ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MINUTES
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026, 3:00 P.M.
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
EDC-83
PRESENT: Chair Robillard and Vice Chair Cervantes
ABSENT: Member Hemenway
STAFF PRESENT: Gil Hernandez, Carlos Aguilera, Sol Garay, Rakel Engles, Anthony Beaumon, Miranda Evans, Arlene Hernandez (virtual), Melanie Bruns (virtual), Bill Kester (virtual), Donesia Gause (virtual), Diana Alegria, and others
ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Rosibel Ochoa and Charles Henkels
Chair Robillard convened the meeting at 3:00 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE
There was no one wishing to address the Committee.
PRESENTATIONS
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE SERIES: UCR OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIPS AND
EXCITE INCUBATOR ANNUAL UPDATES
The Economic Development Committee received a presentation on the Business Excellence Series: UCR Office of Technology Partnerships and Excite Incubator Annual update.
INNOVATION MONTH: APRIL PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW & HIGHLIGHTS The Economic Development Committee received a presentation on Innovation Month: April Programming Overview and Highlights.
WALK THE TALK INITIATIVE: STRENGTHENED THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS The Economic Development Committee received a presentation on Walk the Talk Initiative: Strengthening through Strategic Partnerships.
APPRENTICESHIP WEEK RECOGNITION & CELEBRATION: LAUNCH PROGRAM The Economic Development Committee received a presentation on Apprenticeship Week (April 26-May 2, 2026) Recognition and Celebration: Launch Program.