"Economic Forecast 2005 with
Stephen Levy, California Senior Economist"
Tuesday, December 7, 2004 - 7:30 a.m. - Menlo Park
With the election behind us, and the President preparing for the next four years, there is a lot of deliberation as to how things will change for California, the United States and the world. Please join Mr. Stephen Levy, Director and Senior Economist of the Center for Continuing Study of the California Economy (CCSCE) as he shares his thoughts and predictions of the path the elected victor will take. Steve will also share his views about the California business climate for high tech investing and the outlook for Silicon Valley and the State.
7:30-9:30am Quadrus Conference Center in Menlo Park
RSVP: jfmccarthy@comerica.com or 650/213-1704
About Stephen Levy
Stephen is the principal author of CCSCE's annual report series on the California economy. Currently, he is helping regional planning agencies in Southern California and Sacramento address the challenges of planning for future growth. For the coming year, Steve will be writing and speaking about the California budget and economy supported by a grant from The James Irvine Foundation and will be analyzing California's regional economies for the California Workforce Investment Board and California Economic Strategy Panel.
Steve recently completed a report on workforce investment issues and challenges and has spent the past year presenting the report around the state. In 1998 he was commissioned by the Hewlett, Irvine and Packard foundations and Bank of America to prepare a report analyzing the connections between land use and the California economy and last year completed a report on planning for California's infrastructure needs.
Mr. Levy chairs the Council of Economic Advisors for the State Workforce Investment Board, is a member of the NOVA (Silicon Valley) Workforce Investment Board and an advisor to the California Economic Strategy Panel. Stephen Levy has degrees in economics from MIT and Stanford University. Steve lives in Palo Alto with his wife, Nancy. They have two children, Becky and David.
Wednesday, Dec 8, 6:00PM to 9:00PM
Obtain a comprehensive review of the costs, benefits and tradeoffs of different money management
options, billing, invoicing, payroll services and give an in-depth overview of software accounting
packages (Quicken, QuickBooks, Peachtree, MYOB, NetSuite, etc.). Presented by SBDC-TAP.
Cost: $15.00
Thursday, Dec 9, 10:00AM to 12:00PM
This seminar will focus on two key aspects of selling to Cisco. The first portion of the training will entail
a discussion and demonstration of Cisco's minority supplier diversity program. The second part of the
program will focus on the importance of developing relationships with Cisco procurement officers to
sell your products and services.
Cost: No Fee.
Location: San Jose Entrepreneur Center, 84 W. Santa Clara Street, Suite 100, San Jose, CA, 95113
Thursday, Dec 9, 6:00PM to 8:30PM
Stop wasting money with computer support and don't deny your business the advantages of a computer
network. Attend this hand-on laboratory and actually build and configure a simple network, learn to
share Internet connections, files, printers. Understand wireless and wired networking principles,
hardware, software, security and setup. Presented by SBDC-TAP.
Cost: $15.00
Location: San Jose Entrepreneur Center, 84 W. Santa Clara Street, Suite 100, San Jose, CA, 95113
Wednesday, Dec 15, 12:15PM to 1:30PM
This workshop includes discussion of the basic procedures to starting a small business, the various
permits, rules and regulations required of all small businesses, and numerous program benefits of
doing business in San Jose. Programs discussed include the Enterprise Zone, Loan Programs, IDB's
Redevelopment Grants, WIN and other small business benefits. Don't miss this opportunity to speak
directly with city staff.
Cost: No fee.
Location: San Jose Entrepreneur Center, 84 W. Santa Clara Street, Suite 100, San Jose, CA, 95113
TechExchange 2004: Small Business Technology Workshop & Networking
Wednesday, Dec 15, 6:00PM to 8:00PM
TechExchange 2004: your free ticket to an evening of small business technology answers & holiday
cheer. Get a jump start on your small business IT strategy for 2005 by stumping our 'gurus' and
learning the latest tips on security, networking, email, and other IT topics.
Ready to propel your small business in 2005 with a winning technology strategy? Clients and friends
of SBDC Tap and the SJ Entrepreneur Center are invited to TechExchange, an informative & festive
convergence of small business entrepreneurs and our technology experts exchanging answers to today's
toughest technology challenges. Oh yeah...and a little holiday cheer & networking. Door prizes too!
Stump our experts in advance! Send 2-3 of your most pressing IT questions to HYPERLINK "mailto:liz@sbtechnologyinstitute.org"liz@sbtechnologyinstitute.org
by 12/13/04. Our consultants will consolidate the most popular issues we receive in a TechExchange
Toolkit distributed at the event and will even demonstrate a few tips & tricks during the evening.
There will be a 'Small Business corner' for any small business who is interested in showcasing their business.
FREE Parking in Downtown San Jose after 6pm (www.sjdowntownparking.com)
For more information please call Liz Techaira at 408-494-0212.
Cost: No Fee.
Location: San Jose Entrepreneur Center, 84 W. Santa Clara Street, Suite 100, San Jose, CA, 95113
Trading After Hours Holiday Mixer
December 16, 2004
5:30PM – 7:30PM
For professionals in international trade!
Hors d’oeuvres & Wine
Please join us in celebrating the holidays on this great evening of networking. Meet our members and the Bay Area's international trade community.
Our network offers valued opportunities:
Meet and network with industry professionals
Affiliation with 300 World Trade Centers
Learn from recognized industry experts and government officials
Broaden your circle of professional contacts
Date: Thursday, December 16, 2004
Time: 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Location: Port of Oakland, 530 Water Street - Exhibit Room, Oakland CA 94607, in Jack London Square
Admission: No Fee
RSVP: HYPERLINK "http://rd.bcentral.com/?ID=2344317&s=103565946"www.acteva.com/go/bawtcevents
Sponsored by: Bay Area World Trade Center, Port of Oakland, Economic Development Alliance for Business