As The Valley Grows
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT BULLETIN
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The Valley Economic Alliance convenes Valley leaders to facilitate prosperous,
inclusive, and environmentally sustainable community and economic development across our 5-city region, including Burbank, Calabasas, Glendale, Los Angeles, and San Fernando.

What do you think of when you think of the San Fernando Valley region?

For almost three decades, The Valley Economic Alliance has been...
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In The Know
Alliance President & CEO Sonya Blake (pictured far left) joined 30 business, union, and community representatives for a Los Angeles listening tour by former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (pictured in center), who was recently appointed by Governor Newsom as Infrastructure Advisor...
Act Now to Shape our Community
Some of the obstacles cities face when developing neighborhoods can arguably be attributed to certain misaligned policies and zoning regulations. Residents can help shape the development of our communities through our cities' Community Planning process. Click below to learn more.
Looking east over the City of Calabasas.
City Planning 101

Learn how urban planners work through the city planning process to balance the needs of all residents. We can shape the future development of our region by engaging in the Community Planning process currently under way. Click below for a tutorial on the planning process and learn how you can influence zoning and land use for decades to come. 
Plan Metro's Budget

How do you think LA Metro's budget should be spent? You are in the driver's seat when you submit your budget recommendations through the My Metro Budget Calculator. Be a part of giving the Valley a voice in transportation policy. Click below and adjust the revenue and expense estimates.
Support for Local Businesses
ANGEL CITY DEVELOPMENT

A construction company and general contractor in Woodland Hills, Angel City Development was founded by Haim Zafrani. In 2018 in light of the pandemic, Haim was seeking assistance obtaining capital for his business as well as marketing expertise to help increase his brand awareness as a new business.

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

One of the powerful ways The Alliance builds our local economy is to activate our network of leading subject matter experts in our Executives-in-Residence Program as mentors to our local businesses. Our mentors augment the offerings of our in-house business advisors and bring professional talent in competitive career fields such as technology, banking, and marketing, among other critical business topics.
 
In need of a business mentor? Enroll in our free Business Assistance Program today and get the help you need to start, grow, and thrive in the San Fernando Valley. Learn more at TheValley.net/Assistance and enroll in our Business Assistance Program here.

This program is funded, in part, through a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Also sponsored by:
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Recognizing Our Investors
The Alliance is proud to have over 50 leading corporate, nonprofit, and government change makers as funders of our work.

Click below to meet these generous supporters and learn how you can partner with them too.
New Investor Welcome
The Alliance welcomes Data Direct Networks (DDN) as one of our newest supporters. Based in Chatsworth, DDN is the world’s largest private data storage company and the leading provider of intelligent technology and infrastructure solutions for Enterprise at Scale, AI and analytics, HPC, government and academia customers. 
Community Survey Results
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In October 2022, The Alliance conducted a community survey to gather input about regional priorities. The three most important community and economic development priorities were voted to be Business Retention & Assistance; Land Use, Permit & Zoning Reform; and Business Attraction. Thank you to everyone who participated. We heard your invaluable feedback and will focus on these priority areas as we develop programs and advocate for smart development.
QUICK POLL
What do you hope will be the top priorities of our newly elected officials?
The Economy
Housing
Public Safety
Homelessness
Public Education
Streamlining Government
Join local leaders in discussions of real estate, business attraction, and tourism. Register now through December 12 for early bird pricing. Attendees will enjoy dynamic keynote presentations, panel discussions, and premier networking opportunities with city planning leaders.
Join members of The Valley Economic Alliance’s Board and Government officials to learn about the impact of The Alliance and its five partner cities in 2022. Also learn about programs planned for 2023 as we install our new Board of Directors to continue to catalyze the San Fernando Valley’s community and economic growth.
Valley News

Assembly member Jesse Gabriel Presents $2 Million Check to Support Cutting-Edge Research and Innovation in Warner Center
Pierce College Hosts Ribbon Cutting for $22.3 Million Automotive Tech Building
Up Next
Want to learn more?
Check out our Calendar of Upcoming Events and register today!
In Case You Missed It
Catch up on recent events you may have missed! Even if you can’t attend, you can always watch the replay.
Valley Arts & Leisure
The San Fernando Valley offers many entertainment options for residents and visitors to enjoy. Click the images below for more information about two upcoming arts and cultural events. Please email info@economicalliance.org to let us know about Valley events.
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