Northern Waterfront Economic Development Initiative

The Northern Waterfront Economic Development Initiative^TM is a regional cluster-based economic development strategy with a goal of creating 18,000 new jobs by 2035. The Initiative leverages existing competitive advantages and assets by focusing on advanced manufacturing sub-sectors in five targeted clusters (advanced transportation fuels, bio-tech/bio-medical, diverse manufacturing, food processing, and clean tech). There is also a related component focusing on the human capital framework to benefit the residents of the Northern Waterfront. The initiative is a collaboration between the County and seven partner cities, who work together on diverse actions to enhance the economic vitality of the region.

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**We have gotten calls from people who have found the same acronym as the Northern Waterfront Economic Development Initiative on their bank statements. Contra Costa County is a government agency not accessing any bank accounts so it is not related to this economic development program. **

“I see the revitalization of the County’s Northern Waterfront as vital to anyone concerned with economic development" Supervisor Federal Glover
Northern Waterfront is an economic asset to the San Francisco Bay region, includings assets such as a deep ship channel, marine terminals, and two class-1 railroad lines.
"This effort will protect our industrial zoned properties to ensure their future economic potential....and identify additional areas for economic development and job growth" Supervisor Mary N Piepho