City Workshops for 2016 Kickoff

Economic Development started their 2016 series with a “New Business Reception” last night and more than two dozen new businesses showed up to find out what the City has to offer to help them. Jessica Gonzales (pictured) welcomed everyone. Mary Visconte from the Chamber of Commerce was also present.

The reception was catered by Bravo Avo, a Foothill Ranch restaurant specializing in delicious Greek food. Also on hand was Lorrie Rudolph from Bowl of Heaven (Portola Hills), who provided free samples of their delicious dishes.

Coming up soon –

· Feb 24 – State of the City

· Mar 9 – Video Marketing

· April 1 – Fiscally fit

· May 13 – Secrets and Strategies to Business Success

· June 9 – Lake Forest Job Fair.

While the reception was going on inside, volunteers from the Recall movement were outside, handing out literature, speaking with people, and collecting signatures. Pictured above is the recall movement leader Leah Basile

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Dr. Jim Gardner is on the City Council for Lake Forest. You can check him out on LinkedIn and/or Facebook and you can share your thoughts about the City at Lake Forest Town Square on Facebook. His comments are not meant to reflect official City Policy.

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