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RJI Annual Meeting to be held Friday, March 2.
The 2007 RJI Annual Meeting has been scheduled for Friday, March 2 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the International Trade Center Building (1999 Tuolumne St., Fresno). This year’s meeting, “Building on the Momentum,” will focus on plans for 2007 and the three, interdependent components of prosperity: economic, human and community development. To RSVP, please visit www.FresnoRJI.org/calendar or call 559.294.6021 by Friday, February 23.
Host companies needed for Careers in Manufacturing Technology interns.
The Careers in Manufacturing Technology internship program needs manufacturing, water technology and food processing companies to host student interns this summer. Interns are currently students at Fresno City or Reedley colleges and are enrolled in applied technology programs such as welding, CNC machinists, maintenance mechanics, CADD operators, CAM operators, control and instrument technology, automation control technology, and electrical systems technology. The internship program includes five, four-hour Summer Training Academy sessions on manufacturing flow processes, workplace safety, teamwork and diversity, measurement, and basic employment skills. Companies and students will be recruited so that companies can interview students at the March 15 CIMT Career Expo. If you are interested in hosting an intern, please contact Kathe McCall at 559.294.6026 or kathem@csufresno.edu.
Craig School of Business offers Supervisory Skills Training starting this month.
Participate in this dynamic learning series, presented by experts from Fresno State’s Craig School of Business, to strengthen your supervisory skills – for your own professional development and to improve the results for your company or organization. In today’s complex business environment, the role of the supervisor is increasingly important in ensuring results, managing resources, balancing budget issues, and inspiring and coaching others. The knowledge, skills, and competencies of supervisors directly impact the performance of a unit, line, division and/or organization. The six-part series is tailor-made to meet the needs of today’s business environment. The training sessions are designed to increase the effectiveness of front-line supervisors and managers – those new to the role, those needing a “refresher” in the core skills, those recently promoted from a technical role to a supervisory role, and others in the organization interested in acquiring and/or refining their supervision skills. A certificate in supervisory skills will be awarded to each participant who completes the program. For more information or to register, please contact Fresno State’s Division of Continuing and Global Education at 559.278.0333 or www.csufresno.edu/ExtendedEd.
SCCCD Workforce Development Summit Findings and Action Plan complete.
The State Center Community College District Workforce Development Summit Findings and Action Plan is complete and will be sent out early next week to all Summit participants. If you did not attend the Summit, but would like to receive a copy, please contact Kim Quesada at 559.244.5906 or kim.quesada@scccd.edu.
SBA to assist California small businesses affected by freeze.
The SBA has announced that low-interest loans will be available to small businesses that have suffered financial losses due to January’s freeze. SBA’s disaster declaration applies to all San Joaquin Valley counties as well as others in the State. Eligible small businesses include those that are dependent on growers of citrus and other freeze-impacted crops, businesses who work directly with growers such as packing houses, truckers and agricultural equipment and service providers. Owners of small “main street” businesses whose customers are dependent on agriculture income, such as diners, gas stations, markets, etc., may also apply for these disaster loans. Please visit www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance.com or call 1.800.659.2955 for more information. The deadline to apply for these loans is Oct. 24, 2007.
International Water Technology Conference & Ozone 2007 Program Update.
The program for the inaugural International Water Technology Conference & Ozone V 2007 is one step closer to being finalized. The conference, hosted by the International Center for Water Technology, will take place April 2-3, 2007 at Fresno State with technical tours schedule for April 4, 2007. The event will open with a general morning session featuring dynamic speakers highlighting some of the most critical issues facing water technology professionals. Lunch on each day will include a keynote speaker. Three tracks of concurrent technical sessions and poster presentations—water supply and reuse; irrigation water technology; and antimicrobial ozone: agri-foods—will complete the program. To view a full conference program or register, please visit www.icwt.net. Exhibit space is still available with early bird 10’ x 10’ space available for $795. More information regarding exhibits may also be found on the website.
Andrea Seastrand to speak at Clovis Technology Conference, Oct. 29 - Nov. 1, 2007.
