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March 9-10

International Economic Development Council's Business Retention and Expansion Course
Marriott Los Angeles Downtown. IEDC Member: $565. Non-member: $665. Walk-ins are welcome.

This important class will provide attendees with key information and best practices on how to establish and organize a Business Retention & Expansion program, create effective models for business visitations and surveys, and foster and strengthen business alliances especially during these challenging economic times. The BR&E class is one of six professional development courses required for the IEDC Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) program.

SAVE THE DATE!
Thursday, May 14

International Trade Outlook 2009
8:00-8:30 a.m. Breakfast and networking. 8:30-10:00 a.m. Program. At Keesal Young & Logan, Long Beach. Early Bird rate through May 1. Individual: $50 ($75 regular). Table of 10: $400 ($600 regular). Seating is limited.

Join the WTCA Los Angeles-Long Beach and the LAEDC and our special guests as we examine the outlook for international trade in the coming year and determine where the real opportunities lie in the international trade sector.

March

Thursday, March 5	San Gabriel Valley Small Business Fair Expo 8:30AM to 12 noon. East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center Gymnasium (1203 W. Puent Ave.), West Covina. Hosted by California State Board of Equalization Hon. Judy Chu Vice Chair and California State Assembly - Dr. Ed Hernandez - 57th District. Workshops and Resource for Small Business in the Area.
Friday, March 6	The Federal Technology Center: SBA's 8(a) Business Development Program 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. El Camino College SBDC (13430 Hawthorne Boulevard), Hawthorne. Free of charge. Eligibility criteria; How to get certified; Advantages of certifications, Review of the application form. How 8 (a) contracts operate, Timeline & stages of program participation.
March 9-10	International Economic Development Council's Business Retention and Expansion Course Marriott Los Angeles Downtown. IEDC Member: $565. Non-member: $665. Walk-ins are welcome. This important class will provide attendees with key information and best practices on how to establish and organize a Business Retention & Expansion program, create effective models for business visitations and surveys, and foster and strengthen business alliances especially during these challenging economic times. The BR&E class is one of six professional development courses required for the IEDC Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) program.
Tuesday, March 10	The German American Chamber of Commerce: 2nd Energy Efficiency Symposium 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. at LADWP - Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (111 N. Hope Street), JFB Auditorium. Must register by February 27, 2009. One-day Symposium & Networking Reception along with B2B Meetings. This second “Energy Efficiency Symposium” will focus on energy efficiency in construction. The event includes a one-day symposium that gives U.S. and German experts the opportunity to present current trends and future perspectives on the use of energy efficiency in buildings in both countries.
Tuesday, March 10	The Federal Technology Center: Government Subcontracting 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (2130 E. 4th Street, Suite 160), Santa Ana. Free of charge. Basics for prime contractors who are managing subcontracts; basics for subcontractors who are working with primes or managing other subcontractors. Discussion includes obtaining consent to subcontract, project management and controls, subcontract administration.
Wednesday, March 11	The 10th Annual CITT State of the Trade and Transportation Industry Town Hall Meeting: The Decade Ahead: Jobs, Cargo, Competition and You 6:00 p.m. at Carpenter Performing Arts Center, CSULB (6200 Atherton Street), Long Beach. The San Pedro Bay Ports complex remains the nation's largest trade gateway; but is its position threatened by economic trends, including competition from other North American ports? The 10th Center for International Trade & Transporation (CITT) State of the Trade and Transportation Town Hall Meeting, will attempt to answer that question. The objective of the 10th Town Hall is to understand what drives decision makers along the supply chain when they choose which ports to use. This requires both looking back and looking forward.
Wednesday, March 11	Pink Slip Party LA 6-8 p.m. at Pink Taco (10250 Santa Monica Blvd.), Los Angeles Whether you’ve been downsized, outsourced, pink slipped, or as Donald Trump says...”Fired!” Pink Slip Parties bring together people looking for work with recruiters and companies that are hiring! Yes! Even in Los Angeles, there are jobs!
Thursday, March 12	Los Angeles Business Journal: 2008 Business Person of the Year - Rick Caruso 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Luncheon and Awards Ceremony. Millennium Biltmore Hotel (506 South Grand Avenue), Los Angeles. Please join us as we honor Rick Caruso, the 2008 Business Person of the Year, and the top-ranked companies in the Los Angeles Business Journal Book of Lists.
Friday, March 13	The Federal Technology Center: Getting Started with Government Contracting March 13 - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Greater Santa Ana Business Alliance (2020 North Broadway, 2nd Floor), Santa Ana. Free of charge. This workshop will cover the certification qualifications, benefits and application websites for several Federal and state certifications.
Tuesday, March 17	The Federal Technology Center: Government Subcontracting 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Government Subcontracting Ventura County Small Business Development Center (71 Day Road), Ventura. Free of charge. Basics for prime contractors who are managing subcontracts; basics for subcontractors who are working with primes or managing other subcontractors. Discussion includes obtaining consent to subcontract, project management and controls, subcontract administration.
Tuesday, March 24	The Federal Technology Center: Responding to RFPs (Request for Proposal) 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. City of Anaheim, Economic Development (Gordon Hoyt Conference Center, 2nd Floor, City Hall West, 201 South Anaheim Boulevard), Anaheim. Free of charge. After taking this class, the business owner will understand how to locate government RFPs; understand how to review RFPs and decide whether or not to develop a proposal; know the key elements of proposal formats.
Wednesday, March 25	2009 Southern California Peak Season Forecast “Pulse of the Ports” 7:00-10:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach, serving complimentary breakfast. Reservations: Send an e-mail with your name, title and company to: Adriana Sanchez (asanchez@polb.com) or call (562)590-4110. Experts Presenting Industry Forecasts: Dr. Joseph P. Magaddino, Chair, Department of Economics, Cal State University, Long Beach; Dean Tracy, Director International Transportation, Lowe’s; George Adams, Chairman, Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (ISRI) and President of SA Recycling; Peter I. Keller, President, NYK Line (North America) Inc.; Elvis Ganda, President, California United Terminal; John Doherty, P.E., CEO, Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority; Bob Curry Jr., President, California Multimodal, LLC.
Wednesday, March 25	SGV Energywise Partnership: 2009-2011 Cycle Launch Event 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. includes lunch at Southern California Edison Customer Technology Application Center (6090 N. Irwindale Avenue), Irwindale. Please register by phone (626-564-9702) or email (sgv@sgvcog.org). Please join us to learn about the comprehensive energy efficiency offerings brought to San Gabriel Valley cities & residents through the Partnership.
Friday, March 30	The San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership: Lifetime Achievement Luncheon Honoring Ron Wood 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Doubletree Hotel Monrovia (924 W. Huntington Drive). Individual cost: $65. The San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership’s Board of Directors will be hosting a luncheon to honor Ron Wood for his exceptional leadership, many accomplishments, and important contributions to preserving and enhancing the economic vitality of the San Gabriel Valley.

