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Thank you for Participating in the Craig School of Business Outsourcing Survey.
Thank you to those companies who participated in the recent Craig School of Business survey on outsourcing behaviors in San Joaquin Valley businesses. Survey responses will be used to test research hypotheses established by Craig School honors students. For those of you who have not yet completed the survey or had difficulty with the link, we strongly encourage you to participate. An improved method of completing the survey is now available via the following link: http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?p=WEB225V5YZWG68. Individual responses will remain confidential, but the aggregate results will be available to participants for review. For questions or concerns, please contact Tina Mistry at 559-312-5686 or tina.mistry257@gmail.com.
SCCCD aggressively implementing input from October's Workforce Development Summit.
State Center Community College District has developed a preliminary report based on the input received at the District’s Workforce Development Summit held on October 26, 2006. The preliminary report will be presented to SCCCD leadership on December 8 who will then discuss areas where immediate changes in current offerings can be made as well as long-term planning for new programs. This marks the first opportunity the District has had to analyze gaps between industry needs and current programs and includes partnering with the Fresno County Workforce Investment Board to coordinate efforts resulting from their Employment and Training Analysis. The full report from the Summit will be available in January 2007.
Applications still being accepted for CVBI's Water and Energy Technology Incubator.
The Central Valley Business Incubator is still accepting applications for on-site membership in the Water and Energy Technology (WET) Incubator at California State University, Fresno. The new incubator will house five start-up or early stage businesses specializing in water and energy technology. The WET Incubator is a partnership between CVBI and the International Center for Water Technology. As such, member businesses will have access to specially tailored business and technical coaching for their particular industry. For more information or to apply for the WET Incubator, please visit www.cvbi.org. Applications are due Tuesday, January 2, 2007 by 5:00 p.m.
Governor signs Executive Order extending the California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley.
Governor Schwarzenegger visited Fresno City College last Wednesday, November 30, 2006, to sign an Executive Order that extends the California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley for another two years. The Partnership’s 10-year strategic action proposal was submitted to and accepted by the Governor in November. (To download the proposal, go to www.bth.ca.gov and click on “California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley.”) Now the 8-county, public-private Partnership is turning its attention to implementation of the strategic action proposal. The Governor’s visit to Fresno City College’s nursing program signaled his commitment to improving vocational education programs, particularly those related to nursing and health care in general. In fact, the San Joaquin Valley Nursing Education Consortium, a collection of all the nurse educators in the region, were awarded a $500,000 grant from the state to expand nursing training. If you would like more information about the next steps for the California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley, please call Fresno State’s Office of Community and Economic Development at 559-294-6021.
International Water Technology Conference to be held next April.
The inaugural International Water Technology Conference slated for April 2-4, 2007 at Fresno State aims to bring together the best minds in the water technology and science arenas to discuss water technology and its applications in water supply, water reuse, irrigation and ozone science. This conference, sponsored by the International Center for Water Technology, will include end users, manufacturers and innovators to cover a wide range of needs, applications and experiences. The event will also include technical presentations and exhibits associated with Ozone V and its applications in water treatment, food processing and agriculture as it is used to inhibit bacterial growth in water and processed foods. If you would like more information about the conference, to register, or to view the call for proposals for speakers, power presenters and exhibitors, please visit www.icwt.net or call 559-278-2066.
SBIR grants seminar sponsored by ICWT to be held next week.
The International Center for Water Technology is sponsoring a Small business Innovative Research Grants Seminar to be held next Tuesday and Wednesday, December 12 and 13. At this seminar, new and aspiring small businesses can learn about the SBIR and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) programs including how to apply for the grants and what it takes to be awarded a grant from the $2 billion allocated by U.S. Government research and development investments. The SBIR program funds high-risk projects at the earliest stages of technology development—before companies can attract venture capital—and works with them through their development and on into the actual commercialization of their technology. For more information or to register, please visit www.icwt.net or call 559-278-2066.
Mexicana Plus connecting Valley travelers to FYI airport.
Mexicana Airlines is pleased to announce the arrival of new bus service provided by Mexicana Plus. Beginning December 7, 2006, Mexicana Plus will connect Valley travelers to Fresno Yosemite International Airport from Delano, Tulare, Goshen, Dinuba, Hanford, Selma, Kerman, Madera, Merced, and Modesto. Bus service is timed to support Mexicana’s flights to Guadalajara. The new bus service will support Mexicana Airlines in their efforts to better serve the community with convenient access to FYI. For more information, please contact Mexicana Airlines at 800-531-7921.
FCASH Monthly Profile: Warnors Center for the Performing Arts.
Warnors Center for the Performing Arts is a 1928 Alexander Pantages movie and vaudeville palace. This architecturally beautiful building is situated at the center of the Cultural Arts District in Downtown Fresno. Because of its historic designation and being a potential catalyst to growth and development for the arts and education in downtown Fresno, an application for a 501(c)3 non-profit has been submitted. The plan is to rehab the theatre, ballroom and offices to the original splendor to serve the greater Fresno Community. Programs to enhance education, arts and diversity will be top priority. Anyone interested in supporting this project are invited to call Sally Caglia at 559-650-1154.
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