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CALED's 32nd Annual Conference

CALED is helping economic developers define their role in the community and empowering them to seize existing and burgeoning opportunities. 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.

Click here to meet the Annual Conference Steering Committee

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
Consultants interested in connecting with CA's Economic Development Network

No Economic Developer is an Island! Come to the New to ED Mentoring Breakfast.

**Deadline to Sign Up: March 1st**
Starting a new profession can be daunting and in the field of economic development collaboration is such an important part of being successful. The New to ED Mentoring Breakfast will kick off the conference and allow new economic developers to pair and network with seasoned professionals. When you register for the breakfast, CALED will partner you with a mentor. At the breakfast, you will be able to chat and share resources in a stress-free environment, all while making friends that will last through the conference and beyond.

New to ED Mentoring Breakfast
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
7:00 am
$25

Register Now!

Agenda Details - Download PDF Version

Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - Pre-Conference Meetings

12:30-6	Registration Open
3:30-4:30	TeamCA Board Meets
3:30-4	Academy Board Meets
4-4:30	CEDA Board Meets
5-6	CALED Board Meets
6-7	Welcome Reception

Conference Day 1—Wed. March 21, 2012

7-8:00	New to ED Mentoring Breakfast
6:30-5	Registration Open
8:00-10:00	What's Next for Economic Development?
10:15-noon	Career Coach	Keeping Existing Businesses Healthy with Retention & Expansion	Service With a Smile: Public Sector Customer Service Training
12:20-1:50	Celebrating Success Lunch with US Treasurer, Rosie Rios
2:00-3:00	Making the Most of Innovative Funding: BIDs, CFDs, & More	Delivering the Goods: The Importance of Infrastructure	Making Sustainability a Reality: Insert "Green" in Everyday ED
3:15-4:45	Social Media Tools: What's Best for Your Community?	Jumpstarting Your ED Program	Tools to Attract & Retain Business in CA
5:00-6:00	Embracing Opportunity Expo

Conference Day 2—Thurs. March 22, 2012

7:30-4	Registration Open
8-9	GIS: More than Just a Pretty Picture	The Value of ED	PACE Yourself with Energy Efficiency Improvements
9:15-10:45	Making Manufacturing & Industrial Areas Work in your Community	Translating Industry Clusters Into Strategies	Picking Up the Tab: Finance Your ED Projects
11:00-12	President's Choice	People-Profits-Planet: Make AB32 Work for You!	The Comeback Kid: Are you Ready for Manufacturing?
12:15-1:45	Entrepreneurship as an ED Strategy
2:00-3:30	Is CA Ready to Compete?	Keeping the Lights on: Working with your Local Utility	Growing Your Own— Entrepreneurs in Your Community
3:45-6:00	Next Steps: The Evolution of Redevelopment & Creation of New ED Tools