The City of Clovis and its Technopolis Clovis Core Committee (TC3) announces the Clovis Technology Conference, set for Oct. 29 – Nov. 1, 2007 at the Clovis Veteran’s Memorial Center (currently under renovation). The conference theme will be “Humanizing Technology” with keynote addresses, seven general sessions and four focus sessions. The opening keynote address will be given by Andrea Seastrand, Executive Director of the California Space Authority, speaking on “Clovis and Technology of Space;” the closing keynote address will be “The Ethics of Technology,” presented by Dr. Ted Peters of the Graduate Theological Union.
The Clovis Technology Conference will bring together a national and international audience to exchange ideas and showcase the Clovis process of developing the innovative technology hub. The conference will also feature exhibits, tours of the area (including Clovis’ award-winning educational system), and evening entertainment. For more information, call the City of Clovis Community and Economic Development Department at 559.224.2081 or visit the Conference web site at www.clovistechconference.com.
Ready Business website offers disaster preparedness information for businesses.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, with assistance from multiple organizations, has created Ready Business—www.ready.gov/business—to help businesses become prepared for an emergency, be it a natural disaster, utility disruption or manmade disaster. The website discusses the importance of disaster preparedness, staying in business in light of a disaster, talking with employees, and protecting your investment, as well as providing printer-friendly materials such as a poster, brochure, checklists, and forms. There is also information available about the Ready Business Mentoring Initiative designed to assist business and community leaders in hosting and delivering business preparedness workshops and training sessions. Ralph Goldbeck and Carla Glazebrook, leaders of the local Fresno Citizens Corps, are available to coordinate disaster preparedness workshops for area businesses. For more information, contact Carla at CitizenCorps@fresno.gov.
Technopolis Clovis Core Committee asked to submit papers for International Conference.
In November 2006, the Technopolis Clovis Core Committee submitted four abstracts to the International Association of Science Parks (IASP). The authors of the papers were recently chosen by the IASP to develop these abstracts into full papers. The City of Clovis and the members of TC3 are very honored by this invitation: more than 170 abstracts were submitted from around the world. The authors of 13 of those abstracts were asked to develop full-length papers—four of the 13 came from TC3. After the papers are reviewed, IASP judges will select nine for presentation to the international annual conference in Barcelona. Authors will be notified of their paper’s acceptance on March 26, 2007.
CVBI names Gary Schulz Program Director of Claude Laval WET Incubator.
The Central Valley Business Incubator has announced that Gary Schulz will be the Program Director for the new Claude Laval Water and Energy Technology Incubator program located on the campus of California State University, Fresno. Schulz has served as the General Manager of the International Agri-Center in Tulare during which he increased the size of the World Ag Expo, established the California Antique Farm Equipment Show and campaigned for the construction of the Heritage Complex. “Gary will be a valuable asset for water- and energy-related companies who will interface with agriculture,” said Craig Scharton, CVBI CEO. “Gary has a great history of helping businesses and will help CVBI to continue to expand our focus in the South Valley.” The WET Incubator will be home to five start-up or early-stage businesses specializing in water and/or energy technology. The developing businesses will have a wide variety of services available to them to dramatically increase their potential for growth, success and job creation.
FCASH Monthly Profile: Sierra Foothill Conservancy.
The Sierra Foothill Conservancy (SFC) was established in 1996 as a Nonprofit Land Trust whose mission is to conserve open space between Yosemite and Kings Canyon and to protect wildlife, ranching, and natural beauty for present and future generations. SFC purchases properties and partners with private landowners to help conserve private ranches in order to connect properties with rare species and/or critical habitat to large blocks of protected land. To date, SFC has protected nearly 15,000 acres of foothill lands throughout Fresno, Madera, and Mariposa counties. SFC currently has four preserves: McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve in Clovis, Miller Black Mountain Preserve in Tollhouse, Tivy Mountain Preserve near Kings River and Ewel Fine Gold Greek Preserve in Madera County. An additional 9,197 acres has been preserved through voluntary landowner agreements and transfer to public agencies.
The Sierra Foothill Conservancy is committed to promoting a sense of place for foothill and Central Valley residents through education and community enrichment. Throughout the year, SFC offers 25 guided hikes and 12 weekend classes that focus on the natural landscape of the foothills. SJC supports partnership programs with local schools in order to provide opportunities for outdoor science education and teacher trainings. For more information about the Sierra Foothill Conservancy, please call 559.855.3473 or visit www.sierrafoothill.org.
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