Weekly Report 
March 30, 2015 
Governmental Affairs
Walnut Creek Development Proposals Spur Action

BIA|Bay Area and its partners in the business community will convene a special task force charged with responding to a fiscal neutrality policy, fee increases and other development regulatory changes proposed in Walnut Creek. At the coalition's initial meeting on March 26, 2015, developers and other industry representatives expressed concerns about the potential local and regional impacts of the significant policy changes under discussion in Walnut Creek as part of the city's West Downtown Specific Plan.  Full Story 

 

Events
Sponsorship Deadline for The Big Show/Excellence Awards Extended to Friday, April 3

Sponsorship opportunities are still available for The Big Show, but the deadline is fast approaching. To guarantee all your benefits, contact events@biabayarea.org by next Tuesday, March 31. Sponsorships start at $500. Click here for trade show sponsorships; click here for all others.

The BIG Show Breakout Sessions Are Big News
The Big Show is packed with information to help you and your business grow in 2015. Featured presentations include HOUZZ, John Burns Real Estate Consulting, and Metrostudy as well as numerous others at the forefront on the home building industry. Click here for a list of presentations which includes presenters and a brief summary of the presentation. Click here for a schedule for the day. Sessions are open to everyone. The trade show, lunch and dinner all require tickets. Email events@biabayarea.org for more information.

 

Thinking Outside the Ballpark: How the San Francisco Giants Helped Energize Mission Bay. A Lunch-time Presentation by the San Francisco Giants

We all know the statistics on the San Francisco Giants as a sports team... now let's hear about their accomplishments as one of San Francisco's most visionary-and successful-- real estate developers! The San Francisco Giants is putting together a panel presentation on the challenges it faced to make Mission Bay its home, and a thriving urban mixed use neighborhood. Join them for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the Bay Area's most successful redevelopment projects, from the vision to the reality. Presented during lunch at The Big Show. Click here to purchase tickets or email events@biabayarea.org for sponsorship info.

 

Trade Show Booths Still Available for The Big Show 

Booths are still available for The BIG Show, but don't delay. Deadlines for setup and other details is Friday, April 10. Click here for more information and availability.

HomeAid Northern California
Lily Tomlin to Headline HomeAid's 6th Annual Hope for the Homeless Benefit Show!  
Friday, May 15th will surely be a night to remember at Lesher Center for the Arts as world renowned entertainer, Lily Tomlin, shares her talent in support of HomeAid Northern California. Sponsorships now available and auction items needed.  Please click here for details on your opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those in need.  
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