Economic Development

What Is Technology-Based Economic Development?

What Is Technology-Based Economic Development?

As CTC embarks on new programs linking investors and entrepreneurs with labs and universities, we also constantly benchmark our systems and processes with similar organizations around the world.

CTC Boards Convene at Mare Island, Spotlighting Redevelopment

CTC Boards Convene at Mare Island, Spotlighting Redevelopment

The first quarterly round of board meetings for the California Technology Council took place at Mare Island, March 8th and 9th, putting a spotlight on both the lasting legacy of base closures and the opportunity to redevelop a shipyard with wonderful infrastructure.

CTC Speaks With New Fellow, Brian McGowan

CTC Speaks With New Fellow, Brian McGowan

"Knowing that California is the most innovative and creative place on earth," Brian McGowan told the CTC, "I knew that we needed to mobilize and organize our efforts to ensure that our state would get its fair share of this funding. We also knew that we had to do something despite the fact that the state had a $20 billion budget hole."

CTC spoke with new Fellow Brian McGowan about his many leadership roles in state and federal service. As one of the top economic developers in the country, McGowan gave his perspective on how these experiences continue to inspire him today.