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Follow What’s Happening Inside the Triangle on Social Media!

Monday, September 16, 2019

There’s so much to do in Tracy, CA, whether you live, work or play Inside the Triangle! Keep up with it all on the social media platform of your choice. You’ll find important updates and information on a variety of topics on our Facebook and Twitter accounts. If you like videos about events and happenings in the area, check out our YouTube channel, and if you like to share your amazing pics of Tracy, please tag our Instagram account. Finally, you’ll find employment opportunities and other economic development information on our LinkedIn page. However you do social, we do social. Let’s connect!

Thinking of Relocating Your Business? Consider Tracy, CA!

Monday, September 09, 2019

Why do businesses choose Tracy when they have expansion or relocation plans? For many reasons. First, Tracy is strategically and conveniently located, offering the opportunity to intercept Altamont commuters and draw from other San Joaquin cities. This provides business in Tracy with a broad, skill-based workforce. In fact, more than 70,000 N. San Joaquin Valley residents commute to work in the Bay Area, and many would work locally if they could. What’s more, both the highly-ranked University of the Pacific and San Joaquin Delta College are nearby and are key to providing a highly-skilled and educated workforce. And finally, Tracy continues to grow...

Business Resources At Your Fingertips

Monday, September 02, 2019

We love the business community in Tracy, CA. We are grateful for all the businesses that contribute to the economic well-being and growth of our city. That’s why we do everything we can to support new and established businesses, from big Fortune 100 companies to smaller, mom-and-pop shops. As a small business owner, you may have questions or issues that come up. We want to make it easy for you to find the answers, so we invite you to check the Business Resources page on our website. There, you will find information about and links to the local, regional and nationa...

Businesses Choose Tracy, CA

Monday, August 19, 2019

One of the great things about Tracy, CA is the highly skilled workforce in the area. In fact, access to our workforce is one reason why so many Fortune 100 and other major employers are attracted to Tracy. Plus, the University of the Pacific and San Joaquin Delta College, both of which are highly ranked, are located nearby and help bring educated individuals into the City’s workforce. In particular, the advanced manufacturing, transportation, technology, and health and human services employment sectors are among those that are projected to see the highest growth rates in Tracy. It’s no wonder that major employer...

The Programs That Help Maintain a Strong Business Community in Tracy, CA

Monday, August 12, 2019

We have a strong business community in Tracy, and the City’s Economic Development Division is working to ensure it stays that way. As a business owner you not only will work with knowledgeable professionals who make the development and permitting process seamless, but also they will point you toward a variety of incentive programs, based on your needs and business, from several local, regional and state partners, all of which are designed to promote economic development in the community. Economic vitality Inside the Triangle is one of our top commitments, and our access to resources and programs is just one wa...

Businesses Thrive in Tracy, CA

Monday, August 05, 2019

Starting a business is a big undertaking, but it’s a little easier for you in Tracy. Our business-friendly and proactive environment provides streamlined services, including concurrent processing of paperwork and a single point of contact for business owners. Plus our location, with direct connectivity to the San Francisco Bay area and Central Valley, offers domestic and global access via rail, interstates, international airports and maritime transportation methods. Then, there are the people. Tracy attracts an educated and highly skilled workforce, many of whom currently commute for work and would happily shorten their drive time. And finally, the City of Tracy’s Economic Development Divisio...

What’s It Like To Live In Tracy, CA?

Monday, July 29, 2019

Life in Tracy is good. We have ample housing with more units being built. Our residents enjoy the highest median income in San Joaquin County. And, we are centrally located to all west coast markets. In fact, our location is one of our biggest assets, attracting businesses of all sizes to call Tracy “home.” Our residents live here for many reasons. Some come for the high-paying jobs, while others are looking for a safe community to raise their family. Others simply want to live in a growing community that still offers that small town charm. If any of this resonates wit...

Is Quality of Life Important to You? It’s Important to Us, Too

Monday, July 22, 2019

Quality of life are three words that mean so much, but can be so difficult to find in today’s fast-paced world. It also can mean something different to everyone. Whether it’s quality schools, quality jobs, a vibrant cultural scene or simply the ability to be home to have dinner as a family on a regular basis, you will find it all - and more - in Tracy, CA. We pride ourselves on building a foundation that provides our residents with the best quality of life. It’s what makes Life Inside the Triangle so special. Click/tap here to envision what quality o...

