Business and Education Working Together
CEPCO
is working with the Chico Unified School District, Butte College and Chico State on the alignment of their computer skills classes to maximize
effectiveness and usefulness for the emerging workforce. Given the
rapidly changing, dynamic nature of the tech sector, it is very easy for
employers to outpace educational centers' capacities to meet market needs for
skilled employees. The computer skills classes offered at local K-12
institutions present an opportunity to train and familiarize tomorrow's
workforce with the skills they will need to succeed. Chico Unified School District, in cooperation with
CEPCO and it's tech Group, is looking for input from local technology companies
to develop a next-generation computer skills curriculum. We encourage anyone interested in helping today's educators place Chico's students on the cutting edge of K-12 tech skills to participate in this project. Please join us for a June 3rd Luncheon at La Hacienda at
11:45 to meet with educators and jump-start this effort. Please RSVP by emailing CEPCO President/CEO Bob Linscheid. Catering curriculum development in local schools to the current and future needs of employers, specifically local employers, will help the community tremendously by providing companies with trained local talent and student with marketable skills and pathways for further learning directly out of High School. |
See Who Came Home to Chico
Heather Quilici
I was born and raised in Chico. After
graduating from Chico State in 1992 (BA Communication Studies) I
relocated to the Bay Area where both my husband and I worked for some
great, innovative companies. I was fortunate enough to
have international responsibilities, travel to many countries for
business and pleasure and grow both personally and professionally. After
nine years and the dot com crash looming, we decided to move home to be
closer to our families and hopefully start a family of our own. We moved to Chico without jobs and spent our first few months here meeting as many people as we could and building a network. Our twins, Taryn and Tyler were born in 2002. I
was able to do some consulting and contract work for companies in Chico
and outside the area until 2005 when a part time position opened in
Regional and Continuing Education as a Conference and Event planner. I am still working part time which affords me the luxury of working outside the home and being available for my children. My husband has been in sales for SunGard Public Sector (formerly Bi-Tech Software, a locally founded company) for eight years.
Virtually anywhere I need to go takes no more than 10 minutes, even if it is on the other side. We have seasons in Chico! I
love warm summer nights and the crisp winter days - and I still think
nothing compares to fall in Bidwell Park and the spring azalea bloom on
the Chico State campus. The University and the community work hard to bring arts and entertainment to Chico. And perhaps most important to me, Chico is friendly and inclusive. In Chico I feel that the work I am doing truly makes a difference.
My in-laws own Quilici Vineyards and we have been a part of the starting of the winery and building a brand for the product. In 2004 I co-founded the Sierra Oro Farm Trail to promote agricultural tourism in Butte County. We've
made wonderful new friends and re-connected with many that have done as
we have - moved home after being gone for several years.
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To read more testimonials check out Come Home to Chico. If you came home to Chico or know someone who did contact Matt Roberston, CEPCO Project Manager for information on posting on the Come Home to Chico Testimonials page.
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CEPCO Announces 26th Annual Excellence in Business Awards
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Bell Memorial Union Auditorium
CSU Chico
 CEPCO, in partnership with title sponsor Recology, is proud to announce the 26th Annual Excellence in Business Awards to be held in the BMU at Chico State University on October 28th of this year. Last year's 25th Anniversary event was a spectacular evening, some of those recognized included: - Lifetime Achievement, Emmet Skinner
- Entrepreneur of the Year, John Strisower
- Businesses to Watch: Moby Wrap, ProPacific Fresh, A Main Hobbies, Photometics
- Community Service, Rebuild Concow Project
- Job Creation, Cascade Orthopedic Supply
- Excellence in Agri-Business, Lundberg Family Farms
- Excellence in Technology and Innovation, Improvement Direct
- Excellence in Arts and Entertainment, Sierra-Oro Farm Trail
- Excellence in Sustainability, Dr. Scott McNall
- Excellence in Healthcare, Bloodsource
- Excellence in Education, Professors Moaty Fayek, Curt DeBerg and James O'Bannon
- Chairman's Award, Julia Sabin of Smucker's Quality Beverages
Please save the date and join us for what is sure to be another memorable night. |
Upcoming Meeting Schedule
June
Thursday June 3
Tech Group and Curriculum Development Luncheon
La Hacienda
11:45 am
Thursday June 17
Job Creation Committee
555 Main St. Suite 300
7:30 am
Thursday June 24
Board of Directors
Mom's Restaurant
7:00 am Breakfast, 7:30 am Meeting
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