CONVERGENCE 2009 – Advocacy and Action

CONVERGENCE I – The Nation
When: Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Registration: 7:30 a.m.
Main Program: 8-9:30 a.m.
Focused Discussion: 9:45 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Where: Radisson Hotel-Sacramento (500 Leisure Lane)

LEED – Linking Education and Economic Development, partners with the Los Rios Community College District's Business and Economic Development Center to present CONVERGENCE 2009. This quarterly breakfast series showcases the issues that exist at the intersection of education, workforce development, and economic prosperity. Our theme for 2009 is ADVOCACY AND ACTION.

The 2009 CONVERGENCE series will focus on public policy and advocacy issues that relate to education and workforce development. "With President Obama, Senate ProTem Darrell Steinberg and Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, we know that these issues will be at the forefront of the federal, state and regional agendas. We want to make sure that we utilize the platform here at Convergence to not only discuss but advance this critical set of issues," said LEED CEO David Butler.

For the February 18, 2009 CONVERGENCE, LEED and Los Rios Community College District's Business and Economic Development Center are working with Congresswoman Doris Matsui to develop an informative program to update Sacramento business, education and civic leaders on federal priorities in the critical areas of education and workforce development. This important discussion will help inform Sacramento area leaders as we prepare for the Sacramento Metro Chamber's annual Capitol-to-Capitol Trip to Washington, DC, April 25-29.

In addition to Rep. Matsui, invited speakers will represent the views of Congress, the Obama Administration and national employer interests.

Employers, education leaders, civic leaders, elected officials, economic developers, and entrepreneurs in emerging industries have the opportunity to unite and champion our collective efforts to ensure our region and our residents compete and succeed in the global economy. We invite you to support CONVERGENCE as a sponsor today.

Please also save the following dates to attend:

• Convergence II: The State – May 15, 2009
• Convergence III: The Region – September 25, 2009
• Convergence IV: Education and Workforce Summit – December 4, 2009

Sponsorship, Program and Registration Information

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Click here for Sponsorship form.

Click here to Register online.

For more information, contact LEED CEO David Butler at (916) 231-5333 ext. 28 or dbutler @leed.org. 
 

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