Free Business Workshop Series continues this Fall
The City of Fremont is holding free monthly workshops throughout the year that support small business growth and sustainable economic development in Fremont.
Upcoming workshops will cover:
Expansion and Growth Capital
International Business
Business Planning
e-Commerce and Web Marketing
All workshops are in partnership with the Fremont Chamber of Commerce and through the Cal State East Bay Small Business Development Center, and will be held at Fremont City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave., Building A from 9am to noon. more...
Advertise Your Business at National Night Out 2008
On the evening of Tuesday, August 5, Fremont will have over 150 neighborhood block parties with hundreds of participants as part of National Night Out - the nation's night out against crime. To promote shopping in Fremont, the City is once again helping local businesses advertise during the block parties. We will post coupons for each participating Fremont business to our website, www.shopfremont.biz, during the month of August, and promote the program at each party. more...
Green Businesses in Fremont
Fremont is home to 16 business and government organizations that have completed the "Green Business certification" - a process that ensures their operations meet high environmental standards. Would it make sense for your business to participate?
The Bay Area Green Business Program promotes environmentally responsible companies that have taken steps to go above and beyond regulatory requirements and recognizes their efforts to operate their businesses guided by sustainable principles. more...
Business Highlights
Industrial Land Use Analysis Available
Does the City of Fremont have enough industrial land to last until the year 2030? Do we have too much? In order to answer these questions, the City recently commissioned an Industrial Land Use Analysis. The completed study, prepared by Economic Planning & Systems, a consulting firm, is available for review.
This study is being used as a background report for the upcoming General Plan and will help guide policy makers about the projected need for industrial land. more...
Trade Mission to China a Success for Fremont
Fremont's business community has long been globally connected with close ties to Asia. There are approximately 780 Chinese American-owned businesses in Fremont, many of which have relationships overseas including corporate partnerships and business-to-business sales. In recent years, Chinese delegations visiting Fremont have had a strong economic agenda and clearly wish to create opportunities for businesses both in China and Fremont. more...
Summer Concert Series
The City's popular Central Park Summer Concert Series is back again and promises to be bigger and better than ever! For 5 consecutive Thursdays throughout July and August, stop by after work between 6:30pm and 8:30pm for any or all of the evening concerts. Concerts take place at the Central Park Performance Pavilion.
Special thanks to The Saddle Rack, a Fremont business, for its title sponsorship once again, and to American Swim Academy, Comcast, and the Niles Rotary for their sponsorship as well. more...
Thank you to our Kids 'n Kites Festival Sponsors
The City's annual Kids 'n Kites Festival was a huge success in May, with approximately 10,000 people in attendance.
Thank you to the following businesses and organizations for their generous financial support: American Swim Academy, Atlas Sales & Rentals, Bay Area Jump, Bay Area Parent, Dale Hardware, FC Fremont, FedEx Kinkos, Firestone Photography, Fremont Auto Mall, Fremont Football League, Kidsport Athletic Uniforms, Kidsville News, MasterKey Real Estate Advantage, and Sign Zone. more...
Retail and Restaurants
Retail and Restaurants
Fremont's retail and restaurant offerings sizzle this summer!
Pacific Commons is a hot destination for new restaurants! The recent openings of Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Yoswirl Yogurt and the second location of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill add an exciting array of new dining choices to restaurants such as PF Changs, Claim Jumpers, Panera Bread, Cafe Zen and Kinders Meats Deli BBQ to name just a few. more...
City of Fremont Office of Economic Development
3300 Capitol Avenue, Building A, Fremont, CA 94538
Phone:(510) 284-4020 Fax:(510) 284-4001
econdev@ci.fremont.ca.us
The City of Fremont is holding free monthly workshops throughout the year that support small business growth and sustainable economic development in Fremont.
On the evening of Tuesday, August 5, Fremont will have over 150 neighborhood block parties with hundreds of participants as part of National Night Out - the nation's night out against crime. To promote shopping in Fremont, the City is once again helping local businesses advertise during the block parties. We will post coupons for each participating Fremont business to our website, 
Fremont is home to 16 business and government organizations that have completed the "Green Business certification" - a process that ensures their operations meet high environmental standards. Would it make sense for your business to participate?
Fremont's business community has long been globally connected with close ties to Asia. There are approximately 780 Chinese American-owned businesses in Fremont, many of which have relationships overseas including corporate partnerships and business-to-business sales. In recent years, Chinese delegations visiting Fremont have had a strong economic agenda and clearly wish to create opportunities for businesses both in China and Fremont. 
The City's popular Central Park Summer Concert Series is back again and promises to be bigger and better than ever! For 5 consecutive Thursdays throughout July and August, stop by after work between 6:30pm and 8:30pm for any or all of the evening concerts. Concerts take place at the Central Park Performance Pavilion.
Fremont's retail and restaurant offerings sizzle this summer!
