Message from the Secretariat

The success of the Partnership’s second quarter board meeting was made possible by our Merced County sponsors. We are sincerely grateful for the generosity and warm welcome received from Merced County as it hosted the board meeting at the City of Merced Administration Building and UC Merced for hosting the dinner at the Kolligian Library in The Green Room. This meeting proved to be productive as the Partnership is prepared to further advance its practices to best serve the eight-county region.

As the Partnership continues its work throughout the eight counties, the 3rd quarterly board meeting will be hosted by Tulare County. Located at the International Agri-Center, the board will be focusing on key challenges specifically in Tulare County as well as the on-going efforts of the Partnership work groups and special initiatives. As increasing civic engagement is an objective of the Partnership, the public is encouraged to attend.

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Governor extends Partnership, establishes governance plan

July 1, 2010, marked an historical event in the history of the California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley. At a town hall meeting in Fresno, Governor Schwarzenegger reserved time for signing Executive Order S-10-10 which formalizes the governance of the Partnership and extends its work indefinitely.

Click here to view Executive Order S-10-10.

To read what local media are saying about this event and the Partnership, visit the links below.
Central Valley Business Times
The Fresno Bee

Maddy Institute honors 2010 ‘Profiles in Courage’

The Kenneth L. Maddy Institute on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, will honor three of its board members who are leaving state office this year. Please join us as we celebrate Sen. Dave Cogdill, Assemblyman Juan Arambula and Assemblyman Mike Villines for their “profiles in courage,” dedication to public service, and extensive accomplishments on behalf of the people of California.

The event will raise much-needed funds for the programs of The Maddy Institute, including the Legislative Scholar Internship Program which has been expanded to include qualified university students from Stockton to Bakersfield. The goal is to ensure that we continue to engage, prepare, and inspire the next generation of leaders in public service.

The 2010 Maddy Tribute will be at the Fresno Convention Center. A sponsorship reception will begin at 5:30 p.m.; event seating opens at 6:30 p.m. Program and dinner will start at 7 p.m. The evening will include fine wines, a gourmet dinner and dessert. Congressman Jim Costa will serve as an emcee; each honoree will be toasted by two of his colleagues.

For more information, please visit www.maddyinstitute.org or contact event coordinator Betsy Hays at 559.916.6855, betsyhays@sbcglobal.net.

WIA grant, just the facts

The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 reformed federal employment, training, adult education and vocational rehabilitation programs by creating an integrated “one stop” system of workforce investment and education services for adults, dislocated workers, and youth.

The Partnership WIA project, “A Legacy for the Valley,” is well under way. Funds for this grant will be used by the partners to coordinate education and training efforts for high-wage, high-demand jobs; connect existing workforce development entities which yield workforce skills needed by the targeted industry cluster.

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Legislative Update

ARRA Update

The Partnership is making sure that the Valley is getting its share of the Federal Stimulus money that is pouring into the state. For years, the Valley has been in the shadow of larger regions, such as Los Angeles and the Bay Area. However, the Partnership formed three years ago and with the strength of all eight counties, the state can no longer ignore the Valley’s One Voice. For the Partnership ARRA funding update, please click here.

The Partnership staff will continue to advocate for Valley projects and will be tracking ARRA funds received in the Valley to make sure we get our fair share. Additionally, it will continue to send notices of funding, workshops and training opportunities. The following Web sites provide additional grant opportunity resources:

www.grants.gov
www.recovery.gov
www.recovery.ca.gov
www.cacities.org/federalstimulus
www.ncsl.org/statefed/2009economicstimulus.htm

Dates to know

July 30

Ag Roundtable
7 a.m.
Marie Calendar’s - Shaw/Cedar
Fresno
559.237.0263, info@fcfb.org
www.fcfb.org

August 3

Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting
10 a.m.
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
Central Region Office Governing Board Room
1990 E. Gettysburg Avenue
Fresno

via teleconferencing
559.230.6000, web-boardmail@valleyair.org

Northern Region Office
4800 Enterprise Way
Modesto

Southern Region Office
34946 Flyover Court
Bakersfield

www.valleyair.org

August 4 thru October 27

NxLeveL Entrepreneurs Course
Wednesdays, 4-7 p.m.
Madera Chamber of Commerce office
120 N.E Street
Madera
Debi Bray, 559.673.3563, dbray@maderachamber.com
www.maderachamber.com

August 6

Variety Display and Research Update Seminar
8-10 a.m.
Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center
9240 S. Riverbend Avenue
Parlier
559.684.3300
www.ucanr.org

August 6

22nd Annual Central California Business Expo
8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center
2233 Ventura Street
Fresno
Registration required, $60
559.495.4817
www.cchcc.net

August 13

Fresno Chamber Ag, Water & Environment Committee:
High-Speed Rail
Noon
Greater Fresno Area Chamber of Commerce
2331 Fresno Street
Fresno
559.495.4800, info@fresnochamber.com
www.fresnochamber.com

August 20

Partnership Quarterly Board meeting
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
International Agri-Center
4450 S. Laspina Street
Tulare
www.sjvpartnership.org

August 24

Environmental Justice Advisory Group
5:30 p.m.
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
Central Region Office Governing Board Room
1990 E. Gettysburg Avenue
Fresno

via teleconferencing
559.230.6000, web-boardmail@valleyair.org

Northern Region Office
4800 Enterprise Way
Modesto

Southern Region Office
34946 Flyover Court
Bakersfield

www.valleyair.org

August 25

City of Fresno Business Matchmaking and Networking Event
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center
2233 Ventura Street
Fresno
559.476.3969
www.fresnobusinessmatchmaking.com

August 30

Advanced Communications Services Work Group meeting
1-3 p.m.
Great Valley Center
201 Needham Avenue
Modesto
Dejenue Shelton, 209.522.5103, dejeune@greatvalley.org

September 1

Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
10 a.m.
1401 19th Street, Third Floor
Bakersfield
661.861.2191
www.kerncog.org

September 7

Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting
10 a.m.
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
Central Region Office Governing Board Room
1990 E. Gettysburg Avenue
Fresno

via teleconferencing
559.230.6000, web-boardmail@valleyair.org

Northern Region Office
4800 Enterprise Way
Modesto

Southern Region Office
34946 Flyover Court
Bakersfield

www.valleyair.org

September 9

2010 Maddy Tribute: To Honor
Sen. Dave Cogdill, Assemblyman Juan Arambula, Assemblyman Mike Villines
7 p.m.
Fresno Convention Center
700 M Street
Fresno
Betsy Hays, 559.916.6855, betsyhays@sbcglobal.net
www.maddyinstitute.org

September 10

49th Annual Harvest Luncheon
11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Graceada Park
Modesto
Minnie Dodge, 209.577.5757, mdodge@modchamber.org
www.modchamber.org

September 16

Kern Council of Governments
Board of Directors and Transportation Planning Policy Committee
7 p.m.
1401 19th Street, Third Floor
Bakersfield
661.861.2191
www.kerncog.org

October 28

San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce presents
11th Annual Business Conference & Tradeshow
9 a.m.
San Joaquin County WorkNet
56 South Lincoln Street
Stockton
209.943-6117, maguilar@sjchispanicchamber.com
www.sjchispanicchamber.com