By John Lang
2019 CHOOSE MORGAN HILL SPEAKER SERIES
A program highlighting key industries driving our local economy
The Morgan Hill Economic Development team is hosting the first annual Choose Morgan Hill’s Speaker Series. Join us for in-depth conversations about the business sectors that drive the Morgan Hill economy. Each speaker event will have experts and industry leaders that will share their thoughts on successes, challenges and opportunities facing their sector.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Join the Morgan Hill Economic Development team for a conversation on economic development. Learn about the opportunities and challenges to attract retail, jobs and healthcare to the community and get an update on the companies that are expanding and developing in Morgan Hill.
Date: Thursday, September 5 Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Location: Granada Theatre, 17440 Monterey Road
Speakers:Edith Ramirez, Economic Development Director
John Lang, Economic Development Manager
RETAIL
Join us for a conversation about national retail trends. Hear from local brokers what is happening in the retail world in Morgan Hill. Join the dialog on how to strengthen existing retail nodes and where to prioritize retail development in Morgan Hill.
Date: Wednesday, September 25 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Granada Theatre, 17440 Monterey Road
Speakers:Sam Tallman, Lockehouse Retail Group
Scott Bohrer, Browman Development Company
Sean O’Carroll, Newmark Knight Frank
Gary Hansen, Cushman & Wakefield
Steve McGrath, YogaSource
INNOVATION & MANUFACTURING
Join us for a conversation about the efforts to grow and attract jobs in Morgan Hill. Hear from a local developer about their plans, a real estate broker on their take on the Morgan Hill market and a new Morgan Hill manufacturer. Join the dialog on how to support job creation in Morgan Hill.
Date: Thursday, October 24 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Granada Theater, 17440 Monterey Road
Speakers: Will Parker, Trammell Crow
Brian Matteoni, CBRE
Mike Wargocki, Sun Basket
TOURISM
Join us for a day full of fun learning about the tourism and hospitality industry. Hear from local organizations that contribute to our sports/recreation, wine and ag tourism. Learn from other Destination Management Organizations. Share your ideas for growing tourism in the area with the newly formed Visit Morgan Hill group.
Date: Monday, October 28 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: Rosewood Cordevalle, 1 Cordevalle Club Drive, San Martin, CA 95046
Program:
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Tourism Runway
10:00 a.m. Emerging Trends on Tourism
Dan Fenton, Executive Vice President, Director of Global Tourism & Destination, JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group
Mark R. McMinn, Vice President of Business Development and Client Services, Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau
11:00 a.m. Sports and Recreation Tourism
Todd Dibs, Director of Sports Development, Visit Tri-Valley
John Poch, Executive Director, San Jose Sports Authority
Melissa Walker, Chief Program Officer, Northern California Volleyball Association
12:00 p.m. Lunch & Keynote Speaker
Anne Cribbs, President & CEO, Bay Area Sports Organizing Committee
1:30 p.m. Social Mixer
Network with other people passionate about tourism while enjoying locally grown spirits and food.
HEALTHCARE
Join us for a conversation on the healthcare industry. Learn about the plans for the DePaul Hospital site and what the City is doing to attract healthcare services to Morgan Hill.
Date: Thursday, November 10 Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: Granada Theater, 17440 Monterey Road
Speakers:
Paul Lorenz, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Efren Rosas, Kaiser Permanente
Cecily Murray, Camino Ear Nose and Throat