SCHEDULE
8:00am - 9:00am Check-In, Networking, & Breakfast
9:00am - 9:10am Welcome Remarks by Ann Bouchard & Kat Maudru
9:10am - 9:30am Awards Presented by Robby Walker, CLA
VINCENT GONZALES
Young Professional of the Year
9:30am - 9:45am Size Up - Small Business Intelligence
9:45am - 10:30am Opening Keynote
AKMAL ZADRAN
Entrepreneur of the Year
ELIZABETH EDWARDS
VOLUME PR & ENGAGEMENT SCIENCE LAB
Elizabeth Edwards is a communication scientist and strategist at the forefront of the Behavioral Communication and ethical AI movements. As founder of Volume PR and Engagement Science Lab, Edwards integrates insights from the physical, natural, life, and social sciences to revolutionize how businesses communicate, market, and in uence.
10:45am - 11:30am Inside Access Session #1 (Choose One Track):
Vision Track: Policy & Political Landscape
Jennifer Barrera, President & CEO, CalChamber
Tim Murphy, President & CEO, North State Building Industry Association
Chris Thornberg, Founding Partner, Beacon Economics
Moderated by: Mark Smith, Owner, Smith Policy Group
Growth Track: Development & Growth in Placer County
Clifton Taylor, President, Taylor Builders
Kevin Ramos, Chief Investment Officer, Buzz Oates
Abbie Wertheim, Senior Development Manager, Panattoni
Moderated by: Cherri Spriggs, CEO, Meraki Public Affairs
Business Track: AI for Personal & Business Growth - Top Tools & Systems for Success
Elizabeth Edwards, Founder, Volume PR and Engagement Science Lab
11:30am - 11:45am Introduction of Lunch Keynote by Daniel Chatigny, Placer County CEO
11:45am - 12:30pm Lunch Keynote
CHRIS THORNBERG BEACON ECONOMICS
Dr. Thornberg is the Founding Partner of Beacon Economics. He became nationally known for being one of the few economists to predict the 2007 market crash and the recession that followed. Beacon Economics has become one of the most respected research organizations in California producing economic forecasts, impact analyses, policy studies, and regional economic analysis for private industry, public agencies, and nonpro ts.
12:30pm - 1:00pm Fireside Chat with Dom Casey, Roseville City Manager & Thorsten Scheer, Plant Manager, Bosch Roseville
1:00pm - 1:45pm Inside Access Session #2 (Choose One Track):
Vision Track: The New Sports and Recreational Tourism Landscape -
The Merging of Economics, Quality of Life and Technology
Kim Summers, CEO Placer Valley Tourism
Jill Geller, Director of Parks, Recreation, & Libraries, City of Roseville
Tony Karwowski, CEO, North Tahoe Community Alliance
Moderated by: Rob Haswell, CEO, Visit Placer
Growth Track: Healthcare Expansion & Innovation
Kim Menzel, Senior Vice President & Area Manager, Kaiser Permanente Roseville
Tamara Powers, CEO, Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Michael Korpiel, President/CEO, Mercy San Juan Dignity Health
Ronald Amodeo, Chief Strategy Officer, UC Davis Health
Moderated by: Daniel Chatigny, CEO, Placer County
Business Track: Bridging the Gap - Aligning Education with Workforce Needs
Dr. Vajra M. Watson, Senior Vice President, Sacramento State Placer Campus
Willy Duncan, President, Sierra College
Dr. Phil Escamilla, Chief Academic Officer, Jessup University
Moderated by: Gloria Stearns, Economic Development Director, Placer County
1:45pm - 2:15pm Exhibitor Hall & Networking
2:15pm - 3:00pm Closing Keynote
HUNTER PENCE FORMER MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYER
Hunter Pence is a sports analyst and former Major League Baseball player. His 14-year MLB career boasts 2 World Series Championships, 4 All-Star appearances, and 8 seasons with the San Francisco Giants.
3:00pm - 4:00pm Happy Hour, VIP Meet & Greet, and Drawing
EVENT PARTNERS
HOWARD RUDD Business Person of the Year
