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Board of Supervisors adopts economic development ‘3.0 Action Plan’ to foster an inclusive and resilient local economy
The Board of Supervisors today adopted the Sonoma County Economic Development Board’s proposed 3.0 Action Plan, which will guide future economic development by partnering with community and business organizations to address persistent issues that constrain the local economy. The plan seeks to enhance EDB’s foundation of business support by expanding its role as a convener to address specific goals such as increasing the earning potential of residents, encouraging investment in high-value local enterprises, and restoring housing affordability in Sonoma County. Read full story
Board of Supervisors authorizes completion of broadband network design planning for Sonoma County’s unincorporated areas
The Board of Supervisors today authorized the Sonoma County Economic Development Board to move forward on finalizing the broadband internet infrastructure design for unserved and underserved areas of unincorporated Sonoma County, consistent with the Resilient Infrastructure pillar of Sonoma County’s Five-Year Strategic Plan. Read full story
Board of Supervisors authorizes completion of broadband network design planning for Sonoma County’s unincorporated areas
The Board of Supervisors today authorized the Sonoma County Economic Development Board to move forward on finalizing the broadband internet infrastructure design for unserved and underserved areas of unincorporated Sonoma County, consistent with the Resilient Infrastructure pillar of Sonoma County’s Five-Year Strategic Plan. Read full story
Job Market Tracker Report 2022 Quarter 3
The Sonoma County Economic Development Board released the 2022 Third Quarter Sonoma County Job Market Tracker report. The report captures data on current job opportunities and desired skills from job postings in Sonoma County. The report also breaks down most in demand jobs and median salaries of job postings. Read full story
Creative Sonoma Announces ArtSurround Grantees
Creative Sonoma Announces ArtSurround Grantees Read full story
Creative Sonoma Announces Two Arts Grants Supporting Nonprofit Arts Producers and Public School Districts
Creative Sonoma Announces Two Arts Grants Supporting Nonprofit Arts Producers and Public School Districts Read full story
Creative Sonoma Announces Recipients of First-Ever Arts and Cultural Equity Fellowships
Creative Sonoma, in collaboration with Kimzin Creative, a local arts and equity consulting group, is happy to announce the inaugural class of Arts and Cultural Equity Fellows. The fellows are emerging to mid-career artists and culture workers who work within, on behalf of, or to support Sonoma County’s communities of color. Read full story
Job Market Tracker Report 2022 Quarter 1
The Sonoma County Economic Development Board released the 2022 First Quarter Sonoma County Job Market Tracker report. The report captures data on current job opportunities and desired skills from job postings in Sonoma County. The report also breaks down most in demand jobs and median salaries of job postings. Read full story
Second Round of Feedback Begins for Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
The Sonoma Mendocino Economic Development District (SMEDD) invites Sonoma and Mendocino County community members to help shape the regional economy by participating in a second round of input for the 2022 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Read full story
Creative Sonoma Announces Training and Mini-Grant Program for Artists
Creative Sonoma is pleased to announce a new program to encourage creative placemaking projects in Sonoma County. Artists who are interested in building a practice in community engagement and public art are encouraged to apply. Read full story