Greater Sacramento COVID-19 Update
April 24, 2020
Good Afternoon,

City, county and community leaders continue their work on creating opportunities for economic development amid COVID-19, to help our local economy moving. The construction industry in particular will help lead us in our economic recovery as it is tied to hundreds of other industries. We have seen the construction industry quickly evolve to meet the current safety standards and continue their work on critical infrastructure.

As a whole, GSEC has, since its inception been dedicated to building a sustainable economy. Projects that we've been working on for the last five years are not changing, including Aggie Square and MLS. They are the path towards a prosperous economic future.

The main concept we can't forget amid all of this, is that we all must work together. I am tremendously thankful for our board members who are collaborating to keep the Greater Sacramento region's economy moving.

Stay Safe,
Barry Broome
How has your business been impacted by COVID-19? Take our survey.

GSEC is working on multiple recovery strategies for the Greater Sacramento region amid the economic downturn due to COVID-19. To better understand the impact to all industry sectors, GSEC is launching an online business survey that will provide critical data on the next steps to take toward recovery and guarantee that critical initiatives stay on track. All responses will be confidential and results reported in the aggregate only.

In the news
Construction key to economic recovery

Barry was interviewed by several outlets about the economic importance of continuing construction during the pandemic.

The future of Greater Sacramento's economy

Comstock’s interviewed Barry about GSEC’s work during the pandemic, updates on initiatives in the region and steps that will assist in the region and state’s economic growth.

Economic impacts and projections updates
Updated Report: U.S. economic forecast

Today’s report includes updated data on Congress’ new economic relief package, unemployment, consumer sentiment, durable goods orders and U.S. GDP.

Additional reports

Announcements
Governor Newsom taps California business, labor, health care and community leaders for new task force on business and jobs recovery. Learn more »

Davis-based company preparing to roll out ‘millions’ of antibody tests for COVID-19. Learn more »

California offers its own loan disaster program. Learn more »

Woodland-based Nytch offers shopping app to help local merchants. Learn more »
Programs
GSEC programs

UPCOMING
The Current State and Predicted Impacts of COVID-19 on Commercial Real Estate in Greater Sacramento
April 29 at 1 p.m. | Zoom Webinar

Join us for a panel discussion with commercial real estate brokers as they discuss the anticipated impacts of COVID-19 on the the commercial real estate industry.

PAST RECORDINGS
Free Small Business Planning Tool Live Demo

GSEC launched a free interactive tool to help businesses large and small through this economic downturn. GSEC is offering an online tool, SizeUp, which provides custom market research and data to empower companies to make strategic and data-driven decisions on their next move. This will assist businesses that are struggling or those that have closed, have access to hyperlocal information to help them get back to work. 

Related programs

COVID-19 Owners Forum: Public Works Construction Projects
Host: Kitchell
Date: April 28 at 9 a.m.

StartupSac & Carlsen Center Virtual Happy Hour with Jessie Becker Alexander
Date: April 28, 6 p.m.

Keeping Your Business Relevant During the Crisis
Host: City of Sacramento
Date: May 4 at 1 p.m.

Insperity Business Resiliency Series
Host: Insperity
About: Programs include “Rescue, Recover, Rebuild;” “The Paycheck Protection Program – What Do I Do Now?” and “Returning to the Workplace”

COVID-19 Webinars and Resources for Employers
Host: ManpowerGroup
About: Programs include “How to Collaborate Effectively When Your Team Is Remote,” “How to Manage a Work-From-Home Tech Support Team" and more
Featured commercial real estate property
Metro Air Park

A 1,892 acre master planned mixed-use business park located immediately adjacent to Sacramento International Airport on I-5. Several spec industrial warehouses are currently under development, with large plots available for modern distribution facilities and/or corporate campus sites. Airport related industrial uses are also supported.

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