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2024 Biomass Utilization Symposium Planned May 2-3
The 2024 Sonoma Mendocino Economic Development District is sponsoring a Biomass Utilization Symposium that will bring together industry, academia, government, tribes and community-based organizations to explore the opportunities and challenges of implementing forest biomass utilization projects for fire safety, forest health, renewable energy, and wood products, and supporting the appropriate growth of sustainable, stewardship-based, rural economic development. Read full story
EDB to Host Event Exploring Economic Equity in Sonoma County
The Sonoma County Economic Development Board (EDB) is hosting their annual Fall Economic Perspective event on Thursday, October 19th, at Sonoma State University. The October event will feature a keynote address from economist, Dr. William Rodgers III, on the benefits of economic equity and how Sonoma County fares. The event will also honor the recipients of the Economic Prosperity Awards. Read full story
EDB organiza evento que explora la equidad económica en el Condado de Sonoma
La Junta de Desarrollo Económico (EDB, por sus siglas en inglés) del Condado de Sonoma organiza su conferencia anual Perspectiva Económica de Otoño, el jueves 19 de octubre, en Sonoma State University. La ponencia contará con un discurso de apertura del economista Dr. William Rodgers III, sobre los beneficios de la equidad económica y la situación actual del Condado de Sonoma. Las actividades también incluyen la entrega de los Premios a la Prosperidad Económica. Read full story
Sonoma County businesses and residents affected by winter storms now eligible for federal disaster loans
Sonoma County businesses and residents affected by severe winter storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred from Dec. 27, 2022 to Jan. 31, 2023 are now eligible for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Read full story
Sonoma County approves Open Access Broadband Network to ensure accessibility, affordability for unserved residents
The Board of Supervisors today approved an agreement between the County of Sonoma and Golden State Connect Authority to move forward with broadband internet infrastructure expansion with an emphasis on providing service to unserved and underserved areas of unincorporated Sonoma County. Read full story
Sonoma County approves Open Access Broadband Network to ensure accessibility, affordability for unserved residents
The Board of Supervisors today approved an agreement between the County of Sonoma and Golden State Connect Authority to move forward with broadband internet infrastructure expansion with an emphasis on providing service to unserved and underserved areas of unincorporated Sonoma County. Read full story
Board of Supervisors approves funding in support of local tourism with continuation of Business Improvement Area Assessment
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved a continuation of the county’s Business Improvement Area Assessment without change for fiscal year 2023-24 after receiving the annual tourism assessment report from the Sonoma County Tourism Bureau. The assessment, which supports marketing activities to increase overnight visitors to the county, is expected to generate $4 million in revenue from businesses in Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Sebastopol, Cloverdale, Cotati, Windsor and unincorporated areas. Read full story
Ethan Brown named as Executive Director of Sonoma County Economic Development Board
Interim Director Ethan Brown of the Sonoma County Economic Development Board has been named executive director following an extensive nationwide search process. Read full story
Sonoma County, nonprofit partner awarded $500,000 to promote free internet service for low-income households
The Sonoma County Economic Development Board has been awarded $300,000 from the Federal Communications Commission to expand local enrollment in the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides free and discounted internet service to low-income households. Read full story