In this episode Capital Rivers Executive Vice President Mathew Tate explores Pittsburg, California. Mayor Jelani Killings and Jordan Davis, Director of Community and Economic Development, share what sets their city and development approach apart.

It's a cliche that you "can't have your cake and eat it too". In commercial real estate, that often means choosing between growth and livability. Eastvale is proving that cities can grow fast without compromising safety, quality of life, or community standards. In this episode, Capital Rivers Commercial CEO Greg Aguirre talks with City Manager Mark Orme and Economic Development Manager Alexander Fung about how the city balances rapid growth with safety, quality of life, and strong community standards. They explore two of the most-visited retail centers in the country, as well as plans for Downtown Eastvale and the city’s business-first mindset.

The Capital Rivers team returns from a successful trip to Vegas for ICSC, where CEO Greg Aguirre and Executive VP Matthew Tate shared their insight and advice, and returned with key takeaways. In this episode, Greg & Matthew recap the event, and offer key advice for cities in the days and weeks following up the event.

As we count down to one of the most anticipated events of the year, ICSC in Las Vegas, Capital Rivers CEO Greg Aguirre and Executive VP Matthew Tate sync up on the Capital Rivers Connect program and why it works so well for both cities and developers. Greg and Matt chat about retail recruitment, and what cities can do to help lure the developers and projects they hope for.

Lathrop lured Tesla and now the city and its residents need businesses to support their growing city. Shelley Burcham is the right person for the job. As one of the most experienced retail recruiters in the state, and perhaps the nation, she's heading to ICSC with incentives for retail partners. In this episode, she shares her expertise with Capital Rivers Connect EVP Matthew Tate.

She crisscrosses the country, attends over 40 trade shows each year and is leading the effort to promote economic development across California. In this episode, Capital Rivers Commercial CEO Greg Aguirre invites TeamCalifornia President & CEO Robin Reimold to share the impact of her organization, and why it's important for every city, county and EDC across the state to participate.

It's a hidden gem in the Golden State, and with millions in retail leakage to nearby cities, Galt offers many development opportunities, anchored by its already thriving Galt Market. In this episode, Capital Rivers Executive Vice-President Matt Tate calls on Galt Interim Community Development Director Amie Mendes to share why she loves Galt, and why the community needs more retail and dining options closer to home.

Want the best tamales in California, an amazing zoo in a natural setting, and mix of artisans and innovators to inspire your business? Atascadero checks all of those boxes, and more. In this episode, Capital Rivers Host Brian Bushlach invites Loreli Cappel, Deputy Director of Economic & Community Development, to share her lifelong love of this beautiful place.