California Association for Local Economic Development

Register today for #CALED's Finance and Real Estate Summit in Los Angeles on October 30 and 31 to engage in valuable #EconDev training opportunities! The Summit provides a great opportunity to connect with other economic developers and private sector consultants who work on real estate and site development in their communities. Registration is now open at https://bit.ly/3ZiL7hB

Did you know that half-acre parcels could be exempt from the Surplus Land Act? For more PD&F tips and to learn more about #EconDev, visit https://bit.ly/3YDNxFd

CALED’s Board and Advisors recently met to discuss the changes in #EconDev delivery methods, the current and future needs of professional economic developers, and trends in the economic development environment. In an engaging discussion led by Chair Jennifer McLain Hiramoto, we strategized on how to position CALED to continue to build up and break through in our efforts to support our members with issues ranging from AI and technology in economic development, to the changing demographics and needs of the current workforce and employers, to climate change impacts on economic development, and much more. Thanks to Chair McLain Hiramoto for hosting us at the Toyota Arena in City of Ontario. We appreciate the amazing customer service and experience created by Michael K. Krouse, CMP, CHME, CASE and his team at GOCAL - Greater Ontario California. What a great way to further our focus on continued improvement as we strive to serve CALED members. {Gurbax Sahota; Amalia Cunningham, AICP; Larry Kosmont; Jim Simon; Dwayne Dalman; Michael Nuby; Larry Vaupel, Ph.D.; David White; Barbara Levine; Rochelle Mills; Tim Kelley; Michelle Geller; Aaron Laurel; Eric Romero; PJ Gagajena}

Economic development is all around us and is the driving force behind creating the preferred futures for communities. Check out this "Economic Development Explained" video to learn more. Watch the video: https://bit.ly/4g9FRD0 For more #EconDev tools, visit https://bit.ly/44t3a3B

Rural #EconDev Exchange attendees were fortunate to learn from K2 Development Companies on what it takes to develop projects in the #RuralCommunities that they serve. The tour included the SHASTA LAKE, CITY OF downtown construction project, Cascade Village, a $36.5M mixed-use development featuring #AffordableHousing. Thank you to Daniel Knott and Erin Ross for the insights!

Thank you to the instructors and attendees for making it a great week at the #CALED 2024 Advanced Institute for #EconDev hosted at the Fresno State University Craig School of Business! The Advanced Institute is the second requirement of the Accredited California Economic Developer (ACE) program and encompasses the program's advanced coursework. Click to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g9k3QygU {California Association for Local Economic Development}

So happy to celebrate preserving small business TAP funding alongside CALED's small-biz warriors, Jesse Torres, and Board Advisor Mike Daniel with the Orange County/Inland Empire SBDC Network. We are pleased to be part of the successful effort to protect #EconDev resources. {Northern California SBDC; Manex Consulting}

Thank you, Stewart Knox, Secretary of the California Labor & Workforce Development Agency, for leading a listening session regarding hashtag #workforce concerns in rural communities during CALED’s Rural hashtag #EconDev Exchange. We appreciate your leadership in caring for and addressing issues impacting rural economic development. {California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz); Gurbax Sahota}

At a recent City of Pleasant Hill Council Meeting, #CALED Board Member Stephen Baiter, Executive Director at East Bay Economic Development Alliance, presented the Award of Merit for Programs and Promotions to the City Council, City Manager and #EconDev Department.

At #CALED’s recent Rural #EconDev Exchange, graciously hosted by SHASTA LAKE, CITY OF, Exchange Chair Craig S. led participants through a packed day of organizational budget strategy and funding ideas, resource updates, and discussions on critical issues such as what it takes to complete projects in rural communities. {Jessaca Lugo; Whitney Zeller; Nina Natina; Heather Luzzi; Valerie St James; Keith Taylor; Employment Training Panel; California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)}