workforce development

This section lists special funding sources for specific economic development activities.

ENERGY

Atlas of Cyberspaces. An atlas of maps/graphic representations depicting the geographies of the Internet, World Wide Web, and emerging cyberspaces.

ArcGIS: (p) (800) 447-9778

Autodesk, Inc.: (p) (800) 964-6432

Businessinfomaps.com: (p) (877) 447-6277

California Academy for Economic Development is a not-for-profit, statewide center for training, education, and
research in the field of economic development. One of its primary missions is the education of state and local officials
about the critical processes, strategies, and solutions involved in improving California's communities. The Academy
focuses on providing professional training to career economic development professionals.

When companies are selecting where to move their business to or where to expand, one of the most important
determinants is accessibility to qualified labor resources. For example, when a biotech company is looking to open
a new lab, they have to be certain that there is an adequate pool of qualified people. Sources like the following are
important because they assist employers in the hiring process.

Angel Investor... an investor who providers equity investment to start-up businesses.