Carquinez Industry & Economic Forum hosted by Martinez Chamber of Commerce

Strengthening Industry. Advancing Regional Prosperity.
About this Event

The inaugural Carquinez Industry & Economic Forum, hosted by the Martinez Chamber of Commerce, will explore the issues facing industry in one of California’s most historically productive and economically valuable regions.

Through conversations about the challenges confronting the region’s established industries, attendees will gain a better understanding of the threats and opportunities shaping the Carquinez region’s economic vitality and long-term economic prosperity.

Panel One - Moderated by Mark Hughes, Industrial Association

• David A. Hubble, M.P.P, President/Executive Director, Workforce Development Board of Solano County
• Wahyet Li, Eco Services, Sr. Director of Manufacturing, West Coast and Central Region
• David Kahn, Plant Manager, K2 Pure Solutions
• PJ Quesada, Vice President, Ramar Foods

Panel Two - Moderated by Mark Orcutt, East Bay Leadership Council

• Assemblymember Lori Wilson (District 11)
• Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías (District 15)
• State Building and Construction Trades Council of California
• Jeff Bellisario, Executive Director of the Bay Area Council Economic Institute, Bay Area Council

Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM
Registration/Coffee/Pastries
🕑: 08:30 AM
Welcome From Our Host – Rick Solis, Carpenters 152
🕑: 08:35 AM
Opening Statement
🕑: 08:45 AM
A Message from Our Sponsor – Brandon Matson, PBF Energy
🕑: 09:00 AM
First Panel – Present Challenges

Info: - David A. Hubble, M.P.P, President/Executive Director, Workforce Development Board of Solano County
- Wahyet Li, Eco Services, Sr. Director of Manufacturing, West Coast and Central Region
- David Kahn, Plant Manager, K2 Pure Solutions
- PJ Quesada, Vice President, Ramar Foods

🕑: 09:50 AM
Break
🕑: 10:00 AM
Second Panel – Finding a Path Forward

Info: - Assemblymember Lori Wilson (District 11)
- Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías (District 15)
- State Building and Construction Trades Council of California
- Jeff Bellisario, Executive Director of the Bay Area Council Economic Institute, Bay Area Council

🕑: 11:00 AM
Keynote – What’s at Stake - Ricky Mincey, Shell Catalyst
🕑: 11:20 AM
Closing Statement
🕑: 11:30 AM
Event Ends