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9.A. - Page 1 <br /> � <br /> Redwood <br /> ��t� oni���arnia <br /> raunwea �asr <br /> � <br /> CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORT OF CONFERENCE/MEETING ATTENDANCE <br /> Name: Jeff Ira and Barbara Pierce Vendor No.: <br /> Department: City Council Voucher No.: <br /> Responsible Standing Committee: _N/A <br /> Conference or meeting: <br /> On November 14, 2011 the Economic Outlook Conference featured speal<ers Gary E. Schlossberg, <br /> Senior Economist, Wells Capital Management and Mark Spenner, EVP, General Manager of <br /> Games and CO-Founder at Rumble. <br /> Mr. Schlossberg is responsible for assessing the economic environment and providing input to the <br /> equity and fixed income portfolio management teams at Wells Capital. In this capacity, he <br /> analyzes prospects for financial markets. Given this perspective he gave an economic update with <br /> some thoughts about the impacts on the San Mateo County/ Bay Area. <br /> Mark Spenner presented a business industry update on the online game industry. Rumble <br /> Entertainment is a Redwood City based developer and publisher of connected games. They are <br /> unique in their focus on the gamer audience and are designed with free-to-play accessibility. <br /> Focusing on a young and growing audience, Redwood City is a key location with other game <br /> oriented companies here. <br /> It was helpful to hear the broader economic perspective from Mr. Schlossberg and the view of a <br /> new industry perspective local in Redwood City from Mr. Spenner. Awareness of this type is <br /> helpful in thinking about Redwood City's economic prospects and planning for the future. <br /> ■ F <br /> for both attendees 12/8/2011 <br /> Signature Date <br /> The Administrative Code requires reports of conferences or meetings for which a council member requests per diem or expense reimbursement. <br /> Reports must be submitted to the City Clerk of no later than the Wednesday of the week before the next City Council meeting. Reports must be <br /> submitted before the City of Redwood City will pay per diem or reimbursement for the conference or the meeting. Reports are not required for City <br /> Council meetings, or meetings with Council members, the City Manager, City Attorney or City Clerk. <br /> ClerkShared/Council-Admin Policy21-RepoitOfConf-MtgAttendAndReimbForm/ADNII N POL ICY21-GTYCOU NCILMENIBER-Reimburse Req FormAndReportConferencelvltgAttendance.doc <br />