Business Forum 2012

January 10, 2012                        

Navigating the Permit Process for Expansions and New Construction Projects

• Communication with Local Government
• Realistic expectations
• Variations in municipal requirements
• Potential third party consultant requirements
• Lessons learned

February 21, 2012

U.S. General Services Administration

ORGANIZATION: Central Coast Marketing
PRESENTER(S): Jeff Wade, Founder

• Application Process
• Benefits and Challenges
• Ongoing Management

March 13, 2012

The LAW – Human Resources, Litigation and Liability

ORGANIZATION: Waag and Co.
PRESENTER(S): Susan Waag, Attorney at Law

• Brinker Legislation

April 10, 2012

An Intro to Lean Manufacturing

ORGANIZATION: Specialty Silicone Fabricators
PRESENTER(S): Kevin Meyer, President

Lean leaders focus on creating value by eliminating waste, simplifying processes, and especially leveraging people.

• Respect for People
• Lean Strategic Planning
• Lean Leadership
• Executive Balance

May 8, 2012

Quality Systems

ORGANIZATION: Next Intent
PRESENTER(S): Rodney Babcock

• ISO Registration
• AS9100 RegistrationAerospace Quality Standards
• How certifications can help your business
• How to choose a Registrar

June 12, 2012

Banks – Lending and Underwriting

ORGANIZATION: TBD
PRESENTER(S): TBD
 

July 10, 2012

Energy Management for Manufacturing

ORGANIZATION: SLO County Energy Watch Partnership
PRESENTER(S): Eric Linkugel (PG&E), Frank Mateo (SoCalGas)

• Resources
• Energy Management
• Demand Response
• Smart Grid
   

August 14, 2012

China Strategy - Doing Business, Legal Considerations

ORGANIZATION: Cal Poly - Orfalea College of Business
PRESENTER(S): Chris A Carr, J.D., Professor of Business Law & Public Policy

• Are you legal in China?
• Contracts
• IP Protection
• US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
• Product Liability
• Antitrust/Labor-Employment
   

September 11, 2012

Employer Resources – Workforce Development

ORGANIZATION: Workforce Investment Board
PRESENTER(S): Nick Schultz, Director

• Workforce Development and Employment Pathways

October 9, 2012

Connectivity – Broadband and Wireless Technologies

ORGANIZATION: Knowledge & Innovation Cluster
PRESENTER(S): Tim Williams (Digital West Networks), Mike Silacci (AT&T)

• Broadband Survey
• Public/Private Partnership
• Options and Applications for Business
   

November 13, 2012

Code Compliance – Building, Safety, Environmental

ORGANIZATION: SLO County Fire and Planning & Bldg. Departments
PRESENTER(S): Cheryl Journey (County of SLO), Tim Girvin (City of SLO), Aeron Arlin-Genet (Air Pollution Control District), CalFire – presenter to be determined.

• Building Code Compliance
• Fire Code Compliance
• Air Pollution Control District
   

December 11, 2012

Career Services – Internship and Job Placement Programs
 

ORGANIZATION: Cal Poly Career Services
PRESENTER(S): Tammy Martin (Cal Poly Career Services)

• Access the Program
• Mustang Jobs
• Internship Requirements