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Home My WebLink About8.1 Tri-Vly Business Council Attach 10 ." "l RECEIVED CllY OF DUBLIN CITY OF DUBLIN JAN 252008 · .1. !TY MANAGER'S OFFICE Section 2: Application for Community Group/Organizational Funding SECTION 2 Page 1 of 11 .... ATTMH/-1GVT '0.. CITY OF DUBLIN Fiscal Year 2008-2009 COMMUNITY GROUP/ORGANIZATION ApPLICATION FOR FUNDS COVER PAGE AGENCY NAME: TRI-V ALLEY BUSINESS COUNCIL PROPOSED PROJECT/PROGRAM NAME: TRI-V ALLEY BUSINESS COUNCIL'S EDUCATION COLLABORA TIVE FUNDING AMOUNT REQUESTED: $19,000 SECTION 2 Page 2 of 12 ." "l CITY OF DUBLIN Fiscal Year 2008-2009 2. 1. Tobv Brink Contact Person 925-227 -1824 Work Phone Federal Tax Identification No. (required): #94-3227787 City of Dublin Business License No. (required) N/A SECTION 2 Page 3 of 11 .... .. (" '\ City of Dublin Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Application for Funds 3. Proposed Project/Program Information (Do not describe Organization.) Amount of Funds Requested $ 19,000 (Maximum $25,000 per project.) Proposed Project/Program Name Tri-Valley Business Council's Educational Collaborative Proposed Project/Program Date(s): Start 07/0112008 and End 06/30/2009 Please note: City Council Grant Funds are distributed on a reimbursement basis. If your Agency needs a 100% disbursement at the beginning of the Fiscal Year, please indicate this below and please provide justification for this need. X Agency is requesting 100% disbursement at the beginning of the Fiscal Year. If selecting this option, please provide justification in the blank space below. o Agency is not requesting 100% disbursement at the beginning of the Fiscal Year. If selecting this option, please provide the frequency that reimbursements will be submitted to the City in the blank space below; e.g., monthly, quarterly, at project completion, etc. SECTION 2 Page 4 of 12 ;", 4 ." "'l City of Dublin Fiscal Year 2008-2009 a. . . . . The . The Virtual need legal help. Website to find the se eds - i.e. if they use the Innovator's I have included a PowerPoint overview of the Virtual Incubator Website in the application. b. How would the PROPOSED PROJECTIPROGRAM address an unmet community need and improve the quality of life for Dublin residents. Why is this project/program needed? (Additional page may be added, if needed): SECTION 2 Page 5 of 11 .... .. ." "l The Tri-Valley Innovation Network Report entitled - A Regional Economic Strategy for Promoting Innovation-Driven Entrepreneurship in the Tri-Valley Region, was released in October of 2006. This report, which was funded by the Tri-Valley cities, concluded the following: Innovation and Entrepreneurship must be the core regional economic strategy of the Tri-Valley for three fundamental reasons: It was aJ' from the r and inter ~. other c creatiOn I rmovaf high-priority need. The charts. bel<;>w generate the mor there were 268 new · An unmistakable . A clear mess . Growing 'n the region in the Tri-Valley nationally The Tri-Vall~f's! . . such as the ers, the Tri- or. SECTION 2 Page 6 of 11 .... ... ,. 'Il FIGURE 1-5: Contributions to the Regional Economy 2003 SIZE OF FIRM SHARE OF FIRMS SHARE OF EMPLOYMENT SHARE OF REVENUE 5 or fewer 80% 22% 35% 6to25 23% 26 to 100 18% Dublin Livermore Pleasanton 10.5 San Ramon 19% (3,430 firms) 20% (541 firms) 11.6 SECTION 2 Page 7 of 11 .... .. ." "l c. What documentation/data/records support the need for this PROPOSED PROJECTIPROGRAM? Please identify your data sources. (Additional page may be added, if needed.) See response in section b. and data in attached Innovator's Network report. d. The Use e. tly the Ultimately we 1. Number of us 2. Business profiles ca 3. Number of connections made WI 4. Feedback from exit surveys. f. Specify numbers of clients served by agency, then by PROPOSED PROJECT/PROGRAM: SECTION 2 Page 8 of 11 .... AI Total Proposed Partici ants Served by this Project/Program 1,724 Total Number of Dublin Residents Served by this Project Application for Funds 5. Financial Information - Operating Budget a. Expense Budget Science /Engineering $6,000 $1,000 Fair Capital Costs $15,000 $2,500 Consultant $42,000 $7,000 Marketing $51,000 $8,500 TOTAL $114,000 $19,000 Further Comments/Explanations (if necessary): The program costs will be split equally between the cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and San Ramon, the Town ofDanville, and the County of Almneda. SECTION 2 Page 9 of 12 City of Dublin Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Application for Funds b. Revenue Budget City of Dublin City of Livermore City of Pleasanton City of San Ramon Town of Danville County of Alameda TOTAL $19,000 $19,000 $19,000 $19,000 $19,000 $19,000 $114,000 Further Comments/Explanations (if necessary): Each of the Tri-Valley cities (including the Town of Danville and the County of Alameda) are being asked to contribute $19,000 towards these projects in FY 2008-09. City of Dublin Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Application for Funds 6. General Agency Information o Past grant applicants may check this box in lieu of completing item 6 (a-d) if the program/organizational description on file with the City is correct and current. SECTION 2 Page 10 of 12 ,. .... 'Il b. Describe the population(s) served by the Organization. Describe all the services the Organization currently provides to Dublin residents. · An additional page may be added, if needed. Has your agency ever previously received funds from the City of Dublin? If yes, please specify in what Fiscal Years and the amount received each year. c. d. 7. o )( F. NA 0 G. Signed affidav project/program plan o H. Copy of IRS Letter of Determination indicating tax exempt status. SECTION 2 Page 11 of 11 ... A Tri-Valley Business Council Board Members and Officers Officers John Do Ie AJ. Ma'or Ken Mercer Weldon Moreland HolI Nelson Board Chair Board Chair Elect Past Board Chair CFO Secreta Ho e, Fenton, Jones & Appel Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Company, LLP Valley Care Health System M. Weldon Moreland, CPA Randick, O'Dea & Tooliatos, LLP Board Members Jeff Antrim Antrim Construction David Stark Bay East Association of Realtors John Carpenter Carpenter/Robbins Commercial Real Estate, Inc. Mark Triska Colliers International Thomas Rose Fremont Bank James Paxson Hacienda Owners Association Susan Houghton Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Steve Gilmour Leisure Sports Tom Guarino Pacific Gas & Electric Company Hershel Haley Power Air Corporation Eric Wallis Reed Smith, LLP James Simmons Sandia National Laboratories Robert Silva The DeSilva Group Larry Bell The Staubach Company Chris Kinsel T JKM Transportation Consultants Ray O'Connor TopCon Positioning Systems, Inc. James P. Schwartz TRC Laura Olson UNCLE Credit Union Jerry Carlson Valley Community Bank Phil Wente Wente Vineyards Jim Caldwell Workforce Incubator cD 'u I:: :s o (,) '" '" CI) I:: 'C;; :s CO >- ~ fti ~ .= - CI) Cl "C :s CO 00 o o N ;::: o o N CI) ~ ea 5 ..Q ..!!! "0 (,) "C W > I- - I:: CI) CI) E E 0 $ u S .E ,U) CI) E o u .E fti '0 I- CI) I:: :s .., >- ea :!E ... 0- < .<:: !:! ea :!E ..Q CI) LL. I:: ea .., u CI) c > o z - u o Q. 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C> C> M - - (0') (0') 00 cD N e:;- M "'!. .... - - (0') (0') "'!.' t- .., .... ai - - (0') (0') ~ t- .., .... M N - - (0') (0') 00. ~ e:;- M co ..,- .... - - (0') (0') "'!. e:;- M "'!. .... - - e:;- (0') "'!. .... .... (0') (0') co cD .... - - (0') (0') co. e:;- (0') "'!. .... - - e:;- M "'!. .... .... (0') (0') co. ;=: - - e:;- M co_ .... (0') (0') "'!. - - (0') (0') co cD N e:;- M co cD ~ - - (0') (0') co. .... ~ ai .... - - (0') (0') "'!. e:;- M co. .... - - '" '" e '" c. >< w ]i o I- '" E o u .E - '" Z l '- I c 2006 Exempt Org. Return prepared for: TRI-V ALLEY BUS CNCL EDUC. COLLABORATIVE 1424 CONCANNON BLVD LIVERMORE, CA 94550 Moreland & Bologna Accountants & Consultants 1424 Concannon Blvd, Bldg G Livermore, CA 94550 , 2006 PAGE 1 FEDERAL EXEMPT ORGANIZATION TAX SUMMARY TRI-VALLEY BUS CNCL EDUC. COLLABORATIVE 94-3227787 REVENUE CONTRIBUTIONS, GIFTS, AND GRANTS............ INTEREST ON SAVINGS/TEMP CASH INVEST...... NET INCOME (LOSS) - SPECIAL EVENTS......... OTHER REVENUE......................................... TOTAL REVENUE......................................... EXPENSES MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL........................... TOTAL EXPENSES....................................... NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES EXCESS OR (DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR............ NET ASSETS/FUND BAL. AT BEG. OF YEAR...... NET ASSETS/FUND BAL. AT END OF yEAR....... 2006 2005 394,750 191,952 337 244 -338,131 -189,432 20 0 56,976 2,764 4,393 8,381 4,393 8,381 52,583 -5,617 -91,976 -86,359 -39,393 -91,976 DIFF 202,798 93 -148,699 20 54,212 -3,988 -3,988 58,200 -5,617 52,583 2006 CALIFORNIA 199 TAX SUMMARY TRI-V ALLEY BUS CNCL EDUC. COLLABORATIVE PAGE 1 94-3227787 2005 DIFF 244 93 14,263 -13,852 191,952 202,798 206,459 189,039 212,076 130,839 212,076 130,839 -5,617 58,200 10 0 10 0 43,188 -5,539 43,188 -5,539 37,649 52,583 37,649 52,583 REVENUE INTEREST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OTHER INCOME.....,.................................... GROSS CONTRIBUTIONS, GIFTS, & GRANTS...... TOTAL INCOME.......................................... EXPENSES AND DISBURSEMENTS OTHER DEDUCTIONS.................................... TOTAL DEDUCTIONS.................................... EXCESS OF RECEIPTS OVER DISBURSEMENTS..... FILING FEE FILING FEE............................................. BALANCE DUE............................................ SCHEDULE L BEGINNING ASSETS.................................... BEGINNING LIABILITIES & NET WORTH........... ENDING ASSETS......................................... ENDING LIABILITIES & NET WORTH............... 2006 337 411 394,750 395,498 342,915 342,915 52,583 10 10 37,649 37,649 90,232 90,232 Form 990 OMS No. 1545-0047 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501 (c), 527, or 4947(aXl) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service ~ The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements. A For the 2006 calendar year, or tax year beginning ,2006, and ending B Check if applicable: C Address change ~IR~iab~e TRI -VALLEY BUS CNCL EDUC. COLLABORATIVE orprint 1424 CONCANNON BLVD ors~~e. LIVERMORE, CA 94550 specific instruc- tions. 2006 Open to Public Inspection o Employer Identification Number 94-3227787 Name change E Telephone number Initial return (925) 449-0100 F Accounting I){l C h method: ~ as Other (specify) ~ Accrual Final return Amended return Application pending H and I are not applicable to section 527 organizations. H (a) Is this a group return for affiliates? . .. DYes H (b) If 'Yes,' enter number of affiliates ~ H (C) Are all affiliates included? . . . . . . . .. DYes (If 'No,' attach a list. See instructions.) H (d) Is this a separate return filed by an organization covered by a group ruling? . Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A (Form 990 or 99O-EZ). rm No DNO G Web site: ~ N/A J Organization type (check only one). . . . . . . .. ~ X 501 (c) 3'" (insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 5Z1 K Check here ~ D if the organization is not a 509(a)(3) supporting organization and its gross receipts are normally not more than $25,000. A return is not required, but if the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return. No R E V E N U E I Grou Exemption Number. .. ~ M Check ~ X if the organization is not required Gross recei ts: Add lines 6b, 8b, 9b, and lOb to line 12. .. ~ 395, 498 . to attach Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF), Revenue Ex enses and Chan es in Net Assets or Fund Balances See the instructions. 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received: a Contributions to donor advised funds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 a b Direct public support (not included on line 1 a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 b c Indirect public support (not included on line 1 a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 c d Government contributions (grants) (not included on line 1 a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 d 384, 505 . eT~~r~~~~11~5s(caSh $ 394,750. noncash $ )........................ 2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts (from Part VII, line 93) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Membership dues and assessments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Dividends and interest from securities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6a Gross rents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6a b Less: rental expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6b c Net rental income or (loss), Subtract line 6b from line 6a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Other investment income (describe. . . . . .. ~ 10,245. le 2 3 4 5 394,750. 337. (A) Securities (B) Other -338,131. 8a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . 8a b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses. . . . . . . 8b c Gain or (loss) (attach schedule} . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8c d Net gain or (loss). Combine line 8c, columns (A) and (B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ' . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Special events and activities (attach schedule). If any amount is from gaming, check here. .. ~D a Gross revenue (not including $ 394, 750 . of contributions reported on line 1 b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . 9a b Less: direct expenses other than fundraising expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9b c Net income or (loss) from special events. Subtract line 9b from line 9a . . . . . . . . . . . lOa Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances. . .. . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . .. lOa b Less: cost of goods sold. . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. lOb cGross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (attach schedule), Subtract line lOb from line lOa. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. 10c 11 Other revenue (from Part VII, line 103) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . .. 11 12 Total revenue. Add lines 1e, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6c, 7, 8d, 9c, 10c, and 11....................,................. 12 E 13 Program services (from line 44, column (B)). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . ... .. . . . . . . .. 13 ~ 14 Management and general (from line 44, column (C)). . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14 ~ 15 Fundraising (from line 44, column (D)). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15 ~ 16 Payments to affiliates (attach schedule} . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16 s 17 Total ex enses. Add lines 16 and 44, column (A}.................................................... 17 A 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 17 from line 12.......................................... 18 ~ ~ 19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 73, column (A)). . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. 19 T ~ 20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (attach explanation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20 s 21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18, 19, and 20.............................. 21 BAA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. TEEA0109L 01/22/07 391. 338,522. , . . . .STATEMENT. .1 20. 56,976. 4,393. 4,393. 52,583. -91,976. -39,393. Form 990 (2006) Form 990 (2006) TRI-VALLEY BUS CNCL EDUC. COLLABORATIVE 94-3227787 Page 2 _ Statement of.Functional Expenses All organizations must complete column (A). Golumns (B), (C), and (D) are required for section 501 (c)(3) and (4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt cnantable trusts but optional for others. Do not include amounts reported on line 6b, Bb, 9b, 70b, or 76 of Part I. 22 a Grants paid from donor advised funds (attach sch) (cash $ non-cash $ If this amount includes foreign grants, check here.. ~ D . . . . 22a 22 b Other grants and allocations (att sch) (cash $ non-cash $ If this amount includes foreign grants, check here.. ~ D 22b 23 Specific assistance to individuals (attach schedule). , . . . 23 24 Benefits paid to or for members (attach schedule), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . 24 25a Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees, etc listed in Part V -A (attach sch). . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . 25 a b Compensation of former officers, directors, key employees, etc listed in Part V -B (attach sch). . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . 25 b c Compensation and other distributions, not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) (attach schedule). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25c 26 Salaries and wages of employees not included on lines 25a, b, and c, 26 27 Pension plan contributions not included on lines 25a, b, and c. . . 27 28 Employee benefits not included on lines 25a - 27. . . . . . . . . . .. ........... 29 Payroll taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Professional fundraising fees. . . . . . . . . . 31 Accounting fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Legal fees............... 33 Supplies.,........................ 34 Telephone...,.. 35 Postage and shipping. . . . . . . . . . . 36 Occupancy...,.......,....... 37 Equipment rental and maintenance. . . . 38 Printing and publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Travel......,..,..,......... 40 Conferences, conventions, and meetings. . 41 Interest...... . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . ' . . . 42 Depreciation, depletion, etc (attach schedule). 43 Other expenses not covered above (itemize): a BANK FEES -~---------------- b FILING FEES ------------------ c d e f 9 (A) Total (B) Program services o. o. o. o. o. o. 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 4,195. -37. 39. o. o. o. 43a 43b 43c 43d 43e 43f 43 65. 10. o. o. o. 4,195. -37. 39. 65. 10. 