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Connecting Leaders in California's Major Markets

 STATEWIDE LEADERSHIP: California Connections 2012 launches in San Francisco, with an in-depth overview of the Bay Area. Fellows speak with Brad McCrea, Regulatory Program Director of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commision on the Hornblower Hybrid Ferry. View California Connections 2012 photo gallery.

SCLN is expanding its reach beyond Southern California to develop a new generation of stewards of California's future.

Southern California is home to one of America's largest, fastest growing and most diverse populations; has the largest port complex - a cornerstone of major global goods movement; the largest stake in natural resource solutions; the largest consumer market for the Central Valley's agriculture products; and a thriving creative economy that continues to define Southern California innovation.

Despite these traits, Southern California's geographic distance has helped to contribute to its disconnected civic engagement at a statewide level on issues of mutual importance such as governance, fiscal issues, transportation and natural resource matters.

The California Connections Fellowship facilitates that statewide civic engagement and building of new relationships. Now, more than ever before, Southern California leaders have an opportunity to connect on a statewide level and propel California in a positive direction through new and innovative partnerships.

California Connections is a first-of-its-kind statewide, issues-based, experiential learning leadership development program for both men and women in California. Across five 21/2 day seminars beginning in November 2012, Fellows will engage with regional and statewide leaders on cross-cutting themes of innovation on job creation, science and technology, and social services. A full list of issues and regions where Fellows will travel are below.

Watch an interview with Former SCLN Executive Director Kevin Cottrell about California Connections and view our Advisory Board.

Issues include:

  • Economic development
  • Water, energy and the environment
  • Politics and civic engagement
  • State governance and finance
  • Immigration
  • Transportation and land use
  • Agriculture
  • Public health and safety
  • Education
  • Technology and innovation

Regions:

  • Los Angeles, Orange County
        and the Inland Empire 
  • San Francisco, Oakland,
        and the Silicon Valley
  • San Diego Border Region
  • Central California
  • California governance issues
        in Sacramento

Skill development:

  • Building Your
    Leadership Portfolio













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How to Apply

California Connections 2013 recruiting window has now closed. For more information contact us at scln@lachamber.com or 213. 580.7526. View California Connections 2012-2013 Schedule of Seminars. 

2012-2013 Fellowship Information

Sponsors

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BNSF Railway Company, The James Irvine Foundation, NBC Universal, VONS, Vulcan Materials Company

How to Sponsor

California Connections is looking for organizations committed to supporting this critically important venture. View sponsor benefits now.

Program Archive

California Connections Inaugural Program
April 28 - 30, 2010
The inaugural program focused on the Bay Area, and included excursions related to transportation, land use and housing; science, technology and business climate; and social services, as well as integrated a full day focused on water resource management in the Bay Delta. Agenda •Detailed briefing information •Photos