Economic Strategy Panel: Regional Economies Project
Regional Forums
Preliminary Economic Base Report findings and initial industry “clusters of opportunity” analyses were presented at economic forums, one in each of the state's nine economic regions. The forums were hosted by local Workforce Investment Boards, in collaboration with economic development organizations and other partners. The purpose of forums was to present the results of the economic base and industry cluster analyses, discuss the methodology used to complete the analyses, and obtain participants' input to help identify industry clusters of opportunity for more in-depth study. Users of economic data and analyses were the primary targets to participate in these interactive regional forums.
At the forums, participants heard from noted economists about the region's changing economic base, and about emerging and significant industry clusters. A panel of employer representatives discussed challenges and opportunities in these cluster areas. Participants were provided with “how-to” information on the project's methodology, so they may improve their own use of the data. Participants then reviewed and commented on the information and methodologies, and provided their recommendations on which industry cluster should be chosen for more in-depth analysis. (See Participant Feedback Process for more information.)
Planning Process for Regional Forums
This link provides information on the process used for planning and conducting the forums.
Please use the links below for details on each forum:
Northern California Regional ForumNorthern Sacramento Valley Regional Forum
Greater Sacramento Regional Forum
Bay Area Regional Forum
Central Coast Regional Forum
San Joaquin Valley Regional Forum
Central Sierra Regional Forum
Southern California Regional Forum
Southern Border Regional Forum
