CSU, Chico News

More than 350 community and business leaders from Northern California will attend the Center for Economic Development's (CED) 2006 Economic Forecast Conference in the Bell Memorial Union on the California State University, Chico campus on Jan. 12, from 7 a.m. to noon.

The conference will provide community and business members with vital economic trends and forecasts for the region," said Dan Ripke, director of the Center for Economic Development. "Obtaining the information is only the first step; using it effectively is what we hope to help communities and businesses do."

Guest speakers from all over California will discuss the strategies they used to be successful leaders in their communities. "The 'Preparing for Growth: Lessons Learned' panel and question-and-answer session should be very exciting and informative," said Ripke. "The panel of experienced city managers and public policy makers will provide information on how to strategically use the information they get toward planning for their communities and businesses."

Registration for this event is $75 and can be completed by calling the CED, visiting www.csuchico.edu/cedp or by paying at the door. Each registration includes one county profile book.

The Center for Economic Development is a community outreach and technical assistance organization of the California State University, Chico Research Foundation with a core mission to educate and build the knowledge of California economic development professionals and coordinate economic development strategies.

For further information, contact Courtney Danehy, assistant director of CED, at 530-898-4598 or e-mail cdanehy@csuchico.edu.

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This entry was posted on Wednesday, January 11th, 2006 at 8:30 am and is filed under 2006 Spring.