The California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) knows that California’s economic developers work hard to help business thrive and expand in our state. Unfortunately, some entrepreneurs and innovators create new businesses, then move the production and quality jobs to other states where they can launch or grow faster. Governor Newsom’s recent CEQA exemption for [...]
With the Legislature on its summer break until August 18, CALED wanted to take this opportunity to update its members on the status of the major bills we have been tracking this year. Once the Legislature returns, there will be less than four weeks remaining before the September 12 adjournment date. The Governor then must [...]
Sacramento, CA – The California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) is pleased to announce pivoting funding from a U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant under The California Academy for Economic Development (The Academy) to support technical assistance services for small businesses affected by the recent fires in Los Angeles County.
Update on AB 98 - New Warehouse Limitation Law from CBPA In September, Governor Newsom Signed Assembly Bill 98 (Carrillo; D-Palmdale and Reyes; D-San Bernardino) imposing statewide mandates on warehouse locations and operations. The new law will have significant implications for development in California.
Representing more than 1,100 economic development practitioners and stakeholders, CALED is the voice of California’s economic development network. We are taking advantage of the Legislature’s summer break to give our members a brief update on the budget, two proposed bonds, and the full list of items on the November ballot. The Legislature left town on July 3, [...]