Uplift Central Coast

Uplift leaders Melissa James, Bruce Stenslie and Tahra Goraya joined by partner Marek Gootman will be joining the Monterey Bay DART Lift Summit next week to discuss the future of advanced aviation and aerospace innovation on the Central Coast! With the Central Coast emerging as a hub for cutting-edge aerospace advancements, this conversation will highlight strategies to attract investment, expand industry opportunities, and develop a skilled workforce for this rapidly evolving sector. 🚀 For more information and registration information check out: https://ow.ly/Nkg550VlX2n

The State of California is making $125 million available state-wide for grant funding within the Implementation Phase of the Regional Investment Initiative (RII) program. 📄 California Regional Investment Initiative (RII) Implementation Phase Request for Proposal (RFP): https://lnkd.in/g57kwxn4 The grants of at least $500,000 per project within this phase will be awarded on a rolling and competitive basis to economic development projects that are informed by Uplift’s work. The Implementation Phase has an anticipated Period of Performance (POP) of 24 months, with an anticipated start date of September 2025. If you have any questions regarding the Application Package after having carefully reviewed the RFP, please email GO-Biz at regionalinvestment@gobiz.ca.gov. ~~~ El Estado de California está poniendo a disposición $125 millones a nivel estatal para financiamiento de subvenciones dentro de la Fase de Implementación del programa de Iniciativa de Inversión Regional (RII). 📄 California Regional Investment Initiative (RII) Implementation Phase Request for Proposal (RFP): https://lnkd.in/g57kwxn4 Los subsidios de al menos $500,000 por proyecto dentro de esta fase se otorgarán de manera continua y competitiva a proyectos de desarrollo económico que se basen en el trabajo de Uplift. La Fase de Implementación tiene un Periodo de Ejecución Previsto (PEP) de 24 meses, con una fecha de inicio prevista para septiembre de 2025. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre el Paquete de Solicitud después de revisar detenidamente la RFP, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a GO-Biz a regionalinvestment@gobiz.ca.gov. REACH, Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP), Economic Development Collaborative, California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)

Uplift is excited about the contributions of our coalition and so many others to the new California Jobs First Economic Blueprint, a statewide plan built with input from 13 regional plans—including Uplift’s plan!—to drive sustainable economic growth, innovation, and access to good-paying jobs over the next decade. This Wednesday Governor Newsom announced the Blueprint is paired with $125 million in funding to support new, ready-to-go projects, $15 million for economic development projects for California Native American tribes, $13 million to support the economic recovery and small businesses in the Los Angeles region, and $92 million in funding for new apprenticeship and jobs programs. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gwaAefW4. Governor Newsom said, and we wholeheartedly agree that, “California’s economic dominance and success are grown locally, with the contributions of each diverse region of our state. From agriculture to clean energy to film to every industry in between, our Golden State owes its success to the people, communities, and industries that make it work. I am proud of the collaborative work of Californians from every region who developed this statewide Economic Blueprint. California thrives because we work together, despite adversity and even disagreement.” ~~~ Uplift está emocionado por las contribuciones de nuestra coalición y muchas otras al nuevo Plan Económico California Jobs First: un plan estatal construido con aportes de 13 planes regionales, incluyendo el plan de Uplift, para impulsar el crecimiento económico sostenible, la innovación y el acceso a empleos bien remunerados durante la próxima década. Este miércoles, el gobernador Newsom anunció que el Plan está respaldado con $125 millones en financiamiento para apoyar proyectos nuevos y listos para ejecutarse, $15 millones para proyectos de desarrollo económico para tribus nativas americanas de California, $13 millones para apoyar la recuperación económica y las pequeñas empresas en la región de Los Ángeles, y $92 millones en financiamiento para nuevos programas de aprendizaje y empleo. Conoce más en https://lnkd.in/gwaAefW4. El gobernador Newsom dijo, y estamos completamente de acuerdo, que "el dominio económico y el éxito de California se cultivan localmente, con las contribuciones de cada región diversa de nuestro estado. Desde la agricultura hasta la energía limpia, pasando por el cine y cada industria intermedia, nuestro Estado Dorado debe su éxito a las personas, comunidades e industrias que lo hacen funcionar. Estoy orgulloso del trabajo colaborativo de los californianos de cada región que desarrollaron este Plan Económico estatal. California prospera porque trabajamos juntos, a pesar de la adversidad e incluso de los desacuerdos." Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom, REACH, Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP), Economic Development Collaborative, California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), California Forward

I'm releasing California's statewide plan for economic growth plus $245M in investments to create more jobs and support LA’s ongoing recovery. From agriculture to film and every industry in between, we owe our success to the people, communities, and industries that make it work. #California #News #LosAngeles #LA #CareerEducation #JobTraining #CaliforniaJobsFirst #Economy

