Vanguard Analysis: The Exit of Rob White Likely Means the End of Davis as a Regional Economic Development Player
For some time, the Vanguard was aware that Chief Innovation Officer Rob White would be leaving the…
BREAKING NEWS: City Hires New Chief Innovation Officer
(Posted without Commentary from City Release) Davis City Manager Dirk Brazil is pleased to announce the appointment…
Anti-Development Efforts Pick Up
While for the most part it has been fairly quiet, there are signs that the forces that…
Commentary: Economic Development ‘The Davis Way’
I recently read an op-ed in the local paper by James Zanetto and Judy Corbett, which argued…
Guest Commentary: Successful Economic Development Requires Leadership
By Doby Fleeman “The city is developing a reputation of supporting business development. A number of major…
Are We Doubling Down on Economic Development?
One of the most frequently asked questions we get both privately and publicly is what is happening…
My View: Fiscal Situation Not on the Backs of the Progressives
While it has been an easy mark to pin the demise of the innovation parks, and perhaps…
Analysis: Regional View on the Loss of Innovation Park
Yesterday the Sacramento Business Journal reported on the fact that the Davis Innovation Center “is on hold,…
Towards a Community-Based Dialogue
One of the most interesting questions that came out of yesterday’s abortive discussion on “Renew Davis” is…
Three More Highlight Local Startups at JumpStart Davis
JumpStart Davis returned to Sophia’s on Wednesday night to highlight Scott Ragsdale of Davis Roots and two…
Commentary: Somehow the Progressive Community Needs to Be Re-Engaged
Last spring there was a series of meetings of the Innovation Park Task Force and, at several…
A Closer Look at Social Innovation
On Saturday the Vanguard interviewed Keeva Kase who flew in from Durham, North Carolina, to participate in…
Davis, Let’s Be Resilient And “Double-Down” On Economic Development!!
By Jim Gray I was disappointed to read that the Davis Innovation Center near Sutter Davis has…
Sunday Commentary: Can We Salvage the Promise of Davis?
This was not a good week for Davis. The loss of the Davis Innovation Center by itself…
What is Social Innovation and Why Does It Matter to Davis?
Today at 9 am, the Social Innovation Symposium will be held at the Davis Odd Fellows Hall….
Commentary: City Looking in the Wrong Place For Demise of Davis Innovation Center Proposal
It is understandable that the first reaction by the city of Davis, upon hearing the news that…
Study Shows Potential Economic Impact, Benefits of Innovation Centers
On Monday, the consultant A. Plescia & Co. Economic and Planning Systems (EPS) made a presentation to…
Mace Innovation Center In It For the Long Haul
On Tuesday came the surprise announcement from the Davis Innovation Center that they were pulling out of…
Davis Innovation Center Pulls Out
Davis City Manager Dirk Brazil told the Vanguard late on Tuesday afternoon that the Davis Innovation Center…
The Austin Story
By Linda P.B. Katehi In my series of articles on UC Davis and the role it plays…
