During the Planning Phase, $5 million was allocated to each of the 13 regions under California Jobs First to:
1. Establish a collaborative network of regional stakeholders and community members,
2. Conduct research and lead community engagement activities, and
3. Define Regional Economic Plans.
Our region’s Planning Phase, led by our Collaborative with representation from diverse community partners—including labor, business, local government, education, environmental justice advocates, and community organizations—spanned from 三月 2023 to 六月 2024. Through a combination of quantitative research, meaningful community engagement, and conversations with economic development partners and industry leaders, we successfully developed a data-driven, community-led Regional Plan.