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Contra Costa Council News for December 2012
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Upcoming Events
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Contra Costa USA
Jan. 24, 2013A half-day premier business event with national and regional political and economic leadersRegistration will open soon at the Council website. Contact the Council office to learn more.
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| CONTRA COSTA USA: JANUARY 24, 2013 | |
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Political pundits Howard Dean and Michael Steele to headline CCUSA
Ellen Tauscher will deliver luncheon keynote
What really happened in the 2012 presidential election? You will likely get two very different views of the recent national election on Thursday, January 24, at Contra Costa USA (CCUSA), Contra Costa County's premier business event.
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Presented by the Contra Costa
Council and Chevron,CCUSAeach year offers an outstanding half-day program focused on both the regional and national economic and political landscape. Held at the Hilton Concord, CCUSA opens at 8 a.m. with registration, exhibitsand networking, followed by presentations and lunch. The program adjourns at 2 p.m., reconvening at 5:30 p.m. fora reception and dinnerpresentation at 7 p.m.
CCUSA evening headliners who will be telling the election tales are Howard Dean, former Vermont Governor and chair of the Democratic National Committee, and MSNBC political analyst Michael Steele, former Republican National Committee chair and Maryland Lieutenant Governor. A presidential candidate in 2004, Howard Dean now serves as a senior strategic advisor and independent consultant for the government affairs practice at McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP in Washington, D.C. Michael Steele, an attorney, is a contributor on the Fox News channel and a regular host of the Salem Radio Network's nationally syndicated "Morning in America." Mistress of ceremonies will be Ann Notarangelo of KPIX Channel 5 News.
Luncheon keynote speaker will be Ellen Tauscher, former special envoy for strategic stability and missile defense, U.S. Department of State, and former representative of California's 10th congressional district. In August 2012, Tauscher joined Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC, as a strategic advisor. She also serves as vice chair-designate of the Atlantic Council's Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security and was recently named an independent governor of the Lawrence Livermore National Security and Los Alamos National Security Boards of Governors.
Christopher Thornberg of Beacon Economics returns to CCUSA to offer the early-morning presentation on innovation and the regional economy. Next, a panel discussion about key research at the national labs in the region will feature Rob White of the i-GATE Innovation Hub (iHub) and city of Livermore economic development, Buck Koonce of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Open Campus and Patrick Dempsey of LLNL's additive manufacturing unit, with Dale Kaye of the Livermore Chamber/Innovation Tri-Valley, moderating. A second panel, focusing on research and innovation in the business sector, will include Dr. J. Patrick Kennedy of OSIsoft, William Ruh of GE Global Research and Des King of Chevron Tech Ventures, with Gary Craft of Craft Consulting Group, moderating.
Registration for CCUSA will open soon. Watch the website for details or contact Linda Best or Terry Shoaff for more information. Invitations will be mailed in early January. |
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| NOVEMBER 8 BREAKFAST RECAP | |
 | | Volunteer of the Year Kay Aaker |
Second Annual Contra Costa Philanthropy Awards Breakfast honors some great people and organizations
The Contra Costa Council's 2012 Contra Costa Philanthropy Awards Breakfast set another high mark for the program that honors individuals, businesses and service organizations that make outstanding contributions of time, leadership and financial support to the residents of Contra Costa County. More than 300 people attended the early-morning November 8 breakfast celebration at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Concord, hosted by the Council's Social Responsibility Task Force.
Setting the tone of the event with her warmth and energy was keynote presenter Elaine Taylor of The Taylor Family Foundation, who talked about the importance of bringing hope to families and children, and the value of really simple business plans with very specific goals for philanthropic efforts.
All award recipients told wonderful stories in accepting their awards from Social Responsibility Task Force Co-Chair and breakfast emcee Mark Hughes. "Supporting our local communities is part of Wells Fargo's vision and values, because we believe when our communities succeed, we succeed," said Jim Foley, president of Wells Fargo's Greater Bay Region. Wells Fargo was the recipient of the Outstanding Corporation Philanthropist Award for over 500 employees.
In addition to thanking the Council for the award, InVision Communications' Angie Smith announced the distribution of a $10 Global Giving Card to all breakfast attendees. InVision was the recipient of the Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist Award for companies with one to 99 employees.
