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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA
Monday, April 14, 2014 – 1:30 p.m.
City of Dublin Civic Center
100 Civic Plaza, Dublin
City Manager’s Conference Room
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
3. Minutes of the Standing Economic Development Committee Regular meeting of February
10, 2014 and the Special meeting of March 25, 2014
The Committee will consider the approval of the minutes of the Standing Economic Development
Committee Regular meeting of February 10, 2014 and the Special meeting of March 25, 2014.
4. i-GATE Update
The Committee will have an opportunity to provide an update on iGATE activities.
5. Priority Development Areas Update – Downtown Dublin Specific Plan, Dublin Transit
Center/Dublin Crossing, Dublin Town Center
Staff will provide an update on economic development activities within the three Priority
Development Areas.
6. East Bay Broadband Consortium
Staff will provide information on the City’s current broadband infrastructure and the “Let’s Get
Fast” Pledge.
7. Request for Participation in Sewer Capacity Assistance Program
Staff will present two requests, one from BruBar Coffee and one from Chaat Café, to participate
in the City’s incentive program.
8. Request for Participation in Small Business Assistance Program
Staff will present a request from Lydia Karpenko to participate in the City’s incentive program.
9. Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Selection
Staff will present applicants for consideration for the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant
Program.
10. Economic Development Strategy Implementation Update
Staff will provide an update on the Implementation of the Economic Development Strategy.
a. OppSites website – A website that allows cities to highlight properties as opportunity sites
for economic development.
b. Economic/Community Development Corporations – Staff will present a White Paper on
the Economic/Community Development Corporations.
11. Tri-Valley Meetups
Staff will present a list of Meetups that are taking place in the Tri-Valley that relate to technology
and entrepreneurialism.
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agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with
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12. Discussion with Clear Channel
Staff will provide an update on a recent discussion regarding possible electronic signage at
Maintenance Yard.
13. Request for Future Agenda Items
The Committee and/or Staff can make requests for future agenda items as an Informational Item
only.
14. Adjournment
SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING – February 10, 2014
A regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee was held on February 10, 2014, in the
City Manager’s Conference Room of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 1:35
p.m. by Mayor Sbranti.
1. Call to Order
PRESENT: Mayor Sbranti and Vice Mayor Biddle
ABSENT: None
GUESTS: Councilmember Haubert
2. Public Comment
No comments were made by any member of the public at this time.
3. Minutes of the Standing Economic Development Committee Regular meeting of December
9, 2013 and the Special meeting of January 16, 2014
ACTION: By Consensus, the Committee approved the minutes of the meeting of December 9, 2013
and January 16, 2014.
4. i-GATE Update
Staff updated the Committee on recent conversations with i-GATE on i-GATE’s interest to consolidate
the boards for the NEST and the Development Corporation, i-GATE’s role to become self-sufficient,
and discussions regarding Dublin’s role and a potential entrepreneurial boot camp event.
5. Priority Development Areas Update – Downtown Dublin Specific Plan, Eastern Dublin
Transit Center, Dublin Town Center
Staff provided an update on economic development activities within the three Priority Development
Areas specifically the Dublin Place shopping center, the former Lucky Pizza site, Rahma Market’s
new site, Zone Laser, Tous Les Jours Bakery, Burger King, AMB/Prologis, the Horizon property,
Suncal, Avalon II, and the dedication of Pete Snider plaza.
ACTION: The Committee accepted the verbal report.
6. Sewer Capacity Assistance Program
Staff presented the Committee with the program guidelines for the Sewer Capacity Assistance
Program. The Committee directed Staff to revise, for the City Council’s consideration, the Program to
remove the remaining allocation of dwelling unit equivalents (DUEs) for the Downtown Dublin Specific
Plan area and place all unallocated DUEs together in one citywide allocation that will be available on
a first-come first-serve basis, and to keep the percentage of DUEs that can be allocated to each user
type within the Downtown Specific Plan area, Eastern Dublin Transit Center, and Other Areas within
Dublin the same.
ACTION: The Committee made recommendations to make the aforementioned changes to the Sewer
Capacity Assistance Program, and bring a report forward to the City Council for consideration.
7. Economic Development Strategy Implementation Update
Staff presented the Committee with a verbal report on the status of the implementation of the
Economic Development Strategy.
ACTION: The Committee accepted the verbal report.
8. Business Networking Group Update
Staff presented the Committee with a verbal report on the Dublin Chamber of Commerce Business
Networking Group.
ACTION: The Committee accepted the verbal report and requested an informational item be brought
back to the next Committee meeting on existing Tri-Valley Meetups and ways the City can support
entrepreneurs.
9. Request for Future Agenda Items
The Committee requested an item be brought back regarding the City’s role in entrepreneurial
engagement, research on Economic Development Corporations and the City’s use of an online tool
called OppSites.
10. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 2:55
p.m.
Minutes prepared by Hazel L. Wetherford, Economic Development Analyst.