Following the much-anticipated release of the California Jobs First Economic Blueprint—a statewide plan to drive sustainable economic growth, innovation, and access to good-paying jobs over the next decade—we are sharing this article with our insights and the actionable steps we're taking as we, along with our partners, build a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive regions-up economy. This Economic Blueprint is the culmination of two years of work with 13 economic regions across the state as part of the California Jobs First program, an effort that began as the Community Economic Resilience Fund and was renamed California Jobs First at the California Economic Summit in 2023. CA FWD has been deeply involved in regions-up inclusive economic development with the Newsom Administration since the launch of Regions Rise Together in 2019 and we are excited to continue moving forward this important work with California's regions.

As we make Big Bets on growing and creating job opportunities in the Central Coast's #aerospace, #cleanenergy and #hightech industries, so is the state! Super excited to see the work of so many people through REACH and Uplift Central Coast come together as part of this historic blueprint to create more jobs faster across our region and beyond and looking forward to continued collaboration with partners across the state to create more opportunity for more people to thrive. Learn more: 📔 The state's new economic blueprint: https://jobsfirst.ca.gov/ 📘 Our updated regional plan: https://lnkd.in/gBm2NSj6 🤝 The six-county Uplift partnership and grants: https://lnkd.in/gYptiVt4 California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) California Jobs First Uplift Central Coast #spacetriangle

Uplift’s Catalyst Predevelopment Projects include many intersectional efforts that advance sectors and strategies noted in Uplift’s Regional Plan, a broad array of strategies designed to create quality job opportunities, improve workforce skills, and address specific regional economic challenges to help our communities not only survive, but thrive. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gxqEPFF9 ~~~ Los Proyectos de Pre-desarrollo Catalyst incluyen numerosos esfuerzos interseccionales que promueven sectores y estrategias mencionados en el Plan Regional de Uplift, una amplia gama de estrategias diseñadas para crear oportunidades laborales de calidad, mejorar las habilidades de la fuerza laboral y abordar desafíos económicos regionales específicos para ayudar a nuestras comunidades no solo a sobrevivir, sino a prosperar. Conoce más: https://lnkd.in/gJ-4z9mT

Uplift’s Catalyst Predevelopment Projects are predominately at the launchpad and accelerator stage, mostly for nonprofits, academic institutions, and government agencies. Our goal is to support strategic community projects and initiatives that enable the Central Coast to take projects from exploratory and last-mile to ready-to-go projects that can access local, state, and federal funds, as well as private and philanthropic investments. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gur6Mqv4 ~~~ Los Proyectos de Predesarrollo Catalyst están en su mayoría en la etapa de lanzamiento y aceleración, fueron entregados principalmente a organizaciones sin fines de lucro, instituciones académicas y agencias gubernamentales. Nuestro objetivo es entregar oportunidades de financiamiento para actividades de pre-desarrollo para sectores específicos, que apoyan proyectos e iniciativas comunitarias estratégicas que permiten a la Costa Central llevar proyectos desde exploratorios a proyectos listos para acceder a fondos locales, estatales y federales, así como inversiones privadas y filantrópicas. Conoce más⁠: https://lnkd.in/gKnDiJin

The 36 organizations that will receive Catalyst Predevelopment funding represent all six counties, span diverse industries, and address critical needs. Many funded initiatives span multiple counties across the region. These charts demonstrate funding allocations for project impact in each county. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gur6Mqv4 ~~~ Las 36 organizaciones que recibirán fondos de Pre-desarrollo Catalyst representan a los seis condados, abarcan diversas industrias y atienden necesidades críticas. Muchas de las iniciativas financiadas abarcan varios condados en toda la región. Estos gráficos muestran las asignaciones de fondos para el impacto del proyecto en cada condado. Conoce más: https://lnkd.in/gKnDiJin

Thank you to everyone who submitted a Letter of Intent (LOI) to apply for funding from the Catalyst Predevelopment Grant. Check out this spreadsheet with a list of everyone who submitted an LOI—a great resource for exploring potential partnerships and collaboration. Thank you once again for your participation and commitment to advancing our shared vision of an equitable, sustainable economy for the Central Coast. https://lnkd.in/gjvJvJsS ~~~ Gracias una vez más por su participación y compromiso para avanzar en nuestra visión compartida de una economía equitativa y sostenible para la Costa Central. Revisa esta hoja de cálculo con la lista de todas las personas que enviaron una carta de intención (LOI), un gran recurso para explorar posibles alianzas y colaboraciones. Una vez más, gracias por su participación y compromiso para avanzar en nuestra visión compartida de una economía equitativa y sostenible para la Costa Central. https://lnkd.in/gjvJvJsS