44 Total functional expenses, Add lines 22a through 43g. (Organizations completin!] columns (B)-(D),carrythesetotalstolines13-15)....44 4,393. O. 4,393. Joint Costs. Check. ~D if you are following SOP 98-2. Are any joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation reported in (B) Program services? . . N/A ~D Yes D No If 'Yes,' enter (i) the aggregate amount of these joint costs $ ; (ii) the amount allocated to Program services $ ; (iii) the amount allocated to Management and general $ ; and (iv) the amount allocated to Fundraising $ BAA TEEA0102L 01/23/07 o. Form 990 (2006) Form 990 (2006) TRI -VALLEY BUS CNCL EDUC. COLLABORATIVE 94-3227787 Page 3 _. Statement of Program Service Accomplishments N/A Form 990 is available for public inspection and, for some people, serves as the primary or sole source of information about a particular organization. How the public perceives an organization in such cases may be determined by the information presented on its return. Therefore, please make sure the return is complete and accurate and fully describes, in Part III, the organization's programs and accomplishments. What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? ~ Program Service Expenses All organizations must describe their exempt purpose achievements In-a clear and conCise manner. State the numberof (Re(~)i;;~:~rZ~?i~~~~~Jnd ~lieQts served, publications issued, etc. Dis~uss achievements that are not measurable, (Section 501 (c)<3) an.d (4) organ- 4947(a)(1) trusts; but Izatlons and 4947(a)(1 ) nonexempt chantable trusts must also enter the amount of grants and allocations to others.) optional for others.) a ----------------------------------------------------n' (Grants and allocations $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here. ,. ~ I I b ----------------------------------------------------n' (Grants and allocations $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here. .. ~ I I c ----------------------------------------------------n' (Grants and allocations $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here. .. ~ I I d ----------------------------------------------------n' (Grants and allocations $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here. .. ~ I I e Other program services. . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Grants and allocations $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here. .. ~ n f Total of Program Service Expenses (should equal line 44, column (8), Program services). . . . . . . " . . . .. .. . . . .. ~ BAA Form 990 (2006) TEEA0103L 01/18/07 Form 990 (2006) TRI -VALLEY BUS CNCL EDUC. COLLABORATIVE .:~. Balance Sheets See the instructions, Note: Where required, attached schedules and amounts within the description column should be tor end-ot-year amounts only. 45 Cash - non-interest-bearing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Savings and temporary cash investments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 a Accounts receivable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Less: allowance for doubtful accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48a Pledges receivable. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . b Less: allowance for doubtful accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48b 49 Grants receivable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 a Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, and key employees (attach schedule). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) (attach schedule). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A ~ 51 a Other notes and loans receivable E (attach schedule). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51 a T 5 b Less: allowance for doubtful accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51 b 52 Inventories for sale or use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54a Investments - publicly-traded securities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ D Cost D FMV b Investments - other securities (attach sch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ D Cost D FMV 55a Investments - land, buildings, & equipment: basis.. 55a 13,171. b Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. 55b 56 Investments - other (attach schedule). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57a Land, buildings, and equipment: basis. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 57a b Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 57b 58 Other assets, including program-related investments (describe ~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _). . 59 Total assets (must equal line 74). Add lines 45 through 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Accounts payable and accrued expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Grants payable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ 62 Deferred revenue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A B I L I T I E 5 63 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and key employees (attach schedule). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64a Tax-exempt bond liabilities (attach schedule). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Other liabilities (describe ~.. _S~;. j)1'~~EM;.N.J' _ ~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ j . 66 Total liabilities. Add lines 60 through 65. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here ~ D and complete lines 67 through 69 and lines 73 and 74. 67 Unrestricted................................................................. 68 Temporarily restricted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Permanently restricted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here ~ fKI and complete lines 70 through 74. 70 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, and equipment fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds. . . . . . . . . . . . ~ T A 5 5 E T 5 o R F U N D B A L A ~ 73 Total net assets or fund balances. Add lines 67 through 69 or lines 70 through ~ 72. (Column (A) must equal line 19 and column (B) must equal line 21)......... 74 Total liabilities and net assetslfund balances. Add lines 66 and 73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . BAA TEEA0104L 01/18/07 94-3227787 (A) Beginning of year 15,831. 45 21,818. 46 48c 49 50a 50b 51 c 52 53 54a 54b 57c 58 37,649. 59 60 61 62 63 64a 64b 129,625. 65 129,625. 66 -91,976. -91,976. 37,649. Page 4 (B) End of year 61,085. 15,976. 13,171. 90,232. 129,625. 129,625. -39,393. -39,393. 90,232. Form 990 (2006) Form 990 (2006) TRI-VALLEY BUS CNCL EDUC. COLLABORATIVE 94-3227787 PageS ~. Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements with Revenue per Return (See the instructions.) a Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Amounts included on line a but not on Part I, line 12: 1 Net unrealized gains on investments. . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . bl 2Donated services and use of facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b2 3Recoveries of prior year grants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b3 40ther (specify): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ b4 Add lines bl through b4. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . ' . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c Subtract line b from line a. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . d Amounts included on Part I, line 12, but not on line a: 1 Investment expenses not included on Part I, line 6b. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . dl 20ther (specify): a b Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amounts included on line a but not on Part I, line 17: 1 Donated services and use of facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Prior year adjustments reported on Part I, line 20. .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . 3Losses reported on Part I, line 20.............................................. 40ther (specify): bl b2 b3 b4 -------------------------------------- Add lines bl through b4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c Subtract line b from line a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . d Amounts included on Part I, line 17, but not on line a: 1 Investment expenses not included on Part I, line 6b.. .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dl 20ther (specify): e (A) Name and address TOBY BRINK --------------------- _6.!~5_ .?'K~N~~J])g~ 1>BI~L _*_ ~~O PLEASANTON, CA 94588 LINDA TODD --------------------- 5000 HOPYARD ROAD --------------------- PLEASANTON, CA 94588 M. WELDON MORELAND --------------------- 1424 CONCANNON BLVD --------------------- LIVERMORE, CA 94550 o. 56,976. 56,976. 56,976. 4,393. 4,393. o. 0 SECRETAR O. O. O. 0 CFO O. O. O. 0 BAA TEEA0105L 01/18/07 Form 990 (2006) Form 990 (2006) TRI-VALLEY BUS CNCL EDUC. COLLABORATIVE 94-3227787 . Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Ke Em 10 ees continued 75 a Enter the total number of officers, directors, and trustees permitted to vote on organization business as board meetings.. ~ _3_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ bAre any officers, directors, trustees, or key employees listed in Form 990, Part V-A, or highest compensated employees listed in Schedule A, Part I, or highest compensated professional and other independent contractors listed in Schedule A, Part II-A or II-B, related to each other through family or business relationships? If 'Yes,' attach a statement that identifies the individuals and explains the relatlonship(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c Do any officers, directors, trustees, or key employees listed in form 990, Part V-A, or highest compensated employees listed in Schedule A, Part I, or highest compensated professional and other independent contractors listed in Schedule A, Part II-A or II-B, receive compensation from any other organizations, whether tax exempt or taxable, that are related to the organization? See the instructions for the definition of 'related organization' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If 'Yes,' attach a statement that includes the information described in the instructions. d Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 75d X Former Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees That Received Compensation or Other Benefits (If any former officer, director, trustee, or key employee received compensation or other benefits (described below) during the year, list that person below and enter the amount of compensation or other benefits in the appropriate column. See the instructions.) (C) Compensation (0) Contributions to (E) Expense (A) Name and address (B) Loans and (if not paid, employee benefit account and other Advances enter -0-) plans and deferred allowances compensation plans NONE . Other Information See the instructions, 76 Did the organization make a change in its activities or methods of conducting activities? If 'Yes,' attach a detailed statement of each change. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . n Were any changes made in the organizing or governing documents but not reported to the IRS? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If 'Yes,' attach a conformed copy of the changes. 78a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1 ,000 or more during the year covered by this return? . . b If 'Yes,' has it filed a tax return on Form 990-1 for this year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Was there a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or substantial contraction during the year? If 'Yes,' attach a statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80a Is the organization related (other than by association with a statewide or nationwide organization) through common membership, governing bodies, trustees, officers, etc, to any other exempt or nonexempt organization? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b If 'Yes,' enter the name of the organization ~ N/A ______________________:::::::~d~~k~~~~rt~-D;~~~~--O~~~;~l 81 a Enter direct and indirect political expenditures. (See line 81 instructions.).................. 81 a 0 . b Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? . . . .. . .. .. ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . BAA TEEA0106L 01/18/07 94-3227787 Page 7 Yes No 9 For supporting organizations and sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did the supporting organization, or a fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 899 X 90a List the states with which a copy of this return is filed ~ _N.9N.E_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ b ~su~~;~t~~~t~~I~.)~e~ .~~~Io.y.~~ .in. ~~~ .~~y .P~ri~d. t~at .i~C~U~~~. M.~rch. .12... 2~06. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~I 0 91a The books are in care of ~ _M...:. _~1Q.Q..N_f!:!O_~!A.N];) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Telephone number ~ j~~5J _ i4J.=Q.l_Og _ _ _ _ __ Located at ~ _11~1.. fQN_C~l!O~_B_LYQ.'J_~I_v.g:~_O~,_ f~,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ZIP + 4 ~ 3j~5_0__ _ _ __ __ 82 a Did the organization receive donated services or the use of materials, equipment, or facilities at no charge or at substantially less than fair rental value? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b If 'Yes,' you may indicate the value of these items here. Do not include this amount as revenue in Part I or as an expense in Part II. (See instructions in Part 111.). . . . . .. . . . . . .. . .. 82b N/A 83a Did the organization comply with the public inspection requirements for returns and exemption applications? . . . . . . . . . . . b Did the organization comply with the disclosure requirements relating to quid pro quo contributions? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84a Did the organization solicit any contributions or gifts that were not tax deductible? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . b If 'Yes,' did the or~anization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 507 (c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations. a Were substantially all dues nondeductible by members? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If 'Yes' was answered to either 85a or 85b, do not complete 85c through 85h below unless the organization received a waiver for proxy tax owed for the prior year. e Dues, assessments, and similar amounts from members. . .. . . . . .. .. . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . .. 85e d Section 162(e) lobbying and political expenditures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 85d e Aggregate nondeductible amount of section 6033(e)(1)(A) dues notices. . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . .. 85e f Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (line 85d less 85e} . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 85f N/A 9 Does the organization elect to pay the section 6033(e) tax on the amount on line 85f? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . h If section 6033(e)(1)(A) dues notices were sent, does the organization agree to add the amount on line 85f to its reasonable estimate of dues allocable to nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures for the following tax year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 507 (c)(7) organizations. Enter: a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 86a b Gross receipts, included on line 12, for public use of club facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 86b 87 507(c)(72) organizations. Enter: a Gross income from members or shareholders.......... 87a bGross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 87 b 88 a At any time during the year, did the organization own a 50% or greater interest in a taxable corporation or partnership, or an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If 'Yes,' complete Part IX.......................................................................................... b At any time during the year, did the organization, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If 'Yes,' complete Part XI. .. . ... . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . .. .. . . .. .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . .. . 89a 507 (c)(3) organizations. Enter: Amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under: section 4911 ~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .Q:.... ; section 4912 ~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Jl..:.. ; section 4955 ~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Jl..:.. b 507 (c)(3) and 507 (c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year or did it become aware of an excess benefit transaction from a prior year? If 'Yes,' attach a statement explaining each transaction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e Enter: Amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. 0 . d Enter: Amount of tax on line 89c, above, reimbursed by the organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. 0 . e All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? . f All organizations. Did the organization acquire a direct or indirect interest in any applicable insurance contract? . . . . . . . . b At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? . . . . . . . . . If 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country. .. .. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TO F 90.22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financii)1 Accounts. BAA Form 990 (2006) TEEA0107L 01/18/07 Form 990 (2006) TRI -VALLEY BUS CNCL EDUC. COLLABORATIVE _Ie Other Information (continued) c At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside of the United States? . . . . . . . . . . . .. 91 c If 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country. .. ~ 92 Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts fiJ~gFo~ -990fn-l;u- ;t Fo-;'';; iOil -=- Che~k-h;r;.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~. ~. ~. ~. ~N7.A ~ - ~ 0- and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year. . . . .. . . . . . . . ... . .. .. ~ 92 N/A Anal sis of Income-Producin Activities See the instructions. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512,513, or 514 94-3227787 Note: Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. 93 Program service revenue: a b (A) Business code (B) Amount (C) Exclusion code (0) Amount (E) Related or exempt function income c d e f Medicare/Medicaid payments. . . . . . . . 9 Fees & contracts from government agencies. . . 94 Membership dues and assessments. 95 Interest on savings & temporary cash invmnts. 96 Dividends & interest from securities. 97 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate: a debt-financed property. . . . . . . . . . . . . . b not debt-financed property. . . . . . . . . . 98 Net rental income or (loss) from pers prop. . . 99 Other investment income. . . . . . . . . . . 