During the 2015-16 Legislative Session the JEDE Committee heard a range of issues related to economic recovery and revitalization. Among other activities, the committee researched and developed materials related to leveraging federal, state, and local resources to meet local community needs. A selection of these materials are highlighted below.
Two-Year Schedule of JEDE hearings in 2015-16 - here
Hearing Date and Agenda | Type of Hearing | Analyzes and/or other Background |
|---|---|---|
Feb. 11, 2015Agenda | Informational | Overview of the California Economy. Briefing Memo, Appendix 1-Hearing Agenda; Appendix 2-Calif Economy Fast Facts; Appendix 3-Calif Ag Fast Facts; Appendix 4-Calif Small Business Fast Facts; Appendix 5-2015 ED Stakeholder Priorities; Appendix 6-Federal Funding Chart; Appendix 7-Nickelsburg PowerPoint; and Appendix 8-Witness bios |
March 17, 2015Agenda | Informational | Major Economic Development Policies and Programs in 2015. Full set background materials (73 pages)Briefing Memo; Appendix 1- Agenda; Appendix 2-Fast Facts CA Economy;Appendix 3-Small Business Chart; Appendix 4-CA Economy by Industry Sector; Appendix 5-Stakeholder Priorities; Appendix 6-A Roadmap for Shared Responsibility; Appendix 7-Selection of Asm Economic Development Bills; Appendix 8-CA's 16 Innovation Hubs Summary and iHub Map; Appendix 9-Economic Trends; Appendix 10-California Competes FAQ; Appendix 11-Calendar of Economic Summit Events; Appendix 12-Career Tech Funding Streams; and Appendix 13-Biographies of Witnesses. |
July 15, 2015Agenda | Informational | The State of Black Enterprises in California. This joint hearing with the Assembly Business and Professions Committee and the California Legislative Black Caucus focused on the State of Black Entrepreneurship. Background materials: booklet and small business fact sheet. |
Sept. 29, 2015Agenda | Study Tour | Study Tour of the Silicon Valley. The Chair hosted the first in a series of study tours focused on the business development needs of technology firms. The purpose of this line of inquiry is to determine what actions the state can reasonably take to address the economic and workforce challenges faced by one of California's most significant industry sectors. Background materials: briefing memorandum and policy framework. |
Nov. 12, 2015Agenda | Informational | Building an Inclusive Economy: The State's role in Closing the Opportunity Gap. In this hearing, witnesses will discuss strategies for supporting the entrepreneurial business environment, stabilizing communities, and developing career ladders that provide for wage growth and long-term household security. hearing background report California Demographic Profile biographies of witnessesThis hearing is being held in collaboration with the 2015 California Economic Summit. Here is the Summit agenda and background report, A Roadmap to Shared Prosperity: The Right Next Steps toward Sustainable Development |
March 1, 2016 Agenda | Informational | Hearing Background Memorandum Appendices Speaker Bios |
March 15, 2016 Agenda | Oversight | Program Review of the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development. Summary Related Reports Summary of GO-Biz Programs Additional background materials are available on the JEDE Committee "Briefings" page. |
August 9, 2016 Agenda | Oversight | Part Two of the Program Review of the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development. Background materials are available on the JEDE Committee "Briefings" page. |