Greater Sacramento COVID-19 Update
May 15, 2020
Good Afternoon,

We've seen great steps towards reopening our economy. Several Northern California counties including El Dorado, Placer, Yuba and Sutter Counties have been approved to begin the next phase of opening their economies. Officials of each county and city in Greater Sacramento are working with public health officials to safely restart these economies.

As regulations continue to evolve on safety guidelines, so does our outreach to potential locates. We have terrific assets in the region including our natural structure for social distancing that can easily accommodate the “hub-and-spoke” office model and the evolution of work. I am positive we will come out of this downturn, if we all stick together. 

Thank you,
Barry
GSEC launches Success Story video series

Months in the making, we were excited to final reveal our Success Story video series this week. Each video features testimonials from employees and leaders at innovative companies in the region. It’s been a pleasure to share these positive messages with the community, especially during this difficult time. We look forward to making these types of videos an ongoing feature. Take a look at them below and be sure to share with your networks and on social media using #WeAreGreaterSac.
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In the news
State-wide California Association recognizes GSEC for game-changing talent report

The California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) recognized GSEC for its data-driven report on talent in the Greater Sacramento region.

How are businesses doing?

ABC10 checked in with Barry about how businesses in the Greater Sacramento region will recover from coronavirus.

The pandemic and the economy

Studio Sacramento interviewed Barry and Sacramento State's Dr. Sanjay Varshney about the state of the economy.

GSEC official on COVID-19 impact to small businesses

KCRA interviewed Barry about COVID-19's impact on small businesses.

Some people may make more with UI benefits than working, professor says

Barry spoke with KCRA about old narratives surrounding unemployment insurance benefits.

Broome to Tesla: Sacramento is still manufacturing

The Sacramento Business Journal interviewed Barry about the opportunity for Tesla to open its manufacturing operations in the region.

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

Today’s report includes updates on retail sales, unemployment, industrial production, auto and parts output, the NFIB Small Business Optimism index, oil output and demand projections and the U.S. Labor Department’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.

Announcements
GSEC has launched an online business survey that will provide critical data on the next steps to take toward recovery from COVID-19. Take the survey here »
Programs
GSEC programs

UPCOMING
Champions program
May 27, 2020 | 1 – 3:30 p.m.

Join us for our upcoming Champions Program. This special edition of our Champions Program positions you as a partner and advocate as we build an advanced economy for Greater Sacramento region, even in the midst of an economic crisis. You will join a select group of change agents who have the skills and knowledge to sell our market, build community-wide agendas and work to rebuild the Greater Sacramento region’s economy.


PAST RECORDINGS
The Current and Future Picture of Education in the Wake of COVID-19: Watch the recording | Download the slides

Business Guidance on Next Steps in Recovery for Yuba and Sutter Counties: Watch the recording | Download the slides
Related programs

StartupSac & Carlsen Center Virtual Happy Hour with Greg Connolly
Date: May 26, 4:30 p.m.

Virtual Entrepreneurship Toolkit Series
Host: Sacramento State Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Date: Ongoing

Are global property markets recovery ready?
Host: Cushman & Wakefield
Featured commercial real estate property
Stone Creek Industrial Park 

59 acres of light industrial buildings and shovel-ready sites available for lease or sale with wet and dry utilities to site, curb and gutter completed, SMUD electric district and convenient freeway access.

COVID-19 resources
Placer County business reopening resources

Placer County has compiled a range of resources for businesses, including guidance, checklists, a service directory and more.

Returning to the workplace

Insperity has multiple resources available regarding transitioning businesses and employees back into the workplace, including ensuring facilities are safe for workers.

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