San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors June 25, 2014 1
1. Attract expanding technology firms, supplier & manufacturing companies into SJ communities to provide higher wages & reduce commuting 2. Connect Greater SV (SJC) entrepreneurs with SV mentor services, investment capital & talent through SV TiE's office, events & annual TiECon conference thru sponsorship & membership 3. Make Lodi & wineries of Greater SV the first choice for Silicon Valley 2
Showcasing advantages of locating in Greater SV 1. Implementation of SJC Economic Development Vision & Implementation Plan 2. Successful completion & distribution a 16-page Business Supplement in SV Business Journal (paper & digital) 3. Creation & launch of Greater SV website & social media 3
Developed & maintain website with social media links that has attracted a prospective semiconductor software design center investor 4
County & San Joaquin Partnership continue advertising with SV Business Journal & sponsorship of special events in Silicon Valley Fastest growing private companies 5
Increasing County s and San Joaquin Partnership s presence in SV: 1. SV TiE Office with weekly visits 2. Attend Joint Venture SV Annual Meeting & Events (Smart Energy Storage Summit) Engaging with: 1. Keirutsu Forum, a large angel investor chapter with sponsorship at Angel Capital Expo 2. TIE 3. Hanhai 4. Various venture capital firms 6
Tesla is continuing to invest and create jobs in California as part of our ongoing infrastructure expansion," Tesla said in a statement. "In the past two months, we have signed leases for more than 625,000 square feet of Californian real estate, independent of sales and service centers. These recent investments reinforce our commitment to California and will help us continue to bring compelling electric vehicles to market at affordable prices. 7
Greater SV booth participation by Stockton, Café Coop, Manteca, Tracy. Youth Program support City of Ripon & Lathrop Chamber of Commerce. Lodi wine provided by Delicato Family Vineyards for receptions & sponsors banquet 8
February 7 - Joint Venture Silicon Valley Town Hall meeting at Santa Clara Convention Visitors Center Attended Society of Mfg. Engineers Chapter meetings in Silicon Valley 9
1. A study with UOP to evaluate & measure demographics of workforce leaving SJC 2. Supported UOP Costof-Living Index 3. Coordination with ihub 10
1. ihub San Joaquin State designation focusing on Ag Tech, Construction & Development Tech, & Medical Tech incubator startups 2. County initiative with Spanos Company & community partners to establish a countywide supportive environment for entrepreneurs & innovators 11
Evaluate existing hotel & conference/convention center assets 1. Market supply & demand 2. Financial feasibility 3. Potential economic impact 12
Conducting the following activities: 1. Initiate air services study (immediate & underway) 2. Attend Routes Air Conference & meet with up to 8 airlines 3. Work with SJ Partnership to develop an Air Cargo strategy 4. Conduct inventory/inspection & catalog all leased premises & initiate an improvement program 5. Update Airport Improvement Plan (AIP) 6. Seek grant financing opportunities, including FAA, CalTrans, EDA, and COG to implement AIP 7. Continue to work with CAAC 13
1. Launch ihub San Joaquin 2. Sponsor SVBJ The Pitch July 15 3. Continue TechFlash Amazon, Google, Tesla Are You Next online ads 4. Update Greater SV supplement insert with digital ad linked to PDF 5. Plan & hold Countywide Real Estate Roundup 6. Continue to host & tour SV prospects & influencers 14