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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.

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News & Updates from Uplift

Uplift Coalition Appoints Vision Committee

The Uplift Central Coast Coalition has officially appointed the Uplift Vision Committee.

News & Updates from Uplift

Uplift Governance Nomination Deadline

Information about the Governance Committees which are integral to the success of the Uplift process.

Uplift in the media

“Lifting the Central Coast to a new status quo”

Article on the work of Uplift Central Coast in the Pacific Coast Business Times.

News & Updates from Uplift

Uplift Central Coast Community Convening Kick-off | March 17, 2023

This webinar kicks off the 2-year planning process for the $5mil grant with a community convening.

News & Updates from Uplift

CERF Pilot Program Notice

An upcoming opportunity from Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF).

News & Updates from Uplift

Uplift Central Coast Brings On Quinn Brady As Project Director

A major step is the hiring of a project director: Quinn Brady.

Uplift in the media

“Central Coast economic development initiative scores $5M state grant”

Story about CERF funding for the Central Coast.

News & Updates from Uplift

Uplift Central Coast Final CERF Webinar | July 19, 2022

View the recording of the final working session to help shape our regional application.

News & Updates from Uplift

Uplift Central Coast Working Sessions | June 16 and 17, 2022

Watch sessions to develop a partnership and community approach for an inclusive economic development planning process across the six counties.