Antelope Valley Board of Trade – Lancaster, CA

The Antelope Valley Business Outlook Conference is North Los Angeles County’s premier business event with presentations from renown economists, industry leaders and nationally-recognized speakers. The 39th annual event will take place on February 18, 2011 at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds. For more information about tickets and sponsorship packages, please call (661) 942-9581.

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Keynote Presentation

NAVIGATING THE WINDS OF TURBULENCE

Noted entrepreneur, pilot and author Howard Putnam will take the stage to give this year’s Keynote Address. Known as the former President and CEO of Southwest Airlines, Putnam is highly regarded in business circles as one of the premier rainmakers of airline industry and the savior of Braniff International. His leadership tactics have been studied at Harvard University and are the foundation for his acclaimed book, ”THE WINDS OF TURBULENCE: A CEO’s Reflection on Surviving and Thriving on the Cutting Edge of Corporate Crisis.” Putnam has also brings his corporate expertise to the small business world, serving as Chairman of a startup investment company and two small manufacturing and distribution companies. A gifted orator, Putnam is a member of the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame.

Conference Presentations

COACH CARTER: A STORY OF SUCCESS THROUGH CHANGE

Ken Carter understands the commitment that one makes to affect change in an organization. In his messages to civic and business leaders around the world, Carter shares his story and hard-hitting advice about accountability, integrity, teamwork and leadership to succeed both on and off the court. The businessman turned basketball coach led what would become a complete transformation of the inner city Richmond High School during the late 1990′s. His leadership set a new standard of winning, one that transcended the hoop dreams of high school, to college educations, and futures his students could never have imagined for themselves. His thought provoking story would go on to become the inspiration for the acclaimed film, Coach Carter, starring Samuel L. Jackson.

REGIONAL ECONOMIC UPDATE

Brad Kemp is director of regional research at Beacon Economics. With a keen understanding of the state’s regional diversity, he develops and authors Beacon Economics’ Regional Intelligence Reports, customized research briefs that help local leaders understand the key components, trends, and emerging issues facing their regional economies. A sought after speaker, Mr. Kemp regularly presents on the economic conditions that affect local markets at conferences and meetings across the state. He is a trusted media source and is widely quoted in major California dailies such as the Los Angeles Times and The Press Enterprise, and on radio and television in Southern California. Prior to joining Beacon Economics, Mr. Kemp was a labor research analyst for the California Employment Development Department (EDD).

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INSIDE AMERICA’S SPACEPORT

In a presentation that encompasses the Navigating Change theme of the 2011 Business Outlook Conference, Mojave Air & Space Port General Manager Stuart Witt will be discussing the civilian flight test center’s ever evolving role in the transportation, aerospace, alternative energy and education fields. In nearly three quarters of a century, Mojave Air and Space Port has evolved from a sleepy desert general aviation destination to the world-renowned flight research center dubbed ”The New Area 51” by Popular Mechanics magazine.

GAVEA ROUNDTABLE REPORT

The 39th Annual Antelope Valley Business Outlook Conference will feature the release of the 2011 Economic Roundtable Report compiled by the Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance (GAVEA). This highly anticipated, regionally-focused annual report is a vital benchmarking and business attraction tool used by many local and national employers, investors and developers.  click on the link to see the 2011 Roundtable Report

2011 GAVEA Economic Roundtable Report

2010 Labor Base Report

2011 BUSINESSPERSON OF THE YEAR

A highlight of the 2011 Antelope Valley Business Outlook Conference will be the presentation of the ”Antelope Valley Businessperson of the Year” Award. A joint collaboration of the Antelope Board of the Trade, the Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance and the Antelope Valley Press, this award is given out annually to one of the region’s most accomplished business leaders.

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Sign-up for February 24, 2011
We are now accepting early registrations for the 40th Annual Business Outlook Conference taking place on Friday,  February 24, 2011 at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds. Tickets are $150 per person (or $135 per person for AVBOT members). For your convenience please use either the online (last year’s form – but still useable) or downloadable form entry form. Note: conference registration is not completed until full payment is received. All major forms of payment accepted. For more information please contact the AV Board of Trade office at (661) 942-9581.

If you are interested in being a Sponsor of this year’s Outlook Conference, please click on the link  for all of the opportunities.    Sponsorship Program