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CALED's Annual Training Conference

Each year CALED presents California’s largest economic development conference designed to train attendees to implement effective practices to assist businesses and grow local economies. During this time of economic downturn, it has never been more apparent that Economic Development and Workforce Development share one goal: To get people to work! Therefore CALED is “Partnering for Prosperity” with the California Community Colleges Economic and Workforce Development Program (CCCEWD) to create a unique opportunity for economic development professionals and workforce development practitioners to network and share solutions for an improved local economy.

This joint conference will target special issues and solutions facing local governments, businesses, and economic development. In addition, critical workshops focused on creating jobs and ensuring a skilled workforce will complete the “Partnering for Prosperity” puzzle. We invite you to join us in growing your economic prosperity through local economic and workforce development!

VIEW CONFERENCE AGENDA-AT-A-GLANCE

Download Complete Conference Program (PDF)

Who should attend?

Economic developers wanting to enhance their professional skills
Elected officials committed to creating jobs and helping businesses in their communities
Business owners who want to meet the professionals responsible for helping them thrive in CA
Seasoned economic developers who want to learn new trends in economic development and who want to
give back by helping up-and-coming professionals
New economic developers who want to build a network of their peers, as well as meet seasoned professionals
Utilities, banks, and other service providers who play a crucial role in the success of California’s businesses
Port, airport, rail, and other transportation representatives who provide important services for economic
development and business success
State leaders, agencies, and representatives engaged in revenue generation, business assistance, and job creation
help businesses create jobs
Consultants interested in connecting with CA’s Economic Development Network

Watch for the Green Feature logo next to these and other conference items.

CALED Cyber Cafe & Green Drives: In lieu of printing hundreds of handouts, CALED will provide attendees with a USB drive containing speaker presentations. Those who wish to print handouts prior to their
session can do so by visiting the onsite Cyber Cafe. You will also have the ability to check email while enjoying
coffee and refreshments throughout the conference.
Green Meals: Every delicious meal throughout the conference was grown locally, further reducing the conference’s carbon footprint.
E-Communications: Instead of printing and mailing hundreds of hard copy communications, CALED is sending all receipts, confirmations, and invoices via email to attendees. These documents are in a format that can be printed for those in need of paper records.
Recycled Paper: Although most communications are electronic, the few items that are printed, such as the conference program, will be printed on recycled paper.

Joint sessions will focus on current economic challenges and solutions.

State’s Role in Developing a Prosperous California
Technologies and Jobs of the Future
Growing a Educated and Skilled Workforce
Making a Difference Today
Innovative Entrepreneurism

CALED workshop topics will focus on economic development opportunities.

State Financing, Grants & Loans Resources
Permitting: More Red Carpet. Less Red Tape.
California's Energy Outlook
Growing Entrepreneurs in Today’s Economy
Best Data Sources for Economic Development
Green Opportunities for Economic Development
Economic Stimulus Secrets:"Local Secrets to Economic Recovery"
Site Selection: Using Technology to Your Advantage
Finance: Show Me The Money!

Special Networking Opportunities

Establishing quality relationships is an essential ingredient to being successful in business today; therefore, we have created special opportunities for networking throughout the entire conference.

	Peer-to-Peer Networking Sessions: We have set aside special time for attendees to meet with each other for a facilitated discussion on shared issues and solutions, as well as to share model practices that are being implemented in your region.
	Bringing Back Prosperity Roundtable: This is a unique opportunity to brainstorm and discuss solutions to bring prosperity back to California. This special roundtable will tackle issues such as: What follows the Green Revolution Creating a Business Friendly Environment Expanding in a Global Economy/International Trade Opportunities Using Data and Technology to Measure Economic Development Success
	Receptions, Parties & Celebrations: What’s a conference without the opportunity to relax and network in a fun setting? We know you’ll be working hard all day and have something special planned every afternoon to help you unwind and connect with other attendees.
	Innovation Expo: Be sure to join us for this fun filled networking reception and expo at which you’ll meet some of California’s most unique businesses. California is known for being in the forefront of cutting edge technology. Come talk to this group of revolutionary organizations that represent a growing part of California’s economy.

PARTNERING FOR PROSPERITY AGENDA

Download Complete Conference Program (PDF)

