"We are excited to launch the New Year 2012 with an outstanding program” Sandy Person, president of Solano EDC said. “I urge those who plan to attend to make their reservations as soon as possible.”
Sunne McPeak, President and CEO of California Emerging Technology Fund and former secretary of the State of California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency for Gov. Schwarzenegger is the keynote speaker for the event. Recognized as one of the state’s most dynamic speakers, and named “a woman who could be president by the San Francisco League of Women Voters, McPeak is head of a statewide organization that works to bridge the technology gap that exists between communities and segments of the population.
After leaving state government McPeak became the first president and CEO of California Emerging Technology Fund, a position she currently holds. In that position she has gain insight into the economic development issues which confront California and the Northern California region.
During her tenure in Sacramento she worked to reduced department costs by more than $180 million, and also created improved customer service for DMV—reducing average wait times at DMB from more than one hour to just 21 minutes.
Under her leadership, CETF is working to create a 21st centurn infrastructure that is increasing broadband high speed internet access. Through her direction California can increase its dominance as a state-of-the-art leader in technology applications.
Highlight of the annual meeting will be the economic development report on the major happenings during 2011. Person will review with attendees the key events which occurred in each of Solano County’s cities and what impact them have in both the short and long term. New board members and officers will also be announced at the meeting.
Reservations for the event, which begins at 11 a.m., can be made by contact Solano EDC at 707 864-1855 or e-mail pat@solanoedc.org.
Event Sponsored by: AT&T; City of Benicia; Law Offices of Favaro, Lavezzo, Gill, Caretti & Heppell; Kaiser Permanente; Sutter Health; Travis Credit Union;
Solano EDC Chairman Circle Members: Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District; Solano Transportation Authority; Syar Industries; Solano Garbage Company and Republic Services, Inc.
