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In late March, thousands of residents in Fremont found themselves without power after winter decided to have a last hurrah, two days before the official arrival of spring.  Power lines down. Electricity off. For some, the outage lasted a few hours. For others, days. But within minutes, the community rallied...Continue Reading

Greater Fremont saw a momentous year of achievements in 2024, thanks to the collaborative vision of investors, government and industry leaders and community advocates laying the groundwork for a bright future filled with opportunity.“The positive impact that this group has had on our community is hard to put into words,”...Continue Reading

Welding. Designing. Building. Making.  Students are buzzing with activity in Fremont Public School’s (FPS) gleaming new, $9.5M state-of-the-art Career and Technical Education Center (CTE). The innovative facility, which swung open its doors in 2024, operates with a solid vision: groom the up and coming “Toolbelt Generation” for rewarding careers in...Continue Reading

The Department of Economic Development (DED) has recognized ongoing efforts to enhance workforce development and business attraction in the City of Fremont (pop. 27,382). DED honored the city’s recertification in the Economic Development Certified Community (EDCC) program during a special meeting on Wednesday, February 19th. DED’s Southeast Business Development Consultant...Continue Reading

The Greater Fremont Development Council has made significant progress in tackling housing challenges through the Fremont Home Fund. This initiative aims to rehabilitate dilapidated properties, reactivate upper-story downtown spaces, and facilitate owner-occupied infill housing. It exemplifies a community-driven effort to improve living conditions and increase housing availability. With a $1.5...Continue Reading