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| California Business
THE TEAM/SERVICES
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Their Job Site is California. Their Job Description is
Business Consulting & Community Economic Development
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| Dr. Robert Harmon |
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Dr. Robert Harmon has nearly 30 years experience as a marketing
consultant working with clients in industries such as software,
biotechnology, water systems, computers, semiconductors, printers,
displays, memory, instrumentation, medical software, batteries, optics,
cellular telecommunications, and food processing among others. He
serves on the advisory board for several startup companies. Professor
Harmon’s research has appeared in publications such as the Journal of
Marketing Research, Journal of Marketing, Technological Forecasting
and Social Change, Journal of Advertising, Journal of Advertising
Research, Journal of Interactive Advertising, Business and Society,
IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management & Decision Sciences.
He is currently completing research that is focused on incorporating ecological design strategies
into the R&D process for semiconductor capital equipment firms. Other current work focuses on
green supply chains, alternative energy development, and determining the strategy links between
an ecological business orientation and market performance. His interests include interactive
marketing and developing innovation strategies for growth-oriented industries and governments.
Robert has been involved with high tech companies such as Intel and currently is serving in an
academic advisory role with IBM.
Presentations:
The Future of Entreprenuers in California: A Business Evangelist's Perspective
Technology Based Economic Development: Opportunities for Your Community
Contact Robert at RHarmon@CaliforniaBusinessMinute.com
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| Tim Johnson |
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Tim Johnson has worked in economic development for over 25
years. He has held senior and executive management positions
in public and private sector organizations.
He is the former executive director of the national award winning
bi county Yuba-Sutter Economic Development Corporation in northern
California. Tim managed the community's economic recovery caused
by a devastating flood. He reduced unemployment from a high of
nearly 20 percent to less than 9 percent along with aiding in the
reduction of poverty levels from a high of 22 percent to 13 percent in less than six years.
Tim lead the attraction of multiple Fortune 500 companies including Northrop Grumman
and SYSCO Distribution.
In addition during his tenure, Tim lead a 10 county effort comprised of 32 jurisdictions to
retain the largest employer (7,000) north of Sacramento to the Oregon state line, Beale
Air Force Base from the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure process.
Tim was previously in the city manager's office in San Diego, CA overseeing the retention of
military facilities but also the redevelopment of base and defense contractor facilities. In
addition his responsibilities involved actions on hosting such major events as the Super Bowl,
America's Cup, World Cup, Republican National Convention and World Series.
Prior to these positions, Tim help create the first office of Economic Development, Agenda and
Commission for the City of Sacramento, CA in 1987. In addition to these actions he is credited
with the recruitment of over 300 companies and the creation of over 28,000 jobs during his tenure.
Tim is the founder of the California Autonomous Technology Initiative and serves on a variety of
boards of public and private organizations.
Presentations:
California: Ranked, Rated and Graded:
An Overview of the Business Climate of the State, its Cities & Counties
Some Assembly Required: How to Create High Performing Local Economies
A New Paradigm for Economic Development:
Rethinking, Reforming, Refining and finding the Revenue to Achieve It
Creating Green Economies: California's Best Practices
Contact Tim at tjohnson@CaliforniaBusinessMinute.com or at 916-717-8284
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Need a Speaker for Your Next Event?
- PRESENTATIONS -
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| New Paradigms
in
Economic
Development
Rethinking, Reforming,
Refining then finding
the
Revenue to Achieve It
The current economic conditions impacting
depleting General Funds, how can elected
officials, ciity and county administrators,
find monies to help bolster their economies
| SOME ASSEMBLY
REQUIRED
How to Create
High Performing
Local Economies
Learn the requirements and conditions
needed to create a high performing
economy that creates jobs, enhances
a tax base and creates community
confidence
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The Future of California
ENTREPRENEURS
A Business Evangelist's Perspective
Learn about what has and makes California a great
place for innovation, the characteristics of
entrepreneurship and what does the entrepreneur
look like in 10 years from now in the Golden State
| Technology Based
Economic Development
Opportunities for Your Community
Is your community participating or
prepared to participate in hosting
new technology based businesses?
Learn how to prepare for for
nanotechnology, autonomous (robotics)
biotech and clean and green energies
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View
Tim Johnson
at the
Calaveras County
Economic Summit
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"Tim Johnson is Brillant" - "Spot On Presentation"
"He is a combination of Socrates, a Drill Sargeant and Alan Greenspan"
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