___________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST: ________________________________
Economic Development Director
SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING – March 25, 2014
A special meeting of the Economic Development Committee was held on March 25, 2014, in the
Conference Room of Dublin Toyota. The meeting was called to order at 11:08 AM by Vice Mayor
Biddle.
1. Call to Order
PRESENT: Vice-Mayor Biddle
ABSENT: Mayor Sbranti
GUESTS: Armando Ayala, Sky River RV
Don Price, El Monte RV Center
Ed Cornelius, Dublin Toyota, Hyundai, Scion, Volkswagen, Fiat
Jim Bailey, Dublin Honda
Kazim Munif, B&B Motorsports
Lance Tenwolde, Dublin Toyota, Hyundai, Scion, Volkswagen, Fiat
Taz Harvey, Dublin Honda, Mazda, Nissan
Thomas Schurts, Sky River RV
2. Public Comment
No comments were made by any member of the public at this time.
3. Roundtable with Auto Dealers in Dublin
The Committee held a Roundtable lunch and heard from the auto dealer community. Representatives
from Honda, Mazda, Nissan, Hyundai, Toyota, Volkswagen, Fiat, B&B Motorsports, Sky River RV,
and El Monte RV were in attendance. Vice Mayor Biddle opened the discussion by asking Staff to
give a summary on current commercial and residential projects and then asked the Representatives
to share what trends they are seeing in their industries. The overall discussion was very productive
and the following items were brought to the City’s attention: an increase in sales and service which
they attribute to the increase in day-time population; undergrounding utility lines along Scarlett Court;
information on forming an assessment district to possibly assist with the cost of undergrounding utility
lines; future auto storage needs; directional signage at the end of Scarlett and on Dublin Blvd.; and
Sky River is looking for a new location since they will need to move within one year.
ACTION: None.
4. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 12:48
PM.
Minutes prepared by Hazel L. Wetherford, Economic Development Analyst.
___________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST: ________________________________
Acting Assistant City Manager
Introduction
In November 2012, the Dublin City Council adopted the city’s first Economic Development Strategy which
focuses on the following four priorities:
1. Enhancing quality of place for businesses and residents;
2. Small business support and growth;
3. Development of the Eastern Dublin Transit Center; and
4. Development in Downtown Dublin.
In order to support these priorities, the Strategy includes a recommendation to expedite development
progress Downtown and optimize conditions for entertainment uses by exploring the benefits and costs
associated with the creation of an Economic/Community Development Corporation (E/CDC).
Executive Summary
This report will explore the following:
What is an E/CDC;
Functions/Responsibilities;
Potential Benefits;
Potential Funding Sources;
Case Studies from other Jurisdictions; and
Formation.
Although an E/CDC could possibly be a tool to assist with the City’s desire to expedite Downtown
development activities and attract businesses, there are a number of risk factors to consider such as the
dedication of operating funds and staffing as well as investment capital. In addition, E/CDC real estate
development projects could expose the City to investment risk.
What are Economic/Community Development Corporations?
E/CDCs are non‐profit, community based organizations that are used throughout California, and they vary in
size and scope, ranging from thinly‐staffed regional economic development bodies that provide marketing
and site selection support to larger corporations capable of assembling, repositioning, developing, and
managing real estate projects that support economic development.
The types of projects and activities may include, but are not limited to: developing affordable housing;
redeveloping properties to create mixed use, commercial and office projects; economic development and
social programs; and in some instances, providing on‐going property management.
A majority of E/CDCs formed by municipalities were to provide an alternative mechanism to advance
redevelopment and revitalization goals within communities after the dissolution of Redevelopment Agencies.
Economic/Community Development Corporations
White Paper
Economic/Community Development Corporations, White Paper March 2014
Page 2
What are the Functions of an Economic/Community Development Corporation?
An E/CDC is a non‐profit entity characterized by community‐based leadership which differentiates them from
other types of non‐profits. A typical E/CDC that is structured to promote redevelopment activities has a board
appointed by the supporting governmental entity or Council. E/CDCs typically produce workforce housing and
create jobs for community residents through securing financing, funding, and attracting private investment to
construct mixed use and commercial development projects.
What are the Potential Benefits of Establishing an Economic/Community Development
Corporation?
Some of the potential benefits of establishing an E/CDC include, but are not limited to, the following:
Through financial donations, contributions and fundraising, the E/CDC has the ability to create an
earlier development and revitalization scenario than if left to the current private sector market by
financially contributing or incentivizing the development project, or taking the lead in development
projects by purchasing the land and managing its development directly;
City could enter into agreements for projects with the Development Corporation dictating the
business terms. Development Corporation could enter into financing agreements with developers or
develop projects itself;
Funds can revolve through Development Corporation for future development projects and create
revolving loan funds; and
As a non‐profit, the E/CDC can receive charitable donations for city purposes.
What Funding Resources are Available to an Economic/Community Development Corporation?
