Innovation TriValley

#GameChangers Awards 2018
2018-04-10 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
The #GameChangers Awards celebrates the innovation stars in the Tri-Valley from each of our Tri-Valley cities. Among the various awards, the prestigious Founders Award is presented to an individual and/or business that has shown strong advocacy of our region.
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Press Release
April 19, 2018 – Tri-Valley, California
With more than 450 tech companies alone in the Tri-Valley region today, Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group honored thirteen organizations with 2018 #GameChanger Awards as those who are creating a better world while living a better life today in the East Bay region.
Tri-Valley nominees for #GameChanger regional awards included Challenge Dairy Products, The Crayon Initiative, iQuest, SafeTraces, and Vintage 99. #GameChanger Awards were shared with Altamont Beer Works, BRIIA, Hexcel Corporation, Trov and Unchained Labs.
The Founders Award was bestowed on Sandia Laboratories for their leadership with the Open Campus, a tech transfer program now sharing research and data with organizations worldwide. The Social Innovator Award was awarded to Axis Community Health for their tenacious service and outreach to those in need in our region. The first ever Activator Award was shared with Tri-Valley Ventures, acknowledging keen vision in establishing the region’s first venture capital fund.
“Tri-Valley businesses are changing the landscape locally and around the world both through legacy companies with 100 years of product excellence, and early stage startups who are attracting high profile investors,” said Dale Kaye, CEO of Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group. “We are proud that the 2018 #GameChangers join a prestigous list of past winners including GE Digital, Bishop Ranch, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, NeoTract and Topcon.”
“The Tri-Valley is humming with investment and innovation,” said Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-15). “It’s my honor to represent this vibrant business community, including my hometown of Dublin, and tout its accomplishments on Capitol Hill. The #GameChangers here are changing the game and brightening the future for the entire nation.”
The Tri-Valley region is an economic powerhouse complimented by wine country hospitality and open spaces. The Tri-Valley is comprised of the cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, San Samon and the Town of Danville, and includes includes portions of Alameda County and Contra Costa County.
Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group is a collaborative of business leaders, educators, elected officials, and community leaders advancing the economic vitality of the region, while advancing the Tri-Valley as The Heart of California Innovation.
For more information about Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group visit innovationtrivalley.org.

Education Committee
2018-02-14 08:30 - 09:30
Business growth requires talented employees. Strong schools can help recruit these employees from other areas with strong K-12 schools of their own. The goal of the Education Committee is to provide K-12 schools and community college with opportunities to advance STEM education.
Note: This committee meets at the LVJUSD offices conference room C – 685 East Jack London Blvd, Livermore (map)

Tri-Valley Tech Connect
2018-02-06 16:00 - 20:00
Tri-Valley Tech Connect aims to help the region’s most innovative people connect with career opportunities close to home so they can spend less time commuting and more time on things that matter.
On February 6th, 2018, we will bring together the region’s top talent and leading technology companies for a half-day event focused on new opportunities, professional development and networking.

East Bay Book of Lists Party
2017-12-07 17:30 - 20:30
This annual party celebrates and honors the companies and individuals recognized in the East Bay Book of Lists.

Event Information

Join the San Francisco Business Times and the top companies in the East Bay for an evening of food, drinks, and celebration! We will honor the CEOs of the East Bay companies who made our 2018 East Bay Book of Lists at this must-attend networking event.
Agenda:
5:30- 6:00 – Networking
6:00 -6:30 – 2017 BRIIA Accelerator Showcase
6:30 – 8:30 – Networking
EXCLUSIVE ITV BENEFIT: 15% off 2018 East Bay Book of Lists Party USE PROMO CODE – ITVpromo

5th Annual Business & Entrepreneurship Speaker Series
2017-11-16 18:00 - 19:00
“Five Keys to Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset”
Speaker: Les Schmidt, Founder & Executive Director of Bishop Ranch Intelligence Innovation Accelerator
Presented by the Business Studies Program, LPC
Free and open to the public. Parking $2.00

Bay Area Battery Summit
2017-11-14 10:00 - 18:00
The Bay Area Battery Summit brings together technologists and entrepreneurs who are driving innovation in energy storage. The California Clean Energy Fund’s CalCharge program and Lawrence Livermore National Lab have teamed up to bring together an event that will add in depth conversations about many of the important themes across the storage space, including:

The Role of California as a leader in Energy Storage Innovation and Integration
Advances in Materials and Manufacturing accelerating progress
The Role of Storage in Mobility and the Internet of Things

Panel Topics

Science & Technology: Next Generation of Storage Technology
Infrastructure & Finance: Deploying Storage Technology
Mobility: Electrifying Transportation

Sponsored by:

FIRESIDE CHAT WITH RON SCHNEIDERMANN, ENTREPRENEUR AND GROWTH EXPERT
2017-10-26 18:00 - 20:00
How do you grow a startup? What are some secrets to building a brand and loyalty where none exists? Join us for a fireside chat with Ron Schneidermann, entrepreneur and growth expert, as he talks about his experience in growing and scaling companies.

Ron is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at AllTrails, a global platform that helps people spend more time enjoying the outdoors, through crowdsourced trail maps, photos, and reviews. Ron has lead AllTrails’ growth over the last two years to become the #1 outdoors app, with more than 7 million downloads and reaching 30 million people each year.

Prior to that, Ron was Head of Growth for Yelp Reservations, the fastest growing restaurant management solution worldwide. Under Ron’s leadership, Yelp Reservations achieved 10X growth during his first twelve months.

