Third District Report December 2019

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

General Updates

 EDA partnered with UCR to host an Opportunity Zone event on campus. EDA presented along with Accelerator for America and the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. An investor was present and EDA team is continuing discussions with him regarding best ways to engage the investor community and create a deal structure.  EDA supported the following events: o Inland Empire Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards Event – November 13, 2019 o Raincross Trophy Dinner at Riverside Convention Center – November 19, 2019 o Coachella Valley Economic Partnership Greater Palm Springs Economic Summit – November 19, 2019

o Riverside County Ag Summit – November 20, 2019 o Inland Empire Latino Summit – November 22, 2019

o Moreno Valley Workforce and Economic Development Summit – November 22 o Corona Chamber of Commerce Legislative Dinner – November 23, 2019

French Valley Business Center

 Participated in TE Connectivity Job Fair. Hosted by TE Connectivity in Hemet, an estimated 30 employers and a laid off staff of 225 participated in the event.  Attended the Temecula Chamber of Commerce morning networking event, hosted by BJs Restaurant in Temecula. Received updates on the City of Temecula as well as business activities throughout the region.  Working with Marathon Finishing Systems located in Temecula. Finalizing on files which will include processing an On the Job Training (OJT) candidate for the company.  Attended the Southwest Regional Committee Meeting hosted by the Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce. Committee provided updates on programs and events pertaining to the needs and directions of the business, government, and educational sectors of Southwest Riverside County.  Spoke with Diane Strand of JDS Video Production on Workforce Services; Company in need to fill an open position and would like to take advantage of the OJT Reimbursement Program. Presently working on her request.  Working with NK Therapy Products located in Lake Elsinore. Finalizing on a file which will include processing an OJT candidate for the company.  Participated in the French Valley Wings and Wine Air Show located at the French Valley Airport in Murrieta. Estimated over 25,000 guests and vendors attended the event.  Attended the Lake Elsinore Chamber of Commerce morning networking event, hosted by Lake Elsinore Casino in Lake Elsinore. Received updates on the City of Lake Elsinore and local business activities.  Attended the Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce morning networking event, hosted by 8- Bit Brewing Company in Murrieta. Received updates on the City of Murrieta, Wildomar, and local business activities.  Hosted a job fair at the French Valley Business Center for Shella Care Management Services. Several people interviewed and two job offers were given.  Attended the 2019 Regional Economic Outlook, hosted by Monteleone Meadows, in Murrieta. Presentations were provided by Dr. John Husing, Research Economist, Kimberly Davidson, Economic Development Director for the City of Wildomar, and Scott Agajanian, Deputy Economic Development Director for the City of Murrieta.  Met with Dara Bowers, Realtor at Stock Up Realty in Temecula. Spoke on Workforce programs and services.  Spoke with Joshua Birdsell of Pozitive Enterprises in Murrieta on Workforce Services. Company in need to fill open positions and would like to take advantage of the Workforce Services. Working