There are multiple mechanisms available to fund an E/CDC. In reviewing how other jurisdictions have
approached funding their associated non‐profits, it is clear that there is no standard funding mechanism and
that each E/CDC can be uniquely crafted to take advantage of multiple funding sources. Funding sources that
have been identified include:
Applicable to the City Current Tool used by the
City of Dublin
Is an E/CDC
Required to
Use Tool
General Funds
The City has the ability to allocate General Fund
money to this type of an organization.
Yes n/a Yes
Gifts and Bequest
Private parties are eligible for tax deductions for
donations made to a non‐profit. Funding and/or
assets can be gifted to the organization and the
contributor can write down their tax obligations in
accordance with Tax Code.
No n/a Yes
Special Revenue Funds
Includes funds that are typically generated through
Enterprise Zones, Housing and Community
Development contracts, Housing acquisitions and
other federal grants. These funds account for the
proceeds for specific revenue sources that are
dedicated for specific purposes. Generally, these
funds account for federal, state, local grant and
private activities. Typical grant programs
categorized in this revenue source include HOME
Investment Partnerships Program and the
Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfields
Revolving Loan Fund Grants Program.
Yes Yes No
Tax Credits
Tax credits also become available to an E/CDC if
they are a substantial provider of affordable
workforce housing. New Markets Tax Credits are a
relatively new financing mechanism that is available
to an E/CDC. For E/CDCs that establish for‐profit
subsidiaries, limited liability companies or
partnerships may be eligible for equity investments
by New Market Tax Credit investors. To structure
the use of these funds, the E/CDC extends loans to
qualified local businesses which are then eligible for
tax allocation credit, to be purchased by private
investors.
No No No
Income Asset Management Funds
Funding secured through loan payments, property
ownership, development participation and on‐
going property management is also a resource that
becomes available to the E/CDC.
Yes Yes No
How are Economic/Community Development Corporations Formed?
There are several steps that are required to form an E/CDC. The first tasks are:
Incorporation;
Creation of a board of directors;
Obtaining insurance;
Obtaining tax exempt status;
Set up payroll and tax filings;
Set up bank accounts;
Establish annual audits and bookkeeping;
Develop meeting procedures and minutes, and
Create a business plan.
In order to become a non‐profit entity organized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, these
aforementioned actions are required; each is a critical component of meeting the IRS designation. With this
designation the organization will be able to obtain grants and gifts from any government, corporate,
foundation or individuals.
The following provides more detail about the basic yet critical steps to form an E/CDC.
Incorporate – The basic documents required to incorporate an E/CDC are bylaws and articles of incorporation.
Bylaws set out the structure of the board, frequency of board meetings, how the board members are chosen
and other details about the board, frequency of board meetings, its committees and its officers. Articles of
Incorporation include the general purpose (“mission”), convening the board of directors, legal address, and
other governmental‐related accountability details.
Business Plan – A business plan is a formal statement of a set of business goals, the reasons why they are
believed to be attainable, and the plan for reaching those goals. For‐profit business plans typically focus on
financial goals, such as profit or creation of wealth. Non‐profit business plans tend to focus on the
“organizational mission” which is the basis for their governmental status or their non‐profit, tax exempt
status, respectively – although non‐profits may also focus on optimizing revenue, and are restricted by what
501(c)(3) corporations are permitted to do under law. The primary difference between Profit and Non‐Profit
organizations is that “For Profit” organizations look to maximize wealth while Non‐Profit Organizations aim to
provide a greater good to society. A business plan is critical to outlining the criteria for success and describing
the E/CDC’s goals for the first two to three years.
Insurance – Incorporation may protect board and staff members from personal liability however there is no
absolute protection from personal liability. Therefore, it is critical that the organization maintain director and
officer liability insurance which protects the members of the board, individually, from legal issues and
concerns.
Tax‐Exempt Status – In order to raise charitable funds from foundations, corporations and individuals, as well
as take advantage of tax credit financing, the E/CDC must be established as a Section 501 (c)(3) corporation
under the federal tax code. This allows donors and investors to take a tax deduction for their funds. The
organization also needs to obtain a federal identification number (or EIN).
Bank Accounts – The organization will require a checking and savings account at a local bank. It is
recommended that this be an institution that will be involved in funding projects developed by the E/CDC. The
Economic/Community Development Corporations, White Paper March 2014
Page 5
bank will require authorized signers for the accounts. Typically, this is one of the first actions taken by the
board and recorded as part of the board minutes.
Annual Audits and Bookkeeping – Annual audits are a typical check and balance as part of this type of
business entity. The City/Agency as well as most funders will require an independent annual audit of the
organization’s finances. The audit firm should be established early‐on, so this critical detail is completed after
the first year of operation.
Meeting Procedures and Minutes – Meeting procedures are critical to the operations of the board. These will
provide the framework for the board members to operate under. It will also focus the actions of the board
given the topics presented. The records of every formal board meeting, or minutes, are an important
operational management tool. These minutes will record the activities of the board and become an important
corporate document.
How have other Jurisdictions used an Economic/Community Development Corporation?
