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,…
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…
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…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Where is the Budget Process Headed?
First, the need to clarify something. Last week in my column I noted, “There is talk potentially…
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….
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…
A Good Weekend for Innovation, Startups and Economic Development
By Michael Bisch “This means that the city will have to maintain strong fiscal discipline lest the…
Davis Startup Culture is Beginning to Blossom
by Rob White Last week I talked about an article by David Lumb that was on the…
Innovation, Exploration and Startups
By Daniel Parrella and Michael Bisch “During the past three decades, startups in the US have created…
How Startup Cultures Are Formed
By Rob White While reading a recent article by David Lumb on the Fast Company website titled…
Commentary: Stockton Shows That Bankruptcy Is Not the Answer
There have been days where readers in frustration about Davis’ fiscal situation have suggested that Davis simply…
Analysis: The Contrast Between Two Candidates Correcting Mistakes
The smart money in the school board race remains about the same, with most believing that four…
Davis Schools and Private Sector Business Interactions: A Win-Win Scenario
By Bob Poppenga One significant risk for organizations like the DJUSD, which have a history of success…
What is Missing in Downtown Davis?
by Rob White As the City of Davis begins moving forward with its next phase of supporting…
Sustainable Demographics: Challenge and Opportunity for the Davis Economy
By Doby Fleeman I read with interest the recent Davis Enterprise coverage of Assemblywoman Mariko Yamada and…