2025 February
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
9:00 – 11:30 am
Orchard Conference Center at CSUN
As the business landscape evolves—impacted by wildfires, rising costs, workforce shifts, and technological advancements—this event provides the insights and connections needed to navigate change and seize new opportunities.
Panel Topics & Discussion Points
1. Economic Outlook
Impact of local policies on community development and business reinvestment.
Strategies to navigate inflation, government debt, and workforce challenges.
Funding opportunities for small businesses and how to access them.
Best practices for business collaboration and economic resilience.
2. Market Impact: Insurance + Real Estate
Post-wildfire insurance challenges and their effect on businesses.
Trends in commercial real estate and strategies for business recovery.
Rising cybersecurity threats and increasing litigation risks for businesses.
The role of cloud computing and IT solutions in business growth.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and help shape the Valley’s future.
ECONOMIC TRENDS PANEL
MODERATOR:
Dr. Glen Whitman
Chair of Economics
David Nazarian College of Business
& Economics at CSUN
Scott Alderton
Managing Partner
Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP
Paula Bahamon
Senior Vice President Community Development
Mission Valley Bank
Katherine Hren
Partner
Ballard Rosenberg Golper & Savitt, LLP
Meghan Pinchuk
Chief Investment Officer
Morton Wealth
Angie Richards
Vice President, Employee Benefits
Poms & Associates
MARKET IMPACT:
INSURANCE + REAL ESTATE PANEL
MODERATOR:
Joe Gubic
Partner
Citrin Cooperman
Tim Gaspar
CEO
Gaspar Insurance Services
Sam Glendon
First Vice President, Los Angeles North
CBRE
Nick Mancini
President
The Tech Consultants
John Parker
Co-Founder
Parker Brown
Danone Simpson
President & CEO
Montage Insurance Solutions