In order to better understand how other jurisdictions have used an E/CDC, staff researched three E/CDCs:
Roseville Community Development Corporation, Inc.; San Pablo Economic Development Corporation, Inc.; and
Centre City Development Corporation.
The following is a brief overview of each E/CDC and a comparison of how each addresses Governance,
Function / Responsibilities and Financing.
Economic/Community Development Corporations, White Paper March 2014
Page 6
Figure 1. E/CDC Comparison Table
Roseville San Pablo San Diego
Name
Roseville Community
Development Corporation,
Inc.
San Pablo Economic
Development Corporation,
Inc.
Civic San Diego
(formerly known as Centre City
Development Corporation, Inc.)
Formation Background
Formed in 2010 by the City
of Roseville in response to
the continued revenue
takes by the State of the
City’s Redevelopment
Agency funds. The City of
Roseville established the
CDC in order to capture and
capitalize on the $80 million
dollar investment that has
already been made in the
Downtown areas, and to
successfully move the
Downtown Specific Plans
forward.
Formed in 2011 by the City
of San Pablo in response to
the State of California’s
proposal to abolish
Redevelopment Agencies.
The City of San Pablo
established the EDC to
assist with the re‐allocation
and transfer of RDA assets
and financial liabilities to the
EDC as well as for purposes
of sustaining the City’s
economic development
activities.
Formed in 1975 by the City
of San Diego to assist the
Redevelopment Agency in
accomplishing revitalization
goals.
Non‐profit 501(c)(3) Yes Yes Yes
City Council Appointed
Board Yes Yes Yes
City Council Seated on
Board
No
(No Board Member can hold
an elective public office)
Yes
(Two seats; minority) No
Size of Board 5 5 9
Board
Background/Qualifications
Experience in development,
finance, utilities, and
business operation
Experience in the different
business sectors within the
community.
Experience in finance,
general business, real estate
development, law or
architecture
CEO City Manager City Manager Non‐City Employee
Staff Positions 6 5 and 2 interns 25‐30
Focus
The CDC will primarily focus
on improving the
investment, physical and
economic environment for
Downtown Roseville and
the entire community. The
CDC will work with public
and private sector
developers, property
owners, banking and
lending institutions, real
estate brokers, regional,
state, federal grant
programs for the purpose
of enhancing Roseville,
benefitting businesses,
residents and visitors.
The EDC will focus on
economic and workforce
development by delivering
programs, providing access
to training, engaging in
public‐private partnerships
and linking community
resources.
The CDC will focus on
strategic planning, urban
design, property acquisition
and development, business
and resident relocation,
public improvements, and
securing public financing.
Investment
$5 million dollars was
provided by the City’s
Strategic Improvement
Fund through a loan to the
Redevelopment Agency,
which in turn loaned the
startup capital to the CDC.
Initial startup funding of
$3.3 million dollars was
provided by the City of San
Pablo’s Redevelopment
Agency.
Unknown; however the
Fiscal Year 2014 Budget is
$6.1 million which includes
the following activities:
permit processing;
Downtown Community
Parking District activities;
Successor Agency
Administration and Project
Management; Housing
Successor Agency
Administration and Project
Management; and
Economic Development
activities.
Initial Project(s)
Improve two properties in
the Downtown Specific Plan
areas by fully leasing the
buildings, obtaining building
permits, bid and award the
projects, initiate and
complete construction.
Redevelopment plans for
Tenth Township and Legacy
Redevelopment project.
Improvements associated
with the San Diego
Convention Center, Horton
Plaza shopping center, Gas
Lamp District and Petco
Park.
Economic/Community Development Corporations, White Paper March 2014
Page 7
The remaining E/CDCs were either Chamber‐led initiatives, initiatives that grew organically out of the business
community, or regional/County efforts where multiple agencies were involved.
Recommendation
The purpose of this document has been to provide:
1. Information on creating an E/CDC;
2. E/CDC comparison analysis on city‐sponsored corporations; and
3. To address the question posed in the Economic Development Strategy on whether the City should
pursue the creation of an E/CDC as a tool to expedite development progress Downtown, and optimize
conditions for entertainment uses.
As outlined in this document, there are benefits to creating an E/CDC; however, it is Staff’s recommendation
that the formation of a City of Dublin‐sponsored Corporation is not in the City’s best interest this time due to:
1. The financial risk involved;
2. The lack of a redevelopment agency;
3. The lack of City‐owned property; and
4. The limited amount of resources available (i.e. City Staff time).
Financial Risk
There are a number of risk factors to consider with the creation of a Corporation, such as the dedication of
operating funds and staffing as well as investment capital. In addition, Corporation‐related real estate
development projects could expose the City to investment risk.
On March 19, 2014, the City Council received the Preliminary FY 2014‐2015 and FY 2015‐2016 Budget report. In
this report, City Staff mentioned the rising costs of contracted services, personnel and the operations of new
facilities compelled the City to utilize a “hold‐the‐line” strategy in the next budget cycle which resulted in a
balanced budget for the next two fiscal years.
