Mayor Curt Pringle, the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce and the City of Anaheim host the 2008 Anaheim Business & Economic Development Conference. This year’s conference promises to enlighten, excite, and energize our audience!
Don’t miss the opportunity to do business with the “who’s who” of the Anaheim business community. The conference will be held on Wednesday, November 12th at the Disneyland Hotel.
2008 Agenda:
| 8:30-3:00 p.m |
Business Expo |
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Visit our Business Expo to talk one on one with our breakout session panelists and many more Anaheim businesses. |
| 9:00 a.m. |
Welcome – Mayor Curt Pringle |
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Panel Discussion moderated by OC Metro’s Steve Churm discussing “What’s Happening in Anaheim”. Panelists include Chris Lowe – Manager Government Relations/Public Affairs - Disneyland Resort, Natalie Meeks, Director of Public Works, City of Anaheim, discussing ARTIC, Tony Smale, Lead Planner, Orange County Service Area – Kaiser Permanente, Stephen Batcheller, Partner - Panattoni Development, and Robert Shelton – Sonnenblick-Del Rio Development. |
| 10:00-10:45 a.m. |
Breakout Session – Marketing Tips from Those Who Do it Best – Disney & Carl’s Jr. |
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Have you ever watched a commercial and wondered “Who comes up with this stuff?” Well, this session’s speakers did. Hear trade tips and the inside story on marketing campaigns from two of the best in the world. Disneyland Resort and CKE Enterprises have very different approaches to marketing, and both will be here to share them with you. |
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Breakout Session – Procurement – Who is Looking for You and How to Win Their Bid. |
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Come and make your next business deal here! Join the session that stimulated $45 million in business at our last conference. We have a diverse mix of public agencies and private companies that are looking for you, so come and hear about what they are looking for today and how you can do business with them tomorrow. Panelists include City of Anaheim, County of Orange, SBA, OCTA, Kaiser Permanente, and Disneyland Resort. |
| 11:00 -11:45 a.m. |
Breakout Session – The Future is Green |
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When your next potential customer asks what your Green practices are, will you have an answer? This panel of business leaders and experts will give you a variety of ideas, tools and tips for Green practices in building, in business and more. Hear about options that show your business in “Going Green” and in some cases help your bottom line. Panelists include Anaheim Disposal, Anaheim Public Utilities, Turner Construction, Ganahl Lumber, Anaheim Marriott,Brookfield Homes, and Spiraled Stem Floral Design. |
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Breakout Session – Exporting Around the World |
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California’s exports grew 9.4% from 2005 to 2006. Are you part of that statistic, or do you wish you could be? Let the Orange County Export Assistance Center show you how you can build and grow your exports. And hear from a panel of businesses that are successfully doing business around the world, today. |
| Noon-1:45 pm. |
Anaheim Business Awards Luncheon |
2008 Anaheim Business Awards
The Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Anaheim and the Small
Business Administration, announces The 2008 Anaheim Business Awards. We are continuing the
tradition of honoring businesses in Anaheim by highlighting the accomplishments of key leaders
who help drive the local economy and create jobs in the Anaheim community.
The award recipients will be honored at The 2008 Anaheim Business Awards Luncheon on November
12, 2008 at Disney’s Disneyland Hotel. In addition, each winner will receive recognition
in press releases, newspaper advertising, the Chamber website, Anaheim Magazine, and the
Chamber’s weekly column in the Anaheim Bulletin.
Nomination Criteria
If you have any questions regarding the application or the nomination process, please contact the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce at (714) 758-0222.
Click here to print Nomination Form
The Anaheim Chamber of Commerce and Business Awards Selection Committee would like to thank all the businesses and individuals who submitted nominations this year. Each application will be carefully assessed and 2008 Anaheim Business Award nominees will be notified shortly of their status. Please check back regularly for the results. We can’t wait to see you at the luncheon on November 12!
2008 Economic Development & Business Awards Sponsors
Presenting Conference Sponsor - Disneyland Resort
Presenting Awards Luncheon Sponsor - S.O.A.R.
Platinum Sponsor - The Boeing Company
Diamond Sponsors - Anaheim Disposal
Kaiser Permanente
2008 Anaheim Business Award Winners :
| Award Name |
Winner |
| Lifetime Achievement Award |
Greg Smith, General Manager – Anaheim Convention Center |
| Business Champion of the Year |
Dr. Gerald Majer – Majer Chiropractic |
| Man of the Year |
Hugh McCutcheon – Head Coach – USA Men’s Volleyball |
| Woman of the Year |
Jean Nicassio – General Manager – Downtown Disney |
| Large Business of the Year |
Anaheim Disposal |
| Small Business of the Year |
Anaheim Hills Clubhouse |
| Tourism Business of the Year |
Anaheim Gardenwalk |
| Manufacturing Business of the Year |
Universal Alloy |
| Family-Owned Business of the Year |
Bomel Construction |
| Woman Owned Business of the Year |
TNT Plastic Molding |
| Minority-Owned Business of the Year |
Unlimited Innovations |
| Construction Business of the Year |
Coast Framing |
| Non-Profit Organization of the Year |
Anaheim Beautiful |
| Green Business of the Year |
Practices – The Spiraled Stem Floral Design |
| Green Business of the Year |
Construction – Brookfield Homes |
| Congratulations to all of the 2008 Award winners. Please come to the luncheon and help us honor these businesses! |
Click here to register for this event |
