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Northern Waterfront Economic Development Initiative
The Northern Waterfront Economic Development InitiativeTM is a regional cluster-based economic development strategy with a goal of creating 18,000 new jobs by 2035. The Initiative leverages existing competitive advantages and assets by focusing on advanced manufacturing sub-sectors in five targeted clusters (advanced transportation fuels, bio-tech/bio-medical, diverse manufacturing, food processing, and clean tech). There is also a related component focusing on the human capital framework to benefit the residents of the Northern Waterfront. The initiative is a collaboration between the County and seven partner cities, who work together on diverse actions to enhance the economic vitality of the region.
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Bringing the Jobs to the People Forum
Friday, May 10th, 2019
The forum brought together elected officials, including county supervisors and mayors of seven cities, regional thought leaders, and business and nonprofit representatives to recognize an important milestone in the Northern Waterfront Initiative that will “bring jobs to the people” and grow the economic vitality of our County and region.
Featuring California State Treasurer Fiona Ma as the keynote speaker.
Presentations
Mayor's Panel - Economic Development Opportunities (PDF)
Contra Costa County Northern Waterfront Achievements PowerPoint
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“I see the revitalization of the County’s Northern Waterfront as vital to anyone concerned with economic development" Supervisor Federal Glover
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Northern Waterfront is an economic asset to the San Francisco Bay region, includings assets such as a deep ship channel, marine terminals, and two class-1 railroad lines.
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"This effort will protect our industrial zoned properties to ensure their future economic potential....and identify additional areas for economic development and job growth" Supervisor Mary N Piepho
Board of Supervisors Ad-Hoc Committee on the Northern Waterfront Economic Development Activity
Please visit the Ad-Hoc Committees webpage for more information
Earlier Events
Video: East Contra Costa County Economic Development Summit - 10/20/2017
"Revitalizing Contra Costa County's Northern Waterfront" Symposium Video, January 10, 2014
Publications and Background Resources
Contra Costa County Northern Waterfront Atlas - Digital Version (February, 2014)
Technical Memos - Background Information to the Craft Report
Memorandum 1 - Economic Overview
Memorandum 2 - Analysis of Industrial Inventory
Memorandum 3 - Opportunities and Constraints Analysis
Memorandum 4 - Development Outlook
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George Carter
Economic Development Project ManagerPhone: 925-655-2782
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Alyson Greenlee
Economic Development ManagerPhone: 925-655-2783
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Physical Address
30 Muir Rd
Martinez, CA 94553
Project Partners and Key Stakeholders
City of Antioch
City of Brentwood
City of Concord
City of Hercules
City of Martinez
City of Oakley
City of Pittsburg
Contra Costa Economic Partnership
Contra Costa Small Business Development Center
East Bay Leadership Council
Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County
Financial Incentives
California Business Portal Incentives
Resources
Prepared by the Bay Area Economic Institute