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P.O. Box 1445, Monterey , CA 93 942 831.91 5.2806
Monterey Bay
E C O N O M IC PA R T N E R S H I P
State of the Region Conference
Working Together for a Thriving Region
November 4, 2015, Chaminade Resort and Conference Center, Santa Cruz
7:30 am Registration&Networking
8:00 am Welcome andIntroductions
8:15 am Stateof theRegion: Working Togetherfora Thriving Region
What arethe key community health indicatorsthatindicatethe overall health and vitality of our region?
Where are we strongand where do we need improvement? What’s a comprehensive and deeply
collaborativevision for our region and our state, that builds on what’s working and strengthens or creates
opportunities for more of our residents? How can MBEP help to realizethis vision?
Speaker: Bud Colligan,Co-Chair,Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (confirmed)
9:00 am Housing: HowWill We MakeIt AffordableAgain?
The Monterey Bay region has one of the worst housingaffordability indices of all regions in theUnited States.
There is a clear lack of affordablehousingfor the population. Whatcan we do together to create adequate
affordablehousingthatwill facilitateand ensure a vibrant,diverse community that supports artists,educators,
servicepeople, students, and people from all socioeconomicbackgrounds and regional industries?
Moderator: Casey Beyer, Executive Director,SCC Business Council (confirmed)
Wesley Van Camp, VP –Legal & General Counsel, Tanimura & Antle (confirmed)
Alfred DiazInfante, President & CEO, CHISPA (confirmed)
Don Lane, Mayor, City of Santa Cruz (confirmed)
Linda Mandolini,President,Eden Housing(confirmed)
Dr. Lynn Reaser, Chief Economist, Fermanian Business and Economic Institute(confirmed)
10:00 am Infrastructure: Finding thePolitical Will to Build 21st
Century Infrastructure
Communities need good roads,power, water, broadband,transitservices,etc.to have a thrivingcommunity.
Many regions arefocused on buildingexcellentinfrastructureas a competitiveadvantage to attract and
retain families and businesses. Whatis the status of our infrastructure in the state and region? How do we
develop sufficientconsensus to create and then realizea 21st Century infrastructurein Californiaand the
Monterey Bay region?
Speaker: Lenny Mendonca, Co-Chair,CA Forward (confirmed)
10:45 am Break

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P.O. Box 1445, Monterey , CA 93 942 831.91 5.2806
11:00 am Health: Nutrition and Health ForAll OurChildren
Recently passed Californialegislation mandates health carefor all children livingin CA. This legislation builds
on Healthy Kids in Santa Cruz County, First5 Monterey County, and other statewide programs. How can we
unite as a community to ensure that all children in the Monterey Bay region have an opportunity to thrive
and become healthy, productive members of the community?
Moderator: Alan McKay, CEO, Central California Alliancefor Health (confirmed)
Larry DiGhetaldi,CEO, Palo Alto Medical Foundation,Santa Cruz (confirmed)
Oscar Chavez, AssistantDirector,Human Services, Sonoma County (confirmed)
LeslieConner, Executive Director, Santa Cruz Community Health Centers (confirmed)
Britt Rios-Ellis,Dean,College of Health Sciences and Human Services,CSUMB (confirmed)
Ray Bullick,Health Director,Monterey County (confirmed)
12:00 Environment: A Clean EnvironmentLeadsto a Healthy Community
Our region has been excellent in being good stewards of our natural environment. What have we been doing
rightand where can we improve, so that we continue to preserve and enhance our beautiful region while
balancingtheneed for a sustainableand diverseeconomy?
Speaker: Gary Griggs,Director, Instituteof Marine Sciences,UCSC (confirmed)
12:30 pm Lunch inthe SunsetDiningRoom
1:30 pm Keynote: CaliforniaLt.GovernorGavinNewsom(confirmed)
2:30 pm PublicSafety: Creating Safeand Thriving Communities
It is a basic rightfor each of us to feel safeand secure in our homes and communities. What are the factors
that lead to optimum public safety outcomes and how can we collaborate as a region to create safeand
thriving communities?
Moderator: Rene Mendez, City Manager, Gonzales (confirmed)
Jose Arreola, Director of Community Alliancefor Safety and Peace, Salinas (confirmed)
Kelly McMillin,Chief of Police,Salinas(confirmed)
Sara Emmert, Youth ViolencePrevention Taskforce,Santa Cruz (confirmed)
Ari Symons, Superior Court Judge, State of California,Santa CruzCounty (invited)
3:30 pm Break
3:45 pm Workforce: Attracting and Retaining a World Class Workforce
Business,government, education and non-profit organizations arelookingfor good employees everywhere.
Competition is keen. We have many good educational institutions in thearea,but lack a coherent strategy
for attractingand retainingkey talent in the Monterey Bay region. Where are we succeedingand where do
we need to up our game? What elsedo we have to offer?
Moderator: Mary Ann Leffel, Board Member, MBEP (confirmed)
Eduardo Ochoa,President, CSUMB (confirmed)
Lorri Koster, CEO, Mann Packing(confirmed)
Ken Kannapann,CEO, Plantronics(confirmed)
Nan Mickiewicz,CEO, Dominican Hospital (confirmed)
4:45 pm ClosingComments andCall toAction