INNOVATION IN OUR EVOLVING ECONOMY

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1 ACEC ANNUAL CONFERENCE: INNOVATION IN OUR EVOLVING ECONOMY THE LODGE AT SONOMA RENAISSANCE RESORT & SPA For more information or to register, visit SONOMA,

2 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS WELCOME RECEPTION MONDAY, MAY 11 >> 5:3O 7:OO PM Kick off your Annual Conference experience by tasting local wine and regional cuisine while visiting with fellow ACEC CA members. Reception sponsored by the North Coast, Napa/Solona and Marin Chapters. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MONDAY, MAY 11 >> 1:OO 5:0OPM THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING Panel Discussion & Luncheon TUESDAY, MAY 12 >> 11:3OAM 1:3OPM With gas tax revenue continuing to decline and the latest MAP-21 extension about to expire, transportation leaders search for new ways to fund the increasing backlog of improvement and rehabilitation needs on our highways and local roads. A panel of recognized experts with National, State, local and private sector perspectives will highlight the imminent crisis and provide insights on opportunities for generating new transportation revenue. TASTE OF SONOMA DINNER: ARTESA WINERY TUESDAY, MAY 12 >> 6:OO 9:OOPM Enjoy dinner, dancing, and wine tasting with breathtaking views at Artesa Winery. Ticketed event. KEYNOTE BREAKFAST WITH DR. ESMAEL ADIBI WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 >> 7:3O 9:OOAM Listen to Dr. Adibi of Chapman University talk about the global economy, analysis of construction market activity, and conditions and future business trends. THE WATER BOND: SHOW ME THE MONEY Panel Discussion & Luncheon WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 >> 12:OO 2:OOPM This panel discussion is certain to shed some light on the long and winding road of moving money from an approved Water Bond issue to actually funding your client s projects. Our panelists and moderator have been selected specifically to present a wide range of opinions and perspectives on a topic that should be of interest to everyone low cost project funding. With $7.45 billion soon to land in the State investment pool, there will be lots of hands in the cookie jar. Lunch and a lively discussion about the processes, policies and pitfalls associated with handing out money what could be better? BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Improving Practice Effectiveness Steven Isaacs Expert Witness & Forensic Work Ken Wittman/Brian Stewart Presentation Skills: No One has the Right to be Boring Karen Susman Tying the Knot: The Uncensored Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions Michael Strogoff e-office Steve Bein Getting Paid Michael Murtaugh Creating a Personal Transition Plan for Senior Leaders: What s Next? Cheryl Benedict Who Cares? Building an Ownership Culture in Your Firm Nick Belitz *New Leaders* Artesa Winery View The Three R s: Recruit, Retain & Reward Matt Keene

3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS MONDAY, MAY 11 12:00 1:00 p.m. Registration Open 1:00 5:00 p.m. ACEC CA Board of Directors Meeting 5:30 7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception TUESDAY, MAY 12 7:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Registration Open 7:30 9:00 a.m. Welcome & ACEC CA Business 9:00 9:45 a.m. Break with Exhibitors & Sponsors 10:00 11:30 a.m. Breakout Sessions Creating a Personal Transition Plan for Senior Leaders: What s Next? >> Cheryl Benedict Presentation Skills: No One has the Right to be Boring >> Karen Susman The Three R s: Recruit, Retain & Reward >> Matt Keene 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Transportation Panel Luncheon 1:30 2:15 p.m. Break with Exhibitors & Sponsors 2:30 4:00 p.m. Small/Medium & Large Firm Roundtables 6:30 9:00 p.m. Taste of Sonoma Dinner at Artesa Winery WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 7:00 a.m. Noon Registration Open 7:30 9:00 a.m. Keynote Breakfast Economic Forecast with Dr. Esmael Adibi 9:00 10:15 a.m. Breakout Sessions Tying the Knot: The Uncensored Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions >> Michael Strogoff e-office >> Steve Bein Getting Paid >> Michael J. Murtaugh & Michelle R. Generaux 10:30 11:45 a.m. Improving Practice Effectiveness >> Steven Isaacs Who Cares? Building an Ownership Culture in Your Firm >> Nick Belitz Expert Witness & Forensic Work >> Ken Wittman & Brian Stewart Noon 1:30 p.m. Water Panel Luncheon 1:30 2:00 p.m. Scholarship Raffle 2:00 4:00 p.m. Contractors Panel & New Prevailing Wage Regulations Update 4:00 5:00 p.m. IDC Meeting & Reception ACEC ANNUAL CONFERENCE: For more info or to register, visit

4 CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES RAMEKINS CULINARY SCHOOL: HANDS-ON PRIVATE COOKING CLASS APPETIZER & WINE PAIRING >> TUESDAY, MAY 12 >> 2:00 4:30PM There s nothing like rolling up your sleeves and getting a little messy in the kitchen! Ramekins chefs will guide you in a hands-on cooking class featuring fun and delicious recipes. Chef facilitators will be leading the class, but it will be very hands-on, giving participants the opportunity to work on the items collectively. Personalized Menu Packets will be prepared for attendees to take home with them. We will pre-select wines that will pair well with each of the appetizers to create a tasting experience. TASTE OF SONOMA DINNER: ARTESA WINERY TUESDAY, MAY 12 >> 6:3O 9:OOPM Enjoy dinner, dancing, and wine tasting with breathtaking views at Artesa Winery. HOTEL ACTIVITIES aily Wine Tasting in the Discovery Room in the lobby >> 4:30 6:00pm D every day Daily Morning Yoga >> 8:00 9:00am Daily Morning Hike >> 9:15pm (two hours) Spa Hours >> 8:30am 7:30pm daily

5 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM: Three Easy Ways to Register: Online Fax Mail (Registration with Payment) ACEC California 1303 J Street #450, Sacramento, CA Register by April 10th for Early Bird Discount Company: Address: City/State/Zip: Telephone: Fax: Chapter: Additional Member Firm Attendee Names (Please complete if registering additional members from your firm.) REDUCED FEES! Full Annual Conference Early Bird (4/10) Regular # of Attendees Amount Board of Directors Meeting (no fee) Member $ $ $ Add l Member, Same Firm $ $ $ First-Time Attendee $ $ Gold Standard Chapter of the Year Los Angeles $ $ Daily Registration: q Tuesday q Wednesday $ $ Non-Member $ $ Spouse/Guest $ Spouse/Guest Name (if registered): Spouses and Guests must register in order to participate in any of the conference activities. Spouse fee includes Welcome Reception, breakfasts, lunches and breaks. All ticketed events are separate fees. Optional Ticketed Events* Regular # of Attendees Amount Ramekins Culinary School Cooking Class with Wine Pairing $120 $ Taste of Sonoma Dinner (includes transportation) $120 $ For each Ticketed Event, please indicate the number attending. Total Payment Enclosed $ Method of Payment: q Check q Visa q MasterCard *Or register with credit card online at Credit Card Number: Cardholder Name: Credit Card Billing Address: Expiration Date: Signature: City/State/Zip: CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellation of your registration must be written and faxed to , or sent via to ssanders@acec-ca.org no later than April 24,. Please call the ACEC California office at if you have any questions. * Additional activities are available. Please visit the activites page at for more information. ACEC ANNUAL CONFERENCE: For more info or to register, visit aceccaconference