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Solano EDC seeks $8.5M from state Jobs First program for shipbuilding and workforce projects
Summary
The Solano Economic Development Corporation told county supervisors it applied for $8.5 million from the state's Jobs First Initiative to fund three maritime-focused projects — a lead nonprofit 'spine' project, a Maritime Innovation Campus incubator, and a workforce integration network in partnership with Cal Poly Maritime and regional stakeholders.
Solano Economic Development Corporation representatives told the County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 3 that they have submitted an $8.5 million application to the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) under the Jobs First Initiative to prepare the region for shipbuilding and maritime industry opportunities.
EDC staff described a three-pronged proposal: a lead project to serve as the organizing nonprofit and regional spine; a Maritime Innovation…
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