Tracy, CA Featured in Business View Magazine's July 2019 Issue!

Thursday, July 18, 2019

The City of Tracy is featured in a 10-page editorial in the July 2019 issue of Business View Magazine. The article touches on topics such as Tracy's growth, history, STEM and higher education opportunities, ValleyLink rail and connectivity to the Bay Area, industrial development, and retail attraction. Click here to learn more!

Living the Good Life in Tracy, CA

Monday, July 15, 2019

Jobs. Quality education. Recreational amenities. Shops and restaurants. You will find all of that and more in Tracy. And although we are a growing city, you also will still find that small town charm in a community where neighbors and local merchants know each other by name. You can’t beat what Tracy offers. It’s a secret the locals know: the opportunity to live the good life still exists here. Click/tap here to find out more.

Find Out What’s Happening in Tracy, CA On Our Events Calendar

Monday, July 08, 2019

Stay abreast and get involved! Our calendar of events highlight happenings going on at city hall and beyond, such as city council meetings, and meetings held by the many local commissions that make Tracy the amazing place it is. We welcome your involvement and invite you to attend and participate in meetings that are important to you. Whether you want to know what’s going on or you want to get involved, visit our calendar of events and see everything that is happening to shape Tracy today and into the future.

What’s Going On Inside the Triangle? Our News Feed Will Let You Know!

Monday, July 01, 2019

Want to stay current on all that’s newsworthy in Tracy? Check out our news page to stay current on the various programs, projects, and events that are happening Inside the Triangle. Check it out here and stay in the know Inside the Triangle.

What Makes Life Inside the Triangle So Special? Our Community

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Tracy, CA is uniquely situated in a triangle formed by interstates 580, 205 and 5, and is only an hour from San Francisco, Sacramento and San Jose. The City has a solid base of businesses, including both national retailers and restaurants, and a diverse population to support those businesses. Tracy’s 90,000 residents are diverse, educated and have a median age of 33 years old. And, with an ongoing commitment to providing high-quality, economical and responsive services to the local community, Tracy is well-positioned for future commercial, office and industrial growth. Click/tap here to learn more about the Tracy community and everythin...

Notre Dame de Namur University Presents Tracy Summer Speaker Series Starting June 4

Friday, June 07, 2019

Notre Dame de Namur University’s Tracy campus announced the speakers and topics for their summer speaker series, which takes place Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. from June 4 through July 30, 2019 at NDNU’s Tracy office, 902 Central Avenue.

Teens tackle water storage in all-day coding challenge

Wednesday, April 03, 2019

Four students from West High School took the $4,000 top prize for high school coders at the fourth annual H2O Hackathon. 125 high school and college students gathered at the San Joaquin County Office of Education in Stockton to compete for the Golden Spigot Award. This year’s challenge related to dams and their dual role in water storage and flood protection. Read full article.

Public gets first look at Tracy Hills

Monday, April 01, 2019

Hundreds of people filled the sidewalks and streets of Tracy Hills as they toured model homes during the recent preview of the first homes in the long-awaited master-planned community in south Tracy. One of the builders, Meritage Homes of Scottsdale, Arizona, opened its models for the five-hour preview. Potential buyers peered into closets, examined kitchen countertops and wandered through bedrooms as they took a look at the layouts of furnished and unfurnished model homes. Read full article.

LEPRINO FOODS COMPANY FOUNDATION PRESENTS FRIENDS OF THE PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES FOUNDATION WITH GENEROUS DONATION AT TRACY CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Friday, March 29, 2019

$43,000 donated for purchase of five scoreboards at Legacy Fields Tracy, Calif. – Representatives from Leprino Foods Company Foundation presented the Friends of the Parks and Community Services Foundation with a $43,000 donation at the February 5, 2019 Tracy City Council meeting. Their generous donation will be used towards the purchase and installation of five scoreboards for the Legacy Fields Sports Complex. The Legacy Fields Sports Complex represents years of planning and partnerships with the City of Tracy and local youth sports leagues. At full build-out, Legacy Fields will consist of 166 acres of active sport areas. The first phase consists o...