100 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Net income or (loss) from special events. . . . . 102 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory. . . . 103 Other revenue: a b 3 337. -338,131. c d e 104 Subtotal (add columns (B), (D), and (E)). . . . . 337. 105 Total (add line 104, columns (8), (D), and (E))......................................................... ~ Note: Line 705 plus line 7e, Part I, should equal the amount on line 72, Part I. :.~ Relationshi of Activities to the Accom Iishment of Exem t Pur oses See the instructions. Line No. Explain how each activity for which income is reported in column (E) of Part VII contributed importantly to the accomplishment .... of the organization's exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). -338,111. -337,774. N/A Information Re ardin Taxable Subsidiaries and Disre arded Entities See the instructions. (A) (B) (C) (0) (E) Name, address, and EIN of corporation, partnership, or disregarded entity Percentage of ownership interest Nature of activities Total income End-of-year assets N/A Information Re ardin Transfers Associated with Personal Benefit Contracts See the instructions, a Did the organization, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. DYes [R] No b Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? . . . . . . . .. DYes [R] No Note: If 'Yes' to (b), file Form 8870 and Form 4720 (see instructions). BAA TEEA0108L 04/04/07 Form 990 (2006) % % % % Form 990 (2006) TRI -VALLEY BUS CNCL EDUC. COLLABORATIVE 94 - 32277 8 7 Information Regarding Transfers To and From Controlled Entities. Complete only if the organization is a controlling organization as defined in section 572(b)(73). Pa e 9 Yes No 106 Did the reporting organization make any transfers to a controlled entity as defined in section 512(b)(13) of the Code? If 'Yes,' complete the schedule below for each controlled entity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X (A) Name, address, of each controlled entity (B) Employer Identification Number (C) Description of transfer (D) Amount of transfer a b c Totals Yes No 107 Did the reporting organization receive any transfers from a controlled entity as defined in section 512(b)(13) of the Code? If 'Yes,' complete the schedule below for each controlled entity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X (A) (B) (C) Name, address, of each Employer Identification Description of (D) controlled entity Number transfer Amount of transfer a b c Totals Yes No 108 Did the organization have a binding written contract in effect on August 17, 2006, covering the interest, rents, royalties, and annuities described in question 107 above? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X Please Sign Here Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complele. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge. ~ SignatureOfofficerlAlPAYER'S COPY ~ M. WELDON MORELAND, CFO Type or print name and title. Date Paid Pre- parer's Use Only BAA Preparer's signature ~ M. WELDON MORELAND Firm's name (or MORELAND & BOLOGNA ACCOUNTANTS yours if self- employed), ~ 1424 CONCANNON BLVD, BLDG G address, and ZIP+4 LIVERMORE, CA 94550 Date Check if self. employed ~ Pre parer's SSN or PTIN (See General Instruction W) N/A & CONSULTANTS EIN ~ N/A Phone no. ~ (925) 449-0100 Form 990 (2006) TEEAOllOL 01/19/07 Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Name of the organization Organization Exempt Under Section 501 (c)(3) (Except Private Foundation) and Section 501 (e), 501(f), 501(k), 501(n), or 4947(a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust Supplementary Information - (See separate instructions.) ~ MUST be completed by the above organizations and attached to their Form 990 or 990-EZ. Employer identification number OMS No. 1545-0047 SCHEDULE A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2006 TRI-VALLEY BUS CNCL EDUC. COLLABORATIVE 94-3227787 Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Employees Other Than Officers, Directors, and Trustees (See instructions. List each one, If there are none, enter 'None.') (a) Name and address of each (b) Title and average (c) Compensation employee paid more hours per week than $50,000 devoted to position (d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account and other allowances NONE Total number of other employees paid over $50,000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ~ 0 Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for Professional Services (See instructions, List each one (whether individuals or firms). If there are none, enter 'None.') (a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation NONE Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services. . . . . . . .. ~ 0 Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for Other Services (List each contractor who performed services other than professional services, whether individuals or firms. If there are none, enter 'None.' See instructions.) (a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation NONE Total number of other contractors receiving over $50,000 for other services. . . . . . . . . .. ~ 0 BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 and Form 99O-EZ. Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2006 TEEA0401 L 01119/07 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2006 TRI -VALLEY BUS CNCL EDUC. COLLABORATIVE 94-3227787 Page 2 _ Statements About Activities (See instructions.) Yes No , During the year, has the organization attempted to influence national, state, or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum? If 'Yes,' enter the total expenses paid or incurred in connection with the lobbying activities. . .. ~ $ N/ A (Must equal amounts on line 38, Part VI-A, or line i of Part VI-B.).. . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . ... .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . ., X Organizations that made an election under section 501 (h) by filing Form 5768 must complete Part VI-A. Other organizations checking 'Yes' must complete Part VI-B AND attach a statement giving a detailed description of the lobbying activities. 2 During the year, has the organization, either directly or indirectly, engaged in any of the following acts with any substantial contributors, trustees, directors, officers, creators, key employees, or members of their families, or with any taxable organization with which any such person is affiliated as an officer, director, trustee, majority owner, or principal beneficiary? (If the answer to any question is 'Yes,' attach a detailed statement explaining the transactions.) a Sale, exchange, or leasing of property? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . 2a X b Lending of money or other extension of credit? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2b X c Furnishing of goods, services, or facilities? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2c X d Payment of compensation (or payment or reimbursement of expenses if more than $1 ,OOO)? .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. 2d X e Transfer of any part of its income or assets? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2e X 3a Did the organization make grants for scholarships, fellowships, student loans, etc? (If 'Yes,' attach an explanation of how the organization determines that recipients qualify to receive payments.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a X b Did the organization have a section 403(b) annuity plan for its employees? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3b X c Did the organization receive or hold an easement for conservation purposes, including easements to preserve open space, the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If 'Yes,' attach a detailed statement.................................................................................. 3c X d Did the organization provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? . . . . . . . . . . 3d X 4a Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds? If 'Yes,' complete lines 4b through 4g. If 'No,' complete lines 4f and 4g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4a X b Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4b N A c Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? . . . . .... . 4c N A d Enter the total number of donor advised funds owned at the end of the tax year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ~ N/A e Enter the aggregate value of assets held in all donor advised funds owned at the end of the tax year. . . . . . . . . .. ~ N/A f Enter the total number of separate funds or accounts owned at the end of the tax year (excluding donor advised funds Included on line 4d) where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ~ o 9 Enter the aggregate value of assets held in all funds or accounts included on line 4f at the end of the tax year.. ~ o. BAA TEEA0402L 04/04/07 Schedule A (Form 990 or Form 990-EZ) 2006 Schedule A (Farm 990 ar 990-EZ) 2006 TRI.,.VALLEY BUS CNCL EDUC. COLLABORA ._E!ll Reason for Non-Private Foundation Status (See instructions,) 94-3227787 Page 3 I certify that the arganizatian is nat a private faundatian because it is: (Please check anly ONE applicable bax.) 5 D A church, canventian af churches, or assaciatian af churches. Sectian 170(b)(1)(A)(i). 6 D A schaal. Sectian 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Also, camplete Part V.) 7 D A haspital ar a caaperative haspital service arganizatian. Sectian 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). 8 D A federal, state, ar lacal gavernment ar gavernmental unit. Sectian 170(b)(1)(A)(v). 9 D A medical research arganizatian aperated in canjunctian with a haspital. Sectian 170(b)(1 )(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state · J_____________________________________________________-- 10 DAn arganizatian aperated far the benefit af a callege ar university awned ar aperated by a gavernmental unit. Sectian 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Also, camplete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A.) 11 a [R] An arganizatian that narmally receives a substantial part af its suppart fram a gavernmental unit ar from the general public. Sectian 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Also, camplete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A.) 11 b D A cammunity trust. Sectian 170(b)(1 )(A)(vi). (Also, camplete the Support Schedule in Part IV -A,) 12 DAn arganizatian that normally receives: (1) more than 33-1/3% af its suppart fram cantributians, membership fees, and gross receipts fram activities related to, its charitable, etc, functians - subject to, certain exceptians, and (2) no more than 33-1/3% af its suppart fram grass Investment incame and unrelated business taxable incame (less sectian 511 tax) fram businesses acquired by the arganlzatian after June 30, 1975. See sectian 509(a)(2). (Also, camplete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A.) 13 D . An organlzatian that is nat cantralled by any disqualified persans (ather than faundatian managers) and atherwise meets the requirements af sectian 509(a)(3). Check the bax that describes the type af supporting arganizatian:. .DType I o Type II DType Ill-Functianally Integrated DType III-Other Provide the following information about the supported organizations. (See instructians.) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Name(s) of supported Employer identification Type of Is the supported Amount of organization(s) number (EIN) organization (described organization listed in support in lines 5 through 12 the supporting above or IRe section) orgamza~ion's govermng documents? Yes No Total......................................................................................................... . ~ O. ...!!..lJ An arganizatian arganized and aperated to, test far public safety. Sectian 509(a)(4). (See instructians,) BAA Schedule A (Form 990 ar 990-EZ) 2006 TEEA0407L 01/22/07 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2006 TRI -VALLEY BUS CNCL EDUC. COLLABORATI 94-3227787 11111:_ Support Schedule (Complete only if you checked a box on line 10, 11, or 12.) Use cash method of accounting. Note: You may use the worksheet in the instructions for converting from the accrual to the cash method of accounting. Cal<<:nd~r y~ar (or fiscal year (a) (b) (c) (d) begmmng m) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ~ 2005 2004 2003 2002 15 Gifts, grants, and contributions received. (Do not include unusual grants. See line 28.)... 231,207. 139,810. 16 Membership fees received. . . . .. 17 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or furnishing of facilities in any activity that is related to the organization's charitable,etc, purpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Gross income from interest, dividends, amounts received from payments on securities loans (section 512(a)(5)), rents, royalties, and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired by the organ- ization after June 30, 1975 . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 (e) Total 371,017. O. -187,626. -161,641. -349,267. 956. 1,199. 2,155. 19 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 18. . . . . . . 20 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to it or expended on its behalf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 The value of services or facilities furnished to the organization by a governmental unit without charge. Do not include the value of services or facilities generally furnished to the public without charge. . . . . . . 22 Other income. Attach a schedule. Do not include gain or (loss) from sale of capital assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Total of lines 15 through 22..... 44,537. 24 Line23minuslinel7........... 232,163. 25 Enter 1 % of line 23 .. . . . . . . . . . . 445. 26 Organizations described on lines 10 or 11: a Enter 2% of amount in column (e), line 24. . .. . . . . . . . . . .. ~ b Prepare a list for your records to show the name of and amount contributed by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) whose total gifts for 2002 through 2005 exceeded the amount shown in line 26a. Do not file this list with your return. Enter the total of all these excess amounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ~ c Total support for section 509(a)(1) test: Enter line 24, column (e).. . . .. . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . .. ~ d Add: Amounts from column (e) for lines: 18 2, 155. 19 22 26b 26d e Public support (line 26c minus line 26d total) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ 26e f Public support percentage (line 26e (numerator) divided b line 26c (denominator)). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ~ 26f 27 Organizations described on line 12: N/A a For amounts included in lines 15, 16, and 17 that were received from a 'disqualified person,' prepare a list for your records to show the name of, and total amounts received in each year from, each 'disqualified person.' Do not file thiS list with your return. Enter the sum of such amounts for each year: (2005) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (2004) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (2003) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (2002) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ bFor any amount included in line 17 that was received from each person (other than 'disqualified persons'), prepare a list for your records to show the name of, and amount received for each year, that was more than the larger of (1) the amount on line 25 for the year or (2) $5,000. (Include in the list organizations described in lines 5 through 11 b, as well as Individuals.) Do not file this list with your return. After computing the difference between the amount received and the larger amount described in (1) or (2), enter the sum of these differences (the excess amounts) for each year: (2005) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (2004) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (2003) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (2002) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ c Add: Amounts from column (e) for lines: 15 16 17 20 21 d Add: Line 27a total. . . . . and line 27b total. . . . . . . . . . . . e Public support (line 27c total minus line 27d total). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . f Total support for section 509(a)(2) test: Enter amount from line 23, column (e) .. ~ 27f g Public support percentage (line 27e (numerator) divided by line 27f (denominator)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ~ h Investment income ercenta e line 18, column e numerator divided b line 27f (denominator)). . . . . . . .. ~ % 28 Unusual Grants: For an organization described in line 10, 11, or 12 that received any unusual grants during 2002 through 2005, prepare a list for your records to show, for each year, the name of the contributor, the date and amount of the grant, and a brief description of the nature of the grant. Do not file this list with your return. Do not include these grants in line 15. BAA TEEA0403L 01/19/07 o. o. o. O. 23,905. 373,172. 373,172. 2,155. 371,017. 99.42 % 27c 27d ~ 27e Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2006 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2006 TRI - VALLEY BUS CNCL EDUC. COLLABORA _ Private School Questionnaire (See instructions.) (To be completed ONLY by schools that checked the box on line 6 in Part IV) 94-3227787 29 Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws, other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions, programs, and scholarships? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If 'Yes,' please describe; if 'No,' please explain. (If you need more space, attach a separate statement.) Page 5 N/A Yes No 32 Does the organization maintain the following: a Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?....................... 32a b Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory basis? . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . ., 32b c Copies of all catalogues, brochures, announcements, and other written communications to the public dealing with student admissions, programs, and scholarships? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 32c d Copies of all material used by the organization or on its behalf to solicit contributions? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 32d If you answered 'No' to any of the above, please explain. (If you need more space, attach a separate statement.) 