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February 02, 2023 | Economic Development Collaborative

Job Market Tracker Report 2022 Fourth Quarter

Job Market Tracker Report 2022 Fourth QuarterRegistered nurses remain most in demand with median salary of $135,600 Read full story


January 11, 2023 | Economic Development Collaborative

Creative Sonoma Announces $200,000 in Grants to 38 Arts and Cultural Nonprofits

Creative Sonoma is pleased to announce the recipients of its Arts Impact Grants for Organizations program. A record 38 arts and cultural nonprofits will be awarded a total of $200,000 to provide programs and services across the county. Funded projects cross all genres and disciplines from poetry and music to film and design, and programs will occur in every corner of the county. Read full story


December 20, 2022 | Economic Development Collaborative

Economic Development Board, Sonoma County Library seek public input on improving local broadband coverage map

The Sonoma County Economic Development Board and Sonoma County Library invite Sonoma County residents to help improve the accuracy of internet service data provided by the Federal Communications Commission. Read full story


December 20, 2022 | Economic Development Collaborative

Economic Development Board, Sonoma County Library seek public input on improving local broadband coverage map

The Sonoma County Economic Development Board and Sonoma County Library invite Sonoma County residents to help improve the accuracy of internet service data provided by the Federal Communications Commission. Read full story


December 13, 2022 | Economic Development Collaborative

Board of Supervisors adopts economic development ‘3.0 Action Plan’ to foster an inclusive and resilient local economy

The Board of Supervisors today adopted the Sonoma County Economic Development Board’s proposed 3.0 Action Plan, which will guide future economic development by partnering with community and business organizations to address persistent issues that constrain the local economy. The plan seeks to enhance EDB’s foundation of business support by expanding its role as a convener to address specific goals such as increasing the earning potential of residents, encouraging investment in high-value local enterprises, and restoring housing affordability in Sonoma County. Read full story


December 06, 2022 | Economic Development Collaborative

Board of Supervisors authorizes completion of broadband network design planning for Sonoma County’s unincorporated areas

The Board of Supervisors today authorized the Sonoma County Economic Development Board to move forward on finalizing the broadband internet infrastructure design for unserved and underserved areas of unincorporated Sonoma County, consistent with the Resilient Infrastructure pillar of Sonoma County’s Five-Year Strategic Plan. Read full story


December 06, 2022 | Economic Development Collaborative

Board of Supervisors authorizes completion of broadband network design planning for Sonoma County’s unincorporated areas

The Board of Supervisors today authorized the Sonoma County Economic Development Board to move forward on finalizing the broadband internet infrastructure design for unserved and underserved areas of unincorporated Sonoma County, consistent with the Resilient Infrastructure pillar of Sonoma County’s Five-Year Strategic Plan. Read full story


November 02, 2022 | Economic Development Collaborative

Job Market Tracker Report 2022 Quarter 3

The Sonoma County Economic Development Board released the 2022 Third Quarter Sonoma County Job Market Tracker report. The report captures data on current job opportunities and desired skills from job postings in Sonoma County. The report also breaks down most in demand jobs and median salaries of job postings. Read full story


September 27, 2022 | Economic Development Collaborative

Creative Sonoma Announces ArtSurround Grantees

Creative Sonoma Announces ArtSurround Grantees Read full story


August 04, 2022 | Economic Development Collaborative

Creative Sonoma Announces Two Arts Grants Supporting Nonprofit Arts Producers and Public School Districts

Creative Sonoma Announces Two Arts Grants Supporting Nonprofit Arts Producers and Public School Districts Read full story