Other award recipients included Neiman Marcus, Walnut Creek, Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist (100 to 500 employees); Mary Garaventa, Outstanding Philanthropist; East Bay Community Foundation, Outstanding Foundation or Community Grant Maker; SparkPoint Contra Costa; Outstanding Collaborative Project; Kay Aaker, Outstanding Volunteer of the Year; and Judy Lazarus, Lifetime Achievement Award.
Program highlights can be viewed on the Council website, and photos of the event can be viewed in the Photo Gallery and Diablo Magazine's Faces coverage.
Contra Costa Television will air the presentation on Monday, December 17, at 1 p.m., and Thursday, December 20, at 8 p.m. on Comcast channel 27, Astound channel 32 and U-verse channel 99. For additional air dates, visit the CCTV program guide at www.contracostatv.org or call (925) 313-1180.
The Council thanks Wells Fargo (presenting sponsor); Chevron (premier sponsor); AAA of Northern California, Nevada & Utah, Contra Costa Times, InVision Communications, Kaiser Permanente, Phillips 66, Shell Martinez Refinery (benefactor sponsors); Mt. Diablo Recycling and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (advocate sponsors); and all table sponsors.
Photo of Kay Aaker by Robert Temple Photography |
| NOVEMBER 16 BREAKFAST RECAP | | County election exit poll reveals some interesting truths
The large proportion of Democratic voters in Contra Costa County, and the role of the media in predicting elections, were two of the many topics covered at the Contra Costa Council's November 16 panel discussion on the Contra Costa Poll.
(A summary presentation of the county election results and post-election survey, which was commissioned by Shell, Tesoro and Phillips 66 oil refineries as a community service, is posted on the Studies and Reports page of the Council website.)
When asked by moderator Lisa Vorderbrueggen, Bay Area News Group political  editor, to describe a major "take away" from the election, panelist Steve Glazer of Glazer and Associates said "independent minds" had affected results. California is not such a blue state and Democrats will be subject to broad swings, he said. A senior advisor to Governor Jerry Brown, whom he called a fiscally conservative centrist, Glazer noted that the governor is very relieved that Proposition 30 passed.
Tom Hansen of IBEW Local 302 said that the defeat of Proposition 32 is proof that organized labor is alive and well in the state and has once again defeated a well-financed campaign to reduce labor's influence. Labor also helped with passage of Prop. 30.
Lisa Tucker of The Tucker Group said that election reforms offered by voters, including redistricting reform and the Top 2 primary system, are making a difference, and allowed Eric Swalwell to successfully challenge incumbent Pete Stark. Time will tell if the reforms will lead to more moderate candidates, she said.
Los Angeles Times national political writer Mark Barabak said the election demonstrated the changing demographics of the electorate. President Barack Obama received only 39 percent of white voters' votes but still won. This has huge implications for the Republican party, which (once again) needs to broaden its appeal, he said. When asked if he foresaw a Californian on a national ticket anytime soon, Barabak pointed to "a bit of a log jam" for the next eight to 10 years because Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer are in established positions.
Contra Costa becoming more "blue"
Alex Evans of Evans McDonough presented the Contra Costa Poll summary of the exit poll, showing evidence that Contra Costa is becoming more "blue" than the state and the nation. In fact, 65 percent of county voters supported Obama, compared to 59 percent statewide. Propositions also passed with a stronger vote in the county, and the Lamorinda community passed Prop. 30 by 74 percent, even higher than West County.
In the question and answer discussion, journalist Barabak observed there was some terrible polling and media coverage of bad polling. Evans said that the polling did, in fact, accurately predict the outcome. Regarding the role of billionaires in the initiative process, Hansen said we need to fix the initiative process in California and make it more difficult to change the Constitution.
Barabak said we will see change in Washington as a result of the election. Some Republicans are already talking about revenue increases and immigration reform. The Top 2 primary system and redistricting in California will also bring about some change. Tucker was not as optimistic about change in Washington, but believes the Democratic super majority in the state legislature is a big change, though it remains to be seen how it will play out. Hansen said the Republican party will have to decide if it is going to be a cult or a political party, and it needs to change. Evans observed the survival instinct will click in at some point, and they will change.
