2023 Fall Economic Perspective

The Sonoma County Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) is focused on growing a healthy economy by helping our businesses in Sonoma County. We provide confidential, no-cost consulting services to businesses seeking to start, relocate, and grow in Sonoma County.We assist businesses in:Navigating the startup processTroubleshooting businesses challenges to get your business to the next levelConnecting businesses with key contacts, resources, financing and training opportunitiesCollaborating on issues affecting our regional economyWe are here to help and look forward to working with you!

Sonoma County Economic  Development Collaborative

Celebrating economic well-being and increased quality of life in Sonoma County.

Sonoma State University Student Center

Economic Perspectives

Looking through different lenses in our community we examine the critical elements for a healthy and vibrant economy. It is the culmination of diverse perspectives that create the building blocks for a stronger and more resilient community.

<p>[En español abajo]</p><p>Looking through different lenses in our community we examine the critical elements for a healthy and vibrant economy. It is the culmination of diverse perspectives that create the building blocks for a stronger and more resilient community.  </p><p>Joining us as our keynote speaker is Dr. William Rodgers III, VP and Director of the Institute for Economic Equity at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Dr. Rodgers will explore the barriers and opportunities for economic equity in Sonoma County. </p><p>Learn:</p><ul><li>How Sonoma County fares along these lines</li><li>Business benefits of an equitable economy</li><li>Important role quality jobs play towards a thriving and resilient economy</li></ul><p>Plus, join us in celebrating this year's Economic Prosperity Award recipients, honoring work towards increasing economic well being.</p>

<p>William M. Rodgers III is vice president and director of the Institute for Economic Equity at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Before joining the Fed, Rodgers served as professor of public policy and chief economist at the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University. His areas of expertise include compensation, pay equity, diversity and inclusion, labor market and general economic trends. <a href="https://www.stlouisfed.org/institute-for-economic-equity/staff-profiles/william-m-rodgers" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Read More</a></p>

<h2>Economic Prosperity Award Recipients </h2><p>Congratulations to our Economic Prosperity Award recipients! These awards recognize organizations that contribute to the overall economic health of their communities, progressing Sonoma County economic development priorities. </p><p>Education &amp; Workforce Development - Ongoing and Long Term Projects/Programs</p><ul><li>Program: Sonoma Corps </li><li>Organization: Career Technical Education Foundation</li></ul><p>Education &amp; Workforce Development - Short Term Projects/Programs </p><ul><li>Program: RISE </li><li>Organization: La Familia Sana </li></ul><p>Job &amp; Business Development - Ongoing and Long Term Project/Programs</p><ul><li>Program: Small Business Resilience and Success in Sonoma County </li><li>Organization: Working Solutions CDFI</li></ul><p>Housing &amp; Community Development - Ongoing and Long Term Projects/Programs</p><ul><li>Program: Sonoma County Housing Fund </li><li>Organization: Santa Rosa Metro Chamber of Commerce</li></ul>

<h2>Schedule</h2><p>7:00 am - Doors Open</p><p>7:30 am - Opening Remarks </p><ul><li>Ethan Brown, Executive Director, Sonoma County Economic Development Board </li><li>Chair Chris Coursey, Sonoma County Sonoma County Board of Supervisors</li></ul><p>7:40 am - Economic Prosperity Awards</p><p>8:00 am - Keynote Speaker</p><ul><li>Dr. William Rodgers III, Director and VP,  Institute for Economic Equity, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis</li></ul><p>8:40 am - Question and Answers</p><p>9﻿:00 am - Program Conclusion</p>

<h2>Ticket Information</h2><p>Tickets are $60 plus Eventbrite fees. Table reservations are available with the purchase of 10 tickets. Ticket sales end October 12th. Refunds available up to October 12th. Eventbrite fee is nonrefundable.</p><h2>P﻿arking</h2><p>Parking passes are available for all event attendees. To claim your parking pass, drive to Lot J. There, a parking attendant will hand you a pass where you can proceed to park in Lot J. The event is located in the Student Center. Both Lot J and Student Center are marked by stars on the campus map. Click following link to access map: <a href="https://7144670.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7144670/EDB%20Events/ssu-campus-map.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://7144670.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7144670/EDB%20Events/ssu-campus-map.pdf</a></p><h2>Seating:</h2><p>Reserved seating is only available for EDB Foundation Sponsors and table orders (10 tickets). All other seating is open seating. Doors open at 7:00 am.</p><h2>Interpreter Headsets:</h2><p>Live Spanish interpretation is available at the event. Interpretation headsets can be checked out at Check In.</p>

