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THE TEAM
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Their Job Site is California. Their Job Description is
Business Consulting & Community Economic Development
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| Dr. Robert Harmon |
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Dr. Robert Harmon has over 20 years experience as a marketing
consultant working with clients in industries such as software,
biotechnology, water systems, computers, semiconductors, printers,
displays, memory, instrumentation, medical software, batteries, optics,
cellular telecommunications, and food processing among others. He
serves on the advisory board for several startup companies in addition
to being a member of the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer
Science Advisory Board at Portland State University. Professor
Harmons research has appeared in publications such as the Journal of
Marketing Research, Journal of Marketing, Technological Forecasting
and Social Change, Journal of Advertising, Journal of Advertising
Research, Journal of Interactive Advertising, Business and Society, IEEE Transactions
on Engineering Management, and Decision Sciences.
He is currently completing research that is focused on incorporating ecological design
strategies into the R&D process for semiconductor capital equipment firms. Other
current work focuses on green supply chains, alternative energy development, and
determining the strategy links between an ecological business orientation and market
performance. His interests include interactive marketing and developing innovation strategies
for growth-oriented industries and governments.
Dr. Harmon is Professor of Marketing and Technology Management at Portland State University,
where he teaches technology marketing, product development, and marketing strategy courses in the
MBA and Engineering and Technology Management programs. He has a joint appointment in the
School of Business and the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science. He served two
terms as Chairman of the Marketing Department. He earned a Ph.D. in Marketing from Arizona State
University.
Presentations:
The Future of Entreprenuers in California: A Business Evangelist's Perspective
Technology Based Economic Development: Opportunities for Your Community
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| Tim Johnson |
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Tim Johnson has worked in economic development for nearly 25
years. He has held senior and executive management positions
in public and private sector organizations. He recently finished
a volunteer stint in the Gulf Coast helping to deploy grants and
loans to business and industry impacted by the hurricanes Katrina
and Rita. He completed a major report for the US Department of
Commerce and the International Economic Development Council
on how to improve response efforts for business and industry with
the rebuilding caused by these natural disasters. He is the former
executive director of the national award winning bi county Yuba-Sutter Economic Development
Corporation in northern California. Tim managed the community's economic recovery caused
by a devastating flood. He reduced unemployment from a high of nearly 20 percent to less than
9 percent along with aiding in the reduction of poverty levels from a high of 22 percent to 13 percent
in less than six years. Tim supported the attraction of multiple Fortune 500 companies Northrop
Grumman and SYSCO Distribution.
In addition his work has involved the planning of Sutter Crossing, the largest industrial science
and research park and city yet to be named (10,000 acres) north of San Francisco to Portland,
Oregon and the corresponding investment of $3 billion of new development for business, industry
and housing. During his tenure, Tim lead a 10 county effort comprised of 32 jurisdictions to retain
the largest employer (7,000) north of Sacramento to the Oregon state line, Beale Air Force Base
from the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure process.
Tim was previously in the city manager's office in San Diego, CA overseeing the retention of military
facilities but also the redevelopment of base and defense contractor facilities. In addition his
responsibilities involved actions on hosting such major events as the Super Bowl, America?s Cup,
World Cup, Republican National Convention and World Series.
Prior to these positions, Tim help create the first office of Economic Development, Agenda and
Commission for the city of Sacramento, CA in 1987. In addition to these actions he is credited
with the recruitment of over 300 companies and the creation of over 28,000 jobs during his tenure.
Tim is the founder of the California Autonomous Technology Initiative and serves on a variety of
boards of public and private organizations including the Community Advisory Board of
Wells Fargo Bank, California, the Editorial Board of Comstock's Business Magazine and the
Clearinghouse CDFI.
Presentations:
The Great State of California:
An Overview of California's Economic Segments and Business Trends
Some Assembly Required: How to Create High Performing Local Economies
New Paradigm for Economic Development:
Rethinking, Reforming, Refining and finding the Revenue to Achieve It
Creating Green Economies: California's Best Practices
Contact Tim at TJOHNSON@CALIFORNIABUSINESSMINUTE.COM or at 916-717-8284
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