33 Does the organization discriminate by race in any way with respect to: a Students' rights or privileges? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 33a b Admissions policies? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. 33b c Employment of faculty or administrative staff? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 33c d Scholarships or other financial assistance? . . ... . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e Educational policies? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . f Use of facilities? . . . . . . . . , 9 Athletic programs? . . . . . . 33d 33e 33f 33g If you answered 'Yes' to any of the above, please explain. (If you need more space, attach a separate statement.) h Other extracurricular activities? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 33h 34a Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If you answered 'Yes' to either 34a or b, please explain using an attached statement. 35 Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05 of Rev Proc 75-50,1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If 'No,' attach an explanation_ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35 BAA TEEA0404L 01/19/07 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2006 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990.EZ) 2006 TRI - VALLEY BUS CNCL EDUC. COLLABORAT 94 - 3 2 2 7 7 87 Page 6 1_11 ~~~~~~n~p~~~~nN~~u~e;n ~~9T~I:~~~~i!:~~~i~~~~~~~~m(~~~~)nstructions.) N/A Check ~ a if the organization belongs to an affiliated group. Check ~ b if you checked 'a' and 'limited control' provisions a ply. (a) (b) Limits on Lobbying Expenditures Affiliated group To be completed totals for all electing (The term 'expenditures' means amounts paid or incurred.) organizations 36 Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grassroots lobbying). . . . . . . . . 36 37 Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying). . . . . . . . . . 37 38 Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 36 and 37). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 39 Other exempt purpose expenditures. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 40 Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 38 and 39). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 41 Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table - If the amount on line 40 is - The lobbying nontaxable amount is - Not over $500,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20% of the amount on line 40. . . . . . ~ Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000. . . . . . . . . .. $100,000 pi us 15 % of the excess over $500,000 Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000. .. . . . . .. $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000 Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,00Q . . . . . . .. $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000 Over $17,000,000...................... $1,000,000....................... 42 Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 41) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 43 Subtract line 42 from line 36. Enter .0. if line 42 is more than line 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Subtract line 41 from line 38. Enter .0. if line 41 is more than line 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caution: If there is an amount on either line 43 or line 44, you must file Form 4720. 4 -Year Averaging Period Under Section 501 (h) (Some organizations that made a section 501 (h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the instructions for lines 45 through 50.) Lobbying Expenditures During 4 -Year Averaging Period Calendar year (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (or fiscal year 2006 2005 2004 2003 Total beginning in) ~ 45 Lobbying nontaxable amount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 45(e)) . . . . . . 47 Total lobbying expenditures. . . . . . . . . . 48 Grassroots non- taxable amount. . . . . . . 49 Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 48(e)) . . . . . . 50 Grassroots lobbying expenditures. . . . . . . . . . ']1(_ ~~~~~~~~n:~~~t; o~~~~~~~~~~~~~if~~I~~m~re~:i~;; VI-A) (See instructions.) During the year, did the organization attempt to influence national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of: a Volunteers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Paid staff or management (Include compensation in expenses reported on lines c through h.) . . . . . . . . . c Media advertisements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e Publications, or published or broadcast statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . f Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any other means. . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Total lobbying expenditures (add lines c through h.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If 'Yes' to any of the above, also attach a statement giving a detailed description of the lobbying activities. BAA Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2006 N/A Yes No Amount TEEA0405L 01/19/07 . Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2006 TRI-VALLEY BUS CNCL EDUC. COLLABORA 94-3227787 Page 7 1I:~.lIlnformation Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations (See instructions) 51 Did the regorting organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501 (c) of the Co e (other than section 501 (c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations? a Transfers from the reporting organization to a noncharitable exempt organization of: Yes No (i)Cash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 a (i) X (ii)Other assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................. . a (ii) X b Other transactions: (i)Sales or exchanges of assets with a noncharitable exempt organization. . . . . ...... . ......................... . b (i) X (ii)Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................. . b (ii) X (iii)Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b(iii) X (iv)Reimbursement arrangements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b (iv) X (v)Loans or loan guarantees. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. b(v) X (vi)Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations. . . . . . . . . . ' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b(vi) X c Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c X d If the answer to any of the above is 'Yes,' complete the following schedule. Column (b) should alw~rs show the fair market value of the ~oods, other assets, or services given by the re~ortin~ orB,anization. If the organization receive less than fair market value in any ransaction or sharing arrangement, show in co umn d) e value of the gooas, other assets, or services received: (a) (b) (c) (d) , Line no. Amount involved Name of noncharitable exempt organization Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements N/A 52a Is the organization directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations ~D [RJ No described in section 501 (c) of the Code (other than section 501 (c) (3)) or in section 52?? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes b If 'Yes,' complete the following schedule: . (a) (b) (c) Name of organization Type of organization Description of relationship N/A BAA Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2006 TEEA0406L 01/19/07 2006 FEDERAL STATEMENTS PAGE 1 TRI-VALLEY BUS CNCL EDUC. COLLABORATIVE 94-3227787 STATEMENT 1 FORM 990, PART I, LINE 9 NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM SPECIAL EVENTS LESS LESS NET GROSS CONTRI- GROSS DIRECT INCOME SPECIAL EVENTS RECEIPTS BUTIONS REVENUE EXPENSES (LOSS) TRI VALLEY HOUSING OPPORTUNITY 244,750. 244,750. O. 198,672. -198,672. VISION PROJECT 150,000. 150,000. O. 137,091. -137,091. TTEC 391. O. 391. 2,575. -2,184. SCIENCE FAIR O. O. O. 184. -184. TOTAL $ 395,141. $ 394,750. $ 391. $ 338,522. $ -338,131. STATEMENT 2 FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 65 OTHER LIABILITIES ................................................... '....................... .............................. $ 129,625. TOTAL $ 129,625. YEAR 2006 California Exempt Organization Annual Information Return FORM 199 1933107 and ending month day year A Final return? Check applicable box. 0 Yes [RJ No . 0 Dissolved 0 Withdrawn 0 n'1[g~~/~ip~~~~7i~~f If a box is checked, enter date. Check forms 0 0 0 0 fVlX B filedlhisyear: State: 109 100 100S 100W Fed: ~990 Fed: 0990EZ 0990T 0990PF 01041 01120H 01120 Corporation/Organization name TRI-VALLEY BUS CNCL EDUC. COLLABORATIVE 1424 CONCANNON BLVD City State ZI P Code C If organization is exempt under R& TC Section 23701 d and is a school, public charity, religious organization, or is controlled by a religious operation, check box. See General Instruction F. No filing fee is required. o Is this a group filing? See General Instruction N . . . . . ., 0 Yes E Accounting method used.. CASH F Type of X Exempt under Section 23701 ~ (insert letter) organization IRC Section 4947(a)(1) trust Address including Suite, Room, or PMB no. .0 [RJ No Part I LIVERMORE, CA 94550 Filing fee $10 or $25. See General Instruction F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Filing Fee 12 Penalty for failure to file on time. See General Instruction L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 13 Use tax. See General Instruction M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13 14 Balance due. Add line 11, line 12, and line 13.. . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ... . . .. . .. . 14 15 If exempt under R&TC Section 23701d, has the organization during the year: (1) participated in any political campaign or (2) attempted to influence legislation or any ballot measure, or (3) made an election under R&TC Section 23704.5 (relating to lobbying by public charities)? If 'Yes,' complete and attach form FTB 3509, Political or Legislative Activities by Section 23701 d Organizations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Did the organization have any changes in its activities, governing instrument, articles of incorporation, or bylaws that have not been reported to the Franchise Tax Board? If 'Yes,' complete an explanation and attach copies of revised documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Is the organization exempt under R& TC Section 23701 g? . . . . . . . ' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ' . . . . . . . . . . If 'Yes,' enter amount of gross receipts from nonmember sources. .. $ 18 Did the organization file Form 100, Form 100S, 100W, or Form 109 to report taxable income?......................... If 'Yes,' enter amount of total income reported. . . . . $ 1 2 3 Rece~ts 4 an Revenues (Enclose. but 5 do not staple, 6 any payment.) 7 8 Expenses 9 10 11 Complete Part I unless not required to file this form. See General Instructions Band C. Gross sales or receipts from other sources. From Side 2, Part II, line 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Gross dues and assessments from members and affiliates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Gross contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received, See instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total gross receipts for filing requirement test. Add line 1 through line 3 This line must be completed. If the result is less than $25,000, see General Instruction C . . . Cost of goods sold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Cost or other basis, and sales expenses of assets sold. . . . . . . . . . . 6 Total costs. Add line 5 and line 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total gross income. Subtract line 7 from line 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total expenses and disbursements. From Side 2, Part II, line 18............................. Excess of receipts over expenses and disbursements. Subtract line 9 from line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 748. 394,750. 7 8 395,498. 9 342,915. 10 52,583. 11 10. 10. DYes [RJ No DYes DYes [R] No [RJ No DYes [R] No 19 The financial records are in care of. M. WELDON MORELAND Day time telephone (925) 449-0100 located at 1424 CONCANNON BLVD., LIVERMORE, CA 94550 Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge. Paid Pre parer's Use Only Firm's name (or yours. if self- employed) and address For Privacy Notice, get form FTB 1131. Please Sign Here CFO ~ Title ~ Signature of offic Date . (925) 449-0100 Daytime telephone Check Paid pre parer's SSN or PTIN ~~~\~yed . 552-84-6714 FEIN Paid Preparer's signature Date ~ M. WELDON MORELAND MORELAND & BOLOGNA ACCOUNTANTS ~ 1424 CONCANNON BLVD, BLDG G LIVERMORE, CA 94550 & CONSULTANTS .'94-3187785 . Daytime telephone (925) 449-0100 051 ~ 3651064 CACAll12L 12111/06 Form 199 C1 2006 Side 1 TRI-VALLEY BUS CNCL EDUC. COLLABORATIVE 94-3227787 Part II Organizations with gross receipts of more than $25,000 and private foundations regardless of amount of gross receipts - complete Part II or furnish substitute information. See Specific Line Instructions. 1 Gross sales or receipts from all business activities. See instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . , . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 Interest............................................,......,................................. 2 3 Dividends..............,.................................................................... 3 4 Gross rents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5 Gross royalties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 6 Gross amount received from sale of assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 7 Other income. Attach schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SEE. STAT.EMENT. .1. . . . . 7 8 Total gross sales or receipts from other sources. Add line 1 through line 7. Enter here and on Side 1, Part I, line 1. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . .. . . . .. .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . 8 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts paid. Attach schedule. . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Disbursements to or for members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 Compensation of officers, directors, and trustees. Attach schedule. . . , . S.EE . STATEMEN.T. .2. 11 Other salaries and wages. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12 Interest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13 Taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14 Rents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15 Depreciation and depletion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16 Other. Attach schedule.......................................... SEE. STAT.EMENT. .3..... 17 Total expenses and disbursements, Add line 9 through line 17, Enter here and on Side 1, Part I, line 9. . . ... . .. . . . . . .. 18 Balance Sheets Be inning of taxable ear End of taxable year a c 337. Receipts from Other Sources 411. 748. Expenses and Disburse- ments 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Schedule L Assets 1 Cash...................................... 2 Net accounts receivable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Net notes receivable, Attach schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Inventories.......................,........ 5 Federal and state government obligations. . . 6 Investments in other bonds. Attach schedule. . . . . . . . . . 7 Investments in stock, Attach schedule. . . . . . , . . . . . . . . 8 Mortgage loans (number of loans. . ) 9 Other investments. Attach schedule. . . . . . . . . lOa Depreciable assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . b Less accumulated depreciation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Land...................................... 12 Other assets. Attach schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Total assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liabilities and net worth 14 Accounts payable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Contributions, gifts, or grants payable. . . . . . . 16 Bonds and notes payable, Attach schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Mortgages payable......................... 18 Other liabilities. Attach schedule. . .ST. . 4. . . . 19 Capital stock or principle fund. . . . ... .. . . . . . 20 Paid-in or capital surplus, Attach reconciliation. . . . . . . . 21 Retained earnings or income fund. . . . . . . . . . . 22 Total liabilities and net worth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Schedule M-' Reconciliation of income per books with income per return Do not complete this schedule if the amount on Schedule L, line 13, column (d), is less than $25,000 1 Net income per books. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 583. 7 Income recorded on books this year 2 Federal income tax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . not included in this return. 3 Excess of capital losses over capital gains. Attach schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Income not recorded on books this year. 8 Deductions in this return not charged Attach schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . against book income this year. 5 Expenses recorded on books this year not deducted Attach schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in this return, Attach schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Total. Add line 7 and line 8. . . . . . . . . . . 6 Total. 10 Net income per return. Add line 1 through line 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Subtract line 9 from line 6. . . . . . . . . . . . o. 342,915. 342,915. 13,171. 129,625. -39,393. 37,649. 90,232. Side 2 Form 199 C1 2006 051 I 3652064 CACAl112L 12/11/06 2006 CALIFORNIA STATEMENTS TRI-VALLEY BUS CNCL EDUC. COLLABORATIVE STATEMENT 1 FORM 199, PART II, LINE 7 OTHER INCOME PAGE 1 94;3227787 ......,................................................................,................................. $ 20. INCOME FROM SPECIAL EVENTS.................................................................. 391. TOTAL $ 411. STATEMENT 2 FORM 199, PART II, LINE 11 COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND TRUSTEES NAME AND ADDRESS TOBY BRINK 6155 STONERIDGE DRIVE, # 260 PLEASANTON, CA 94588 LINDA TODD 5000 HOPYARD ROAD PLEASANTON, CA 94588 M. WELDON MORELAND 1424 CONCANNON BLVD LIVERMORE, CA 94550 TITLE AND AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK DEVOTED CONTRI- BUTION TO EBP & DC O. $ $ COMPEN- SATION O. $ NONE SECRETARY NONE O. O. CFO NONE O. O. TOTAL $ O. $ STATEMENT 3 FORM 199, PART II, LINE 17 OTHER EXPENSES ACCOUNTING FEES................................................................................... $ BANK FEES............................................................................................. FILING FEES......................................................................................... POSTAGE AND SHIPPING............................................................................ SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES.................................................................,....... TELEPHONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TOTAL $ STATEMENT 4 FORM 199, SCHEDULE L, LINE 18 OTHER LIABILITIES TOTAL $ EXPENSE ACCOUNT/ OTHER O. O. O. O. $ O. 4,195. 65. 10. 39. 338,522. -37. 342,794. 129,625. 129,625. IN MAIL TO: Registry of Charitable Trusts P.O. Box 903447 Sacramento, CA 94203-4470 Telephone: (916) 445-2021 ANNUAL REGISTRATION RENEWAL FEE REPORT TO ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CALIFORNIA Sections 12586 and 12587, California Government Code 11 Cal. Code Regs. sections 301.307, 311 and 312 Failure to submit this report annually no later than four months and fifteen days after the end of the organization's accounting period ma~ result in the loss of tax exemption and the assessment of a minimum tax of ~800, plus mterest, andlor fines or filing penalties as defined in Government Code Section 12586.1. IRS extensions will be honored, WEBSITE ADDRESS: http://ag.ca.gov/charities/ State Charity Registration Number 98268 Check if: D Change of address D Amended report TRI-VALLEY BUS CNCL EDUC. COLLABORATIVE Name of Organization 1424 CONCANNON BLVD Address (Number and Street) Corporate or Organization No. 1933107 LIVERMORE, CA 94550 City or Town Federal Employer ID No. 94-3227787 State ZIP Code ANNUAL REGISTRATION RENEWAL FEE SCHEDULE (11 Cal. Code Regs, sections 301-307, 311and 312) Make Check Payable to Attorney General's Registry of Charitable Trusts Gross Annual Revenue Fee Gross Annual Revenue Fee Gross Annual Revenue Fee Less than $25,000 0 Between $100,001 and $250,000 $50 Between $1,000,001 and $10 million $150 Between $25,000 and $100,000 $25 Between $250,001 and $1 million $75 Between $10,000,001 and $50 million $225 Greater than $50 million $300 PART A - ACTIVITIES For your most recent full accounting period (beginning 1/01/06 ending 12/31/06) list: Gross annual revenue $ 56,976. Total assets $ 90,232. PART B - STATEMENTS REGARDING ORGANIZATION DURING THE PERIOD OF THIS REPORT Note: If you answer 'yes' to any of the questions below, you must attach a separate sheet providing an explanation and details for each 'yes' response. Please review RRF-l instructions for information required. Yes No 1 During this reporting period, were there any contracts, loans, leases or other financial transactions between the organization and any officer, director or trustee thereof either directly or with an entity in which any such officer, director or trustee had any financial interest? 2 During this reporting period, was there any theft, embezzlement, diversion or misuse of the organization's charitable property or funds? 3 During this reporting period, did non-program expenditures exceed 50% of gross revenues? 4 During this reporting period, were any organization funds used to pay any penalty, fine or judgment? If you filed a Form 4720 with the Internal Revenue Service, attach a copy, 5 During this reporting period, were the services of a commercial fundraiser or fundraising counsel for charitable purposes used? If 'yes,' provide an attachment listing the name, address, and telephone number of the service rovider. 6 During this reporting period, did the organization receive any governmental funding? If so, provide an attachment listing the name of the agency, mailing address, contact person, and telephone number. 7 During this reporting period, did the organization hold a raffle for charitable purposes? If 'yes,' provide an attachment indicating the number of raffles and the date(s) they occurred. 8 Does the organization conduct a vehicle donation program? If 'yes,' provide an attachment indicating whether the program is operated by the charity or whether the organization contracts with a commercial fund raiser for charitable purposes. 9 Did your organization have prepared an audited financial statement in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for this reporting period? Organization's area code and telephone number (925) 449-0100 Organization's e-mail address ~~tlXpiYafU~m!y a::::lli~o::'UdI09 ~::peOYI09 documao5, eod to 'ha ~~ ot my "oowladg. Signature of authorized officer Printed Name Title Date CA V A9801 L 08/16/05 RRF-l (3-05) , c 2006 Exempt Org. Return prepared for: 580/680 BUSINESS COUNCIL, INC. 1424 CONCANNON BLVD LIVERMORE, CA 94550 Moreland & Bologna Accountants & Consultants 1424 Concannon Blvd, Bldg G Livermore, CA 94550 , . 2006 FEDERAL EXEMPT ORGANIZATION TAX SUMMARY PAGE 1 580/680 BUSINESS COUNCIL, INC. 94-3192060 2006 2005 DIFF REVENUE CONTRIBUTIONS, GIFTS, AND GRANTS............ 0 -226 226 MEMBERSHIP DUES AND ASSESSMENTS.............. 91,000 87,000 4,000 TOTAL REVENUE......................................... 91,000 86,774 4,226 EXPENSES MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL............,.............. 91,151 97,842 -6,691 TOTAL EXPENSES........................................ 91,151 97,842 -6,691 NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES EXCESS OR (DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR............ -151 -11,068 10,917 NET ASSETS/FUND BAL. AT BEG. OF YEAR...... 130,366 141,434 -11,068 NET ASSETS/FUND BAL. AT END OF YEAR....... 130,215 130,366 -151 2006 FEDERAL UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX SUMMARY PAGE 1 580/680 BUSINESS COUNCIL, INC. 94-3192060 REVENUE TOTAL REVENUE......................................... 2006 o 2005 o DIFF o DEDUCTIONS TOTAL DEDUCTIONS.................................... o o o UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME........... TAX COMPUTATION INCOME TAX............................................. NET TAX.................................................. o o o o o o o o o PAYMENTS AND CREDITS TOTAL PAYMENTS AND CREDITS..................... o o o REFUND OR AMOUNT DUE TAX DUE.................................................. OVERPAYMENT.........,................................. . o o o o o o 2006 CALIFORNIA 199 TAX SUMMARY 580/680 BUSINESS COUNCIL, INC. REVENUE GROSS DUES AND ASSESS. FROM MEMBERS........ GROSS CONTRIBUTIONS, GIFTS, & GRANTS...... 2006 91,000 o TOTAL INCOME.......................................... EXPENSES AND DISBURSEMENTS COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS, ETe................. OTHER SALARIES AND WAGES........................ OTHER DEDUCTIONS.................................... TOTAL DEDUCTIONS.................................... EXCESS OF RECEIPTS OVER DISBURSEMENTS..... FILING FEE FILING FEE............................................. BALANCE DUE............................................ SCHEDULE L BEGINNING ASSETS.................................... BEGINNING LIABILITIES & NET WORTH........... E~rnG~SITs......................................... E~ING LIABILITIES & NET WORTH............... 91,000 59,674 12,734 18,743 91,151 -151 10 10 741 741 130,215 130,215 PAGE 1 94-3192060 2005 DIFF 87,000 4,000 -226 226 86,774 4,226 75,559 -15,885 0 12,734 22,283 -3,540 97,842 -6,691 -11,068 10, 917 10 0 10 0 11,888 -11,147 11,888 -11,147 741 129,474 741 129,474 2006 CALIFORNIA 109 TAX SUMMARY 580/680 BUSINESS COUNCIL, INC. REVENUE TOTAL UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME.............. 2006 o DEDUCTIONS TOTAL DEDUCTIONS.................................... UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME........... TAX COMPUTATION TAX........................................................ LESS CREDITS........................................... BALANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TOTAL TAX............................................... o o o o o o PAYMENTS TOTAL PAYMENTS....................................... REFUND OR AMOUNT DUE OVERPAYMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PENALTIES AND INTEREST........................... TOTAL DUE...........................................,... o o o o 2005 o o o o o o o o o o o PAGE 1 94-3192060 DIFF o o o o o o o o o o o Form 990 OMS No. 1545,0047 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501 (c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service ~ The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements. A For the 2006 calendar year, or tax year beginning ,2006, and ending B Check if applicable: C Address change ~I~~~:~: 580/680 BUSINESS COUNCIL, INC. or print 1424 CONCANNON BLVD Name change or type See' LIVERMORE, CA 94550 specific instruc- tions. 2006 Open to Public Inspection o Employer Identification Number 94-3192060 E Telephone number Initial return (925) 449-0100 F Accounting fX1 0 method: ~ Cash Accrual Other (specify) .. Final return Amended return Application pending . Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A (Form 990 or 99O-EZ). H and I are not applicable to section 527 organizations, H (a) Is this a group return for affiliates? . .. 0 Yes H (b) If 'Yes,' enter number of affiliates .. H (C) Are all affiliates included? . . . . . . . .. 0 Yes (If 'No,' attach a list. See instructions.) H (d) Is this a separate return filed by an organization covered by a group ruling? lID No ONO G Web site: ~ N/A J Organization type (check only one). . . . . . . .. ~ X 501 (c) 6'" (insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527 K Check here ~ 0 if the organization is not a 509(a)(3) supporting organization and its gross receipts are normally not more than $25,000. A return is not required, but if the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return. I Group Exemption Number. .. ~ M Check ~ X if the organization is not required Gross recei ts: Add lines 6b, 8b, 9b, and lOb to line 12... ~ 91,000. to attach Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF). Revenue Ex enses, and Chan es in Net Assets or Fund Balances See the instructions, 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received: a Contributions to donor advised funds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 a b Direct public support (not included on line 1 a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 b c Indirect public support (not included on line 1 a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 c d Government contributions (grants) (not included on line 1 a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 d e T~~r~~~~ Ij~ncash $ noncash $ ). . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts (from Part VII, line 93).. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Membership dues and assessments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Dividends and interest from securities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 a Gross rents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 a b Less: rental expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 b c Net rental income or (loss). Subtract line 6b from line 6a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Other investment income (describe. . . . . .. .. ) No 1e 2 3 4 5 o. 91,000. 8a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8a b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses. . . . . . . 8b c Gain or (loss) (attach schedule) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8c d Net gain or (loss). Combine line 8c, columns (A) and (8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Special events and activities (attach schedule). If any amount is from gaming, check here... ~O a Gross revenue (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1 b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9a b Less: direct expenses other than fundraising expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9b c Net income or (loss) from special events. Subtract line 9b from line 9a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lOa Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . ... 10a b Less: cost of goods sold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 b c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (attach schedule), Subtract line lOb from line lOa. . ... . . . . .. . . . .... . . . . . . 10c 11 Other revenue (from Part VII, line 103).............................................................. 11 12 Total revenue. Add lines 1 e, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6c, 7, 8d, 9c, 1 Dc, and 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12 E 13 Program services (from line 44, column (8)). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. 13 ~ 14 Management and general (from line 44, column (C)). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14 ~ 15 Fundraising (from line 44, column (D)). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15 ~ 16 Payments to affiliates (attach schedule) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16 S 17 Total ex enses. Add lines 16 and 44, column (A).................................................... 17 A 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 17 from line 12.......................................... 18 ~ ~ 19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 73, column (A)). . . .. .. . . .. . . ., .. . . .. .. . . . .. 19 T ~ 20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (attach explanation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20 S 21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18, 19, and 20. . . ... . .. .. . . . ..... .. . . .. .. . .. 21 BAA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. TEEA0109L 01/22/07 R E V E N U E (A) Securities (B) Other 91,000. 91,151. 91,151. -151. 130,366. 130,215. Farm 990 (2006) Form 990 (2006) 580/680 BUSINESS COUNCIL, INC. 94-3192060 Page 2 _ill ~~~l~'J1:;~~~tfnuro~~~~af~~l~~~~~~iz~!~g~g~g~z~~gll~n'~~7(~)(~~e~~~~~~~~t (~~a~t~~~~(u~~~'bt1)b~N~ng(to~r~thers. Do not include amounts reported on line (A) Total (B) Program (C) Management (0) Fundraising 6b, Bb, 9b, 7 Db, or 76 of Part I. services and neral 22a Grants paid from donor advised funds (attach sch) (cash $ non-cash $ If this amount includes foreign grants, check here., ~ D . . . . 22a 22 b Other grants and allocations (att sch) (cash $ non-cash $ If this amount includes foreign grants, check here.. ~ D . . . . 22b 23 Specific assistance to individuals (attach schedule). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 24 Benefits paid to or for members (attach schedule). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 25a Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees, etc listed in Part V-A (attach sch). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25a b Compensation of former officers, directors, key employees, etc listed in Part V -B (attach sch) . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 b c Compensation and other distributions, not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) (attach schedule). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . 25c 44 Total functional expenses. Add lines 22a through 43g. (Organizations completing columns (B) - (D), carry these totals to lines 13 - 15). .. . 44 91,151. O. 91,151. Joint Costs. Check. ~D if you are following SOP 98-2. Are any joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation reported in (B) Program services? . . N/A ~D Yes D No If 'Yes,' enter (i) the aggregate amount of these joint costs $ ; (ii) the amount allocated to Program services $ ; (iii) the amount allocated to Management and general $ ; and (iv) the amount allocated to Fundraising $ BAA 26 Salaries and wages of employees not included on lines 25a, b, and c. . . . . . . . 26 27 Pension plan contributions not included on lines 25a, b, and c. . . . . . . , 27 28 Employee benefits not included on lines 25a - 27. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 29 Payroll taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . , . . . . 30 Professional fundraising fees. . 31 Accounting fees. . . .. .. . . , . 32 Legal fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Supplies...................... 34 Telephone.................... 35 Postage and shipping. . . , . . . . . 36 Occupancy.............. 37 Equipment rental and maintenance. . 38 Printing and publications. . , 39 Travel......,.....................,., 40 Conferences, conventions, and meeti ngs. . . , 41 Interest.............. . . . . . . . . . . . , 42 Depreciation, depletion, etc (attach schedule), . . . 43 Other expenses not covered above (itemize): aSEE STATEMENT 1 ------------------- b c d e f 9 59,674. o. 59,674. o. o. o. o. o. o. o. o. o. 12,734. 12,734. 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 2,955. 2,955. 2,700. 2,700. 61. 61. 1,204. 1,204. 175. 175. 43a 43b 43c 43d 43e 43f 439 11,648. 11,648. o. TEEA0102L 01/23/07 Form 990 (2006) Form 990 (2006) 580/680 BUSINESS COUNCIL, INC. 94-3192060 Page 3 _ Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Form 990 is available for public inspection and, for some people, serves as the primary or sole source of information about a particular organization. How the public perceives an organization in such cases may be determined by the information presented on its return. Therefore, please make sure the return is complete and accurate and fully describes, in Part III, the organization's programs and accomplishments, What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? ~ SEE STATEMENT 2 Program Service Expenses All organizations must describe their exempt purpose achievements In -a ciear and concise manner. State the numberof (Re(~)'~~:~rZ~~i~~~~~rd ~lieQts served, publications issued, etc. Dis~uss achievements that are not measurable. (Section 501 (c)(3) an.d (4) organ- 4947(a)(1) trusts; but Izatlons and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must also enter the amount of grants ana allocations to others.) optional for others.) a _TlI;. _C.912li.Cl~ '_S _ ~I_S~~01J _ ~S_1'Q J~~~~~;.N_T _ '!.H_E _ ~I~JY~'tE _ ~E_C1'Q~ !';.~!';.(~J1Y.E_ _ _ _A~ _ I_T _ &'J'~~T_S _ '!.H_E _ ~OJ\!,Q~1';. _M~~B_EB~ _AllI2. _TlI;.~R_ ;.MJ>1Q'(E~~ JB _ OJW;.~ 1'Q _ __ J>BQ'tE~'!. _ABI2. J~~~OY;. _TlI;. _Ql1~_I1'X _Of _ ~If;. _AllI2. _E~Qli.O!1~~ Y~T}11~TX _ QF_1'H.