Regarding the loss of Proposition 31, the government reform initiative, Evans said that the measure polled strongly when people were told what it did, but when they were read the changed title and summary from the attorney general's office, the numbers plummeted. Tucker also commented that the measure was a bit "wonky" and suffered from all the attention on Propositions 30 and 32.
The Council thanks event co-hosts, Phillips 66, IBEW Local 302 and Shell Martinez Refinery, and sponsors, AT&T and Republic Services. |
| OCTOBER 11 LUNCHEON RECAP | |
 | | Loni Hancock with AHIT students following her Council presentation |
Sacramento update with State Senator Loni Hancock
State Senator Loni Hancock joined the Contra Costa Council at the Courtyard Marriott in Richmond on October 11 for a wide-ranging conversation that included her view that the upcoming November election could pose a turning point for the state. Hancock offered endorsements of various propositions, giving the strongest approval to Proposition 30, which later passed.
A 10-year veteran of Congress, Hancock said her focus is on the 3 E's: education, the environment and the economy. She noted that nobody wants to live in a place that is ugly and polluted. "We are moving toward an economy that is focusing on alternatives; Chevron knows this," she said. She related that one of her proudest moments was when SunPower moved to the old Ford plant in Richmond and the Lawrence Berkeley Lab relocated there. "We need to close the loopholes created by the cancellation of the DMV tax . . . and we need to rebuild the things that made California the envy of the world," she said. Hancock represents the new 9th State Senate District and chairs the Public Safety Committee and the Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on Corrections, Public Safety and the Judiciary.
A highlight of her presentation was the appearance of students from the Academy of Hospitality and International Tourism (AHIT) in Hercules, which is part of the West Contra Costa Unified School District. The students served the audience delicious, freshly baked cookies for dessert, and enjoyed the opportunity to meet the legislator.
View photos of the event in the Photo Gallery on the Council website.
This event was co-presented with the Hercules Chamber of Commerce. The Council thanks co-host IBEW Local 302 and event sponsor, Chevron. |
| OCTOBER 2 BREAKFAST RECAP | |
 | | Moderator Dan Weintraub (left), and panelists Gary Craft, Ed Del Beccaro, Valerie Barone, Ken Sorey and Kevin Klowden |
Blueprint for Growth offers a broad economic overview of Contra Costa County
A thoughtful panel of experts debated the findings of a new report, Contra Costa County: A Blueprint for Growth, at the Contra Costa Council breakfast event on October 2 at the Concord Hilton. The economic study of Contra Costa County, conducted by the Milken Institute, was commissioned by the Contra Costa Economic Partnership and sponsored by Chevron.
(The complete study and the presentation can be viewed on the Studies and Reports page of the Council website.)
Kenneth Klowden of the California Center at the Milken Institute presented results of the study, citing key current challenges to a county in transition: wage gaps and lags in creating high-quality jobs; the contraction of manufacturing, and uneven regional job growth and income distribution. The comprehensive report identified three principal objectives that are critical if the county is to move to a more skill-based, diversified economy that creates opportunities for emerging knowledge-based businesses. The objectives are to: 1) leverage existing industry strengths and target potential synergies; 2) capitalize on underutilized resources; and 3) promote partnerships among stakeholders and jurisdictions.
A panel discussion moderated by veteran journalist Dan Weintraub, editor of  HealthyCal.org, offered a variety of reactions but generally positive feedback. Gary Craft of Craft Consulting Group said the report will serve as a basis for forming a vision for the future. "There is a need for new start-up businesses and also for building consensus in creating a collaborative vision. The report serves as a 'call to action' to move the county forward," said Craft. Ed Del Beccaro of Transwestern praised the Partnership for doing the report and discussed the need to attract and retain jobs in the East Bay Region. He said there are models for business-friendly cities within Northern California that take a direct approach to growth--like Concord, Emeryville and parts of Jack London Square in Oakland. "Cities should allow true mixed uses, the way cities used to do this," he said later.
What we should be doing
Valerie Barone, Concord interim city manager, said the report paints a clear picture of the county's strengths and opportunities, but noted that the study "reiterates what we are already doing, versus what we should be doing [to move forward]." Barone added that the Concord and JFK University are partnering on an entrepreneur accelerator program.
Ken Sorey of the Educational Results Partnership noted the need to address the jobs pipeline as a whole; only about 17 percent of students are prepared for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) jobs. Sorey allowed that there are good education practices in the region, particularly around STEM.
