LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Plans are under way for the 2016 Economic Outlook and Forecast Part II.
The 2015 “Lake County Resilience: Guiding Lake County toward 2020 and Beyond” Economic Outlook and Forecast event took place Dec. 9 and featured keynote speaker Robert Eyler, professor of economics at California State University, Sonoma.
The event's lineup of speakers included Jeff Lucas, Community Development Services; Ross Hardester, Hardester's Markets; Jill Ruzicka, deputy county administrative officer; Christian Ahlmann, Six Sigma Ranch & Winery; Rick White, Realtor with Konocti Realty; and Richard Cooper, Mendo Lake Credit Union president and chief executive officer.
“Robert Eyler’s economic strategic summation provided us with a guide to pursue economic development activities in Lake County and enable us to access funds for projects,” said Lucas.
“A great economic conference,” said Timothy Toye, real estate broker, Timothy Toye and Associates.
Nearly 200 Lake County business and community members attended the educational and forward-thinking event.
The first Economic Outlook and Forecast explored business possibilities and challenges of economic development in Lake County, as well as an overview of Lake County from the year 2000 to the date of the Valley Fire by Eyler and a panel discussion led by Lucas.
Attendees participated in a strategic planning exercise that identified “assets” needed to get Lake County to a more competitive environment.
Congressman Mike Thompson kicked off the event with a video clip from Washington, D.C. and State Assemblyman Bill Dodd was present to share his remarks on Lake County’s economy.
Representatives from state Senator Mike McGuire's and State Board of Equalization Fiona Ma's offices were in attendance.
Also present were city officials from Clearlake and Lakeport. Lake County Board of Supervisors members Jim Comstock, Jeff Smith and Jim Steele – representing Districts 1, 2 and 3, respectively – were in attendance.
Sponsors included the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, Lake County Winegrape Commission, Lake County Association of Realtors, North Coast Builders Exchange, Six Sigma Ranch and Winery, Mendo Lake Credit Union, Community Development Services, St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake, Sutter Health Lakeside Hospital, Lake County Farm Bureau, Coldwell Banker Lake County, Century 21 Northbay Alliance, Valley Oaks, Hoberg’s Resort and Spa, Calpine Geothermal, Hardester’s Markets and Twin Pine Casino & Hotel.
A Lake County wine reception was hosted by R Vineyards and Langtry Estate and Vineyards both of Middletown.
The event was coordinated by Monica Rosenthal and the Lake County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Middletown Area Merchants Association.
Organizers are now in the process of planning the 2016 Economic Outlook & Forecast Part II.
For more information contact Monica Rosenthal at 707-355-2762 or the Lake County Chamber of Commerce at 707-263-5092.
Organizers plan followup Lake County economic forecast event
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