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Can Tracy and other Central Valley cities get on board with ‘smart growth’?

Monday, September 23, 2019

It’s not just the suburbs of mid-size cities like Tracy that raise questions about smart growth. It’s also the downtowns. If the mega-region is going to break the cycle that has workers driving ever farther to make a living and afford housing, cities like Tracy and Stockton have to be onboard, said Chanell Fletcher, executive director of ClimatePlan, a land use and planning group. Read full article.

Festival set to celebrate cultural diversity

Monday, September 23, 2019

A celebration of cultures throughout the Tracy community and across the globe highlighted the inaugural One World Cultural Festival sponsored by the Tracy Chamber of Commerce. Chamber CEO Tamra Spade said the idea for the cultural festival came up as the chamber, which sponsored Tracy’s former bean festival, sought to develop a new large community event. Read full article.

GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES NEW MEMBERS TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP TASK FORCE

Monday, September 23, 2019

Sacramento, CA – In July, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced five new members to its Entrepreneurship Task Force (Task Force) alongside the fourth episode of GO-Biz’s podcast, Made in California. Read full article.

California Job Growth Still Expanding

Sunday, September 22, 2019

Long Term Concern: Labor Force Declines For 6th Consecutive Month Riverside, CA —Nonfarm employment in California expanded at a steady pace, increasing by 34,500 jobs in the latest numbers from the California Employment Development Department, according an analysis released jointly by by Beacon Economics and the UC Riverside School of Business Center for Economic Forecasting and Development. This level of growth exceeds the monthly average over the last twelve months, which comes in at 26,200. From a year-over-year perspective, California has added 314,200 as of August 2019. This is equivalent to a 1.8% year-over-year increase, which matches the fastest yearly growth rate out of an...

A piece of Grand history comes home

Saturday, September 21, 2019

A piece of Tracy history came home when marquee letters from the 1940s-era Grand Theatre were unveiled mounted to a wall in the lobby of the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts on Sept. 12. Cultural arts manager William Wilson welcomed the letters’ return. Read full article.

City moves toward renewable energy

Friday, September 20, 2019

The city of Tracy plans to switch from Pacific Gas & Electric Co. as the primary source of power for Tracy homes and businesses and bring in a new company, East Bay Community Energy of Oakland, in its place. The Tracy City Council approved an ordinance that authorizes a community choice aggregation program, which allows the city to seek out other energy sources instead of or in addition to PG&E. A follow-up resolution authorizes East Bay Community Energy to become the primary provider of electricity for Tracy under that program. Read full article.

GOVERNOR’S CHIEF ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS ADVISOR RELEASES STATEMENT ON AUGUST EMPLOYMENT NUMBERS

Friday, September 20, 2019

Sacramento, CA – Following the California Employment Development Department’s (EDD) release of the state’s employment data from August, the Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor and Director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, Lenny Mendonca issued the following statement. Read full article.

Why California Leads The Synthetic Biology Industry (And How Your State Can Cash In, Too)

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

In addition to earning billions from apps, California will soon be making trillions from living medicines, biomolecules, and microbes. Other states can cash in on this boom, too. “I think the biggest innovations of the 21st century will be at the intersection of biology and technology,” said Apple co-founder Steve Jobs when asked where he thought the next economic revolution would be - “A new era is beginning.” Our ability to program biology could drive the economy for the next century. This pursuit, known as synthetic biology, has already created revolutionary products in agriculture, consumer goods, and more. Over the past decade, Californi...

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!

Ideas to cut housing costs aired at workshop

Thursday, September 12, 2019

A workshop gave city planners and a consultant advising city leaders a few more ideas for local policies that could close the gap between what people pay to live in town and what local workers can afford. The two-hour meeting at the Tracy Transit Station involved 14 residents in addition to city of Tracy planning staff members and consultant David Early from PlaceWorks of Berkeley. The workshop was designed to get responses to a series of questions about the types of affordable housing that the city lacks but could create through new city land use and development review policies. Read full article.

WorkVine209 Coworking Space Set to Call Tracy Home

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

WorkVine209 is excited to announce Tracy’s newest and largest coworking space at 1005 E. Pescadero Road, Ste. 167, Tracy, California. With commutes to and from the Bay Area taking as many as three to five hours daily, WorkVine209 is a solution to an immediate problem in their communities, by providing high-quality coworking space in the communities they live in and return them to an acceptable work-life balance. In turn, this will help build sustainable businesses and a stronger community. Read full article.

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...

SJCOE Purchases Historic Downtown Stockton Building

Friday, September 06, 2019

Building will be home to SJCOE software engineering department The San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) is pleased to announce the purchase of the historic Kendall Building, located in Downtown Stockton. The building will act as the new headquarters for the SJCOE’s software engineering department, which provides software and coding services to more than 5,000 school districts nationwide, and operates Code Stack Academy, Stockton’s first accelerated software engineering school, which was opened by the SJCOE in 2018. Read full article.

ACE adds Saturday trains to Bay Area

Wednesday, September 04, 2019

The Altamont Corridor Express hopes to gather new riders as it expands its weekday train service to the Bay Area to include Saturdays. Two trains will travel the ACE route from Stockton through Tracy to San Jose in hopes of attracting passengers heading over the Altamont for fun as well as commuters who work on Saturdays. San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission executive director Stacey Mortensen, whose organization owns and operates ACE, wrote that the added day of rail service was “an important step.” Read full article.

Glassfab Purchases New Manufacturing Facility

Wednesday, September 04, 2019

Glassfab Tempering Services Inc. has acquired a 210,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Tracy, Calif. It sits on 36 acres for future expansions. This investment is intended for the next generation of management, according to the company, which uses equipment from companies such as Lisec, Glaston, Bovone and Yuntong in its operations. Glassfab Tempering Services attributes its existence, success and growth to a combination of local market support and its collective leadership experience. Read full article.

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...

Southside community celebrates return of McDonald Park splash pad

Sunday, September 01, 2019

Residents of Tracy’s traditional Southside neighborhood feel the city has fulfilled its promises to get the splash pad in McDonald Park working again. Ray Morelos, speaking for the South Side Community Organization at the reconstruction project’s ribbon-cutting, congratulated the city for keeping the residents near the park informed on progress made in reconstructing the water play area. Read full article.

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...

GROWING CALIFORNIA BUSINESSES, $90 MILLION AVAILABLE IN CALCOMPETES TAX CREDITS

Friday, August 02, 2019

Sacramento, CA – $90 million in tax credits is officially available to businesses that want to come to California or stay and grow in the Golden State. The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) is now accepting applications for the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC). The tax credit program is open to any business planning to create new full-time jobs in the state, regardless of size or location. Read full article.

How the city of Tracy got its name in California

Thursday, August 01, 2019

Nearly everything about the origin of Tracy is tied to the railroad and a connection from Oakland to the east of the Livermore hills and Altamont Pass. TRACY, Calif. — When people say that the Tracy history is the history of the railroad, it shows from nearly every point of the city's origins. From its name to even its growth, Tracy came about due to the railroad. Generally, the city's origin began when everything was moved three miles east from a coaling station called Ellis to what would be known as Tracy, according to John McVey, President of the Tracy Historical Museum. Rea...

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.

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...