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Supervisor Novasel recommending the Board sponsor the Tahoe Economic Summit which is an effort by the Tahoe Prosperity Center to bring community leaders together around the goal of improving Tahoe's regional economy on October 19, 2018, at a total cost of $1,000 as a Mt. Tallac sponsor, and approve and authorize the Chair to sign the related Funding Agreement (attached) finding that a public benefit exists from sponsorship of this event. The Summit will provide opportunities for attendees to learn about the "Sharing Economy," and specifically how it impacts housing, entrepreneurship, workforce, and jobs.
FUNDING: Economic Development Special Projects Budget (funded by Transient Occupancy Tax).
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
In order to be successful in accomplishing the County’s Strategic Plan goal relative to Economic Development, El Dorado County must be seen as a partner in regional economic
development activities. To accomplish this, El Dorado County has partnered with the Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC) which consists of five other counties in our region and
emphasizes a ‘shared economy’, the primary message of the Tahoe Economic Summit. By agreeing to sponsor the Tahoe Economic Summit, it will further demonstrate El Dorado
County’s partnership in these efforts, promote El Dorado County as a preferred location for business attraction, growth and retention, as well as provide an educational opportunity for staff
to learn about regional and national economic issues that impact the local economy.
The Tahoe Prosperity Center has the following five sponsorship levels for consideration:
1) Freel Peak - $7,500: Noted as the Opening Keynote Speaker Sponsor with introduction announcement and happy hour sponsor, company logo to appear on all Summit videos - shared with regional media after the event, full page ad inside Summit program, logo promotion on video screens during event, recognition on conference web site and all promotional materials...
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