~ _ _ TRI-VALLEY ----------------------------------------------------~- (Grants and allocations $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here. .. ~ I I b ----------------------------------------------------~- (Grants and allocations $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here. .. ~ I I c ----------------------------------------------------~- (Grants and allocations $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here. .. ~ I I d ----------------------------------------------------~- (Grants and allocations $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here. .. ~ I I e Other program services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Grants and allocations $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here. .. ~ n f Total of Program Service Expenses (should equal line 44, column (8), Program services).. . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. ~ BAA O. Form 990 (2006) TEEA0103L 01/18/07 Form 990 (2006) 580/680 BUSINESS COUNCIL, INC. Balance Sheets See the instructions. Note: Where required, attached schedules and amounts within the description column should be tor end-ot-year amounts only. 45 Cash - non-interest-bearing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Savings and temporary cash investments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 a Accounts receivable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Less: allowance for doubtful accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296. 48a Pledges receivable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Less: allowance for doubtful accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48b 49 Grants receivable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 a Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, and key employees (attach schedule). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) (attach schedule} . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A ~ 51 a Other notes and loans receivable E (attach schedule). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51 a ~ b Less: allowance for doubtful accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51 b 52 Inventories for sale or use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54a Investments - publicly-traded securities. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. .. ~ 8 Cost 8 FMV b Investments - other securities (attach sch) . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ~ Cost FMV 55a Investments - land, buildings, & equipment: basis.. 55a 129,625. b Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 55b 56 Investments - other (attach schedule). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57a Land, buildings, and equipment: basis. . . . .. . . . . . . .. 57a b Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule).................................. 57b 58 Other assets, including program-related investments (describe ~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _). . 59 Total assets (must equal line 74). Add lines 45 through 58. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Accounts payable and accrued expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Grants payable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L 62 Deferred revenue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ' . . . I A B I L I T I E S 63 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and key employees (attach schedule). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64a Tax-exempt bond liabilities (attach schedule). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ' . . . 65 Other liabilities (describe ~.. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _). . 66 Total liabilities. Add lines 60 through 65. . .. .. .. . . . . . .. .. . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here ~ D and complete lines 67 through 69 and lines 73 and 74. 67 Unrestricted................................................................. 68 Temporarily restricted. . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Permanently restricted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here ~ lID and complete lines 70 through 74. 70 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, and equipment fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds. . . . . . . . . . . . N E T A S S E T S o R F U N D B A L A ~ 73 Total net assets or fund balances. Add lines 67 through 69 or lines 70 through ~ 72. (Column (A) must equal line 19 and column (B) must equal line 21). . . . . . . . . 74 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances. Add lines 66 and 73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . BAA TEEA0104l 01118/07 94-3192060 (A) Beginning of year 445. 45 46 48c 49 50a SOb 51 c 52 53 54a 54b 57c 58 741. 59 60 61 62 63 64a 64b -129,625. 65 -129,625. 66 130,366. 130,366. 741. Page 4 (B) End of year 294. 296. 129,625. 130,215. o. 130,215. 130,215. 130,215. Form 990 (2006) Form 990 (2006) 580/680 BUSINESS COUNCIL, INC. 94-3192060 Page 5 .5.l1li1 Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements with Revenue per Return (See the instructions.) d2 -------------------------------------- Add lines dl and d2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total expenses (Part I, line 17). Add lines c and d....................................................... ~ e 91,151. Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (List each person who was an officer, director, trustee, or key employee at any time during the year even if they were not compensated.) (See the instructions.) (B) Title and average hours (C) Compensation (0) Contributions to (E) Expense per week devoted (if not paid, employee benefit account and other to position enter -0-) plans and deferred allowances compensation plans O. a b Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . , Amounts included on line a but not on Part I, line 12: 1 Net unrealized gains on investments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bl 2Donated services and use of facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b2 3Recoveries of prior year grants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b3 40ther (specify): b4 -------------------------------------- Add lines bl through b4. . . . . .. .. . . . .. . . .. . . . .. .. .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . c Subtract line b from line a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . d Amounts included on Part I, line 12, but not on line a: 1 Investment expenses not included on Part I, line 6b. . . . . .. .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . dl 20ther (specify): e a Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Amounts included on line a but not on Part I, line 17: 1 Donated services and use of facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b 1 2Prior year adjustments reported on Part I, line 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b2 3Losses reported on Part I, line 20.............................................. b3 40ther (specify): b4 -------------------------------------- Add lines bl through b4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c Subtract line b from line a. . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . ... . .. . . . , . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . d Amounts included on Part I, line 17, but not on line a: 1 Investment expenses not included on Part I, line 6b. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. ... . . . . . . . . . . . dl 2ather (specify): e (A) Name and address TOM O'MALLEY --------------------- _6.QQ.0_ ~!O_N~~:wg;. _~~ BJ2",-!i PLEASANTON, CA 94588 MELINDA EVETT --------------------- 5000 HOPYARD ROAD --------------------- PLEASANTON, CA 94588 M. WELDON MORELAND --------------------- 1424 CONCANNON BLVD --------------------- LIVERMORE, CA 94550 CEO 40 57,925. SECRETAR 8 1,749. O. CFO o O. O. BAA TEEA0105L 01/18/07 91,000. 91,000. 91,000. 91,151. 91,151. O. O. O. Form 990 (2006) Form 990 (2006) 580/680 BUSINESS COUNCIL, INC. Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Ke Em 10 ees continued 75 a Enter the total number of officers, directors, and trustees permitted to vote on organization business as board meetings.. ~ 3_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ bAre any officers, directors, trustees, or key employees listed in Form 990, Part V-A, or highest compensated employees listed in Schedule A, Part I, or highest compensated professional and other independent contractors listed in Schedule A, Part II-A or II-B, related to each other through family or business relationships? If 'Yes,' attach a statement that identifies the individuals and explains the relationship(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c Do any officers, directors, trustees, or key employees listed in form 990, Part V-A, or highest compensated employees listed in Schedule A, Part I, or highest compensated professional and other independent contractors listed in Schedule A, Part II-A or Il-B, receive compensation from any other organizations, whether tax exempt or taxable, that are related to the organization? See the instructions for the definition of 'related organization' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If 'Yes,' attach a statement that includes the information described in the instructions. d Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " 75d X Ie . Former Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees That Received Compensation or Other Benefits (If any former officer, director, trustee, or key employee received compensation or other benefits (described below) during the year, list that person below and enter the amount of compensation or other benefits in the appropriate column. See the instructions.) (C) Compensation (D) Contributions to (E) Expense (if not paid, employee benefit account and other enter -0-) plans and deferred allowances compensation plans 94-3192060 (A) Name and address (B) Loans and Advances NONE Other Information See the instructions. 76 Did the organization make a change in its activities or methods of conducting activities? If 'Yes,' attach a detailed statement of each change. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . .. . . . .. n Were any changes made in the organizing or governing documents but not reported to the IRS? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If 'Yes,' attach a conformed copy of the changes. 78a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1 ,000 or more during the year covered by this return? . . b If 'Yes,' has it filed a tax return on Form 99O-T for this year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Was there a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or substantial contraction during the year? If 'Yes,' attach a statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80a Is the organization related (other than by association with a statewide or nationwide organization) through common membership, governing bodies, trustees, officers, etc, to any other exempt or nonexempt organization? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b If 'Yes,' enter the name of the organization ~ N/A ______________________::_~-:::~d~;~~~~;rt~-D;~~~~--O~~~~pl 81 a Enter direct and indirect political expenditures. (See line 81 instructions.).................. 81 a 0 . b Did the or anization file Form 1120-POL for this year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BAA TEEAOl06L 01/18/07 94-31920,60, Page 7 Yes No 9 For supporting organizations and sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did the supporting organization, or a fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 89g 90a List the states with which a copy of this return is filed ~ _N.Q~E_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ b ~sue~~~~~~~t~~~.)~~s. e~~I~~.~d .i~. th~ .~~~ .p~ri~d. ~h~~ .in~I~~~~. ~.~r.c.h .1 ~.' . 20?~. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~I 0, 91a The books are in care of ~ _M...: J'LEJ:.12~N _ f;i~Rg~N1? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Telephone number ~ J.~ ~ 5) _1 ~ -= ~ 1_0,9 _ _ _ _ _ _ Located at ~ _1j~~ ~QN_C~~~O~_B_L.Y12 JJYEJ~MQ~_~1h_ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ ZIP + 4 ~ J3j~5_o,_ _ _ _ _ _ __ 82 a ~~%~raen~~91~nl~;~i~~a~ef:i:;e~~~la~~~u~~r~i~~:. o~ .th~. ~:~. ~~.~.~t~~~~I~.' .equiP~~~~,. o~ fac~l.i~i~~. a~ .no c.~~r.~~ .~r. a~. . . .. .. . b If 'Yes,' you may indicate the value of these items here. Do not include this amount as revenue in Part I or as an expense in Part II. (See instructions in Part 111.). . . . . . . ... .. . .. .. 82b N/A 83a Did the organization comply with the public inspection requirements for returns and exemption applications? . . . . . . . . . . . b Did the organization comply with the disclosure requirements relating to quid pro quo contributions? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84a Did the organization solicit any contributions or gifts that were not tax deductible? . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . b If 'Yes,' did the or~anization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 507 (c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations. a Were substantially all dues nondeductible by members? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If 'Yes' was answered to either 85a or 85b, do not complete 85c through 85h below unless the organization received a waiver for proxy tax owed for the prior year. e Dues, assessments, and similar amounts from members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 85e 0, . d Section 162(e) lobbying and political expenditures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 85d 0, . e Aggregate nondeductible amount of section 6033(e)(1)(A) dues notices. . .. . . . ., . . .. . . . . ... SSe o,. f Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (line 85d less 85e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. SSf 0, . 9 Does the organization elect to pay the section 6033(e) tax on the amount on line 85f? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . h If section 6033(e)(1)(A) dues notices were sent, does the organization agree to add the amount on line 85f to its reasonable estimate of dues allocable to nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures for the following tax year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 507 (c) (7) organizations. Enter: a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 12. .. . . . . . .. .. ... . . " . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . ... .. .. .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. 86a b Gross receipts, included on line 12, for public use of club facilities. . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. .. 8Gb 87 507(c)(72) organizations. Enter: a Gross income from members or shareholders.......... 87a b Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.). .. . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . .. 87b 88 a At anytime during the year, did the organization own a 50% or greater interest in a taxable corporation or partnership, or an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If 'Yes,' complete Part IX. . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b At any time during the year, did the organization, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If 'Yes,' complete Part XI..................................................................... 89a 507 (c)(3) organizations. Enter: Amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under: section 4911 ~_ __ _ _ _ _ _ _NL~ ; section 4912~ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _Nj~ ; section 4955 ~_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Nj~ b 507 (c)(3) and 507 (c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year or did it become aware of an excess benefit transaction from a prior year? If 'Yes,' attach a statement explaining each transaction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e Enter: Amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ~ N/ d Enter: Amount of tax on line 89c, above, reimbursed by the organization.. . . . .. . . . . . . ... . . . .. ~ N/A e All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? . f All organizations. Did the organization acquire a direct or indirect interest in any applicable insurance contract? . . . . . . . . b At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account In a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? . . . . . . . . . If 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country. .. ~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TO F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts. BAA Form 990 (2006) TEEA0107L 01/18/07 Form 990 (2006) 580/680 BUSINESS COUNCIL, INC. Other Information (continued) c At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside of the United States? . . . . . . . . . . . . . If 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country. .. ~ 92 Section 4947(a)(7) nonexempt charitable trusts hi~g ~~-990in-l;u-;t Fo-;';; iOil-=- Che~k-h;r;.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~. ~NJ.A ~ - ~O- and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ~ 92 N/A Anal sis of Income-Producin Activities See the instructions, Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 94-3192060 Note: Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. 93 Program service revenue: a b (A) Business code (B) Amount (C) Exclusion code (D) Amount (E) Related or exempt function income c d e f Medicare/Medicaid payments. . . . . . . . 9 Fees & contracts from government agencies. . . 94 Membership dues and assessments. 95 Interest on savings & temporary cash invmnts. 96 Dividends & interest from securities. 97 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate: a debt-financed property. . . . . . . . . . . . . . b not debt-financed property. . . . . . . .. . 98 Net rental income or (loss) from pers prop. . . 99 Other investment income. . . . . . . . . . . 91,000. 100 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Net income or (loss) from special events. . . . . 102 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory. . . . 103 Other revenue: a b c d 91,000. 91,000. e 104 Subtotal (add columns (B), (D), and (E)). . . . . 105 Total (add line 104, columns (8), (D), and (E))......................................................... ~ Note: Line 705 plus line 7e, Part I, should equal the amount on line 72, Part I. Relationshi of Activities to the Accom lishment of Exem t Pur oses See the instructions, Line No. Explain how each activity for which income is reported in column (E) of Part VII contributed importantly to the accomplishment .... of the organization's exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). N/A Information Re ardin Taxable Subsidiaries and Disre arded Entities See the instructions. