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News & Research

Welcome to our blog! Here, you can find all sorts of news, notes and updates from the Uplift team and beyond. We’ll post research and reports here, helpful resources for economic development on the Central Coast, the latest news from our meetings and more. We’ll also share media mentions of Uplift. Check back often to see what’s new.

Latest Stories

Uplift in the media

“Uplift Central Coast awarded $14 million”

Story on Uplift’s grant funding from the California Jobs First Regional Investment Initiative in BenitoLink News.

Uplift in the media

“Uplift Central Coast to continue community improvement thanks to $14 million investment”

KEYT.com reports on Uplift's announcement of $14 million in funding from the State of California.

Uplift in the media

“Uplift Central Coast Awarded $14m to Accelerate Local Economic and Workforce Projects Across 6 Counties”

Santa Cruz Works article on the $14 million grant award Uplift announced.

News & Updates from Uplift

Press Release: Uplift Central Coast awarded $14 million to accelerate local economic and workforce projects across six counties

Announcement of award of $14 million in funding from the State of California Regional Investment Initiative.

Uplift in the media

“Report: at least 45% of residents part of families unable to cover basic needs”

Story on Uplift's Regional Plan Part I Report in the A-Town Daily News.

News & Updates from Uplift

Press Release: Uplift releases report examining economic data and perspectives of Central Coast residents

Press release announcing the release of the Regional Plan Part I Report and accompanying Executive Summary and Databook.

Research & Reports

Executive Summary for Regional Plan Part I Report

We are excited to share the Executive Summary of our comprehensive Regional Plan Part I Report with the community.

Research & Reports

Regional Plan Part I Report

We submitted this comprehensive report to the State of California on December 22, 2023.

Research & Reports

Uplift Databook January 2024

Databook to accompany the Uplift Central Coast Regional Report Part I.