[RTC List] You are Invited.

[Gregg Foster]

BUSINESS LEADERS LUNCHEON
Growing a Knowledge-Based Business on the North Coast 
While residents of the North Coast might be familiar with locally-based and
nationally known manufacturers, we are also home to many "knowledge-based"
businesses with a statewide or nationwide presence.  Like local
manufacturers, these businesses bring money to our region by adding value to
a product.  In this case, however, the "manufacturing" process takes place
between their ears.
In this Business Leaders Luncheon, we'll hear from three businesses that
started on the North Coast and have expanded well beyond the Redwood
Curtain.   We will hear how they got started, what factors led to their
growth, the challenges they faced in conducting their business from this
region, and what they believe is the future of their firm and others like
them for the North Coast.
 
 Panelists: 
Jeff Nelson, CEO of SHN Consulting Engineers and Geologists.  Mr. Nelson is
a Humboldt County native who helped form the Eureka-based SHN Engineers in
1979.  SHN is a science-based consulting firm providing engineering, survey,
planning, geoscience, and environmental services throughout northern
California and southern Oregon . SHN now has four offices (Eureka, Redding,
Willits, and Coos Bay ) and nearly 90 employees.
Becky McBain of McBain & Trush, Inc.  Based in Arcata, McBain & Trush was
formed in January 1995 and now employs over a dozen individuals.  The firm
applies ecological research to river preservation, management, and
restoration.  Working throughout the , they focus on improving river
ecosystem health in regulated rivers, assessing impacts of land use and
water development activities on stream ecosystems, and developing mutually
beneficial management strategies that improve those river ecosystems.
Neal Carnam, Managing Principal Northern California & Pacific Regions of
Winzler & Kelly Consulting Engineers.  Based in Eureka, Winzler and Kelly
began in Eureka 55 years ago as a civil engineering and surveying firm
serving northwest California.  Today they provide a full range of
engineering and environmental services.  They currently have 10 offices
throughout California and and employ over 250 employees.
Avalon Restaurant
Friday - October 27, 2006
Noon - 2:00PM
Sign up early as the last two events were sold-out.
RSVP required by October 24, 2006.
Cost is $40; payable to County of Humboldt 
 
Please mail checks to: 
County of Humboldt
520 E Street
Eureka, CA 95501
Attn: Eric
Ph# 476-4812
 
The menu choices are: 
Avalon Cobb Salad:
Grilled Chicken, Hard Cooked Egg, Tomato,
Avocado, Green Beans, Crumbled Bleu Cheese,
Romaine Lettuce & Vinaigrette
 
Grilled Salmon with Meyer Lemon Sauce
Roast Potato with Creme Fraiche & Chives,
Green Beans
 
You can sign up here:
http://www.northcoastsbdc.org/pages/home/business-leaders-luncheon.php
 
Gregg Foster
Executive Director
Redwood Region Economic Development Commission
520 E Street
Eureka, CA  95501
707-445-9651
707-445-9652 (fax)
 <mailto:rredc at northcoast.com> rredc at northcoast.com
 <http://www.rredc.com> www.rredc.com
 
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