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Name, address, and EIN of corporation, partnership, or disregarded entity Percentage of ownership interest Nature of activities Total income End-of-year assets N/A % % % % Information Re ardin Transfers Associated with Personal Benefit Contracts See the instructions. a Did the organization, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. BYes [R] No b Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? . . . . . . . . . Yes [R] No Note: If 'Yes' to (b), file Form 8870 and Form 4720 (see instructions). BAA TEEA0108L 04/04107 Form 990 (2006) Form 990 (2006) 580/680 BUSINESS COUNCIL, INC. 94-3192060 il- Information Regarding Transfers To and From Controlled Entities. Complete only if the organization is a controlling organization as defined in section 572(b)(73). Page 9 Yes No 106 Did the reporting organization make any transfers to a controlled entity as defined in section 512(b)(13) of the Code? If 'Yes,' complete the schedule below for each controlled entity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X (A) (B) (C) Name, address, of each Employer Identification Description of (D) controlled entity Number transfer Amount of transfer a b c Totals Yes No 107 Did the reporting organization receive any transfers from a controlled entity as defined in section 512(b)(13) of the Code? If 'Yes,' complete the schedule below for each controlled entit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (A) I (B) 'f' . (C) Name, address, of each Emp oyer Ident. Icatlon Description of controlled entity Number transfer X (D) Amount of transfer a b c Totals Yes No 108 Did the organization have a binding written contract in effect on August 17, 2006, covering the interest, rents, royalties, and annuities described in question 107 above? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return. including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge. Please Sign Here : '""""'-'W!AYEB1COPY M. WELDON A , Type or print name and title. I Date Paid Pre- parer's Use Only BAA Pre parer's signature ~ M. WELDON MORELAND Firm's name (or MORELAND & BOLOGNA ACCOUNTANTS yours if self- employed), ~ 1424 CONCANNON BLVD, BLDG G address, and ZIP+4 LIVERMORE, CA 94550 Date Check if self. employed ~ Preparer's SSN or PTIN (See General Instruction W) N/A & CONSULTANTS EIN ~ N/A Phone no. ~ (925) 449-0100 Farm 990 (2006) TEEA01l0L 01/19/07 2006 FEDERAL STATEMENTS PAGE 1 580/680 BUSINESS COUNCIL, INC. 94-3192060 STATEMENT 1 FORM 990, PART II, LINE 43 OTHER EXPENSES (A) (B) (C) (D) PROGRAM MANAGEMENT TOTAL SERVICES & GENERAL FUNDRAISING AUTOMOBILE 2,157. 2,157. BANK FEES 45. 45. COMPUTER REPAIR 105. 105. DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 72. 72. INSURANCE 2,847. 2,847. LICENSE & PERMITS 105. 105. MEALS & ENTERTAINMENT 1,388. 1,388. OFFICE EXPENSE-OTHER 775. 775. OFFICE EXPENSES 2,950. 2,950. OTHER EXPENSES 58l. 58l. SUPPLIES 623. 623. TOTAL $ 11,648. $ O. $ 11,648. $ O. STATEMENT 2 FORM 990, PART III ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC VITALITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE TRI-VALLEY AREA Form 990- T Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return (and proxy tax under section 6033(e)) For calendar year 2006 or other tax year beginning ,2006, and ending · See separate instructions. ( Check box if name changed and see instructions.) OMS No. 1545-0687 2006 Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service A Check box if address chan ed B Exempt under section X 501 ( C )( 6 ) 408(e) D220(e) 408A D530(a) 529(a) C ~~8~?~~ir of all assets at Print or 580/680 BUSINESS COUNCIL, INC. Type 1424 CONCANNON BLVD LIVERMORE, CA 94550 D Employer identification number (Employees' trust, see instructions for Block D.) 94-3192060 E Unrelated business activity codes (See instructions for Block E.) F 501 (C) trust 401 (a) trust Other trust H . During the tax year, was the corporation a subsidiary in an affiliated group or a parent-subsidiary controlled group? .. ~ DYes IRJ No If 'Yes,' enter the name and identifying number of the parent corporation. .. ~ J The books are in care of. ~ M. WELDON MORELAND Unrelated Trade or Business Income (A) Income 1 a Gross receipts or sales. . . b Less returns and allowances. . . . c Balance ~ 1 c 2 Cost of goods sold (Schedule A, line 7). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 Gross profit. Subtract line 2 from line 1 c. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4a Capital gain net income (attach Schedule D). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4a b Net gain (loss) (Form 4797, Part II, line 17) (attach Form 4797). . . . . . . . . . . . 4b c Capital loss deduction for trusts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4c 5 Income (loss) from partnerships and S corporations (attach statement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ . . . . . . . 5 6 Rent income (Schedule C).. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 6 7 Unrelated debt-financed income (Schedule E). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 8 Interest, annuities, royalties, and rents from controlled organizations (Schedule F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 9 Investment income of a section 501 (c)(7), (9), or (17) organization (Sch G) . . . 9 10 Exploited exempt activity income (Schedule I) . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 10 11 Advertising income (Schedule J). . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . .. 11 12 Other income (See instructions; attach schedule.) 12 ----------------------------- 13 Total. Combine lines 3 through 12........................... 13 O. O. Deductions Not Taken Elsewhere (See instructions for limitations on deductions,) (Except for contributions, deductions must be directly connected with the unrelated business income,) 14 Compensation of officers, directors, and trustees (Schedule K). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14 15 Salaries and wages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15 16 Repairs and maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16 17 Bad debts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17 18 Interest (attach schedule). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18 19 Taxes and licenses. . . . . . . . . . , ... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. .. 19 20 Charitable contributions (See instructions for limitation rules.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20 21 Depreciation (attach Form 4562) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 21 22 Less depreciation claimed on Schedule A and elsewhere on return. . . . . . . , . . . .. 22a 22b 23 Depletion.............................................................................................. 23 24 Contributions to deferred compensation plans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 24 25 Employee benefit programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25 26 Excess exempt expenses (Schedule I). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 26 27 Excess readership costs (Schedule J) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 27 28 Other deductions (attach schedule). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., 28 29 Total deductions. Add lines 14 through 28. . . ... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. 29 30 Unrelated business taxable income before net operating loss deduction. Subtract line 29 from line 13. . . . . .. 30 31 Net operating loss deduction (limited to the amount on line 30) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 31 32 Unrelated business taxable income before specific deduction. Subtract line 31 from line 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 32 33 Specific deduction (Generally $1,000, but see line 33 instructions for exceptions). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 34 Unrelated business taxable income. Subtract line 33 from line 32. If line 33 is greater than line 32, enter the smaller of zero or line 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34 BAA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions. TEEA0205L 02102107 o. o. O. Form 99O.T (2006) Form 990-T (2006) 580/680 BUSINESS COUNCIL, INC. 94-3192060 Tax Com utation 35 Organizations Taxable as Corporations. See instructions for tax computation. Controlled group members (sections 1561 and 1563) check here ~ 0 . See instructions and: a Enter your share of the $50,000, $25,000, and $9,925,000 taxable income brackets (in that order): (1) 1$ I (2) 1$ I (3) $ b Enter organization's share of: (1) Additional 5% tax (not more than $11,750). . . . ... $ (2) Additional 3% tax (not more than $100,000) . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. $ c Income tax on the amount on line 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , .. ~ 36 Trusts Taxable at Trust Rates. See instructions for tax computation. Income tax on the amount on line 34 from: 0 Tax rate schedule or 0 Schedule D (Form 1041)............................ ~ 36 Proxy tax. See instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ~ 37 Alternative minimum tax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 38 Total. Add lines 37 and 38 to line 35c or 36, whichever applies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Tax and Pa ments 40a Foreign tax credit (corporations attach Form 1118; trusts attach Form 1116) . . ., 40a b Other credits (see instructions). . . . . . . . . .. .. . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . .. 40b c General business credit. Check here and indicate which forms are attached: o Form 3800 0 Form(s) (specify) ~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 40c d Credit for prior year minimum tax (attach Form 8801 or 8827). . . .. .. . .. .. .. . . .. 40d e Total credits. Add lines 40a through 4Od. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40e 41 Subtract line 40e from line 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 41 42 Other taxes. Check if from: 0 Form 4255 0 Form 8611.. 0 Form 8697 0 Form 8866 o Other (attach schedule). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ............................. 42 43 Total tax. Add lines 41 and 42 . . . " . . .. . .. . . ... . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 43 44 a Payments: A 2005 overpayment credited to 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 44a b 2006 estimated tax payments.. .. . . .. . . . . . . .. .. . . .. . . . . . .. ... . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. 44b c Tax deposited with Form 8868. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . ., 44c d Foreign organizations: Tax paid or withheld at source (see instructions) . . . . . . .. 44d e Backup withholding (see instructions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 44e f Credit for federal telephone excise tax paid (attach Form 8913). .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. 44f g Other credits and payments: 0 Form 2439 o Form 4136 DOther Total.... ~ 44 Total payments. Add lines 44a through 44g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 45 Estimated tax penalty (see instructions). Check if Form 2220 is attached. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ~ 0 46 Tax due. If line 45 is less than the total of lines 43 and 46, enter amount owed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ~ 47 Overpayment. If line 45 is larger than the total of lines 43 and 46, enter amount overpaid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ~ 48 Enter the amount of line 48 you want: Credited to 2007 estimated tax ~ Refunded ~ 49 " Statements Re ardin Certain Activities and Other Information (see instructions.) 1 At any time during the 2006 calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account (bank, securities, or other) in a foreign country? If YES, the organization may have to file Form TO F 90-22.1. If YES, enter the name of the foreign country here.. ~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 2 During the tax year, did the organization receive a distribution from, or was it the grantor of, or transferor to, a foreign trust? . If YES, see the instructions for other forms the organization may have to file, 3 Enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued durin the tax ear ~ $ O. Schedule A - Cost of Goods Sold. Enter method of inventory valuation ~ 1 Inventory at beginning of year. . . . . . . . . . . 1 6 Inventory at end of year. . . . . . . . 2 Purchases............................. 2 7 Cost of goods sold. Subtract 3 Cost of labor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 line 6 frpom Ilinel. 5. 2Enter here and In art, Ine .....,...... 4a Additional section 263A costs (attach schedule) 4a b Other-;;o~ts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8 Do the rules of section 263A (with respect to (attach sch) - - - - - - - - - - _ _ _ _ _ 4b property produced or acquired for resale) apply 5 Total. Add lines 1 through 4b. . . . . . . . . . . 5 to the organization? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return. including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief. it is true, correct. and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge. \\, ""- TREASURER May the IRS discuss this return with ~ ....- the preparer shown below (see Signature of officer Title instructions)? X Yes No Date Check if Preparer's SSN or PTIN self. employed 552-84-6714 EIN 94-3187785 Page 2 o. o. o. O. o. o. Sign Here Pre parer's signature ~ Paid Pre- parer's Use Only BAA Firm's name (or yours if self- employed), ~ address, and ZIP code M. WELDON MORELAND MORELAND & BOLOGNA ACCOUNTANTS 1424 CONCANNON BLVD, BLDG G LIVERMORE, CA 94550 & CONSULTANTS Phone no. (925) 449-0100 Form 990- T (2006) TEEA0202L 05/02/07 . Form 99O-T (2006) 580/680 BUSINESS COUNCIL, INC. 94-3192060 Page 3 Schedule C - Rent Income (From Real Property and Personal Property Leased With Real Property) (see instructions) 1 Description of property (1) (2) (3) (4) 2 Rent received or accrued . (a) From personal property (b) From real and personal property 3 Deductions directly connected (If the percentage of rent for foersona' (if the percentage of rent for with the income in columns 2(a) and 2(b) property is more than 10.. but gersonal property exceeds 50% or (attach schedule) not more than 50%) if t e rent is based on profit or income) (1) (2) (3) (4) Total Total Total deductions. Enter Total income. Add totals of columns 2(a) and 2(b), Enter here and on page 1, Part here and on pagel, Part I, line 6, column (A) . . . . .. .. . .. . .. ~ I, line 6, column (8). .. ~ Schedule E - Unrelated Debt-Financed Income (see instructions) 2 Gross income from 3 Deductions directly connected with or allocable to 1 Description of debt-financed property or allocable to debt-financed property debt-financed property (a) Straight line (bl Other deductions depreciation (attach sch) attach schedule) (1) (2) (3) (4) 4 Amount of average 5 Average adjusted basis of 6 Column 4 7 Gross income 8 Allocable deductions acquisition debt on or or allocable to debt-financed divided by reportable (column 6 x total of allocable to debt-financed property (attach schedule) column 5 (column 2 x column 6) columns 3(a) and 3(b)) property (attach schedule) (1) % (2) % (3) % (4) !>- 0 Enter here and on page 1, Enter here and on page 1, Part I, line 7, column (A). Part I, line 7, column (8), Totals........................................................................... . ~ Total dividends-received deductions included in column 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ~ Schedule F - Interest. Annuities Rovalties and Rents from Controlled Oraanizations (see instructions) Exempt Controlled Organizations 1 Name of Controlled 2 Emftloyer 3 Net unrelated 4 Total of specified 5 Part of column 4 6 Deductions directly Organization Identi ication income (loss) payments made that is included connected with income Number (see instructions) in the controlling in column 5 organization's gross income (1) (2) (3) (4) Nonexempt Controlled Organizations 7 Taxable Income 8 Net unrelated 9 Total of specified 10 Part of column 9 that is 11 Deductions directly income (loss) payments made included in the controlling connected with income (see instructions) organization's gross income in column 10 (1) (2) (3) (4) Add columns 5 and 10. Enter Add columns 6 and 11. Enter here and on page 1, Part I, line here and on page 1, part I, line 8, column (A). 8, column (8). Totals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. .. ... . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . BAA TEEA0203 L 08/15/06 Form 99O-T (2006) Form 990-T (2006) 580/680 BUSINESS COUNCIL, INC. Schedule G - Investment Income of a Section 501 c 94-3192060 anization (see instructions) Page 4 1 Description of income 2 Amount of income 3 Deductions directly connected (attach schedule) 4 Set-asides (attach schedule) 5 Total deductions and set-asides (column 3 plus column 4) (1) (2) (3) (4) 2 Gross unrelated business Income from trade or business Income, Other Than Advertisin 4 Net income (loss) from 5 Gross income unrelatep trade from activity or business th t . t (column 2 minus a IS no column 3). If a unrelated gain compute business columns 5 Income through 7. Enter here and on page 1, Part I, line 9, column (8). Enter here and on page 1 Part I, line 9, column (A). Totals........................... ~ Schedule I - Ex loited Exem 1 Description of exploited activity 3 Expenses directly connected with production of unrelated business income 6 Expenses attributable to column 5 7 Excess exempt expenses (column 6 minus column 5, but not more than column 4). (1) (2) (3) (4) Enter here and Enter here and on page 1, on page 1, Part I, line 10, Part I, line 10, column (A) column (8). Enter here and on page 1, Part II, line 26. Totals............................. ~ Schedule J - Advertisin Income (See instructions.) 'w . Income From Periodicals Re orted on a Consolidated Basis 4 Advertising gain or (loss) (column 2 minus column 3), If a gain, compute columns 5 through 7. 