APRIL 20 - 22, 2015The Mission Inn & The RiversideConvention Center, Riverside, CA
CALED’s 35th ANNUALTRAINING CONFERENCE
Presented by the California Association for Local Economic Development
Who Should Attend?• 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
• Electedofficialscommittedtocreatingandretainingjobs and helping businesses in their communities
• 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 and retention
• Consultants interested in connecting with CA’s Economic Development Network
California’s Economic Development professionals are “SEIZING OPPORTUNITIES” in the Golden State and connecting businesses with the resources they need to be successful in California. Attend the 35th CALED Annual Training Conference in Riverside to learn more about how you can help business succeed in California!
Seizing Opportunities with CALED by Your SideThese are some of the session topics for the 2015 Conference:
• EIFDs and Your Community• Using Targeted Hiring Programs as an
Economic Development Tool• RemediatingandReusingBrownfields• Social Media Training & Marketing• The DIY Economy & Building
Etsy Businesses• Support Your Companies as They Go Global
These and much more will be presented in Riverside!
The 35th Annual Conference will have the following educational tracks:
Tried & True: Economic Development Methods & Best Practices
How To: In-depth workshops showing the A-Z of particular tools
Next Gen: The Innovative Economic Development activities that fuel your community
35th Anniversary Dinner ($50 Registration)In 2015, CALED celebrates 35 years of economic development in California. This dinner is a great opportunity to connect with friends, reflect on the changes in economic development, and appreciate our successes.
New to ED Mentoring Program ($25 Registration)If you are just starting in the business, the New to ED Mentoring is an opportunity to connect with a seasoned professional at the conference. This is fun, low-stress way to learn about economic development and meet other CALED members. If you are interested, check the New to ED box when you register!
Culinary Crawl ($25 Registration)Join CALED members as we support local economic development in our Host City of Riverside. This has become the event of the conference. Make sure you seize the opportunity to network with fellow economic developers. Registration includes one drink and snacks at each venue.
Register before February 28th to get the Early Bird Rate!
PROUD TO BE A GREEN CONFERENCE
E-communications
Recycled paper
Conference App—so you can be waste free
Free Wi-Fi at the conference venue
REGISTER ONLINE AT: caled2015ac.eventbrite.com
Sponsorship Opportunities• For Unique Sponsor Opportunities, visit caled.org. • If you would like to be a sponsor, please contact Laura Cole-Rowe, CALED’s Conference Consultant,
at 707-631-5029 or [email protected].
CALED Conference Exclusives
CALED Fun Run ($15 Registration)Healthybusinessesneedfiteconomicdevelopers!Join us at 6:30am on the last day of the conference for2.5-milerun/jog/walk.Thisisagreatwaytofinishthe conference strong and refreshed and enjoy the early morning beauty that Riverside has to offer. You will also receive an exclusive T-shirt and be the envy of all your colleagues!
CALED Conference AppNew this year to the 2015 Conference, CALED will have a conference app that provides everything youneedforafulfillingconferenceexperience—logistics, session materials, and of course networking opportunitieswillbeatyourfingertips.
Seizing Opportunities Expo:Have you taken advantage of all the opportunities at your disposal? Meet our conference sponsors and find out how they can help your economic development efforts.
Host City: City of Riverside
Conference Partner: Governor’sOfficeof Business & Economic Development (GO-Biz)
REGISTER ONLINE AT: caled2015ac.eventbrite.com
APRIL 20 - 22, 2015The Mission Inn & The RiversideConvention Center, Riverside, CA
CALED’s 35th ANNUALTRAINING CONFERENCE
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
About CALEDThe California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) is California’s premier economic development association. With more than 800 members, it is one of the largest economic development associations in the country, which is why we refer to our membership as California’s Economic Development Network. Since 1980, when it was created, CALED has ledthewayinteachingeconomicdevelopers,localelectedofficials,andstaterepresentativesthe value of economic development and how it is used to grow businesses, generate revenue to support community development programs, and retain and create quality jobs.
For participant information, visit us online at
www.caled.org or call CALED at (916) 448-8252
This event is recognized by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) as a professional development event that counts towardtherecertificationofCertifiedEconomicDevelopers(CEcD).
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