Fall Conference EducationWednesday, November 1, 201712:30 pm - High-Speed Rail - Connection and Transforming CaliforniaConstruction is underway on the nation’s first high-speed rail system. Crews are working on the initial 119 miles in California’s Central Valley. The project will eventually connect Northern California to Southern California. Join Small Business Outreach Coordinator Ivor Newman who will give us an update on the progress of construction and discuss the benefits, challenges, future planning for Southern California and expected impacts. As the Small Business Outreach Coordinator, Ivor Newman is responsible for oversight, planning and implementation of statewide Small Business Outreach activities and assists the Authority in reaching its goals for Small Business participation. He establishes relationships with and offers guidance to small business owners, who are interested in participating in the high-speed rail program, conducts presentations and helps the Authority’s Small Business Advocate administer the Small and Disadvantaged Business Program.
1:45 pm—Your 5 Steps Toward Business Continuity Bliss, from a Cyber Security ExpertThe IT organization can no longer ignore cyber security as part of a well-rounded business continuity plan. With more than 50% likelihood, a major cybersecurity event can force a business into bankruptcy; are you making the smartest investments in defenses, awareness and disaster recovery?
Friday, November 3, 201710:00 am - IGP ComplianceThe IGP presents business owners with new, more complex stormwater regulations. These regulations have proven to have a substantial impact on small businesses. Noncompliant businesses could face costly fines and potential lawsuits from environmental groups and citizen attorneys. In conjunction with many local cities and chambers, Tory R. Walker Engineering offers free resources and expert guidance on topics such as proper enrollment and maintaining permit coverage, creating site maps, how to develop and implement a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP), and proper stormwater sampling, testing, and submission of results.
11:00 am - Avoiding Employment Related Litigation & Update on New Employment LawsLearn the potential pitfalls of employment issues and how these mistakes can lead to costly litigation. Topics include avoiding discrimination; the importance of having key documents including job descriptions and employee handbooks; wage and hour issues; handling internal complaints and disability issues.
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As the Small Business Outreach Coordinator, Ivor Newman is responsible for oversight, planning and implementation of statewide Small Business Outreach activities and assists the Authority in reaching its goals for Small Business participation. He establishes relationships with and offers guidance to small business owners, who are interested in participating in the high-speed rail program, conducts presentations and helps the Authority’s Small Business Advocate administer the Small and Disadvantaged Business Program.
industry certifications including his CISSP and ITIL Foundation. Matt founded and led a Managed Security Services division for the largest and most awarded local IT services provider in Los Angeles. Matt is well versed and an expert in many regulatory areas such as: PCI, HIPAA, ITAR, DFARS, FISMA and SOX.
