Fall engagED Forum

629 J Street,Sacramento CA 95814

04 November, 2022

Description

Greater Sacramento had two major company expansion announcements in the past weeks – Solidigm and Orca Bio. These companies are bringing thousands of jobs and billions in economic benefits to the region. They are fundamentally changing our regional economy, creating more inclusive pathways to high-wage employment and strengthening our economy. What does it take to bring these types of companies to a region? How can we continue to attract more critical investments in the future? We’ll dive into these questions and more during our engagED Forum Nov. 4. This is your opportunity to connect with regional leaders, hear national business relocation consultants' impressions of our region and learn how we can best position our economy for success. The program will include:Networking and breakfastOverview of GSEC’s Competitiveness Council’s workPanel discussion with national business relocation consultants (site selectors)Audience Q&AAbout the panelistsPanelists will include national site selection consultants – the go-to counsel for global corporations looking to relocate or expand. During the program they’ll share insight into their profession, current trends in corporate relocation/expansion decisions and what the Greater Sacramento region can do to improve its competitiveness and attract new businesses. Bob Westover Senior Vice President, Colliers Bob Westover serves as senior vice president and an economic incentives practice leader for Colliers International in Chicago. In his role, he works across North America to negotiate and secure local and state economic credits and incentives for his clients. He has guided several Fortune 1000 companies on location advisory projects including all facets of labor analytics, network optimization and taxation profiles. Ann Harts Senior Vice President, Site Selection & Incentives Ann Harts blends her experience in real estate, finance, and community economic development to provide site selection, strategy, labor analysis and public incentive advisory to global companies. She is fluent in domestic and international site selection, public incentive advisory and real estate transaction management. She recently completed projects in the U.S., Brazil, Honduras, Nicaragua, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, India, Philippines and Mauritius. Ann’s clients include numerous Fortune 500 companies in software development, shared services, call center and manufacturing. Ann Rybka Director, Atlas Insight Ann Rybka is a director at Atlas Insight. With 15 years of combined experience as a tax and incentive consultant, Ann is widely regarded as an expert in the industry. Ann has a proven history of guiding her clients through the strategic process of location consulting and combining this with multi-state economic development and financial incentive negotiation. Gregg Healy Executive Vice President, Head of Industrial Service, Savills Gregg Healy is the executive vice president and head of Savills Industrial Services Group in North America. Based out of their Orange County, California office, he manages the company’s industrial practice in the US and Canada as a single, unified force – setting strategy and best practices, as well as guiding service delivery and client solutions across markets. In this leadership role, he is committed to matching Savills industrial and logistics advisory capabilities with client needs by continuously refining the company’s industrial market footprint and service platform. Sponsorship opportunitiesSponsoring the forum is an excellent opportunity to get your brand in front of decision-makers from the region’s top companies both during the event and in digital promotion leading up to it. Contact Olivia to learn more: [email protected] About the engagED programGSEC’s engagED program provides opportunities for constituents of the six-county Greater Sacramento region to develop a deeper understanding of local economic development efforts and how to become involved in them. Join our public trainings, forums and webinars to learn about exciting work currently underway in YOUR community to drive regional growth, sustainability, equity and competitiveness. No attendee will be turned away due to lack of funds. If you wish to attend but are unable to purchase a ticket due to funding or financial hardship, please email [email protected].