When looking at the Five‐Year General Fund Forecast, it shows an operating deficit of $1.7 million by Fiscal Year
2016‐17, before transfers are made to capital improvement projects. As that deficit grows to $1.9 million in
Fiscal Year 2018‐19 thereafter, and absent any significant shift in ongoing revenues or expenditures, the City
will need to dip into the Economic Contingency Reserve to balance the budget and provide for the minimum
cash flow reserve of two months of the operating budget.
Given the information that was presented to the City Council regarding the Preliminary Budget and the Five‐
Year Forecast, the financial risk to create a Corporation is significant. When looking at the three case studies,
one can see that a range of $3 to $5 million dollars was used in startup funding. Funds that the City of Dublin
does not currently have allocated for a project of this nature, and it would not be Staff’s recommendation to
use reserve funds for this project given the potential deficit that may occur in Fiscal Year 2016‐17.
In addition, two of the three cities in the case study used their RDA funds, which came from tax increment
financing, as a loan to the Corporation for the initial startup costs.
Economic/Community Development Corporations, White Paper March 2014
Page 8
Lack of a Redevelopment Agency
In the three case studies presented in this report, each of the cities had a Redevelopment Agency (RDA) that
provided the foundation for forming an E/CDC. Projects that were once held by the RDA were transitioned
over to the Corporations in order to leverage more funding opportunities. This allowed the cities to further
existing redevelopment efforts.
In the case of the City of Dublin, this is not an option since the City never established a RDA. Therefore, there
is no benefit to creating a Corporation since there are no projects that can be transitioned over. In addition, a
Corporation is not needed in order to leverage funds as can be demonstrated through the City’s public‐private
partnership on the Emerald Vista project.
Lack of City‐Owned Property
When considering the creation of a Corporation, another important factor, is the amount of land the city
owns. Each city outlined above had a number of city‐owned properties through their RDA which created a
significant investment in each of their communities.
Through the use of the cities RDA, the city was able to purchase land which they then redeveloped, leased or
sold for development purposes. Unfortunately, the City of Dublin is not in a similar position. The City of
Dublin currently only owns two parcels, the Public Safety Building, which has been redeveloped and leased,
and the Maintenance Facility, which is also in use. Outside of those two parcels, the City owns the parks, City
facilities (i.e. Senior Center, Shannon Community Center, Fire Stations, etc.) and some right‐of‐way, but
nothing significant enough that would be considered for development.
In addition to not owning land and not having an RDA, the City of Dublin is not faced with need to protect City‐
owned land as the cities in the case studies. With the dissolution of RDA, two of the cities needed to protect
their investments from the state by transferring those properties into a Corporation. This played a significant
role in the decision to create a Corporation entity.
Limited Resources
The limited amount of resources is another factor in Staff’s recommendation to not pursue the creation of a
Corporation at this time. The number of staff positions needed to run the Corporation can range from 5 to 30
employees as shown in our case studies matrix.
Due to the limited Staff time available, the City would need to consider adding additional employees to
support the Corporation and to use the lowest number from the case studies of five employees, that would be
a significant financial burden to the City’s personnel costs; something that was not factored into the
preliminary two‐year balanced budget cycle.
In closing, I would like to strongly highlight that in the three municipalities that were presented in this report,
each city created a Corporation out of the desire to further support and implement the activities of their
Redevelopment Agencies and/or use the Corporation as a mechanism to transfer funds and properties that
were once held by the Redevelopment Agency into a protected entity.
Given the City’s current economics and the financial risk involved, it is Staff’s recommendation to not pursue
the creation of a Corporation at this time.
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that collectively they, learn faster, create more intelligent ideas and make more intelligent decisions than is possible for any
individual human being.
Internet Marketing of the Bay Area Education and Learning Livermore May 12, 2007 530
Internet Marketing · Search Engine Optimization · Small
Business Marketing Strategy · Small Business · Online
Marketing · Startup Businesses · Entrepreneur ·
Marketing · Social Media Marketing · Social Networking ·
E-Business Owners · Business Strategy and Networking
· Digital Marketing · WordPress
This Meetup focuses on educating business owners and online marketers on how to implement and leverage the latest
internet marketing techniques in simple terms. If you are a business owner who wants to improve your website rankings,
convert more online visitors into customers, or brush up on your internet marketing knowledge, join our Meetup.
Startup Tri-Valley Tech Livermore, CA October 12, 2013 102
Innovation · Business Entrepreneur Networking · Mobile
Technology · Education & Technology · Professional
Development · New Technology · Startup Ventures ·
Entrepreneurship · Startup Businesses · Web Startups ·
Lean Startup · Startup & Enterprenuers · Startups ·
Startup Incubation and Entrepreneurship Mentors ·
Technology Startups
This Meetup is for technology startups, experienced and aspiring entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, and innovators who are
willing to put in the work to build a thriving and sustainable startup community in the Tri-Valley. Startup Tri-Valley members will
pledge to give before we get, support our peers, and collaborate together to create a dynamic network in support of
technology entrepreneurship in the Tri-Valley and Greater East Bay.
