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CEPCO's 23rd Annual Dinner

June 26, 2008 is approaching fast! Renew your sponsorship - Reserve your tickets today!

 

CEPCO's 23rd Annual Dinner and Excellence in Business Awards event will be held at Sierra Nevada's Brewing Company on Thursday, June 26th with a wine, cheese and olive oil tasting beginning at 5:00pm. This year's event will be a little different; after the CEPCO awards have been presented, the audience will view the final competition between the finalists of VENTURE ISLAND. Audience members participate in this competition by casting their vote for their favorite up and coming business venture to win up to $50,000.

To round out the event, the menu this year will have a Polynesian flair! and all guests are encouraged to come in their Island's finest! Hawaiian shirts are encouraged!

Click here for a Sponsorship and Ticket order form!

Renewable Energy in Butte County

With it's numerous Renewable Energy systems, including the world's largest private hydrogen fuel cell system, as well as the nations fifth-largest solar array, Butte County produces more watts of renewable energy per capita than any other county in California, or the nation. View the Renewable Energy brochure, produced by CEPCO, BCEDC, and The County of Butte, to learn more. Renewable Energy Brochure.

Come Home to Chico

Retain Talent in Chico - Recruit Talent back to Chico

Mission Statement:

To capitalize on the affinity that Chico State Alumni have for the campus and to provide jobs, opportunities to return to Chico for visits, investment and business start-up opportunities.

The Chico Economic Development Corp. (CEPCO) is spearheading the "Come Home to Chico" effort. Perhaps some of those alumni might be in a position to bring a company back to Chico, providing jobs for other citizens here. That theory is behind a new economic development campaign for Chico that is looking to capture talented individuals interested in living somewhere they love.

Finding talented employees is a "major issue" for businesses. Employers have communicated to CEPCO they need employees to do specific kinds of jobs. They're not always finding those employees readily.

Connecting talented workers and local employers has many functions. Not only do employers end up with a work force that already knows the town and wants to be here; employees also have a loyalty to the area and community.

One of the ideas for the campaign came from this year's Tri-County Economic Forecast Conference. A speaker there talked about tapping workers in the 25-34 age bracket, who rank a great place to live above finding a great job. That age group has been described as talented and more entrepreneurial than others.

Some middle or high-level managers may find it risky leaving a large area to come to a rural area like Chico for several reasons. They're worried if they lose their job, there won't be a comparable position in the community. Also, there's a concern their working spouse might not be able to find a comparable job.

By "growing" jobs locally, it helps deal with this problem, reassuring companies or executives about coming to Chico from outside the area to live, work and play.

If you or someone you know has Come Home, we would appreciate your completing and sending back a "Testimonial" stating your reasons for returning to Chico or why you may have stayed here after school or why you chose Chico to move to for our Come Home to Chico Site. Testimonial Form.

 

 

What is Chico Economic Planning Corporation (CEPCO)?

CEPCO is a privately funded organization incorporated July 1, 1985, and is comprised of local businesses people working together to insure Chico’s economic strength and vitality.

CEPCO’s Mission and Goals

The primary goal of CEPCO is to create new jobs and new wealth for the Chico Community by aiding in the retention and expansion of existing businesses, providing local residents employment, and attracting new businesses to the area.

We believe that Economic Development is one of our most important community services, and a crucial function that provides the kind of boost that keeps our economy strong and allows us to maintain a high quality of life.

CEPCO works with other visionary business and community leaders, including the City of Chico, Greater Chico Chamber of Commerce, Butte Community College, CSU, Chico, Tri-County Economic Development Corporation, and Butte County Economic Development Corporation, to accomplish these goals.

CEPCO's Job Creation Committee 2008 - 2010 Mission

MISSION :

The mission of the Chico Economic Planning Corporation (CEPCO) is to provide advocacy on public policy issues affecting the economic vitality and quality of life in the Chico region.

CEPCO’s primary functions are:

  • Advocacy on Public Policy Issues
  • Leadership for Countywide Prosperity
  • Education and Networking Opportunities for all CEPCO Members

CEPCO educates its members and the public through thoughtful development of positions on public policy issues that affect the economy and quality of life in Butte County. CEPCO will rely heavily on its appointed Task Forces to identify issues and then develop sound positions for the Board of Directors to consider for official advocacy.

TASK FORCES FOR 2008 INCLUDE:

    Chico Innovation Council (Job Creation)

    - Foster business growth and job creation

    - Fostering entrepreneurship

    - Achieving a job /housing balance, promoting the growth of existing industry clusters, and

    - Attracting new high growth industries

    Education/Workforce Preparation

    - Foster a better understanding of the educational issues common to business and education community.

    - To identify common initiatives that will increase the supply of well-qualified workers.

    - Foster collaboration between Chico State, Butte College and the City of Chico. Create a Town and Gown Strategy.

    Health Care

    - Consider complex issues of health care policy and the effects of legislation on both businesses and residents of Butte County.

    - Evaluate both educational and advocacy roles, bringing together business and community leaders to explore and debate health-related issues, and advocating for policies and programs that support business interests while also enhancing our quality of life.

For more information, please join our Job Creation meetings on alternating Thursdays of the month.

 

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