Economic Development Forum Kicks Off in Visalia August 6

Jul 31, 2024

Media Contact:
Lacey Patrick, Economic Development Office
O: (559) 624-71 54, M: (559) 502-0899, LPatrick@tularecounty.ca.gov

Tulare County will welcome TeamCalifornia’s 10th annual Meet the Consultants (MTC) Site Selection and Economic Development Forum from August 6-8, 2024, as the Forum’s Title Sponsor. This gathering is a unique opportunity for site selectors, economic development stakeholders and leaders from California cities and counties to convene and explore potential economic development opportunities across the state.

What: The Meet the Consultants event will feature engaging economic development conversations on August 6 and 7, and feature a trip to the Sequoias on August 8 to highlight the importance of tourism to Tulare County's economic development strategy. Media teams are invited to attend all or portions of the gathering. Event information is available online by visiting www.growtularecounty.org/meet-the-consultants

When: Tuesday, August 6, 2024; Wednesday, August 7, 2024; Thursday, August 8, 2024

Where:

Day 1 will begin at the Visalia Convention Center at 2:00 p.m., and a VIP dinner event will commence at 7:00 p.m. at Eagle Mountain Casino.
Day 2 will commence at 8:30 a.m. at the Visalia Convention Center. In the evening, there will be a networking session at Mulligan's, the new downtown Visalia golfing destination.
Day 3 will be a trip to the Sequoia National Park.

Why: This gathering is a unique opportunity for site selectors, economic development stakeholders, and leaders from California cities and counties to convene and explore potential economic development opportunities across the state. California is the world's 5th largest economy, and the local significance of hosting the Meet The Consultants event in Visalia, California, underscores the commitment of the County of Tulare and regional partners to contribute to California's economic growth. While the event will provide opportunities for all California jurisdictions attending, the County of Tulare has worked collaboratively with all 8 incorporated cities in Tulare County to utilize the opportunity of hosting the event to highlight key development opportunities in the cities and unincorporated areas. Tulare County is a top-producing agricultural county in California and also boasts development opportunities in advanced manufacturing, commercial investments and health care.

Event Guest Speakers:

Session One: Kim Moore, Newmark Group
Session Two: Will Hearn, Site Dynamics, LLC
Session Three: Christopher Lloyd, McGuire Woods
Session Four: Garrick Brown, Retail 2024: What’s Hot, What’s Not and How to Lure Top Chains in a Bifurcated Culture
Session Five: Rick Kingery, Colliers
Session Six: Courtney Dunbar, Burns & McDonnell
Other Speakers: Niree Kodaverdian (Beacon Economics), Natalie Pebbles (Jersey Mike’s Subs), Derek Kirk (GO-Biz), Poonum Patel (GO-Biz)
View complete agenda online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-consultants-2024-registration-877588048477?aff=oddtdtcreator

Speakers Readily Available for Interview:

TeamCalifornia EDC: CEO and President Robin Reimold
County of Tulare Resource Management Agency: Associate Director Michael G. Washam, ACE
All guest speakers listed in the event agenda.

For more information, email or call the contact Lacey Patrick (LPatrick@tularecounty.ca.gov).

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About TeamCalifornia
TeamCalifornia is a private, non-profit membership-based corporation that represents cities, counties, Economic Development agencies and other organizations across the state. In partnership with our key partners and members our mission is to attract, expand and retain business investment and growth
throughout the State of California. We do this by participating in advertising, trade shows and conferences, public relations and business missions. TeamCalifornia concentrates on business development in a number of different sectors, including: advanced manufacturing, aerospace, logistics, agriculture technology, clean energy, life science, retail, tourism, technology, and medical and bioscience. More information about TeamCalifornia is available online by visiting www.teamca.org.

About Tulare County’s Resource Management Agency
The County of Tulare’s Resource Management Agency (RMA) provides essential public services to unincorporated communities and supports eight municipalities efficiently and professionally at the heart of California’s Central Valley. The County of Tulare boasts a population of nearly 500,000 and a geography close to 5,000 sq. miles in a central location between the Bay Area and the Los Angeles Metro Area. The County of Tulare is a top-performing agricultural county with plentiful manufacturing, industrial, and commercial possibilities, along with a young workforce, strong school and college districts and regional collaboration across the Central Valley.

The RMA consists of three branches: Public Works, Fiscal Services, and Economic Development & Planning, all supporting several divisions. The Planning and Building Division handles construction inspection, building permits, environmental planning, community plans and zoning codes. The Public Works Division manages roads, bridges, airports, sewers and water facilities. The Fiscal Services Division oversees budgeting, accounting, and human resources, ensuring effective program management. The Grants Division oversees funding opportunities and Forest Health initiatives. The Economic Development Office (EDO) promotes business retention and expansion, jobs creation and tourism through the following channels: Grow Tulare County, Discover Tulare County, and The Film Commission.

The RMA is dedicated to providing excellent customer service and project support for residents, developers, and business owners and is committed to safeguarding the community's health, safety, and environmental resources. To learn more about the County of Tulare’s Resource Management Agency, please visit https://tularecounty.ca.gov/rma/.

For media inquiries, please contact RMA Media Specialist Lacey Patrick.