"It all comes down to implementation, and people on the ground having the ability to execute," said Klowden. "The solution [to growth] doesn't come from any one party. You need collaboration and leadership. It is a multi-year process and it's about doing things in stages. You have to be willing to take the time and keep people informed."
Contra Costa Television will air the presentation on Friday, December 21, at 10 a.m. on Comcast channel 27, Astound channel 32 and U-verse channel 99. For additional air dates, visit the CCTV program guide at www.contracostatv.org or call (925) 313-1180. |
| SEPTEMBER 26 LUNCHEON RECAP | |
 | | Antioch Unified Superintendent of Schools Don Gill at podium at the Council's STEM event |
Assemblywoman Susan Bonilla presents panel on the value of STEM and critical thinking for kids
Way back in late September, Assemblywoman Susan Bonilla provided a brief update on activities in Sacramento, but reserved most of the lunch hour conversation for a panel discussion providing Contra Costa Council audience members with an update on the world of STEM, as in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Panelists included Bruce Simon, associate director, Gateways East Bay STEM Network; Chris Roe, CEO, California STEM Learning Network; Karen Latuner, director, school engagement, California Project Lead the Way leadership team; and Don Gill, superintendent, Antioch Unified School District. The lively conversation covered the positive movements like STEM taking place in education at all levels. "It's not about adding one robotics class but a way of viewing education and how we are training our children who are naturally drawn to science," said Bonilla. "Our children have forgotten how to ask critical questions."
Contra Costa Television will air this presentation on Monday, December 17, on Comcast channel 27, Astound channel 32 and AT&T Uverse channel 99. For additional air dates, visit the CCTV program guide at www.contracostatv.org or call (925) 313-1180.
The Council thanks event co-hosts IBEW Local 302 and Tesoro, and sponsor, Chevron. |
MEMBER FEATURE
| |  Keith and Iris Archuleta: truly working for world peace
Antioch community leaders Keith and Iris Archuleta believe in doing what they can to make their community better, and now the world knows it, too.
The couple (pictured at right) had reason to celebrate recently when former Antioch Police Chief Jim Hyde was asked to make a presentation at a conference of world peace experts at the opening celebration of the UN Peace University (UPEACE) at The Hague in the Netherlands. He represented the Antioch Youth Intervention Network (YIN), an organization he co-founded with Iris in 2007.
"This recognition by the United Nations of YIN as a model urban anti-violence and peace-building initiative is very exciting and such a great honor," says Iris.
Their company, Emerald HPC International, formerly Emerald Consulting, was founded by the Archuletas in 1992 and has been a longtime member of the Contra Costa Council. Keith has served as co-chair of the Council's Workforce Education Task Force and VP of Task Forces, and now serves as VP of Finance as a member of the Council's Executive Committee.
The couple provides planning and development consulting to corporations, communities and organizations in the United States and abroad using their High Performing Communities framework.
YIN is using the framework to build an effective and sustainable community collaboration to engage youth, ages 10 through 18, in Antioch and East Contra Costa, who are likely to commit or become victims of violence without the appropriate interventions.
Key risk factors: truancy and student disengagement
"We established YIN in Antioch to help high-risk teenagers by first figuring out indicators of risk," says Iris. "Initial research, conducted by Andy Wong of AJW, Inc., showed that the top two indicators of youth who are likely to commit or become victims of violence, without the appropriate interventions, are truancy and student disengagement. This finding refuted the false notion that ethnicity and socio-economic status were the dominant indicators."
"The intent of YIN has been to use factual, disaggregated data analysis to change the community narrative about youth risk factors; to employ a framework for genuine, strategic collaboration and measurable outcomes with agencies, organizations, and volunteers; and to directly intervene in the lives of youth and families impacted by violent and/or anti-social behavior in the community," explains Keith, who serves as YIN board president.
A unique feature of YIN is that community volunteers are recruited and trained to serve as mediators and educational advocates who directly engage youth and families. They participate in 40 consecutive hours of training in the Dialogue for Peace Change methodology developed by Colin Craig and Jaap van der Sar of Different Tracks Global, a key partner in this effort. After volunteers receive additional professional development, they invest six months to several years working directly with youth and their families as mentors and advocates.
