June 2012: Economic Development for Recycling Manufacturers
Welcome
Dear RMDZ Workshop Attendee: We are pleased to invite you to CalRecycle's Holiday Inn Sacramento "Zone Works" Training Workshop on June 6-7, 2012. Zone Works offers the unique opportunity for Zone Administrators, CalRecycle Zone Liaisons and Loan staff, and valued program partners to regularly convene and discuss current issues and to coordinate business assistance program activities and initiatives. The theme of this Zone Works is "Economic Development for Recycling Manufacturers." The workshop sessions focus on reviewing existing and exploring new program partners to leverage the collective local, state and federal resources to recruit and retain business in California, specifically recycling manufacturers. As we continue to develop the final agenda, the following offers a prevue of what we have planned.
We will have the opportunity to hear from representatives of the Small Business Development Centers(SBDC) and Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) about program services and strategic initiatives. Another session will address the value of business plans with respect to providing business assistance and highlight related resources. To illustrate the types of economic development and technical assistance available to existing businesses as well as those siting in California, we will hear first hand from a number of recycling manufacturers that have benefited from such resources. Attendees will continue discussing coordination and partnership opportunities during the network reception the first evening. We also will have the opportunity to hear from Caroll Mortensen, CalRecycle Director, at the networking reception.
It would not be an authentic Zone Works with out the ever-popular and interactive Peer Share session during which current RMDZ issues and topics are discussed as a team. More information about this session will come shortly so that we can all be prepared to participate. Last, but certainly not least, we will also be providing laptops so that we can review and discuss recent updates to the Zone Information Reporting System (ZIRS) and continue brainstorming how to use this information to most effectively plan and use Zone Incentive Fund (ZIF) monies.
We are excited to provide another interactive and educational RMDZ Zone Works training workshop for you! The draft agenda is now available for planning purposes. The final agenda will be provided prior to the workshop via e-mail, as well as on the Zone Works registration web site at the agenda link.
Arrangements for registration, travel, and one nights hotel can be made by CSUS using the online registration process, by phone, or by mail. The cost for each of these will be automatically paid via each ZA's CalRecycle Zone Incentive Funds (ZIF). You will not have to get pre-approval or submit a reimbursement for airfare, lodging, or registration. However, other expenses like mileage or airport parking will require submitting a reimbursement form, which will be provided at the workshop. Please also be aware, if more than one night's lodging is required, you will need pre-approval from Marshalle Graham prior to registering. Also, if you are a ZA and would like to use your ZIF monies to pay for a guest from your Zone to attend the workshop, prior approval must be obtained from Marshalle Graham. More instructions are forthcoming.
We look forward to a successful event and hope to see you in Sacramento on June 6-7, 2012. If you have any questions about Zone Works, please contact Marshalle Graham atmarshalle.graham@calrecycle.ca.gov or 916-341-6270.
Sincerely,
Cara Morgan, Branch Chief
Local Assistance and Market Development