1. May 11, 2012

2. San Joaquin Valley Regional Economic Forum Building Prosperity for the Ag Value Chain March 29, 2012 San Joaquin Valley Ag Value Chain in 2011  $28 billion farm gate Value 56% of total California farm gate  289,141 Jobs  7 million acres in farm production

3. State and Regional Actions Required to Drive Economic Prosperity Five Areas of Focus  Infrastructure  Workforce  Innovation  Regulation  Access to Capital

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8. Statewide Economic Summit The 7 Signature Initiatives FOCUS AREAINITIATIVEVALLEY PRIORITY Smart Regulations1.Streamline Regulation 2.Reform CEQA Smart Infrastructure3.Infrastructure Financing 4.Modernize California’s Water System Smart Workforce5.Align Workforce Development with Industry Needs Smart Innovation6.Help Small Business Innovate Smart Capital7.Increase Access to Capital

10. www.sjvpartnership.org