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31st Annual Conference

31st ANNUAL CONFERENCE

REAL SOLUTIONS FOR TODAY'S ISSUES

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 important for economic developers to come together to focus on real solutions to help businesses thrive so they can keep and grow jobs.

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

Agenda Details

The 2011 CALED conference will highlight solutions to today's economic problems. The path to these solutions will include conversations with Statewide Business Leaders and discussion of Best Practices that can be replicated throughout Calfornia communities. Specific sessions include:

Economic Development on a Shoestring Budget
Jobs of the Future: Looking Beyond Green
Landing the Big One
Issues & Legislation Impacting Economic Development
Updates on Future Funding Sources for Economic Development

Also, be on the lookout for specific sessions tailored to the needs of your Elected Officials!

Tuesday, April 26, 2011 – Special Pre-Conference Meetings
9-12	Access to Capital Leadership Roundtable: Invitation Only
2-4	TCA Board Meeting
4-5	CEDA Board Meeting Academy Board Meeting
5-6	CALED Board Meeting
6-7	Welcome Reception – Sponsored by Southern California Edison
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
8:30 – 9:50	Welcome Session: Issues & Legislation Impacting Economic Development Today
10-11	Solution-based roundtable on State’s Role in ED	Solution-based roundtable on Redevelopment & EZ	Solution-based roundtable on AB32
11:10-12	Landing “The Big One”	Professional Development – CAED Session	Assisting Your Non-Profit Employers
12:20 - 2	Celebrating Success Luncheon
2:20-3:10	Advanced ED for Elected Officials & Their Staff	CALED Special Session	Social Media for Business Development
3:30-4:30	ED on a Shoe String Budget	Workforce & Economic Development Partnering for Jobs	ED Financing: RLFs, IDBs and Other Letters of the Alphabet
4:45 – 5:30	Roundtable for EDC Leaders – USDA Study	Roundtable for City Economic Developers	Roundtable for County Economic Developers
5:30 - 7	Solution Expo hosted by Sponsors
Thursday, April 28, 2011
8:15-9:30	Jobs of the Future – Looking Beyond “Green”
9:45 – 11	Job Trend 1 & Hear it from the business	Job Trend 2 & Hear it from the business	Job Trend 3 & Hear it from the business
11:10 – 12	Permitting: From Red Tape to Red Carpet	Local Incentives that Work	Growing Small Business
12:10-1:50	Lunch: Innovation – Driven Economic Development
2-3	Education Focused on ED	Retention Rules	Trends in Green
3:10-4	Award winners: Projects	Award winners: Programs	Award winners: Promotions
4-5	Closing: National Perspective & Funding Alternatives for Economic Development