Newsletter August 2006
Mark Your Calendar Board Meeting Thursday, August 10, 2006, 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., City of Encinitas Thursday, September 14, 2006, 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., City of Poway Press Conference Tourism & Gaming Wednesday, August 16, 2006 1:30 p.m., SDNEDC Office Marketing Committee Wednesday, August 2, 2006 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., SDNEDC Office Wednesday, September 6, 2006 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., SDNEDC Office Dear San Diego North Economic Development members: The Marketing Committee is Looking for some Volunteers! Please join us for our next Marketing Committee meeting on August 2, 2006. The commitment - 1.5 hours of time a month for committee meeting (1st Wednesday of the Month) - Creative Thinking If you have any questions please contact the Marketing Chair – Diane Strand at 760-749-0388. Public Policy Committee Thursday, August 3, 2006 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., SDNEDC Office Thursday, September 7, 2006 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., SDNEDC Office Please RSVP for every event!     Save the Date 'A Focus on Business with Congressman Brian Bilbray' August 14, 2006 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Palomar College, San Marcos 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA 92069 Howard Brubeck Theater This event is free to the public but requires registration due to limited seating. Call our office at 760-598-9311 or email us info@sandiegonorthedc.org to reserve your seat.	Welcome! SDNEDC New Members: Battle Strategies, LLC SDNEDC Renewals Members: Moonridge Meadows Wedding Park Presentation – "Importance of Art in the business world" Vicky Basehore, President & COO, California Center for the Arts, Chris Wolf, Performing Arts Director, California Center for the Arts The California Center for the Arts Escondido opened twelve years ago and has been a strong economic driver for downtown Escondido. Since the opening of the Center the quality of life has improved in the surrounding area and people have become more knowledgeable about the significance of art in life. The Center has impacted the economic development of downtown Escondido to the extent that new restaurants, galleries and shops are in the planning stages for that area. In conjunction with the development of new businesses, there are seven urban housing developments projected for construction with one thousand new condos being built over the next eighteen months. These housing developments are within walking distance of the Center. A Powerpoint presentation was given providing an overview of the 2006-2007 season. The Center attracts and hosts many forms of artistic impression ranging from urban culture to the symphony. The Center continues to grow and thrive making California Center for the Arts Escondido a premier place for artists and musicians of all genres to perform in Escondido. Presentation – "Engaging at-risk youth in the Community: A brief Overview of the Transitional Youth Academy" Presenters: Lorene Ibbetson, LCSW and Steve Gomes Case Manager The Transitional Youth Academy is a free service offered to at-risk youth in the cities of Oceanside, Carlsbad, and Vista. The academy helps enhance independent living skills, career development and much more. The academy is part of a community-based collaborative to help connect at-risk youth ages 15-21 with opportunities and open doors to a successful prosperous future. The current participants are: Eagles Peak Charter School, Ten Point, SER Inc., Employment Development Dept., Faith Based Credit Union, California Alternative Energies and New Haven's Youth Build. All services provided are by trained behavioral health specialists. Marketing Committee – Diane Strand, Marketing Chair, reported that on Monday July 17th a press conference will be held to discuss the economic impact of the military – defense cluster on San Diego's North County, Representatives from Camp Pendleton and Miramar will be present along with Mark Beard from Hirepatriots.com. One of the topics on the table will be the proposed relocation of the airport to Miramar. The press conference will also address the workforce impact of military personnel that stay in San Diego after discharge. An update on Hope Baca the Marketing Makeover winner Julie Wright and Diane Strand met with Hope Baca and from that meeting the framework for the structure of the business along with the development of marketing materials is moving forward. Cox Communications has shown interest in doing an interview with Diane Strand, Julie Wright and Hope Baca. Diane Strand updated the Board on the progress of the Center for Entreprenomics. Erika Palmer has created a database to manage new business listings received from the cities. Erika has also designed a database of resources for inquiries. On August 18th the SBDC will host a meeting on what resources are available at little or no cost. A flowchart has designed to track the resources throughout the region to ensure optimal utilization. The SDNEDC will also have a booth at the Women's Business Center Expo in September. Public Policy Committee – Paul O'Neal, Committee Chair reported that the LEAPS project, a transmission line running north and south from Riverside to San Diego County, was first presented in San Diego to our organization. The Public Policy Committee discussed the presentation and the committee has recommend Nevada Hydro present their project at the next SDNEDC Board Meeting. The Policy group has recommended support of the project. The Committee also suggested SDNEDC host a forum in regards to the Airport site selection issue. The committee felt September would be the best time for such an event   ?We're working to enhance theregion's electric reliability.   Reliable energy service is important to homes and businesses in the region. That is why San Diego Gas & Electric is building the Otay-Metro Powerloop, a new transmission line capable of delivering enough electricity to supply over 500,000 homes. Deploying new technology, using existing transmission corridors where possible, is one of the ways SDG&E is providing safe and reliable electricity. When completed, the Otay-Metro Powerloop will help: - Improve access to reliable and competitively priced power - Enhance capacity of the regional transmission grid that serves San Diego County - Improve access to more sources of power within the region. As the Otay-Metro Powerloop has progressed, SDG&E sought input from customers while also working with elected officials, community and business leaders, consumer groups and other interested parties. If you have questions about the project, or would like more information, please call 1-866-293-9364 or visit www.sdge.com/otaymetro.
San Diego North Economic Development Council, 100 N. Rancho Santa Fe Rd., Suite 124, San Marcos, CA 92069 Phone: 760-598-9311 Fax: 760-598-9325 or email garyknight@sandiegnorthedc.org stephanieweber@sandiegonorthedc.org