May Newsletter: Business Attraction, Elections, and New Members

Business Attraction, Elections, and New Members

EDC at SelectUSA 2025 EDC Executive Director, Connie Stopher, once again had the pleasure of participating in the Governor's Office of Economic Development (Go-Biz)'s delegation to SelectUSA. SelectUSA is an annual conference put on by the U.S. Department of Commerce. This annual conference brings in thousands of international business representatives that are actively working ot bring business to the United States.  This year's California delegation was the biggest ever. The amount of interest in the California booth and in bringing business to the U.S. was very positive to see.  While at SelectUSA, Connie was featured in a news story about why California is such an attractive place for business investment.  EDC Executive Director "Kani Stoffer" shares why California is a great place to do business.  Left: Connie at the Mexican Cultural Institute. Right: Connie with Ambassador Shiegeo Yamada of Japan 2025 SelectUSA California Delegation While businesses did share concerns about tariffs, immigration hurdles, and rising costs, there was undoubtedly a significant interest in locating in California. From the lifestyle, access to customers, and capital, it was where people wanted to be.  Several follow-up meetings have already occurred, and we're working closely with our partners in the region to help bring as many businesses to the region as we can.  The EDC would like to thank Go-Biz for coordinating another wonderful event and for all our regional partners who were in attendance.    Last Call for Nominations! Interested in serving on the EDC Board of Directors? Submit your nominations to Connie by May 31st. Board Directors serve a term of 3 years, and the following seats are up for renewal: Gold Board Seats X 2 Silver Board Seats X 2 Bronze Board Seats X 1 Non-Profit Board Seat X 1 Each year, we also elect our Executive Committee: President, 1st VP, 2nd VP, Secretary, and Treasurer. If you are interested in serving on the  Executive Committee, please submit your nomination.  I'd like to thank our current Board President, Adam Eventov for his leadership this year, and for all our Board Directors for your service to the EDC! Welcome Our Newest Members! We are so excited to welcome SDS Homes Construction, Caisteal Builders, Inc., and Azusa Pacific as our newest members. The EDC continues to grow, take on new challenges, and new initiatives to serve the region, and that's all due to our incredible membership. Please be sure to give our newest members a big welcome at our next meeting! EDC Organizational Accreditation Many of you have been a part of the work that has gone into our efforts to become accredited by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). This would be a prestigious recognition as only 1 other organization in California is accredited, and of over 6,000 organizations in the U.S, only about 78 are accredited.  We are in the final steps and will be hosting a site visit for the review committee in early June. We'll be excited to share the results at our June 13th board meeting.  We would like to take this opportunity to thank every member and board director who have participated in the many strategic planning meetings that have lead to this final stage.  Neighborhood Healthcare Annual Gala Neighborhood Groundbreaking EDC Board Meetings Our next board meeting is being held on June 13th. Please note that this is not our regulalry scheduled date. We will be looking to approve our new fiscal year's budget, and voting in new board members. Please be sure to attend! If you have not received an invite or would like to bring a guest, please email me: [email protected]. We'd love to have a great turnout and welcome any new guests.  Contact Us   Connie Stopher, CEcD Email: [email protected] Office: 951-694-9800 Cell: 951-557-8040 Economic Development Coalition, P.O. Box 1388. Temecula, CA 92593 Site Address: 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA 92590, United States Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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