New city manager focused on finances, economic development

Friday, March 29, 2019

Jenny Haruyama is not new to Tracy, and as the newly hired city manager, she wants to focus on making sure the city is financially ready for the future. The City Council unanimously voted to hire Haruyama during their regular meeting. She is leaving her post as the city manager of Scotts Valley in Santa Cruz County and will take over in May. Read full article.

The Rise of Warehousing and E-Commerce in SJC

Friday, March 29, 2019

STOCKTON — The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG), in partnership with the Center for Business and Policy Research (CBPR), will hold a FREE and informative Speaker Series event on the topic of The Rise of Warehousing and E-Commerce in San Joaquin County on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. San Joaquin County has been a center of Northern California trade since its origins nearly 170 years ago. The past decade has brought dynamic change to the County’s role in Northern California commerce, Stockton-Lodi MSA now has the second highest concentration of transportation and warehousing employment in the United States. CBPR will release th...

Valley Link Commuter Rail Survey

Friday, March 29, 2019

Valley Link is looking for your input on transit stations for a new rail corridor, running from the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station to Lathrop and eventually to Stockton, with connections to ACE. The Tri-Valley–San Joaquin Valley Rail Authority, in collaboration with its service area partners, is developing the new rail corridor. The goal of Valley Link is to: Increase mobility options for commuters Make transit connections easier Create new stations and platforms Ensure the new rail line serves all users This is your opportunity to make recommendations about safety, comfort and effective access to the Valley Link stations. Please note that the Valley Link route you se...

State of the City speakers emphasize new job growth

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Four new industries with a total of 1,120 jobs are coming on line in Tracy, showing continued progress in creating new employment centers, Mayor Robert Rickman reported in his State of the City message. The job creation element of Tracy’s economy, which has the lowest unemployment rate in the county at 4.2 percent, was one of the major thrusts of Rickman’s illustrated talk before a packed house at the Grand Theatre. The firms that Rickman pinpointed included Katerra with the potential of 550 jobs, Lindt-Ghirardelli with 350, Zinus Furniture with 120-170, and ThermoFisher Scientific with 100 or more. Read full article.

California accounted for nearly three-quarters of US jobs added in February

Monday, March 25, 2019

KEY POINTS California accounts for nearly three out of every four nonfarm jobs created in the U.S. during February, according to data released Friday. Employers in the state add 14,600 nonfarm payroll jobs last month, the California Employment Development Department reported Friday. Earlier this month, the U.S. government reports nonfarm payrolls in the U.S. rose by just 20,000 jobs. California accounted for nearly three out of every four nonfarm jobs created in the U.S. during February, according to data released. Employers in the state added 14,600 nonfarm payroll jobs, the California Employment Development Department reported. The U.S. government reported nonfarm payrolls in the U.S. rose b...

University announces commencement plans

Monday, March 18, 2019

On May 4, Notre Dame de Namur University will graduate the largest number of Tracy students yet in its Class of 2019. In a news release, NDNU President Judith Maxwell Greig lauded the number of Tracy graduates, including the first local students to receive teaching credentials and the first to earn bachelor’s degrees in human services. “We’re excited that our Tracy programs are continuing to grow and the number of graduates keeps increasing,” Greig wrote. “Our university is proud to contribute to creating a highly educated workforce for the Tracy triangle and the Central Valley.” Read full article.

See For Yourself What It’s Like to Live, Work & Play Inside the Triangle

Monday, August 26, 2019

Life in Tracy, CA is so special that we have an entire resource library of videos that showcase why living, working and playing Inside the Triangle is second to none. And what do we mean by “Inside the Triangle?” That’s Tracy’s location, situated right in the middle of a triangle formed by three major interstates: I-205 to the north, I-580 to the west and I-5 to the east. This location offers easy access to Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose and Los Angeles. The videos highlight events that take place in Tracy, as well as provide updates on economic development issues. W...