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Monday, January 26

VerdeXchange Green Marketmakers Conference
7 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. at the Los Angeles Marriott Downtown.

Meet, hear and do business with multi-sector technology, energy, and regulatory "green marketmakers" responding to California's cutting edge initiatives for addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions outlined in Assembly Bill 32 (signed into law 2006), California's 2005 Executive Order and a 2004 CARB regulation to reduce passenger car GHG emissions. While aimed at rolling back GHG emissions in California to 1990 levels by 2020 and below 1990 levels by 2050 - reductions of approximately 25 percent and 80 percent respectively - these state efforts have national and global significance.

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Wednesday, February 18

2009-2010 Economic Forecast & Industry Outlook
7:00 a.m. Breakfast and registration. 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Program. AT the Los Angeles Marriott Downtown. Early bird rate available through February 6.

There has been little good news when the topic is the economy. As our economy continues to face enormous challenges, what can we expect for the coming year? The LAEDC Economic Forecast and Industry Outlook will present an in-depth look at the industries that are affecting us as well as the housing market, financial markets, and regional economy.

January

Monday, January 26	VerdeXchange Green Marketmakers Conference 7 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. at the Los Angeles Marriott Downtown. Meet, hear and do business with multi-sector technology, energy, and regulatory "green marketmakers" responding to California's cutting edge initiatives for addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions outlined in Assembly Bill 32 (signed into law 2006), California's 2005 Executive Order and a 2004 CARB regulation to reduce passenger car GHG emissions. While aimed at rolling back GHG emissions in California to 1990 levels by 2020 and below 1990 levels by 2050 - reductions of approximately 25 percent and 80 percent respectively - these state efforts have national and global significance.
January 13-15	Lean Management Workshops Westin Los Angeles Airport Hotel. Fee: $800 per one-day workshop. The nonprofit Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI) will present 12 workshops on how to apply fundamental and advanced concepts of lean management in service and support value streams as well as in manufacturing. The one-and-two-day workshops include: Key Concepts of Lean; Value-Stream Mapping; Creating a Sustainable Lean Culture; Optimizing Flow in Office and Service Processes; and Excelling in a High-Mix, Low-Volume Environment.
Thursday, January 15	LA NABE: 2009 Economic Outlook and the Future of Banking 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Downtown Marriott Los Angeles. Early registration is recommended as space is limited. The guest speakers are Dr. Tom Higgins, Chief Economist of Payden and Rygel, and Dr. Wesley Phoa, Senior Vice President of the Capital Group Companies. Both are responsible for developing views on the U.S. and global economy. They also are frequently quoted in the national and local papers, and appeared as guests on CNBC, Fox Business News, and Bloomberg.
Thursday, January 22	CITD of Citrus College: Developing Your Global Competitive Edge - The Essential Mechanics of International Business - Part II 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. At San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership Board Room (4900 Rivergrade Road Suite A310), Irwindale. Fee: $95 each workshop. $150.00 for BOTH workshops. These workshops will benefit existing businesses & early stage entrepreneurial businesses. From the pre-planning stage through expansion/improvement of ongoing operations, the practical application of the tools covered in these workshops will help you to operate a profitable global business.
Thursday, January 22	Long Beach Center for International Trade Development: Fundamentals of Exporting 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at CITD office (4040 Paramount Blvd., Suite 107), Lakewood. To register, email CITD@lbcc.edu or call Carina at (562)938-5052. Fee: $45. Learn the basic elements of exporting from getting started to getting paid. How to determine if this is the right business for you. The role of intermediaries. Overview of the export process.
Friday, January 23	UCLA Extension: The 23rd Annual Land Use Law and Planning Conference 7:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Milennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles. $400 for enrollments postmarked, phoned in, or faxed by January 9; $425 thereafter. Fee includes refreshments, lunch, and conference materials. UCLA Extension's annual Land Use Law and Planning Conference is a leading source of information on land use and environmental issues for attorneys, planners, elected and appointed public officials, builders, developers, real estate professionals, consultants, conservationists, and others involved in California's land use arena. Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Darrell Steinberg, California State Senator on SB 375 and Its Implications for Land Use and Transportation Planning.

February

REGISTER TODAY! Wednesday, February 18	2009-2010 Economic Forecast & Industry Outlook 7:00 a.m. Breakfast and registration. 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Program. AT the Los Angeles Marriott Downtown. Early bird rate available through February 6. There has been little good news when the topic is the economy. As our economy continues to face enormous challenges, what can we expect for the coming year? The LAEDC Economic Forecast and Industry Outlook will present an in-depth look at the industries that are affecting us as well as the housing market, financial markets, and regional economy.
Tuesday, February 10	The Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce and Milken Institute: Annual Economic Summit 11 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Economic Summit is a candid and informative discussion on the economy’s current status, latest trends and future projections given the state of housing, energy, consumer uncertainty and a new national administration in 2009. Panelist includes: David W. Berson, Senior Vice President, Chief Economist and Strategist, The PMI Group, Inc.; William J. Curtis, Chief Executive Officer, Robb Report/CurtCo Media;Christopher Edmonds, Managing Principal, Energy Research & Capital Partners, affiliate of FIG Partners; Dagen McDowell, Anchor, Fox Business Network; Jeffrey Saut, Managing Director and Chief Investment Strategist, Raymond James Financial. Donald Straszheim, Vice Chairman, Roth Capital Partners, LLC, will serve as moderator.
Thursday, February 19	Long Beach Center for International Trade Development: Importing to the U.S. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at CITD office (4040 Paramount Blvd., Suite 107), Lakewood. To register, email CITD@lbcc.edu or call Carina at (562)938-5052. Fee: $45. This course will cover the basic steps involved in the import process as it relates to the U.S. How to overcome barriers. Tariff classifications. Warehousing. Basic laws.
Friday, February 20	San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership Opportunities 2009 Conference: Economic Opportunities Surrounding Higher Education At Pacific Palms Resort, Industry. The San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership hosts this annual event in an effort to promote and maintain economic growth and to market the San Gabriel Valley.

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Monday, May 5

Benjamin S. Crocker Symposium 2009: Building the New Real Estate Paradigm

An unsurpassed opportunity for legal and business professionals involved in the real estate industry, the Crocker Symposium will enable attendees to remain current on the latest developments in the field and to expand their networks of professional relationships. Educational programs at the Symposium will feature keynote speakers and plenary sessions, as well as numerous educational panels featuring our community’s leading experts in the field.