Increasing academic performance and employability of youth
Key YIN goals are to increase student academic performance, graduation, and college-going and employability rates; promote healthy choices and positive relationships; and develop peer mediation and civic leadership among youth.
In addition to UN recognition, YIN has received several local, state and national awards, and in 2010 the U.S. Department of Justice awarded Antioch YIN the sole national Best Community Involvement award. Keoreyonte Saunders, a former YIN youth and winner of the Antioch Chamber Youth of the Year award in 2009, who is now attending college, has commented that he "first became aware of all that he could do and what he could be in life," when YIN became involved in his life.
In June 2012, a transition team of 24 community stakeholders and local officials completed the incorporation of YIN as an independent 501(c)3, and selected a board of directors. Current Antioch Police Chief Alan Cantando is now chair of the YIN collaborative and serves on the YIN board.
The community is building upon the legacy and success of the initiative by continuing to provide direct intervention services to the highest-risk youth and their families and developing the leadership capacity of local youth. For example, YIN youth have participated in peer mediation training and in a variety of youth engagement experiences with YIN partners, such as Compass Mentoring, the Williams Group's Emerging Leaders program, One Day at A Time, and the Police Activities League Youth Director's Council.
Read an article in the Antioch Press about the Archuletas and YIN here.
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| MEMBER NEWS | | Mitchell Zack co-chairs Council's Health Task Force
Mitchell Zack, vice president of employer and payor relations at John Muir Health, is the new co-chair of the Health Task Force, joining Steve Van Wart in that role. He succeeds Lynn Baskett, who resigned her position. |
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 | LLNS President and Laboratory Director Parney Albright presents award to Liz Ritchie and April Treece, co-directors of the science and engineering fair.
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LLNS supports the Contra Costa Science and Engineering Fair
The Contra Costa Economic Partnership is one of 26 grantees honored recently in the community gift program of Lawrence Livermore National Security (LLNS), the organization that manages and operates Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. LLNS awards serve children in the Tri-Valley and San Joaquin County, with a focus on science and math education and cultural arts.
The $5,000 award will directly support the Intel-affiliated Contra Costa County 2013 Science & Engineering Fair, which will be held March 21, 22 and 23 at Los Medanos College in Pittsburg.
Read about the LLNS community gift program here.
Meet the Lenders workshop series informs contractors, building owners and homeowners about solar financing
The Contra Costa Economic Partnership and the Diablo Innovation Alliance are
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offering a series of three free Meet the Lenders solar project financing workshops as part of a U.S. Department of Energy Rooftop Solar Challenge grant.
The first workshop, a very successful event held in partnership with the California Solar Industries Association (CALSEIA) on November 13, at Brandman University, was directed toward area solar contractors and installers. Attended by about 40 people, the workshop offered participants a panel presentation featuring a range of lenders, an interactive discussion between industry experts and financial institutions, and opportunities to network and build relationships.
A second workshop, scheduled for this coming Tuesday, December 11, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Quick Mount PV in Walnut Creek, is focused on solar project financing for commercial building owners and managers. Following an update on pertinent California energy legislation, a large panel of representatives from solar company representatives and financial institutions will discuss installation services and project financing. The workshop is being held in partnership with the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA Oakland/East Bay chapter).
A third workshop for residential homeowners will be held on January 10, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the San Ramon Community Center at Central Park, 12501 Alcosta Boulevard. It will be structured similarly to the building owners and managers event. The workshop is being held in partnership with Sustainable Contra Costa and Sustainable San Ramon.
For more information about these workshops and other activities of the DIA, contact Terry Shoaff or Gary Craft or visit www.diabloinnovationalliance.org.
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| TASK FORCE BRIEFINGS | |
 | Contra Costa Transportation Authority's Randy Iwasaki, flanked by Transportation Task Force Co-Chairs Kris Johnson and Roger Hughes at the October 17 presentation
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December and January briefings
New and prospective Council members are welcome to attend task force meetings. Please notify a task force co-chair prior to the meeting to confirm meeting topics, time and location, as details may change. To view task force agendas, policy papers and recent presentations, visit the task force pages on the Council website.
