Vanguard Commentary: The City At Crossroads
Shakespeare once wrote, “Parting is such sweet sorrow.” Yesterday, Rob White wrote what may well turn out…
Jumpstart Davis with a Strong Second Event Featuring Local Startups
The second Jumpstart Davis event drew two more speakers to talk about their experiences, as the organizers…
It Starts in Our Core
by Rob White As my last regular article for the Vanguard, I wanted to leave you with…
Council Weighs in on the Housing Issue at the Innovation Parks
Community Development Director Mike Webb on Tuesday night explained to the Davis City Council that right now,…
Why I Want an Innovation Park in Davis
By Jason Taormino “What will an innovation park do for Davis?” Many Davis voters, likely a majority…
Second Jumpstart Davis Meetup Features Greenbotics
On Wednesday, December 17, at 6:30 pm, the second Jumpstart Davis meetup will be hosted by Sophia’s…
Sunday Commentary: Assessing The Case For Housing at the Innovation Parks
It is the proverbial third rail of Davis – a discussion of housing. Everyone has tried to…
Council Receives Update on Innovation Parks, Asked to Approve Guiding Principles, Alternatives
On Tuesday, the council will receive a major update on the status of two innovation park applications,…
Second Jumpstart Davis Meetup Features Voterprep
On Wednesday, December 17, at 6:30 pm, the second Jumpstart Davis meetup will be hosted by Sophia’s…
The Seven Wins of Innovation
by Rob White In an article published in the Harvard Business Review in August 2002, author Peter…
Commentary: State of the City
If I were to be asked to deliver the State of the City Address, I might take…
Monday Morning Thoughts: How Fernandes Became President of SB; Innovation Park Calculations
Normally the nomination and election of officers is about as interesting as watching paint dry. However, as…
Cultivating Innovation
by Rob White There are many good articles and books regarding innovation and how it works, some…
Commentary: Chamber Creates Ambitious Plan Foreshadowing Community Innovation Park Discussions
At Tuesday’s Chamber of Commerce luncheon, newly-installed Chamber CEO Matt Yancey unveiled a very ambitious plan. Matt…
Chamber Releases 2020 Davis Prosperity Plan
At today’s Annual State of the Chamber luncheon, Chamber CEO Matt Yancey released the 2020 Davis Prosperity…
Thanks and Appreciation for this Community of Innovators
By Doby Fleeman We were talking about the upcoming holiday, when the conversation turned to Thanksgiving Dinner….
Monday Morning Thoughts: Excitement Over Emerging Startup Culture; Dose of Reality on the Budget
The Rise of the Startup Culture – We have focused a lot of our time and energy…
Davis Startup Culture Gets a Huge Jump Start
If organizers were hoping that their monthly “JumpStart Davis” event billed as a networking opportunity and monthly…
Where to Get Inspiration on Innovation
By Rob White I have been asked several times recently where I get inspiration for my ideas…
Davis Chamber Comes Out in Favor of Peripheral Innovation Parks Planning Process
On Tuesday, the Davis Chamber of Commerce came out with a policy position in support of “the…
