A recap of Chicostart and Meta’s regional AI workshop at The Westport on August 12. Discover how bringing Silicon Valley experts and attendees from Sacramento to Nevada City into Downtown Chico drove innovation and supported neighboring local businesses.

Innovation doesn't happen in a vacuum—it happens in the heart of our community. This week, Chico Start partnered with Mechanics Bank, Accelerate California, Tri Counties Bank, and HaBO to host an intensive, all-day workshop series designed to fuel Chico’s startup ecosystem.

It was a great reminder of why we turned this beautiful, historical building into a hub for community.