The Great Valley Center is a nonprofit organization working to improve California's Great Central Valley.
Founded in 1997, we are a unique regional organization trusted by community and business leaders, policy-makers and elected officials for its innovative programs and expertise in generating and sustaining community engagement.   Learn more →

Our Work

Connect. Inspire. Act

We are working to improve the region through a set of target programs and projects.

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Green Communities

Encouraging local governments to become leaders in energy efficiency and climate action

California Connects

Increasing digital literacy in underserved Central Valley communities

National Parks Institute

Executive leadership seminar for for leaders in park and protected area management

Great Valley News

Visit our blog for the latest news from the Great Valley Center.

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CA Connects and the Sutter County Library partner to offer internet and computer training in Spanish and Punjabi. read more
The San Joaquin Valley Regional Broadband Consortium (SJVRBC) has received final approval for funding from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). read more
The Great Valley Center is seeking full time, bilingual trainers for the California Connects program. read more