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ITEM No. D
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
FROM: J,,16ANK G. TRIPEPI, CITY MANAGER
DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 2000
RE: MEMBERSHIP IN THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY ECONOMIC
PARTNERSHIP OF COMMERCE & CITIES
Attached for your consideration is information regarding membership in the San Gabriel Valley
Economic Partnership of Commerce & Cities. The Partnership is a coalition of public agencies
and private sector organizations working to sustain and grow the economic base of the San
Gabriel Valley. It was formerly known as the Commerce and Cities Consortium. The name
was changed in September 1998.
The Economic Partnership is a private, non-profit business corporation funded by membership
dues, investments and special projects purchased by the members. The goal is to market the
Valley internally and externally in an effort to attract more businesses and provide not just more
jobs, but quality jobs that pay a wage a person can raise a family on. The Partnership is working
with cities and businesses to create a "business friendly" region and develop a group approach to
marketing the San Gabriel Valley as the place to do business.
Attached is a comprehensive packet of information that includes a Fact Sheet, a 1999-2000
Business Plan, a list of members, and a summary of accomplishments. Elaine Cullen, Director
of Business Assistance, will be at the Council Meeting to answer any questions you may have.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Rosemead City Council authorize membership in the Economic
Partnership of Commerce & Cities and appropriate the necessary funds.
C"tafrsgve npaonmhip
SAM GABRIEL VALLEY
Economic Partnership
January 31, 2000
Mr. Frank Tripepi, City Manager
City of Rosemead
8838 East Valley Blvd.
P. 0. Box 399
Rosemead, CA 91770
Dear Mr. Tripepi:
Thank you for your interest in the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership. We
are very pleased that Rosemead is considering joining our efforts, and those of
our stakeholders, to grow the economic base of the San Gabriel Valley!
Enclosed please find a packet of information on the many benefits of becoming a
"member-stakeholder' of the Partnership. A list of our accomplishments over the
past two years and other pertinent documentation is also included in that
package.
The Valley has many crucial issues and opportunities in its future: the Alameda
Corridor East; foreign trade zones and international trade opportunities;
transportation; workforce availability and training; stronger focus and
implementation on the Valley-wide marketing campaign that "kicked off' in 1999.
These are just a few of the items on the Partnership's agenda. A full listing of our
initiatives is enclosed in your packet.
As you are aware, membership dues for San Gabriel Valley cities are based on
population. According to our records and those of the City, Rosemead's
population exceeds 50,000; accordingly, dues for the City for a 12-month period
will be $7,500.
We really look forward to working with you and helping position the City of
Rosemead as an active player in the economic and community development
arena of the San Gabriel Valley region.
Valley Corporate Center
4900 Rivergrade Road
Building 515 - Suite A3
Irwindale, California 91706
Phone - 626.856.3400 • Fax - 626.856.51 15
E-Mail -info@valleyn et. org • w .valleynet.org
An Economic Development d Marketing Corporation
Mr. Frank Tripepi
City Manager
January 31, 2000
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Once again, thank you for your interest. I look forward to attending the City
Council meeting on February 8th at 8:00 p.m. If you have any questions or would
like to meet with me in the interim, please don't hesitate to give me a call at (626)
856-0660.
1e Cullen, Director
ness Assistance Program
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