October 2007

California Outlook 2008: Where Do We Go From Here?
To see details of the November 2 breakfast with Dr. Christopher Thornberg of Beacon Economics, click on the link at the EDBwebsite or call. Seating is offered on a first-come, first-served basis for this often sold-out event.

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Dr. Christopher Thornberg

CALIFORNIA OUTLOOK 2008:

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?

Now that the real estate bubble has officially popped,

what comes next?

Friday, November 2, 2007 ???? 7:00 AM—9:00 AM ???? Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel, Santa Rosa

Registration: 7 – 7:30 am; Breakfast served at 7:30 am

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For more information, call 707 565-7298 or email edb@sonoma-county.org.

Limited seating available on first-come, first-served basis.

To RSVP, please fax to 707 565-7231 or mail to address above. No refunds after reservation deadline.

Deadline: Monday, October 29, 2007

Mark Your Calendar for 2007 Events

The Economic Development Board presents several seminars throughout the year that address key opportunities, challenges, and initiatives facing Sonoma County. These events and online reports are supported by business and community sponsors through the Economic Development Board Foundation. Subscribe to EDB updates above to get quick, convenient information on all upcoming activities. Posting of events and registration details usually begins several weeks prior to the event date.

See the Sonoma-county.org, Economic Development Board (EDB)  website for more news about the economy locally. Sign up for continuing free reports of interest. 

Like most counties in CA the Sonoma County website www.sonoma-county.org is packed with valuable information about starting and doing  business in this county. The Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce www.srchamber.org   in Sonoma County also has a “Business Start up Kit” to assist you.

I am a member of the the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce involved with assisting companies to start and relocate in our area. I am specifically a member of   the Economic Vitality Committee. Recently on October 18th we sponsored the 2nd Annual Venture Capital conference.  Six companies had a chance to pitch their companies to angel investors and early state venture capital companies. We had over 150 participants. This program event is included in the Venture Cities program and it has received several state-wide awards. It is mentored by the GoldenCapitalNetwork www.goldencapital.net using a format that provides direct input from investor panelists to assist companies with their presentation and funding. We will plan on the 3rd conference next October so stay tuned for more information.