California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley
Is Hosting its 2009 Annual Summit,
Serving the Valley. Shaping our Future.

October 23, 2009, the Partnership is hosting its 3rd Annual Summit in the City of Fresno. Governor Schwarzenegger is the invited morning keynote speaker. The luncheon features Gubernatorial Candidates and throughout the day, there are forums on the most challenging issues facing our 8 county region.

WHO:
Partnership Board of Directors
Public Elected Officials
Community Leaders
Business Executives

WHAT: Governor Schwarzenegger is the invited morning keynote speaker. The luncheon features a panel of Gubernatorial Candidates and throughout the day, there are forums on the most challenging issues facing our 8 county region, including:
A Thirsty Valley & A Regional Water Plan
Cradle to Career: Issues in Education and Workforce
How Blue is the San Joaquin Valley Blueprint?
A Green Light for A Green Valley
Connecting Air Quality, Energy, and the Valley’s Economy
Health Care Reform: A Prescription for Tomorrow

The day will conclude with A Taste of the Valley social, providing an opportunity to sample the region’s best wine and produce.


WHEN:
Friday, October 23, 2009.
Summit- 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
A Taste of the Valley social- 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Press Conference- 2:00 pm


WHERE:
Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center
848 M. Street
Fresno, CA 93721
(Exhibit Hall 3)


ACCOMODATIONS:
Radisson Hotel
2233 Ventura St
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 268-1000
$84.00 per night*
*room rate expires after 10/10

WHY: The 2009 Annual Summit highlights the efforts of the San Joaquin Valley Partnership, and its 10 work groups, to effectively address the economic, environmental, and social equity issues facing the eighty-county San Joaquin Valley. The event will illustrate the unprecedented collaboration among the region’s business, government, non-profit and community sectors, in an effort to drive action with public accountability and realize the vision of the San Joaquin Valley as California’s 21st Century Opportunity.

For additional information,
Please visit http://www.sjvpartnership.org or
Contact Jen Paul, Communications Director jenpaul [at] csufresno.edu.

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