S A N T A A N A C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E Developing A Growing Economic Prosperity Strategy by Incorporating Social Equity

P R O B L E M I D E N T I F I C A T I O N

P R O B L E M I D E N T I F I C A T I O N Orange County = one of wealthiest in nation

P R O B L E M I D E N T I F I C A T I O N Orange County = one of wealthiest in nation Santa Ana = of 100 largest cities, one of poorest

• Identified by Rockefeller Foundation study as P R O B L E M I D E N T I F I C A T I O N Orange County = one of wealthiest in nation Santa Ana = of 100 largest cities, one of poorest • Identified by Rockefeller Foundation study as having the highest hardship index in America

• Identified by Rockefeller Foundation study as P R O B L E M I D E N T I F I C A T I O N Orange County = one of wealthiest in nation Santa Ana = of 100 largest cities, one of poorest • Identified by Rockefeller Foundation study as having the highest hardship index in America • 99th in per capita income average drop in last decade

P R O B L E M I D E N T I F I C A T I O N 75% of all businesses require English

P R O B L E M I D E N T I F I C A T I O N 75% of all businesses require English 70% of residents do not speak English

P R O B L E M I D E N T I F I C A T I O N 75% of all businesses require English 70% of residents do not speak English • high unemployment

P R O B L E M I D E N T I F I C A T I O N 75% of all businesses require English 70% of residents do not speak English • high unemployment • suppressed wages

P R O B L E M I D E N T I F I C A T I O N 75% of all businesses require English 70% of residents do not speak English • high unemployment • suppressed wages • high housing density

P R O B L E M I D E N T I F I C A T I O N 75% of all businesses require English 70% of residents do not speak English • high unemployment • suppressed wages • high housing density • high demands for government services

P R O B L E M I D E N T I F I C A T I O N 75% of all businesses require English 70% of residents do not speak English • high unemployment • suppressed wages • high housing density • high demands for government services • high negative impact on business productivity & profitability

P R O P O S E D S O L U T I O N

P R O P O S E D S O L U T I O N A comprehensive regional plan to meet marketplace demands by providing:

1. English language instruction P R O P O S E D S O L U T I O N A comprehensive regional plan to meet marketplace demands by providing: 1. English language instruction

1. English language instruction 2. Job training/retraining programs P R O P O S E D S O L U T I O N A comprehensive regional plan to meet marketplace demands by providing: 1. English language instruction 2. Job training/retraining programs

1. English language instruction 2. Job training/retraining programs P R O P O S E D S O L U T I O N A comprehensive regional plan to meet marketplace demands by providing: 1. English language instruction 2. Job training/retraining programs 3. Education reforms

1. English language instruction 2. Job training/retraining programs P R O P O S E D S O L U T I O N A comprehensive regional plan to meet marketplace demands by providing: 1. English language instruction 2. Job training/retraining programs 3. Education reforms 4. Housing assistance

A P L A N I N A C T I O N

Current chamber programs include: A P L A N I N A C T I O N Current chamber programs include:

Current chamber programs include: 1. English Works A P L A N I N A C T I O N Current chamber programs include: 1. English Works

Current chamber programs include: 1. English Works A P L A N I N A C T I O N Current chamber programs include: 1. English Works 2. High School Inc. Academies

Current chamber programs include: 1. English Works A P L A N I N A C T I O N Current chamber programs include: 1. English Works 2. High School Inc. Academies 3. Home Delivery

E X P E C T E D B E N E F I T S

A “win/win” for businesses and residents: E X P E C T E D B E N E F I T S A “win/win” for businesses and residents:

A “win/win” for businesses and residents: E X P E C T E D B E N E F I T S A “win/win” for businesses and residents: 1. A better-trained workforce

A “win/win” for businesses and residents: E X P E C T E D B E N E F I T S A “win/win” for businesses and residents: 1. A better-trained workforce 2. Greater productivity/profitability

A “win/win” for businesses and residents: E X P E C T E D B E N E F I T S A “win/win” for businesses and residents: 1. A better-trained workforce 2. Greater productivity/profitability 3. Better career path opportunities

A “win/win” for businesses and residents: E X P E C T E D B E N E F I T S A “win/win” for businesses and residents: 1. A better-trained workforce 2. Greater productivity/profitability 3. Better career path opportunities 4. Higher per capita income average

A “win/win” for businesses and residents: E X P E C T E D B E N E F I T S A “win/win” for businesses and residents: 1. A better-trained workforce 2. Greater productivity/profitability 3. Better career path opportunities 4. Higher per capita income average 5. Higher home ownership

N E X T S T E P S

N E X T S T E P S 1. Expanded research

N E X T S T E P S 1. Expanded research 2. Information sharing

3. Raising capital for program operation N E X T S T E P S 1. Expanded research 2. Information sharing 3. Raising capital for program operation

3. Raising capital for program operation N E X T S T E P S 1. Expanded research 2. Information sharing 3. Raising capital for program operation 4. Collection of national data

3. Raising capital for program operation N E X T S T E P S 1. Expanded research 2. Information sharing 3. Raising capital for program operation 4. Collection of national data 5. Creation of an oversight team

K E Y L E A R N I N G

1. Local political push back & denial K E Y L E A R N I N G 1. Local political push back & denial

1. Local political push back & denial 2. Strong support from media K E Y L E A R N I N G 1. Local political push back & denial 2. Strong support from media

1. Local political push back & denial 2. Strong support from media K E Y L E A R N I N G 1. Local political push back & denial 2. Strong support from media 3. Market investment in solutions not yet matching up with market demands

1. Local political push back & denial 2. Strong support from media K E Y L E A R N I N G 1. Local political push back & denial 2. Strong support from media 3. Market investment in solutions not yet matching up with market demands 4. Leadership can be a lonely journey

W E W A N T Y O U R H E L P

W E W A N T Y O U R H E L P 1. Identification of other urban regions that have addressed/are addressing these issues

2. Breaking down geographical parochialism W E W A N T Y O U R H E L P 1. Identification of other urban regions that have addressed/are addressing these issues 2. Breaking down geographical parochialism

2. Breaking down geographical parochialism 3. Managing “scale” W E W A N T Y O U R H E L P 1. Identification of other urban regions that have addressed/are addressing these issues 2. Breaking down geographical parochialism 3. Managing “scale”