SVForum Oakland January 4, 2012 112
Business Strategy and Networking · Startup Businesses
· Social Networking · Business Networking · Professional
Networking · Women Entrepreneurs · Entrepreneur ·
San Francisco East Bay · Startup Ventures · Clean Tech
· VC Funding · Venture Capital · Founders · Small
Business Marketing Strategy · Social Media Marketing
The East Bay Series (EBS) takes place monthly (except for August and December) on a Wednesday evening at locations
convenient to those who live and work in the East Bay, Tri-Valley and beyond in the Capital Corridor and Central Valley. The
EBS theme is “real-life stories of entrepreneurial success,” reflecting how we use real-life experiences to give you practical
recommendations with great take-away value. The format is a moderated panel discussion, typically with between three and
five members – usually VCs and experienced entrepreneurs – on the panel. We normally have between 20 and 30 (though
occasionally as many as 50) attendees, most of whom are entrepreneurs, service providers, or funding professionals. Pre-
and post-event networking and a tasty buffet dinner offer excellent opportunities to make valuable new contacts. The cost to
attend is: $10.00 for SVForum members, $25.00 for non-SVForum members and $10.00 more at the door. For more
information, please visit: www.svforum.org.
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East Bay Startup: Idea to IPO Pleasanton April 7, 2012 296
Startup Businesses · Professional Networking · Meeting
New People · Business Referral Networking · Women
Entrepreneurs · Entrepreneur · Social Networking ·
Business Strategy and Networking · Small Business ·
Business Networking · Internet Marketing · Web
Technology · Marketing · Friends
Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of Silicon Valley - the innovation capital of the world. Never before has it been so
possible for anyone from anywhere, with a great idea and a burning desire to succeed, to make it big and change the world in
a relatively short period of time. Taking a startup from idea to IPO has taken on mythical proportions in Silicon Valley. Many
dream the dream, with hopes of launching the "next big thing". We are a community of entrepreneurs, technologists,
academics, financial professionals, corporate executives, attorneys, academics, bloggers, writers, content creators, and social
activists. One of the compelling features of our meetup group is our packed, busy calendar full of informative programs and
practical activities designed to help our entrepreneurial members achieve their objectives and realize their aspirations. We
meet regularly to share resources, exchange ideas, and network. We participate in on-line as well as off-line events. Our
events feature expert speakers, networking opportunities, collaboration, community, and fellowship. Our popular TGIF
business and social networking mixers are festive occasions held in conjunction with other meetup groups. All of our events
are free and open to all.
East Bay Agilistry & QA Meetup Group Tech Pleasanton March 25, 2010 263
Software Developers · Scrum · Extreme Programming ·
Software QA and Testing · Agile Methods · Agile
Software Development
East Bay Agilistry & QA Meetup Group focuses on software development, Scrum, Extreme Programming, software QA &
testing, Agile methods, and Agile software development. Due to the vast amount of software companies in the East Bay, our
goal is to build a community for employees to network with, and also grow as software professionals. East Bay Agilistry & QA
Meetup Group is located at 73 Ray Street in downtown Pleasanton, CA.
East Bay Cloud Ninjas Tech Pleasanton April 6, 2012 116
mobile applications · Mobile Technology · JavaScript ·
iPhone developers · IaaS: Infrastructure as a Service ·
PaaS: Platform as a Service · Mobile Development ·
Programming · Amazon Web Services · SaaS and Cloud
Computing · PaaS and Cloud Computing · IAAS and
Cloud Computing · SaaS: Software as a Service · East
Bay · Cloud Computing
Cloud Ninjas utilize their technical skills to masterfully create effective cloud based solutions. This group is for any Cloud
Ninjas wanting to meetup in the East Bay to meet fellow ninjas and share their talents and experiences amongst one another.
Legal Issus Start-ups and Entrepreneurs must Consider Tech Pleasanton April 25, 2013 89
New Technology · Internet & Technology · Mobile
Technology · Startup Ventures · Entrepreneurship · Web
Startups · New Business Start Up · Startup &
Enterprenuers · Startup Incubation and
Entrepreneurship Mentors · Technology Startups
A free hang-out with a start-up attorney from KB Ash Law Group P.C. to explore legal issues pertaining to protecting your
ideas, products, or other legal matters relevant to your business such as employment issues, stock issuance, and anything
else that is on your mind.
The SF East Bay New Tech Meetup Tech Pleasanton August 25, 2009 974
Android developers · New Technology · Mobile
Development · iPhone developers · Social Media
Marketing · Social Networking · Windows Mobile · Social
Media · New Media · Web Technology · Entrepreneur ·
Mobile Technology
This is an informal monthly gathering of new and emerging technology enthusiasts. It's a great way to learn about the latest
tools, as well as meet other like-minded entrepreneurs, mobile developers and technologists in the SF East Bay. Many in the
tech industry have predicted (and we agree) that 2012 is a big year for mobile. We welcome all mobile developers as well as
demos/discussions on various mobile technologies. Everyone is welcome to share their ideas and present their next big idea
at these meetups.
