hotel ballroom, an estimated 900 attendees from around the state listened to what makes Fresno tick. And holding it here is key for Lenny Mendonca. Listen to this article: "It's...
California Economic Summit in Fresno Is Biggest Ever
For the eighth year — and the first time in Fresno — California Forward is holding an economic summit focused on how to improve the Golden State across many different sectors. And, according to California Forward's co-chairman Pete Weber, the two-day event — dubbed "Regions Rise Together" — will be the biggest...