Marin Economic Forum -Did You Know? New State economic initiative is promising for Bay Area sectors
A major policy initiative for the State of California economy was recently launched by the Newsom administration to create good-paying jobs and regional economic development. The “California Jobs First Economic Blueprint” will guide the State’s investments in key sectors to drive sustainable economic growth, innovation, and access to good-paying jobs over the next decade. The complete Economic Blueprint will be released early next year, along with $120 million to support “ready-to-go" job-creating projects
Marin Economic Forum - Did You Know? Get ready for more remodeling in Marin
Cash-out mortgage refinancing nationally increased by 50% in September compared to a year earlier and following the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut. Fueled by an 81% increase in home equity since 2019, home owners are set to increase spending on remodeling by over 30% in 2025 according to new research by John Burns Research and Consulting. The construction industry is an important one in Marin, providing employment and career opportunities, so an uptick in projects is good. But it also means the