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Advancing Economic Development in California’s Central Valley with Julie Herd of Go-Biz

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Les Mood interviewing Julie Herd in Fresno, California on the Destination for Innovation
20
Dec

Advancing Economic Development in California’s Central Valley with Julie Herd of Go-Biz

In this Destination for Innovation episode from Fresno, California, we meet Julie Herd, Regional Business Development Specialist, Central Valley at California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (Go-Biz) and a key figure in California’s economic development . Julie shares her unique background, including her early achievements in agriculture, and her journey through various roles impacting communities and businesses.

Key Takeaways:

  • Julie talks about her formative experiences, including working in a large animal vet clinic and holding an American Farmer degree from FFA.
  • Her current role at Go-Biz involves liaising with businesses and innovators, fostering environmentally friendly and innovative solutions in California.
  • Julie emphasizes the importance of communication, community involvement, and staying informed about available resources and opportunities.

Driving Community Growth:

  • Julie’s work focuses on bridging gaps between public and private sectors, promoting economic development and innovation.
  • She identifies key challenges like affordable housing, sustainable power, and water resources, underscoring their importance in state development.
  • Her advice includes never assuming and following the principles of ‘The Four Agreements’ for effective communication and collaboration.

Explore this insightful discussion on economic development, community engagement, and the pathways to a better world. Brought to you by The City of Bakersfield and GreenTech Network.

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Les Mood

Hi friends, I am the Chief Executive Officer at GreenTech Network and Mood Consulting, companies that provide marketing, media production, social media management, business consulting and business development services for the energy and mobility sectors. With 16 years of experience in renewable energy project design, development, finance and construction, I have a deep understanding of the market and the technology trends in this industry. My passion is to create and share content that empowers, inspires and enrolls people in the green technology movement. I am the creator and host of GreenTech Talks, an interview series with professionals and leaders in the field, which was born from and brought to you by LinkedIn as an alumni of the #LICreatorAccelerator Program. I also manage communications and social media campaigns for organizations in the energy and mobility sectors, helping them grow their followers, increase their business and build their community. My goal is to encourage a network effect that leads to a sustainability tipping point and a positive impact on the world. My latest project is in partnership with the City of Bakersfield, where we are featuring leaders and organizations on the ground floor of the energy transformation while pulling back the curtain on the role of public private partnerships in advancing innovation. Join us on the Destination for Innovation!

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