= Caled Conference Session

= Joint Caled/CCCEWD Conference Session

Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Noon to 6	Registration Open
1 - 4	Team California Board & Marketing Meeting [watch for more details]
4 - 5	CEDA Board Meets / Academy Board Meets
5 - 6	CALED Board Meets
6 - 7:30	Pre-conference Reception
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
8 - 6	Registration Open
9:30 - 11:30	Bringing Prosperity Back: Joint Open forum Click for more info This is a unique opportunity to brainstorm and discuss solutions to bring prosperity back to California. This special roundtable will tackle issues such as: Creating a Business Friendly Environment Expanding in a Global Economy/International Trade Opportunities Using Data and Technology to Measure Economic Development Success Innovative Entrepreneurism Click to hide info
12 - 1	Welcome Lunch: Official Conference Kick Off! Click for more info Bruce Ackerman, President, The Valley Economic Alliance & Chairman, CALED Mary Ann Leffel, Chair, Monterey County Business Council Jose Millan, Vice Chancellor, California Community Colleges Click to hide info
1 - 3:30	State’s Role in Economic Stimulus Click for more info Does the State have a role in making California Prosperous? Three of California’s most influential Agency Secretaries answer questions on what they are doing to spur economic development in the Golden State as well as answer questions regarding their role in the economic stimulus rollout. Dale Bonner, Secretary, CA Business, Transportation, & Housing Agency “Invited” Linda Adams, Secretary, Environmental Protection Agency ”Invited” A.G. Kawamura, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture Moderator: Victoria Bradshaw Deputy Chief of Staff and Security of Cabinet Affairs Click to hide info
4 - 5:30	Regional Roundtables: Finding Solutions for Regional Job Development CALED & CCCEWD Attendees Click for more info These are special roundtables organized by geographic regions. This workshop is for attendees to meet with other professionals in their region for a facilitated discussion on shared challenges and solutions in your region. Please check the list to see what region you fall in. Then, come join your counterparts for a meaty discussion on partnering for success in your region! Click to hide info
5:30 - 6:30	Welcome Reception in Portola Plaza [no host bar]
Thursday, April 16, 2009
7 - 5	Registration Open
7:45 - 8:30	Economic Development Impact Tools Click for more info CALED has released a series of tools to help support economic developers in their goal to grow their local economy. The tools range from software to analyze the impact of businesses you are working with to e-tools for your businesses themselves. Join CALED Past-Chair, Paul Saldana, CecD, President & CEO, Tulare County EDC and see what CALED can do for you! Thomas McGurk, Manager, Solution Mountain, Inc. Paul Saldana, CecD, President & CEO, Tulare County EDC Click to hide info
9 - 10:30	Defining Issues Breakfast: Job & Technology of the Future Click for more info As economic and workforce professionals work hard to create solutions for today’s problems, we are constantly looking ahead at what future needs could be met by today’s solutions. This session is about exactly that: looking forward to anticipate our next steps to success. Click to hide info
10:50 - 11:50	Finance: Show me the Money! [watch for more details]	Permitting: More Red Carpet - Less Red Tape Click for more info We’ve all heard “Time is money.” That is certainly true when it comes to business. The time to market for a business could be one of the most important factors a company looks at when choosing a community to locate in. Find out about the creative and innovative ways economic development is improving programs and revising policies to reduce bureaucracy for businesses in California. Now is the time to get efficiencies in order to prepare for the next waive of expansion in California! Click to hide info	Green Opportunities for Economic Development [watch for more details]
12:00 - 1:30	Celebrating Success Lunch: Reports to the Membership Click for more info Federal and State Perspective on Economic Development Annual Report to the Membership Bruce Ackerman, Chairman, CALE, President & CEO, The Valley Economic Alliance Steve Dukett, Chairman, The California Academy for Economic Development Wayne Schell, Chairman, California Enterprise Development Authority Moderator: Kathy Milison, City Manager, City of Clovis Click to hide info
1:45 - 2:45	Economic Stimulus Secrets: Moving Projects Forward [watch for more details]	Best Data Sources for Economic Development Success Sponsored by Applied Development Economics Click for more info Access to information is key to an economic developer’s success in supporting businesses – data experts will show you the latest and greatest in programs and technologies that will provide you with meaningful information to take back to your local leaders and to help you do your job. Anthony Daysog, Senior Associate, Applied Development Economics Applied Development Economics is an economic development consulting firm that helps clients realize their economic and business potential to the fullest. Click to hide info	California’s Energy Outlook [watch for more details]
3 - 4	State Financing, Grants & Loan Resources Click for more info Now, more than ever, it is essential for economic developers to stay on top of the regulatory changes going on in California. Unbeknownst to many, California offers a wide range of tax credits and historically has been a leader in the use of tax credits to encourage innovative industries and technologies. Learn about what’s available for California businesses and be the “Economic First Responders” for businesses looking at their bottom line in this economy. Click to hide info	Site Selection: Using Technology to your Advantage Sponsored by Buxton Click for more info Hear from industry leaders about the latest in strategic decision-making information for retail site selection and targeted marketing to major retailers, cities, manufacturers, economic development groups and healthcare organizations throughout the World. Lisa Hill, Vice President, Buxton CommunityID Buxton is the industry leader in customer analytics for the retail industry. Buxton offers retail economic development services to enable communities like yours to attract and retain the right retailers for your residents. More than 450 communities nationwide have already experienced Buxton’s CommunityID program’s proven results. Click to hide info	Growing Entrepreneurs in Today’s Economy ,
5 - 7:30	Innovation Expo continued to Networking Event at the Memory Garden Click for more info Be sure to join us for this fun filled networking reception and expo at which you’ll meet some of California’s most unique businesses. California is known for being in the forefront of cutting edge technology. Come talk to this group of revolutionary organizations that represent a growing part of California’s economy. Click to hide info
Friday, April 17, 2009
8 - 10:30	Registration Open
9 - 11	Federal Stimulus: How To Get Your Share Of The Federal Economic Stimulus! Click for more info Now, more than ever, it is essential for economic developers to stay on top of the regulatory changes going on in California. Unbeknownst to many, California offers a wide range of tax credits and historically has been a leader in the use of tax credits to encourage innovative industries and technologies. Learn about what’s available for California businesses and be the “Economic First Responders” for businesses looking at their bottom line in this economy. And, don’t forget to stick around and get your reward for staying to the end and presented by our celebrity guest! Click to hide info

Click Here to Register for CALED's 2009 Annual Training Conference

Come join CALED and the California Community Colleges Economic and Workforce Development Department in Monterey, CA, on April 15-17, 2009 for an exciting conference focused on saving and creating jobs, as well as training workers to take advantage of those opportunities.

Registration Pricing:

$495 Early Bird Rate for Members and Non-Members (extended through March 15, 2009)
$595 Member (after March 15)
$695 Non-Member (w/ 1 yr membership after March 15)

Location and Hotel Information:

April 15-17, 2009

Monterey Marriott
350 Calle Principal
Monterey, CA 93940

Room Rate: $178.00

To make your reservation click here hotel reservation will be taken online.

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