Bud Colligan Keynote at Monterey Bay Economic Partnership Summit January 29, 2015

Economic Development Strategy for the Monterey Bay Region

BUD COLLIGAN SOUTH SWELL VENTURES

• Diversified Small Company Economy…

• Leveraging Distinct Regional Assets…

• While Preserving & Enhancing Our

Environment

Vision




Diversified Small Company Economy

• Agriculture

• Organics

• Marine

Science

• Food

Products

• Technology

• Genomics

• Recreation

• Tourism &

Eco-Tourism

• Education

• Wine

• Health Care

• Retail

•

Manufacturin

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• Distribution

• Services

• Non-Profits

• Languages


Leveraging Distinct Regional Assets• Agriculture: Region’s Largest

Industry

• Organics: CCOF, CASFS, OFRF

• Marine Science: 24 Institutions;

$300M/year

• Food & Wine Products: Leverage

Agricultural Advantage/Climate

• Technology: Proximity to Silicon

Valley; Local Talent

• Genomics: UCSC Institute &

Genomics Browser

• Gaming: Innovative Companies

• Recreation: Legacy of Innovation

• Tourism & Eco-Tourism: Ocean,

Redwoods, Mountains, Boardwalk,

Pebble Beach, Aquarium

• Language Capital of the WorldBUD COLLIGAN SOUTH SWELL VENTURES


While Preserving & EnhancingOur Environment• Small Companies: Focused on

Local Assets, Tailored to Size of

the Community

• Local Jobs: Less Traffic/Pollution

• Environment: Smart Growth,

Knowledge Industries, Organics,

Protect Natural Beauty and

Farmland

• Families: Kids Can Find Jobs

Locally,

Stay Together

• Increased Tax Base: Pay for

Public Services


Entrepreneurial Eco-System

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PROPERTY

CAPITAL

COMPANY

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• Develop shared vision and time horizon

• Agree on measurements

• Create regional advocacy/monitoring group

• Pass public policy on infrastructure

• Create policy framework for targeted businesses

Regional Leaders

BUD COLLIGAN |

SOUTHSWELL VENTURESBUD COLLIGAN SOUTH SWELL VENTURES


Monterey Bay Region

To create a thriving region by increasing

prosperity and enhancing the quality of life

for all residents of the Monterey Bay

region.

Our Vision

BUD COLLIGAN SOUTH SWELL VENTURESBUD COLLIGAN SOUTH SWELL VENTURES

• Promote regional and innovative economic development that builds on clear exemplars and leverages our distinct advantages.

• Study and promote policies that lead to thoughtful development, promoting jobs and economic gains for the residents of the region, particularly in areas of high unemployment.

• Promote education and technical training to provide community members with the skills they need in today and tomorrow’s workforce.

• Be a valuable data and policy resource for existing/new businesses and elected officials in the region.

• Convene open forums to promote shared goals, cooperative decision making, and shared responsibility and advocacy for the economic future of our region

Our Mission


Our Partners

• Local Businesses

• Educational Institutions

• Health Care Organizations

• Cities, Counties and Agencies


Partners Today


Legal Structure

• CA Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation

• IRS 501(c)3 Designation in Process

• Articles of Incorporation Filed June 18, 2013

• Bylaws Approved

• Full Board to be Announced in March

• Two Co-Chairs: Bud Colligan and Rene

Mendez


Introducing MBEP’s President


Jennifer

Dossett

Bud Colligan Keynote at Monterey Bay Economic Partnership Summit January 29, 2015

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