<h2>Acerca de este evento</h2><p>Viendo a través de diferentes lentes en nuestra comunidad, examinamos los elementos críticos para una economía saludable y vibrante. Es la culminación de diversas perspectivas que crean los cimientos para una comunidad más fuerte y resiliente.</p><p>Nos acompaña como orador principal el Dr. William Rodgers III, Vicepresidente y Director del Institute for Economic Equity, del Banco de la Reserva Federal de St. Louis. El Dr. Rodgers explorará las barreras y oportunidades para la equidad económica en el Condado de Sonoma.</p><p>Aprenda:</p><ul><li>Cómo le va al Condado de Sonoma en este sentido</li><li>Beneficios empresariales de una economía equitativa</li><li>El importante papel que desempeñan los empleos de calidad en una economía próspera y resiliente</li></ul><p>Además, únase a nosotros para celebrar a los ganadores del Premio a la Prosperidad Económica de este año, honrando el trabajo para aumentar el bienestar económico.</p>

<h2>Acerca del Dr. William Rodgers III</h2>

<p>William M. Rodgers III es Vicepresidente y Director del Institute for Economic Equity, del Banco de la Reserva Federal de St. Louis. Antes de integrarse a la Reserva Federal, Rodgers se desempeñó como profesor de políticas públicas y economista jefe en el Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, de la Universidad de Rutgers. Sus áreas de especialización incluyen compensación, equidad salarial, diversidad e inclusión, mercado laboral y tendencias económicas generales. <a href="https://www.stlouisfed.org/institute-for-economic-equity/staff-profiles/william-m-rodgers" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Leer más</a></p>

<h2>Ganadores del Premio a la Prosperidad Económica</h2><p>¡Felicitaciones a nuestros ganadores del Premio a la Prosperidad Económica! Estos premios reconocen a las organizaciones que contribuyen a la salud económica general de sus comunidades, avanzando en las prioridades de desarrollo económico del Condado de Sonoma.</p><p>Educación y desarrollo de la fuerza laboral: proyectos/programas en curso y a largo plazo</p><ul><li>Programa: Sonoma Corps</li><li>Organización: Career Technical Education Foundation</li></ul><p>Educación y desarrollo de la fuerza laboral: proyectos/programas a corto plazo</p><ul><li>Programa: RISE</li><li>Organización: La Familia Sana </li></ul><p>Desarrollo laboral y empresarial: proyectos/programas continuos y a largo plazo</p><ul><li>Programa: Small Business Resilience and Success in Sonoma County</li><li>Organización: Working Solutions CDFI</li></ul><p>Vivienda y desarrollo comunitario: proyectos/programas en curso y a largo plazo</p><ul><li>Programa: Sonoma County Housing Fund </li><li>Organización: Santa Rosa Metro Chamber of Commerce</li></ul>

<h2>Cronograma</h2><p>7:00 am - Apertura de puertas</p><p>7:30 am - Palabras de apertura</p><ul><li>Ethan Brown, Director Ejecutivo, Junta de Desarrollo Económico del Condado de Sonoma</li><li>Chris Coursey, Presidente de la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Sonoma</li></ul><p>7:40 am - Premios a la Prosperidad Económica</p><p>8:00 am - Orador principal</p><ul><li>Dr. William Rodgers III, Director y Vicepresidente del Institute for Economic Prosperity, Banco de la Reserva Federal de St. Louis</li></ul><p>8:40 am - Preguntas y respuestas</p><p>9:00 am - Conclusión del programa</p>

<h2>L﻿os Boletos </h2><p>Los boletos cuestan $60 más tarifas de Eventbrite. La reservación de mesas está disponible con la compra de 10 entradas. La venta de entradas concluye el 12 de octubre. Reembolsos disponibles hasta el 12 de octubre. La tarifa de Eventbrite no es reembolsable.</p><h2>Estacionamiento:</h2><p>Los pases de estacionamiento están disponibles para todos los asistentes al evento. Para solicitar su pase de estacionamiento, conduzca hasta el Lote J. Allí, un asistente de estacionamiento le entregará un pase para poder estacionarse en el Lote J. El evento estará localizado en el Centro de Estudiantes. Tanto el Lote J, como el Centro de Estudiantes están marcados con estrellas en el mapa del campus. Haga clic en el siguiente enlace para acceder al mapa: <a href="https://7144670.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7144670/EDB%20Events/ssu-campus-map.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://7144670.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7144670/EDB%20Events/ssu-campus-map.pdf</a></p><h2>Asientos:</h2><p>Los asientos reservados solo están disponibles para Patrocinadores de la Fundación EDB y solicitudes de mesa (10 boletos). Todos los demás lugares son asientos abiertos. Las puertas se abren a las 7:00 am.</p><h2>Dispositivos para interpretación:</h2><p>Habrá interpretación en español disponible durante el evento. Los auriculares de interpretación se pueden recoger en la mesa de registro.</p>

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