CDC - Item 2D - Authorization To Attend ICSC 2008 Spring Conferencei •
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: OLIVER CHI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 0&.C::t1—
DATE: DECEMBER 11, 2007
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND ICSC 2008 SPRING CONFERENCE -
SUMMARY
Attached for your review is information regarding the International Council of Shopping
Centers Spring 2008 Conference, set to take place May 18 -21, 2008, in Las Vegas.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Community Development Commission authorize the
attendance of any Commissioners, the City Attorney, the Executive Director and /or staff
designee.
ANALYSIS
The Conference will include a Trade Exposition; a Leasing Mall which features 1,300 of
the world's leading developers, retailers and lenders; and Educational sessions and
Workshops.
Funds for this conference are included in the 2007 -08 Budget.
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Submitted by:
Jan Saavedra
Executive Assls nt
Attachment A: Conference Brochure
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: "'
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Trade Exposition
Leasing Mall
Educational Sessions and Workshops
Discover the industry's latest and most innovative products and /
services at the world's largest retail real estate trade expossen. 1
A one -stoo shopping opportunity, this exposition features over
500 exhibitors occupying 240,000 square feet (22,300 square
meters).
Exhibiting companies Include:
1 Accounting /Financial Services and Sofware
/ Advertising /Marketing /Public Riderless
/ Architectural /Engineering /Cgnsrmction
/ Graphic and Interior Design
This extraordinary deal making opportunity features 1.3D0 of
the world's leading developers, retailers and lenders who come
together once a year for the sake of networking and conducting
business. This enormous event encompasses 2 million square
feet ((186,000 square meters( of exhibit space at one of the
world's foremost convention centers Conducting meetings In
office settings, it Is estimated that over 50% of the Industry 's
annual retail real estate transactions occur over this 3 -day
period.
REC., features a wide variety of educational sessions taught
by'mdustry experts who share their knowledge and secrets m
success, plus reveal the latest trends and Issues affecting the
Industry . Choose from over 20 high -level workshops designed
to help boost your business and develop your job skills.
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1 Computer Software Including Demographics/
Market Analysis /Prospecting
1 Decorations /Seasonal Decor
1 Flooring /Masonry Products
it Elevators /Escalator Sales and Service /Statues /Sculpwres
/ HVAC /Lightinc /Energy Management Systems and Utilities
1 Roofing ContraROrs and Materials
/ Security Services and Equipment
1 Furnishings /Equipment and Supplies
1 landscaping Service'
Exhibiting companies Include:
1 Shopping Center Owners /Developers
/ Shopping Center Management/Ussm, Companies
/ Retailers
1 Financial Institutions and Invesmr Groups
1 Public Senor Representarives
From politicians to entertainers, and sports legends to
business leaders, ICSC provides a compelling and .
comprehensive 4 -day program that Inspires and Informs.