Advisory Board: Economic Development Committee
Subject: Staff Report Regarding County Economic Development Work Program
Presenter: Alyson Greenlee Escarzaga, Economic Development Manager
Contact: 925-655-2783
Information:
Staff report is below.
Referral History and Update:
Since the last meeting of the Committee on February 2, 2026, various elements of the economic development work program have proceeded. This report includes updates on multiple efforts. County staff:
* Attended the Contra Costa County Sustainability Exchange virtually on March 12 to hear Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator, speak on Air District (Bay REPAIR) grants. Will convene the next Countywide quarterly economic development meeting with countywide economic development professionals and with the Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County on April 8th where Jody London will speak on Air District (Bay REPAIR) grants and Alyson Escarzaga and Salvador Morales will speak on Green Empowerment Zone staff next steps.
* Participated in a meeting with East Bay EDA on Air District (Bay REPAIR) grant and a possible collaboration with East Bay EDA to focus on advanced manufacturing, building off the Priority Production Areas grants on March 16. Will participate in another meeting with East Bay EDA and with Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County on April 3.
* Attended the Sustainability Committee meeting on March 9
* Participated in the full day interviews panel for the interviewing of candidates for the City of Antioch Economic Development Program Manager on March 5
* Attended the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) regional meeting in Martinez at the Contra Costa County Administration Building on March 30 to continue to track efforts of Sustainability as it pertains to just transition economic revitalization plan.
* Continue to provide support the staffing for the Green Empowerment Zone and most recently provided staffing to the Governing Board meetings o...
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