SCV Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee

Jim Backer, JSB Development
Chair - Economic Development Committee 
jbacker@jsbdev.com
 

The Chamber's Economic Development Committee was formed to retain and nurture existing businesses, capture more local dollars, attract targeted industries, draw more outside money into the region, promote the concept of economic development, and enhance the quality of life in the Santa Clarita Valley. The next meeting will be held at the offices of Poole & Shaffery, LLP on March 18, 2010 at 11:30 a.m.

Mission Statement: To boost the economic vitality and quality of life in the Santa Clarita Valley by focusing the social, cultural, educational, and financial capital with a unified effort.

 

Committee Meeting Minutes:

February 2010 Minutes

January 2010 Minutes

November 2009 Minutes

2009 Online Resource Guide

The Resource Guide provides the names and contact information for several organizations poised to assist business owners with a recovery process and business growth plan. Please click here to view the Resource Guide.


News in Economic Development:

At the June 2009 meeting of the Chamber’s Economic Development Committee, one of discussions of the committee centered on Financial Regulatory Reform. During the discussion, Jack Bennett, CPA, Tax Manager of Stern, Kory, Sreden & Morgan agreed to provide an analysis of financial reform as proposed by President Obama - his report was submitted to the Chamber in July 2009. The piece provides an excellent overview of the President's proposal. Certainly, all of the proposed regulatory changes will not pass congressional scrutiny and debate, but this type of analysis will provide a base of information for congressional leaders and citizens of America to make informed decisions. Our thanks to Mr. Bennett and Stern, Kory, Sreden & Morgan for the timely analysis of this very complex issue. To view the analysis, please click here.

The City's Economic Development Division tracks a variety of different economic indicators throughout both the City of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita Valley. These indicators provide a general snapshot of the overall financial health of the community. Indicators that are monitored include the real estate market, commercial and residential development, tax generation, stock prices, and film and visitor activity. To view an economic snapshot for the period of March 1 - 31, 2009, please click here.

Ronald Morgan and Doug Ridnor, of Stern, Kory, Sreden & Morgan, An Accountancy Corporation, reviewed the new 2009 California Tax Laws and provided the Economic Development Committee with the enclosed analysis. Thanks to both Mr. Morgan and Mr. Ridnor for providing the Chamber and its members these helpful materials. To view the full report, please click here.

The Chamber's Economic Development Committee Chair, John Shaffery, asked Calvin Hedman, CPA of Hedman Partners to analyze in detail the specifics of the Stimulus Bill signed into law by President Barrack Obama. Mr. Hedman reviewed the bill and provided the committee the enclosed materials on the package. Thanks to Calvin Hedman and his associates for the time and effort they put into the creation of the enclosed document. To view the full analysis, please click here. 

Sub-Committees:

 

Larry Mankin, SCV Chamber of Commerce
Chair- Economic Development Corporation
lmankin@scvchamber.com

Kevin Leahy, Candleman of Valencia
Chair - Think Santa Clarita Valley
candlemanvalencia@sbcglobal.net

Jason Crawford, City of Santa Clarita
Vice Chair - Think Santa Clarita Valley
jcrawford@santa-clarita.com

Jim Backer, JSB Development
Chair - Commercial Outreach
jbacker@jsbdev.com

Marlee Lauffer, Newhall Land
Co-Chair - Commerical Outreach
mlauffer@newhall.com

Charles Gill, Integrated Property Services Group, Inc.
Chair - Community Lending
cgill@ipsginc.com

Jill Mellady, Mellady Direct Marketing
Chair - Promotions
jill@melladydirect.com

Barbara Myler, Summit West Management
Chair - Major Events
summitwestmgmt@aol.com

Joe Messina, Wildcat / All Covered
Co-Chair - Technology Committee
jmessina@allcovered.com

If you are interested in serving on a sub-committee, please call the Chamber at (661) 702-6977.