Tri-Valley Drupal User's Group Tech Pleasanton March 22, 2011 93
Drupal · Drupal Users · Web Technology · Internet &
Technology · Open Source
Come join us to discuss Drupal and help strengthen Drupal in the local Tri-Valley community. We organize monthly sessions
to cover topics such as theming, development, site building and other areas related to Drupal.
Tri-Valley Successful Thinkers Pleasanton December 12, 2013 32
Business and Social Networking · Business to Business
Network Marketing · Business Networking · Business
Referral Exchange Opportunities · Networking for
Business · Professional Networking Business Referral
Network · Networking Leads · small business networking
· Effective networking produces business referrals ·
Leadership and Self Improvement · Business-To-
Business Networking · Business Networking and referral
network · Professional Development · Referrals
Tri-Valley Successful Thinkers is a place where professionals and entrepreneurs gather to support, encourage & inspire each
other. We welcome everyone - there is no exclusiveness in our groups. Successful Thinkers Network (STN) believes in
building relationships first before promoting your business. When we get to know, like, trust and respect each other, we will
want to work together, refer each other confidently and create lasting friendships. STN is FREE to all – there are no
membership fees & no charge for attending our meetings besides the cost of the lunch. At weekly STN meetings our speakers
do not promote their business - instead they share about business topics & personal development topics that will benefit each
of us in our business & personal lives. Each speaker is certified through our "Showcase of Speakers" program. If you would
like to know more about STN, please go to our website. STN is about to fully launch the most innovative "on line" system to
refer and keep track of your referrals, electronically find other STN members in your daily travels, check in at meetings, and
other important benefits on our website and mobile application.
Social Media Marketing 101 I San Ramon, CA San Ramon November 6, 2011 129
Social Media Marketing · Learn Social Media Marketing ·
Social Media Marketing Basics · Small Business Internet
Marketing Skills · Small Business Marketing On The
Internet
The purpose of this group is to share fundamental ideas of how Social Media can help a small business owner here in the Tri
Valley/East Bay 1. extend their brand 2. engage with clients 3. how to get started 4. the basic tools and skills This group
welcomes small business owners looking to start with social media or social media practitioner looking to contribute ideas.
Again, this is Social Media Marketing 101.
Tri-Valley Business-Networking Education and Learning San Ramon January 11, 2011 239
Business Networking · Small Business Marketing
Strategy · Referrals · Social Networking · Network
Marketing · Business Strategy and Networking ·
Business Referral Networking · Referral Marketing ·
Small Business · Professional Networking · Business
Entrepreneur Networking · Small Business Marketing On
The Internet
Our meetings are fun, informative, and professionally consistent! Your meeting “Guide” will open by letting you know the
agenda. After that each person will be given time, without distraction, to introduce themselves, let us know if they’re a guest or
a member, tell us how they help people professionally, and let us know a specific “power-partner” they’re seeking. When this
is happening, everyone else is paying close attention. After that we have an educational section where we learn some
immediately-applicable new skill that will directly advance us toward our goals. This is accomplished by a mini-workshop led
by the meeting Guide! Near the end of the meeting any visitors are excused to meet with the meeting “Facilitator” who will
briefly, and without any pressure, inform visitors of the details of membership and answer their questions. While that’s
happening, inside the meeting the group will share announcements. The meeting will then close, everyone will be welcomed
to exchange business cards, collateral, leads and referrals,and to schedule 1-to-1 follow-up meetings if they’d like to do so.
This includes guests!
BIG Data technology and applications - East Bay Group Support San Ramon October 30, 2011 340
Big Data · hadoop · Business and Social Networking ·
Business Intelligence · Text Analytics · Predictive
Analytics · Hive · HBase · East Bay
This group enables members to: 1. Share BIG Data technology [applications using very large structured and unstructured
datasets] experiences between members; 2. Impart some hands-on training to newcomers to BIG Data; 3. Learn about
applications of BIG Data in their line of business, including applications relevant to SMB. Group is led by three technologists
with substantial business and technical insights with a combined experience of more than 75 years, including in the BIG Data
space.
Bay Area Web Technology Professionals Tech San Ramon April 6, 2011 86
Business Networking · Professional Networking ·
Internet Professionals · Internet & Technology · Website
Marketing · Internet Marketing · Web Technology · Web
Development · E-Business Owners · Web Analytics ·
Web Design
Do you keep up with the latest trends of web technology? Do new web analytics startups excite you? Are you curious about
HTML5, CSS3, and more? We welcome all professionals involved with web technology, including website development, web
analytics, social media, mobile apps, CRMs, and cloud. If you're a web designer, web developer, web marketer, or anyone
else who loves web technology, then this group is for you! We'll talk about the latest trends, share our ideas about what works
and what doesn't, find complementary partners, and exchange referrals.
