- Podcast: Atascadero Economic Development and Revitalization
Atascadero economic development is transforming the city from a quiet bedroom community into a vibrant hub for remote workers, small businesses, and downtown revitalization. Strategic planning and community spirit are shaping its future—making Atascadero a model for balanced, community-driven growth on the Central Coast.
- Podcast: Building California’s Hydrogen Fuel Future
Hydrogen fuel is emerging as a scalable, zero-emission solution for transportation and energy storage in California. With infrastructure investment accelerating and cities along major corridors being eyed for development, the opportunities, challenges, and next steps in building a hydrogen-powered future are taking shape.
- Podcast: Rethinking Economic Development with Alyce Brown
From building tourism economies in Central America to leading an EDA-designated district in Washington State and helping launch the largest offshore wind farm in the U.S., Alyce has done it all. Her superpower? Blending big-picture vision with grassroots connection.
- Key Insights from the 2025 Monterey ICSC Convention
The 2025 ICSC Monterey Convention, held March 24–26 at the Monterey Conference Center, brought together approximately 1,000 commercial real estate professionals. The event emphasized authentic relationship-building, forward-looking strategy, and a clear-eyed understanding of both opportunities and constraints in today’s retail real estate environment.
- The Future of Hydrogen in California: Opportunities and Expansion
The hydrogen economy is rapidly gaining traction as an essential component of sustainable energy solutions, with an increasing focus on infrastructure expansion. Recognizing the significant potential of hydrogen fuel cell technology, Capital Rivers Connect recently engaged in a discussion with the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Partnership (HFCP) to explore key industry insights, challenges, and strategies to support hydrogen development initiatives.
- Podcast: How Manteca is Driving Economic Growth
Manteca’s prime location between Interstate 5 and Highway 99, along State Route 120, makes it an attractive destination for businesses and retailers. Historically, proximity was its biggest strength, but today, Manteca is investing in long-term economic sustainability, making it more than just a well-located city.
- Maximize Trade Show Success: A Winning Strategy
Trade shows like ICSC and the League of California Cities Annual Conference are high-stakes events where economic developers must juggle networking, marketing, and business attraction—all while managing limited time and resources. With the right trade show marketing strategies, you can boost visibility and prove your value to city leadership.
- Podcast: Chico Commercial Real Estate – Exploring Opportunities and Challenges
Bringing a wealth of experience and local knowledge, Carrie Welch, CCIM and Kelsey Watt, MS are a dynamic team that will continue to focus on the greater Chico Commercial Real Estate and Northern California markets. With headquarters in Sacramento, CA, and an office in Redding, CA, Capital Rivers is uniquely positioned to offer in-depth local market expertise combined with a regional and national reach.
- Podcast: Red Hot Redding – Chris Haedrich and His Team Join Capital Rivers Commercial
In the realm of real estate, the saying holds true: it's all about location. While numerous west coast markets grapple with high office vacancy rates and challenges with their assets, there are hidden gems where downtown real estate is highly sought after. Redding happens to be one such hotspot, and guiding us through the nuances of this thriving market is none other than seasoned broker Chris Haedrich.
- Podcast: California Commercial Real Estate – 2023 Recap & Cautiously Optimistic 2024 Forecast
Let's face it, 2023 was a challenging year in the commercial real estate market. With the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, rapidly rising interest rates, and a slowing economy, it was an adventure. The good news is the market has adjusted to the new norm, and it's truly a professionals market- where deals that make sense and pencil are getting done, and those based on speculation don't. In this download, Capital Rivers CEO Greg Aguirre joins us to offer an optimistic, yet realistic forecast on where he sees opportunity, and challenges, in the year ahead.
- Podcast: Exploring Greenfield’s Expansion – Salinas Valley’s Hub for Development Opportunities
The pivotal positioning of Greenfield on Highway 101, graced with four substantial interchanges, has catalyzed our commercial endeavors, especially in the retail sector. Take the new Starbucks, for instance, whose success is attributed to its strategic location on this vital corridor.
- Key Insights of the 2023 San Diego ICSC Convention
In summary, the 2023 San Diego ICSC convention offered a comprehensive overview of the current state of the commercial real estate industry. It highlighted the importance of relationships, the need to adapt to increasing costs, and the value of optimism and professionalism in overcoming challenges and seizing new opportunities.
- Hotel Potential in Los Banos, CA
A new hotel could be built in several Los Banos locations. The three sites below topped the list. All are on Pacheco Boulevard, Los Banos’ principal street. The proposed hotel locations are east of Interstate 5 (I-5), which connects the west coast from Canada to Mexico and produces transitory room night demand.
- Podcast: Taft – The Growth of This Community Proves the Oil Industry is Still Thriving in California
Regardless of what you hear about clean energy, the fact is that oil is still the main ingredient in many consumer products we enjoy every day. That's where Taft, California comes in: Situated at the convergence of two major oil fields, with access to the state's major rail and highways, Taft is enjoying a resurgence and seeking retailers to serve this growing community.
- Podcast: Banning Together – Communication and Transparency Speed Development Opportunities
The City of Banning has a rich history of economic development dating back to the gold rush era. Initially serving as a stagecoach station for routes to gold boomtowns, Banning experienced growth with the introduction of the railroad.
- Podcast: Chowchilla – The Safety and Security of a Small Community, With Development Opportunities
In this episode, the focus is on Chowchilla, a city founded a century ago in the heart of California's lush Central Valley. Greg Aguirre, the CEO of Capital Rivers Commercial, welcomes Mark Hamilton, the Director of Community and Economic Development for Chowchilla.
- Podcast: Shasta County – Scenic Locations and Shovel Ready Dirt Await Developers and Businesses
Shasta EDC, a public-private nonprofit organization, acts as the economic development arm for Shasta County and its three incorporated cities. With a focus on job creation and attracting large employers, the EDC has been instrumental in driving economic growth in the region for over 70 years.
- Podcast: Los Banos – A Business and Development Friendly Approach at the Crossroads of California
CEO of Capital Rivers, Greg Aguirre says, "Los Banos has a rich culture, prosperous business community, and thriving agricultural industry, which makes it an ideal location for work or play in the family friendly environment. Here are some fun facts about Los Banos. Interestingly, the name actually means the baths, and it's named after a spring that feeds natural wetlands in the western San Joaquin Valley.
- A Guide To Attracting Retailers To Your Community
If a local community wishes to expand its retail presence, it is important to create an effective plan for identifying and recruiting new businesses. Retail recruitment is a complex process…
- Abundant Retail Opportunities in Los Banos, CA
Los Banos is centrally located in California and is only a couple of hours away from major cities like San Francisco, Oakland, and Sacramento, as well as Yosemite National Park,…
