Treasure Valley Economic Update

Speaker:  Paul Hiller

The man at the helm of the Boise Valley Economic Partnership has a long history of building strong bridges between robust communities and corporate leaders in search of a successful venue for their life’s work.

Prior to coming to Boise as executive director of BVEP, Hiller was president and CEO of the Inland Empire Economic Partnership in Riverside, California. There he managed a multi-million dollar budget while providing the leadership to successfully market the region and create over 1,500 new jobs.

While in California, Hiller’s professional experience included creating one of the most successful business attraction marketing models in the nation. A model used in Irvine, California to attract corporate headquarters, high tech, and manufacturing companies.

Paul has ten years of private sector experience with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company at the Akron Ohio headquarters and Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation in Oakland California headquarters.  He has worked in the Corporate Planning Departments of both companies locating company facilities.

Hiller has an M.B.A., from Michigan State University and holds a B.S.B.A. in Business Administration from The University of Akron.

Learning Objectives:  Gain an understanding of the economic climate in the Treasure Valley

Prerequisites:  N/A

Program Level:  Basic

Program Content:  A presentation to learn about the status of the local economy and the prospects for new business in our area.

Advanced Preparation:  N/A

Instructional delivery method:  Group/Live

Recommended CPE Credits:  1 Hours

Field of Study:  Professional Development

Date:     Wednesday, October 14, 2009

               8am-9am

Subject:  Treasure Valley Economic Update

Location:  TownePlace Suites by Mariott                                

1415 South Eagle Road    Meridian,  ID  83642                                                                  

Cost:         FREE!