Health Task Force . . . Thursday, December 6, 8:30 to 10 a.m. . . . Burr Pilger Mayer, 2001 N. Main Street, Suite 360, Walnut Creek. Overview and discussion of a proposed California "basic health plan," which is pending reintroduction in the state legislature. The task force will consider whether to take a position on the pending legislation. Co-chairs: Steve Van Wart and Mitchell Zack
Environmental and Manufacturing Task Force ... Friday, December 7, 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. . . . Brown and Caldwell, 201 N. Civic Drive, Suite 300, Walnut Creek. Jeremy Lowe of Environmental Science Associates and Jason Warner of Oro Loma Sanitary District discussed a pilot ecotone slope project (a constructed wetlands) in the Oro Loma Sanitary District, considered an economical way to both treat wastewater and protect against flooding and sea level rise due to climate change. Co-chairs: Peter McGaw and George Smith
Social Responsibility Task Force . . . Thursday, December 13, 8 to 9:30 a.m. . . . Brandman University, 2950 Buskirk Avenue, Room 307, Walnut Creek. Will recap the Second Annual Contra Costa Philanthropy Awards Breakfast, held November 8, (see article, this issue) and discuss plans for the next workshop. January meeting TBA. Co-chairs: Mark Hughes and Judith Parker
Land Use Task Force . . . . Wednesday, December 19, 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. . . . Workforce Development Board, 300 Ellinwood Way, Bodega Room, Pleasant Hill. Joint meeting on with the Economic Development Task Force (see below). Co-chairs: Mike McGill and Ed Shaffer
Economic Development Task Force . . . Wednesday, December 19, 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. . . . Contra Costa Workforce Development Board, 300 Ellinwood Way, Bodega Room, Pleasant Hill. Joint meeting with the Land Use Task Force: Rich Seithel, Contra Costa County senior deputy administrator, will provide a high-tech virtual tour of the community assets of East Contra Costa, focusing on the area's available, developable land and access to deepwater ports and rail; he'll also review the economic stimulus programs the county is developing. Co-chairs: Mike Conlon and Gary Craft
Workforce Development/Education Task Force . . . December and January meetings canceled . . . Regular meetings are held at the Contra Costa Workforce Development Board, 300 Ellinwood, Bodega Room, Pleasant Hill. At the November meeting, Randy Tillery of the Contra Costa Community College District, discussed the new grant, "Design It, Build It, Ship It." Co-chairs: Joanne Durkee and Kathleen Robinson
Transportation Task Force . . . Next meeting TBA . . . On October 17, the task force hosted a luncheon presentation by Randy Iwasaki, executive director of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority, Implications of Intelligent Transportation Systems: Connected Vehicles and Mobile Applications. (The presentation can be viewed on the Council website here.) Regular meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month from 8 to 9 a.m. at the PMI Building, 3003 Oak Road, Walnut Creek. Co-chairs: Kris Johnson and Roger Hughes
Water Task Force . . . No meeting in December . . . Tuesday, January 15, 8:15 to 10 a.m. . . . John F. Kennedy University, 100 Ellinwood Way, Room S312, Pleasant Hill. The November meeting focused on the continuing debate about the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) and cost-effective solutions for the Delta; speaker Barry Nelson, senior policy analyst for the Natural Resources Defense Council, presented a different perspective about what BDCP could pursue. Co-chairs: Ann Spaulding and Bob Whitley
Small Business & Entrepreneurial Task Force . . . No meeting in December . . . Tuesday, January 22, 8:30 a.m. . . . AAA, 3055 Oak Road, Walnut Creek (Yosemite Room A Conference Room) . . . Details to be announced. The September quarterly meeting featured Barbara A. Vohryzek, new deputy director, Small Business, Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development. Co-chairs: Angela De La Housaye and David Kelly
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ABOUT THE CONTRA COSTA COUNCIL
The Contra Costa Council is a public policy advocacy organization that promotes the economic vitality and quality of life of Contra Costa County and the Greater East Bay region. The Council engages on issues of critical importance to the business community and residents of the county, balancing the needs of a diverse region through policy efforts that provide for local and regional economic development while retaining our quality of life.
Through its task forces, the Council develops and supports policy positions to further its mission and sponsors educational forums for its members and the community.
For more information, please visit www.contracostacouncil.com.
To comment on items in this newsletter, please contact Linda Best at the Contra Costa Council.
This issue was edited for the Contra Costa Council by Molly A. Walker of Walker Communications.
© 2012 Contra Costa Council
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