Invest for California: Strategic Planning for California\u27s Future Prosperity and Quality of Life

Shortly after taking office, Governor Gray Davis appointed the independent 48-member Commission on Building for the 21st Century through Executive Order D-4-99. The Governor appointed leaders from across the State representing business, labor, the environment, academics, and the government to provide recommendations to the Governor and other public and private sector leaders to address the State\u27s infrastructure challenges over the next 20 years. This document is the final report of\u27 the Commission. It is intended to communicate the most important messages and findings of the Commission to the Governor, the Legislature, and the citizens of California. It distills the results of the Commissioners\u27 best thinking, research, expert testimony, public comment, consultation, analysis, debate and deliberation. A Letter of Transmittal dated February 27, 2002 is attached at the end of the download

Invest for California: Strategic Planning for California\u27s Future Prosperity and Quality of Life

Shortly after taking office, Governor Gray Davis appointed the independent 48-member Commission on Building for the 21st Century through Executive Order D-4-99. The Governor appointed leaders from across the State representing business, labor, the environment, academics, and the government to provide recommendations to the Governor and other public and private sector leaders to address the State\u27s infrastructure challenges over the next 20 years. This document is the final report of\u27 the Commission. It is intended to communicate the most important messages and findings of the Commission to the Governor, the Legislature, and the citizens of California. It distills the results of the Commissioners\u27 best thinking, research, expert testimony, public comment, consultation, analysis, debate and deliberation. A Letter of Transmittal dated February 27, 2002 is attached at the end of the download

The Role of Trade and Foreign Investment on the Inland Empire\u27s Regional Economy

Executive Summary: International trade arid foreign investment serve as critical components of California\u27s $2.0 trillion economy. If California were a country, it would be the 17th largest exporter and the 14th largest importer in the world. Exports from California ($162 billion) accounted for over 10.5% of total U.S. exports in goods, shipping to over 220 foreign destinations in 2012. California\u27s land, sea, and air ports of entry serve as key international commercial gateways for the $537 billion in products entering and exiting the U.S. Statewide, 4.4 million California jobs are dependent on foreign trade. Over 562,700 California workers benefit from jobs with foreign-owned firms, which accounts for 5.1% of all private sector jobs in the state. Trade and foreign investment support new job creation, bring new technologies and skills to California workers, generate local and state revenues, and generally strengthen the state\u27s economic base. On Wednesday, November 6, 2013, the Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy (JEDE Committee) is holding an oversight hearing on the role of international trade and foreign investment on the regional economy of the Inland Empire. During the course of the hearing, testimony will be provided by economic development experts, business leaders, and other important regional stakeholders. The purpose of this report is to provide a context for these presentations and offer possible recommendations for further actions

Creating Competitive Advantages within the Southern California Logistical Network

Field Hearing, The Port of San Diego, Pre Hearing Report Appendicies: Appendix A- Fast Facts on the California EconomyAppendix B - Economic Development and International Trade-Related LegislationAppendix C - Inland Southern California (SoCal) Link iHub Appendix D - Significant Hearing Related ReportsAppendix E- California Law on Trade Agreements and Foreign RelationsAppendix F - Fact Sheet on SB 397 (Hueso) Enhanced Driver\u27s License Appendix G- Fact Sheet on AB 1081 (Medina) Goods Movement Funding Appendix H- Trade Corridor Projects Funding through Proposition 1

Creating Competitive Advantages within the Southern California Logistical Network

Field Hearing, The Port of San Diego, Pre Hearing Report Appendicies: Appendix A- Fast Facts on the California EconomyAppendix B - Economic Development and International Trade-Related LegislationAppendix C - Inland Southern California (SoCal) Link iHub Appendix D - Significant Hearing Related ReportsAppendix E- California Law on Trade Agreements and Foreign RelationsAppendix F - Fact Sheet on SB 397 (Hueso) Enhanced Driver\u27s License Appendix G- Fact Sheet on AB 1081 (Medina) Goods Movement Funding Appendix H- Trade Corridor Projects Funding through Proposition 1