Why Emeryville?

 

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Meet Emeryville is a resource for discovering what makes Emeryville a great place to live, work, and grow. Explore the city’s businesses, community, opportunities, and future here:

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Mission & Vision

The City of Emeryville supports business growth, development, entrepreneurship and innovation. Emeryville is home to both small and large businesses and prides itself on supporting a business-friendly culture. From retail stores to technology firms, businesses in Emeryville benefit from a small and personal city government, an active and engaged residential community, and a thriving local business community.

   

Economic Development Strategy 

The Economic Development and Housing Division implements the city’s Economic Development Strategy approved in October 2017. The Strategy provides a framework and prioritization for the deployment of the City's economic development resources, with an aim to leverage Emeryville's competitive advantage as a City of Art and Innovation. The Strategy addresses a wide range of topics including Infrastructure and Transportation, Marketing and Promotion, Community Advancement, and Organization and Network Building.

Economic Development Strategy PDF

 

Staff Directory & Contact Information

Niwonna Jones

Management Analyst (Economic Development, Labor Standards)

niwonna.jones@emeryville.org

Chadrick Smalley 

Community Development Director

csmalley@emeryville.org