April

April 6-7	2009 Asia/Pacific Business Outlook Conference USC Davidson Conference Center, Los Angeles. Early registration fee - $675 until March 13, 2009; Regular registration fee - $825 after March 13, 2009. Fee includes continental breakfast, lunches, breaks, a hosted reception and program materials. APBO 2009, produced by the USC Marshall School of Business in partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce, will provide you with the tools to help your business prosper in diverse Asia/Pacific markets.
Tuesday, April 7	The Federal Technology Center: Doing Business with General Services Administration (GSA) 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (One World Trade Center, Suite 206), Long Beach. Free of charge. Who is General Services Administration (GSA) and how they are organized; how to do business with the GSA, review of contracting regulations, requirements and specifications.
Tuesday, April 14	The Federal Technology Center: Responding to RFPs (Request for Proposal) 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Valley Economic Development Center ( 5121 Van Nuys Boulevard, Third Floor), Van Nuys. Free of charge. After taking this class, the business owner will understand how to locate government RFPs; understand how to review RFPs and decide whether or not to develop a proposal; know the key elements of proposal formats.
Friday, April 24	The Federal Technology Center: Getting Started with Government Contracting 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce (500 Lakewood Center Mall, Unit 24 -- Next to See's Candy), Lakewood. Free of charge. This workshop will cover the certification qualifications, benefits and application websites for several Federal and state certifications.

May

SAVE THE DATE!
Thursday, May 14

International Trade Outlook 2009
8:00-8:30 a.m. Breakfast and networking. 8:30-10:00 a.m. Program. At Keesal Young & Logan, Long Beach. Early Bird rate through May 1. Individual: $50 ($75 regular). Table of 10: $400 ($600 regular). Seating is limited.

Tuesday, May 5

Benjamin S. Crocker Symposium 2009: Building the New Real Estate Paradigm
7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. at the Los Angeles Convention Center. LAEDC members receive special discounted rate.

The 38th Annual Crocker Symposium on Real Estate Law and Business, presented by the Real Property Section of the Association and the Richard S. Ziman Center for Real Estate at UCLA is now open for registration. The symposium, Building the New Real Estate Paradigm, will provide important information on developments in real estate law and business, and forward-thinking views on survival and opportunity in troubled times.

June

Monday, June 15

Japan America Society’s Centennial Dinner & Gala Celebration
6 p.m. Reception & Silent auction. 7 p.m. Dinner. The Globe Theatre, Universal Studios Hollywood. Black tie attire.

Tuesday, June 30

Asia Society Southern California 2009 Annual Gala Dinner
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Honoring Kobe Bryant, NBA MVP & Olympic Gold Medalist and Tim Leiweke, President & CEO of AEG, President of the Staples Center. For more information about the Gala Dinner, sponsorship opportunities and ticket prices, please call Asia Society Southern California at 213-613-9934 ext. 11.