LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lakeport Economic Development Advisory Committee will get updates on community programs and partnerships when it meets this week.
The committee, or LEDAC, will meet via Zoom from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 13.
The meeting is open to the public.
The meeting will be held via Zoom: Meeting ID, 847 7588 3505; pass code, 77470. Dial by your location, 669-900-6833.
Chair Wilda Shock said the Wednesday meeting will include several presentations.
Amanda Xu, Ph.D., dean of centers at Mendocino College, will discuss the dual enrollment program at Mendocino College, which includes three high schools in Lake County.
Jamey Gill, executive director of the Blue Zones Project Lake County, will discuss the project, which is following its successful kickoff with activities countywide.
The group also will discuss workforce partnerships in Lake County and services for job seekers and employers and plan for business walks to resume in the fall.
Shock said work on the next economic development strategic plan also is continuing with the LEDAC subcommittees.
There also will be updates on city projects and activities, member reports and citizen input.
The group’s next meeting is on Sept. 14.
LEDAC advocates for a strong and positive Lakeport business community and acts as a conduit between the city and the community for communicating the goals, activities and progress of Lakeport’s economic and business programs.
Members are Chair Wilda Shock, Vice Chair Denise Combs and Secretary JoAnn Saccato, along with Bonnie Darling, Candy De Los Santos, Bill Eaton, Monica Flores, Pam Harpster, Scott Knight, Alicia Russell, Laura Sammel and Marie Schrader. City staff who are members include City Manager Kevin Ingram and Community Development Director Jenni Byers.
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