Ron was also co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Liftopia, a yield management platform for ski resorts and the largest retailer of ski lift tickets online. Liftopia achieved an average annual growth of 250% over eight years, and raised four rounds of investments from top tier angel and VC funding. He has also run Business Development at Hotwire and was a Consultant at Accenture.

As an entrepreneurial operator, he’s not afraid to get in the trenches. Ron is passionate about building great companies and brands, focusing on using technology to help people have authentic, organic, real-world experiences.

Agenda:
– 6:00 – 6:30 – Networking
– 6:30 – 7:30 – Fireside Chat and Q & A
– 7:30 – 8:00 – Networking

Space is Limited. RSVP to reserve your space. Refreshments will be provided.

Tri-Valley Manufacturing Day
2017-10-06
Tour Manufacturing Sites – Hand-on Demonstrations – Career Information
This event is structured for students and education staff.
Participants will be contacted with specific information once the registration window is closed.

Dreammakers and Risktakers 2017 Awards Luncheon
2017-10-05 11:30 - 13:30
The Dreammakers and Risktakers luncheon salutes student entrepreneurs from the Tri-Valley region whose ideas hold the promise to change the world. It showcases the talent and bravery of the next generation, and gives the opportunity for civic leaders to recognize them.
Don’t miss this thrilling salute to students who represent every school system in the Tri-Valley and Las Positas College who are innovating the future as they fearlessly pursue their dreams.

Special thanks to Amos Productions, Palm Event Center in the Vineyard, Dublin Unified School District, Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District, Pleasanton Unified School District, San Ramon Valley Unified School District, and Las Positas College.
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Hoge Fenton Employment Law Seminar
2017-09-27 07:45 - 10:45
Social Media, Marijuana, and Privacy: How Your Employees’ Off-Duty Conduct Can Affect Your Business
Every employee has a life outside the office. While employers have little control over what employees do on their own time, changes in the law, politics, and social media are forcing employers to consider whether they should become involved, and if so, whether they are permitted to do so and how. What happens when an employer believes an employee’s off-duty activities affect, conflict with, or interfere with the employee’s performance or the company’s policies?
While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, Hoge Fenton’s Employment Law Team can help you respond to your employees’ off-duty conduct in a consistent, fair, and legal manner. Join us for an interactive discussion about social media, the legalization of marijuana in California, the distinction between private and public activities, and employers’ rights and obligations with respect to these issues.
School is back in session, so we will be conducting this seminar in classroom workshop style! So please bring your thinking caps and be prepared to share your insights and expertise with others.
Who Should Attend:
Business owners and managers, CEOs, CFOs, COOs, in-house legal counsel, human resource professionals, trusted advisors, and others responsible for personnel matters.

FinTechTalk Conference
2017-09-26 08:30 - 19:00
Financial ‘thought-leaders’ for speakers, pioneering Fintech demos, fireside chats and networking extravaganza – all in one location.

State of the Tri-Valley
2017-07-27 17:30 - 20:30
Join us for a panel discussion and networking opportunity with local leaders who are pushing the Tri-Valley economy to new heights.
15% Discount Promo Code: TRIVALLEYPANEL

Nonprofit of the Year - Sunflower Hill Reception
2017-06-29 16:30 - 17:30
Hope you can attend this special reception on June 29th at Sunflower Hill Gardens. Guests must be registered to attend.
Assemblywoman Baker Honors SunflowerHill As The 16th Assembly District Nonprofit Of The Year

East Bay Business Roundtable
2017-05-19 08:00 - 10:00
Goal: To create a local pool of qualified technicians in the East Bay region for business’ needs.

Why should you attend?
1. Learn about the “Vets to Tech” award-winning, employer-led best practice for growing local qualified
technicians.
2. Meet Vets to Tech partners who created the program using resources from the community college and
workforce development board systems.
3. Influence the use of local resources to meet your own employment needs.
4. Learn about partners who can refer qualified job applicants to your company.
5. Influence the quality and curriculum of programs by educators in the East Bay

Who should attend?
1. Company leaders who are concerned about their current and future technician level workforce shortages.
2. Companies that need technicians in Advanced Manufacturing: Semiconductor, Auto, Consumer Devices,
Robotics, Industrial or Biotech industries.
3. Companies that want to increase free employment referral services that produce local, qualified job applicants.
Sponsored by: East Bay EDA, Innovation Tri-Valley & City of Fremont

Solutions for Tri-Valley Housing Affordability
2017-05-18 08:00 - 09:30 | Sponsor Benefits
Join us in a panel discussion on how to alleviate the growing housing needs of our workforce. Housing and government professionals will be on hand to provide insight and join in on the conversation!
Speakers include:

Linda Mandolini, Eden Housing
Linda Smith, City of Dublin
Steve Lanza, Lam Research
Jeff Schroeder, Ponderosa Homes

Moderated by:

Sblend Sblendorio, Hoge Fenton Attorneys

Event Sponsored by Hoge Fenton Attorneys
The event is free, but please register online here.

Tri-Valley Branding Campaign Launch
2017-04-25 18:30 - 20:30
The Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group will be hosting a Tri-Valley brand campaign launch on April 25 – allowing Innovation Tri-Valley to introduce the Tri-Valley region to the world. Guest speakers include:

Blackbelt Agency – presenting the new brand
David Selinger – Tri-Valley serial entrepreneur
Marty Beard – COO of Blackberry and ITV Founder

#Gamechangers Awards 2017
2017-03-29 08:00 - 09:30 | Sponsor Benefits
The #GameChangers Awards celebrates the innovation stars in the Tri-Valley from each of our Tri-Valley cities. Among the various awards, the prestigious Founders Award is presented to an individual and/or business that has shown strong advocacy of our region.
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