Meet Us at the CALED Annual Conference!

KOSMONT IS A PROUD SPONSOR

The Kosmont Team is headed to the CALED Annual Conference in Ontario on May 7th and is proud to be this year’s lanyard sponsor. We are honored to be able to participate in two timely & informative panel sessions. We invite you to join us and look forward to seeing you.

KOSMONT SPEAKERS

Weds, May 7 at 2:30 pm

Today's Roadmap to Economic Development: Climate Action, Zoning and Housing

Speakers

Larry J. Kosmont, Chairman & CEO, Kosmont Companies
Bonnie Lipscomb, Economic Development & Housing Director, City of Santa Cruz
Jesus Gomez, City Manager, City of Norwalk

Description

Economic development has transitioned from Redevelopment to Sustainability; from Retail to Residential; from Shopping Trips to Retail Apps, all with a focus on green infrastructure, resiliency, and density. In a post covid digital world consumers want a 15-minute community with restaurants, jobs, and great schools.

The private sector is investing in green energy projects; federal and state funding is available. The State wants cities to pump density; housing has the highest land value. This presentation/panel will show how to implement effective economic development by taking advantage of zoning and financing tools to attract/induce private investment the community wants.

Thurs, May 8 at 3:15 pm

Show Me the Money: Developing Effective Strategies for Economic Growth

Speakers

Mike Lee, Senior Advisor, Kosmont Companies
Jackie Melendez, Assistant City Manager, City of Chino

Description

How do you build a thriving economic development department from the ground up? What key strategies can you use to turn your city’s economic vision into reality?

Join them for an in-depth crash course on how to establish, cultivate, and sustain a high-performing economic development department that will allow your community to grow and prosper.

With over 50 years of combined experience, Mike and Jackie have successfully designed and implemented innovative strategies to maximize economic development success for small and medium sized cities across Southern California. Learn how they attracted investment, grew and retained businesses, and positioned their cities for long term success.

CEDA BAND ANNOUNCEMENT

Kosmont is proud to share CEDA's NEWEST Program:

CEDA BAND EIFD FINANCING POOL

Kosmont Financial Services is honored to be the CEDA BAND Municipal Advisor. For more information, click here.

KOSMONT ATTENDEES

Kosmont Companies is an economic development, real estate, and public finance advisor. We have been assisting the public and private sectors for decades in bringing plans and projects to fruition. Kosmont Companies is proud to be in the Los Angeles Business Journal 2025 Book of Lists as one of the Top 100 Minority-Owned Businesses.