The Partnership is committed to providing high-quality programs and services to business professionals, civic leaders and educators in the San Gabriel Valley. As a Partnership member, you have the opportunity to become involved in a many of activities. One of the best ways to do so, is through one of our committees and coalition sectors. They provide an excellent opportunity for you to receive valuable and timely information about new programs, developments, and legislation, while being able to contribute your expertise on specific interests and establishing professional relationships. Committee membership is open to any Partnership member. Sector coalitions are groups of members form specific indsutry groups. For more information, please contact the respective staff member or committee chairs.
Legislative Action Committee
Co-Chairs: Katie Mielke, MHi and Rich Roche, AT&T
Mission: To research, educate, form policy, and communicate the Partnership positions on legislative, regulatory, and infrastructure issues affecting the economy of the San Gabriel Valley.
Staff: Brad Jensen, Director of Public Policy
Meets every 4th Wednesday of the month at the SGVEP Office, 4910 Building, Conference Room 2, Irwindale
Marketing & Regional Promotions Committee
Co-Chairs: Nic Fetter, Samuelson & Fetter LLC and Helen Romero Shaw, Southern California Gas Company
Mission: To market the San Gabriel Valley region as a great place to do business.
Staff: Antoinette Lou, Director of Marketing
Meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 2:00 p.m. at the SGVEP Conference Room, Suite A105 on odd months and via conference call on even months.
Membership Committee
Chair: Rene Martinez, City National Bank
Mission: To assist with the attraction and retention of new and existing members to the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership
Staff: Mike Shay, Vice President, Investor Relations
Meets every odd month on the 2nd Tuesday at 12:00 noon at the SGVEP Conference Room, Suite A105
Events Committee
Co-Chairs: Dave Huntoon, Rose Institute and Don Sachs, Industry Manufacturers Council
Mission: To select unique high-end venues, programming and honorees for the Annual Awards Gala, Economic Outlook Breakfast and the Opportunities Conference.
Staff: Cynthia Kurtz, President & CEO
Meets at the SGVEP Conference Room, Suite A105
Tourism and Hospitality Coalition
Goal: To promote the entertainment and recreational amenities in the SGV to the residents and visitors throughout Southern California.
Staff: Cynthia Kurtz, President & CEO
Meets at the SGVEP Conference Room, Suite A105
Educational Coalition
Goal: To support regional economic development initiatives by aligning job training, education and job creation.
Staff: Cynthia Kurtz, President & CEO
Meets at the SGVEP Office, 4910 Building, Conference Room 2, Irwindale
Please note that Committees and Coalitions are open to SGVEP members only.