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East Bay Cloud Computing Tech San Ramon December 12, 2012 56
Java · Software Developers · New Technology · Cloud
Computing · Big Data · Amazon Web Services ·
Virtualization · IT Infrastructure · NoSQL · IAAS and
Cloud Computing · Virtualization and Cloud Computing ·
Cloud Computing Security
This is a group for folks who like to know various private and public Virtualization and CLOUD computing technologies.
Tri-Valley/ East Bay Agile Leadership Network Tech Various March 28, 2013 171
Agile Software · Scrum · Agile Project Management ·
agile testing · Agile Methods · Kanban · Agile Software
Development · Software Quality · lean · Agile Coaching ·
Lean-Agile Project Management · Scrumban · Agile
Leadership · Agile Transformation · kanban software
development
The Tri-Valley/ East Bay Agile Leadership Network (TV/EB-ALN) is a Agile/Lean community based in the eastern San
Francisco Bay Area that includes counties of Amador Valley, Livermore Valley, and San Ramon Valley. It includes cities of
Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon, Danville as well as other East Bay locations in Contra Costa county like Walnut
Creek and Concord. Our purpose is to evangelize and educate Agile and Lean skills to our members as well as building our
community to serve as a networking platform for those companies in the area using Agile/ Lean methods to create great
products. Our members include agile coaches, scrum masters, executives, project managers, product managers, engineers,
QA, designers, and many others from Apple, Adobe, Cisco, Comcast Innovation, eBay, Ericsson, The Gap, Good Technology,
HP, Language Weaver, LinkedIn, PayPal, PG&E, Visa, Walmart.com, Yahoo! among many other large firms and start-ups. We
are associated with the Silicon Valley Agile Leadership Network with roots to the Bay Area Agile Leadership Network.
Startup Pitch Practice Club Education and Learning Castro Valley November 7, 2012 161
Toastmasters · Raising Capital · Angel Investors ·
Venture Capital · Entrepreneurship · Networking For the
Self Employed · Lean Startup · Startup & Enterprenuers
· Business Pitching · Startup Pitching · Elevator Pitching
for Small Business Networkers · Elevator Pitching for
Entrepreneurs · Startups · Technology Startups · High-
Tech Startups
Practice pitching your startup to your potential customers and investors by perfecting your pitch with other entrepreneurs.
Together, we will all get better with practice. One of the key elements of being a part of an accelerator is practicing your
pitching. Not everyone wants to be a part of an accelerator. This is an opportunity to get the same benefit without having to
meet any entry requirements. This club is modeled on the Toastmasters club meeting format. Unlike at Toastmasters, we
have a narrow focus on perfecting sales presentations. We practice 8-second, 15-second, 30-second, 60-second, and 5-
minute pitches. Each pitch will be evaluated by a dedicated evaluator, similar to Toastmasters. You will learn how to do it right
without relying on PowerPoint. Your live demos will become far more engaging. You will learn how to properly use a handheld
microphone as well. If you are an entrepreneur or interested in starting a business, you should join us today. We welcome
guests from every background.
Danville Successful Thinkers - On Fire! Education and Learning Danville May 9, 2013 123
Professional Development · Business Coaching ·
Networking for Business · Business and Social
Networking · Entrepreneurship · Business Entrepreneur
Networking · small business networking · small business
owners · Startup Businesses · Women Small Business
Owners · Effective networking produces business
referrals · Business model for small business · Business
Networking and referral network · Professional
Networking Business Referral Network
ST – Danville is a high impact meeting for small businesses and entrepreneurs who want to grow their businesses. Each week
we meet at Father Natures over breakfast we invite top business speakers to share their success tips to help the small
business entrepreneurs move their businesses forward. After our speakers we encourage business owners to meet with each
other in one on one’s or fireside chats to learn about each other and get to know each other on a more personal level. By
developing these types of relationships we have experienced a complete turn-around in businesses that were struggling.
There is no secret here; it all comes down to trust! People like to do business with people they know, like and trust. A loyal
customer or client is much more rewarding than the average customer. Why? A loyal customer or client will not only give you
repeat business but will give you referrals, the least expensive and most rewarding way to do business. We invite you to give
us a try and experience the difference in your business. NO FEES EVER! Just buy breakfast $10-12 and have fun!
Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs Tech Danville November 2, 2011 49
Silicon Valley Entrepreneur Support · East Valley
Entrepreneurs · Silicon Valley Business · Internet &
Technology · Entrepreneur · Web Technology · Mobile
Technology · New Technology · Technology
Professionals · Internet Professionals
This is a group for people that either are technology, (hardware, software, silicon), entrepreneurs, or who aspire to be. This is
a group not just for people who are on their way to success, but for people with great ideas and talents that have not been
unleashed yet. It's a group for coders, engineers, marketers and business developers. It's a chance to exchange ideas, make
introductions, share experiences and chat about the excitement of forging your own path.
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