1 Name of periodical 2 Gross advertising income 3 Direct advertising costs 5 Circulation income 6 Readership costs 7 Excess readership costs (column 6 minus column 5, but not more than column 4). (1) (2) ) (4) Totals (carry to Part II, line (5)). . . .. ~ Income From Periodicals Reported on a Separate Basis (For each periodical listed in Part II, fill in columns 2 through 7 on a line-by-line basis.) (1) (2) (3) (4 (5)Totals from Part I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enter here and Enter here and on page 1 on page 1, Part I, line 11, Part I, line 11, column (A). column (8). Enter here and on page 1, Part II, line 27. Totals, Part II (lines 1-5). . . . . . . . . . .. ~ Schedule K - Com ensation of Officers, Directors, and Trustees (see instructions) 3 Percent of time devoted to business 1 Name 2 Title 4 Compensation attributable to unrelated business Total. Enter here and on page 1, Part II, line 14. . . ... . . . ... . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . .. . .. .. . . BAA TEEA0204 L 08/15/06 ~ 0 ~ 0 % ~ 0 ~ Form 990- T (2006) YEAR 2006 California Exempt Organization Annual Information Return FORM 199 1877293 and ending month day year Final return? Check applicable box. 0 Yes ~ No O D' I d 0 W'thd 0 Merged/Reorganized . ISSO ve I rawn (attach explanation) If a box is checked, enter date. Check forms fVlX 0 0 0 fVlX B filedthisyear: State: ~ 109 100 100S lOOW Fed: ~990 Fed: 0990EZ ~990T 0990PF 01041 01120H 01120 Corporation/Organization name 94-3192060 580/680 BUSINESS COUNCIL, INC. 1424 CONCANNON BLVD City State ZIP Code C If organization is exempt under R& TC Section 23701 d and is a school, public charity, religious organization, or is controlled by a religious operation, check box. See General Instruction F. No filing fee is required. D Is this a group filing? See General Instruction N . . . . . .. 0 Yes E Accounting method used.. CASH F Type of X Exempt under Section 23701 ~ (insert letter) organization IRC Section 4947(a)(1) trust Address including Suite, Room, or PMB no. .0 ~NO Part I LIVERMORE, CA 94550 12 Penalty for failure to file on time. See General Instruction L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 13 Use tax. See General Instruction M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13 14 Balance due, Add line 11, line 12, and line 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 15 If exempt under R&TC Section 23701d, has the organization during the year: (1) participated in any political campaign or (2) attempted to influence legislation or any ballot measure, or (3) made an election under R&TC Section 23704.5 (relating to lobbying by public charities)? If 'Yes,' complete and attach form FTB 3509, Political or Legislative Activities by Section 23701d Organizations.............................................................................. .N/.A OYes ONo 16 Did the organization have any changes in its activities, governing instrument, articles of incorporation, or bylaws that have not been reported to the Franchise Tax Board? If 'Yes,' complete an explanation and attach copies of revised documents. . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. 17 Is the organization exempt under R&TC Section 23701g?........................................................... If 'Yes,' enter amount of gross receipts from nonmember sources. .. $ 18 Did the organization file Form 100, Form 100S, 100W, or Form 109 to report taxable income?......................... OYes ~No If 'Yes,' enter amount of total income reported. .. . . $ 1 2 3 Rece~ts 4 an Revenues (Enclose, but 5 do not staple, 6 any payment.) 7 8 Expenses 9 10 11 Filing Fee Complete Part I unless not required to file this form. See General Instructions Band C. Gross sales or receipts from other sources. From Side 2, Part II, line 8. . .. . . . . .. . .. .. . . .. . . Gross dues and assessments from members and affiliates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gross contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received, See instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total gross receipts for filing requirement test. Add line 1 through line 3 This line must be completed. If the result is less than $25,000, see General Instruction C . . . Cost of goods sold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Cost or other basis, and sales expenses of assets sold. . . . . . . . . . . 6 Total costs. Add line 5 and line 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total gross income. Subtract line 7 from line 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total expenses and disbursements. From Side 2, Part II, line 18............................. Excess of receipts over expenses and disbursements. Subtract line 9 from line 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 3 91,000. 7 8 91,000. 9 91,151. 10 -151. 11 10. Filing fee $10 or $25. See General Instruction F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10. B~:: ~~~ Daytime telephone (925) 449-0100 19 The financial records are in care of. M. WELDON MORELAND located at 1424 CONCANNON BLVD LIVERMORE CA 94550 Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true. correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge. Paid Preparer's Use Only Firm's name (or yours, if self- employed) and address For Privacy Notice, get form FTB 1131. Please Sign Here ~ Signature of officer ~ TREASURER Title Date . (925) 449-0100 Daytime telephone Check Paid preparer's SSN or PTIN ~~~:~yed . 552-84-6714 Paid Pre parer's signature Date ~ M. WELDON MORELAND MORELAND & BOLOGNA ACCOUNTANTS ~ 1424 CONCANNON BLVD, BLDG G LIVERMORE, CA 94550 . 94-3187785 . Daytime telephone (925) 449-0100 & CONSULTANTS FEIN 051 t 3651064 CACA11l2L 12/11/06 Form 199 C1 2006 Side 1 Receipts from Other Sources 580/680 BUSINESS COUNCIL, INC. 94-3192060 Part II Organizations with gross receipts of more than $25,000 and private foundations regardless of amount of gross receipts - com lete Part II or furnish substitute information. See S ecific Line Instructions. 1 Gross sales or receipts from all business activities. See instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 Interest..................................................................................... 2 3 Dividends.............,................................,.................................... 3 4 Gross rents. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . .. . . . . . 4 5 Gross royalties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 6 Gross amount received from sale of assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 7 Other income. Attach schedule. .. . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. 7 8 Total gross sales or receipts from other sources. Add line 1 through line 7. Enter here and on Side 1, Part I, line 1.. . . . . . .. .. . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. 8 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts paid, Attach schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Disbursements to or for members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 Compensation of officers, directors, and trustees. Attach schedule. . . . . S.EE . STATEMEN.T..1. 11 Other salaries and wages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12 Interest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Rents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15 Depreciation and depletion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16 Other, Attach schedule. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . SEE. STAT.EMENT..2. . . .. 17 Total expenses and disbursements, Add line 9 through line 17, Enter here and on Side 1, Part I, line 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18 Balance Sheets Beginnin of taxable ear End of taxable a b Expenses and Disburse- ments 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Schedule L Assets 1 Cash...................................... 2 Net accounts receivable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Net notes receivable, Attach schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Inventories................................ 5 Federal and state government obligations. . . . 6 Investments in other bonds. Attach schedule. . . . . . . . . . 7 Investments in stock, Attach schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Mortgage loans (number of loans. . . ) 9 Other investments. Attach schedule. . . . . . . . . lOa Depreciable assets. . .. . . . . .. .. . . . . .. . .. , ., . b Less accumulated depreciation. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Land...................................... 12 Other assets. Attach schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Total assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liabilities and net worth 14 Accounts payable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Contributions, gifts, or grants payable. . . . . . . 16 Bonds and notes payable, Attach schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Mortgages payable......................... 18 Other liabilities. Attach schedule. . . . . . . . . .. . 19 Capital stock or principle fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Paid-in or capital surplus. Attach reconciliation. . . . . . . . 21 Retained earnings or income fund. . . . . . . . . . . 22 Total liabilities and net worth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Schedule M-' Reconciliation of income per books with income per return Do not complete this schedule if the amount on Schedule L, line 13, column (d), is less than $25,000 1 Net income per books.................... -151. 7 Income recorded on books this year 2 Federal income tax. . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . not included in this return. 3 Excess of capital losses over capital gains. Attach schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Income not recorded on books this year. 8 Deductions in this return not charged Attach schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . against book income this year. 5 Expenses recorded on books this year not deducted Attach schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in this return. Attach schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Total. Add line 7 and line 8. . . . . . . . . . . 6 Total. 10 Net income per return. Add line 1 through line 5 . . . . . . . . . . Subtract line 9 from line 6. . . . . . . . . . . . 59,674. 12,734. 18,743. 91,151. (d) 294. 296. 129,625. 130,215. 130,215. Side 2 Form 199 C1 2006 051 I 3652064 CACA 111 2L 12/11106 2006 CALIFORNIA STATEMENTS 580/680 BUSINESS COUNCIL, INC. PAGE 1 94-3192060 STATEMENT 1 FORM 199, PART II, LINE 11 COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND TRUSTEES TITLE AND CONTRI- EXPENSE AVERAGE HOURS COMPEN- BUTION TO ACCOUNT/ NAME AND ADDRESS PER WEEK DEVOTED SATION EBP & DC OTHER TOM O'MALLEY CEO $ 57, 925. $ O. $ o. 6000 STONERIDGE MALL RD. #:4 40 PLEASANTON, CA 94588 MELINDA EVETT SECRETARY 1,749. O. O. 5000 HOPYARD ROAD 8 PLEASANTON, CA 94588 M. WELDON MORELAND CFO O. O. O. 1424 CONCANNON BLVD NONE LIVERMORE, CA 94550 TOTAL $ 59,674. $ O. $ STATEMENT 2 FORM 199, PART II, LINE 17 OTHER EXPENSES ACCOUNTING FEES................................................................................... $ AUTOMOBILE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BANK FEES............................................................................................. COMPUTER REPAIR................................................................................... CONFERENCES, CONVENTIONS, AND MEETINGS................................................. DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS......................................................................... INSURANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LICENSE & PERMITS................................................................................ MEALS & ENTERTAINMENT.......................................................................... OFFICE EXPENSE-OTHER............................................................................ OFFICE EXPENSES................................................................................... OTHER EXPENSES..................................................................................... POSTAGE AND SHIPPING............................................................................ PRINTING AND PUBLICATIONS.................................................................... SUPPLIES.............................................................................................. TELEPHONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .................................................................... TOTAL $ O. 2,955. 2,157. 45. 105. 175. 72. 2,847. 105. 1,388. 775. 2,950. 58l. 6l. 1,204. 623. 2,700. 18,743. YEAR California Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return FORM 2006 109 1877293 , & ending month day year C Final return! . D Dissolved . D Surrendered (Withdrawn) . D Merged/Reorganized If a box is checked, enter effective date. . D Nature of trade or business E Accounting method used CASH F Is this organization a non-exempt charitable trust as described in IRC Section 4947(a)(1)? DYes [Rl No G Is this organization claiming any enterprise zone, Los Angeles Revitalization Zone (LARZ), Local Agency Military Base Recovery Area (LAM BRA), Targeted Tax Area (TTA), or Manufacturing Enhancement Area (MEA)taxbenefits.................. . DYes [RlNo H Unrelated Business Activity (UBA) Code . 1 Unrelated business taxable income from Side 2, Part II, line 3Q. . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . '" . . . . . . . . 1 2 Multiply line 1 by the average apportionment percentage % from the Schedule R, Apportionment Formula Worksheet, line 6. See instructions. . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 Enterprise zone, LAMBRA, LARZ, TTA, or Pierce's disease losses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4 Net Operating Loss deduction from form FTB 3805Q. See General Information N. . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 5 Add line 3 and line 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 6 Net unrelated business taxable income. Subtract line 5 from the lesser of line 1 or line 2. . . . . 6 7 Tax. 8.84 % x line 6. See General Information J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 8 Tax credits from Schedule B, line 7, or Schedule P (100). See Schedule B instructions. . . . . . . 8 9 Balance. Subtract line 8 from line 7. If line 8 is greater than line 7, enter -0-. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Tax 10 Unrelated business taxable income from Side 2, Part II, line 3Q. . . .. . . . .. . . . . . ... . . . . . . .. ... 10 fa~[;;~U- " Enterprise zone, LAMBRA, LARZ, TTA, or Pierce's disease losses. . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . .. . .. 11 12 Net Operating Loss deduction from form FTB 3805V. See General Information N. . . . . . . . . . . .. 12 13 Add line 11 and line 12................................................................... 13 14 Net unrelated business taxable income. Subtract line 13 from line 10........................ 14 15 Tax on amount on line 14. See General Information J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . ... .. . . . .. . .. 15 16 Tax credits from Schedule B, line 7, or Schedule P (541). See Schedule B instructions. . . . . .. 16 17 Balance. Subtract line 16 from line 15. If line 16 is greater than line 15, enter -Q-. . . . . . . . . . . .. 17 18 Tax from line 9 or line 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 18 19 Alternative minimum tax. See General Information O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . .. 19 20 Total tax. Add line 18 and line 19......................................................... 20 21 Overpayment from a prior year allowed as a credit. . . . . . . . . . .. . 21 22 2006 estimated tax payments and taxes withheld. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 22 23 Amount paid with automatic extension (FTB 3539). . . . . . . . . . . .. . 23 24 Total payments and credits. Add line 21 through line 23 .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ... 24 25 Tax due. Subtract line 24 from line 20. Pay entire amount with return. See instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25 26 Overpayment. Subtract line 20 from line 24. See instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 26 27 Enter amount of line 26 to be applied to 2007 estimate tax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 27 28 Use tax. See instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28 29 Refund, If the sum of line 27 and line 28 is less than line 26, then subtract the total from line 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 29 a Fill in the account information to have the refund directly deposited. Routing number.. 29a b Type: Checking. D Savings. D c Account Number...............,..... 29c 30 Penalties and interest. See General Information M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 . D Check if estimate penalty computed using Exception B or C and attach form FTB 5806. 32 Total amount due. Add line 25, line 27, line 28, and line 30, then subtract line 26 from the result. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Person to contact for additional information: Telephone Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements. and to the best of my knowledge and belief. it is true. correct, and complete. D ' , a' all information of which preparer has any knowledge. day year For calendar year 2QQ6 or fiscal year beginning month California corporation or organization number FEIN 94-3192060 Corporation/organization name 580/680 BUSINESS COUNCIL, INC. Address including Suite, Room, or PMB no. 1424 CONCANNON BLVD City State ZIP Code LIVERMORE, CA 94550 A Is this an education IRA within the meaning of R& TC Section 237127 . . . . . . . . .. D Yes [Rl No B Is the organization currently under audit? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. DYes [Rl No Attach Check or Money Order o. o R TC GAO AXR NAP IBO ZLR AEA T T I A I 050 N N 5 5 o. o. o ~T AAT NXR 1AU zBs A LT T E 5 IA gs 5 Total Tax Payments Refund (Direct Deposit of Refund) or Amount Due Please Sign Here ~ .1 (925) 449-0100 Daytime telephone Paid Preparer's SSN/PTIN Signature of officer Paid Preparer's ~ signature Paid Preparer's Use Only Firm's name (or yours, if self. employed) and address Daytime telephone 552-84-6714 . FEIN 94-3187785 . (925) 449-0100 M. WELDON MORELAND MORELAND & BOLOGNA ACCOUNTANTS ~ 1424 CONCANNON BLVD, BLDG G LIVERMORE, CA 94550 & CONSULTANTS For Privacy Notice, get form FTB 1131, 051 I 3641064 CAVA9812l 12/14/06 Form 1 Q9 C1 20Q6 Side 1 580/680 BUSINESS COUNCIL, INC. 94-3192060 Unrelated Business Taxable Income Part I Unrelated Trade or Business Income 1 a Gross receipts or gross sales b Less returns and allowances Balance. . . . . 1 c 2 Cost of goods sold and/or operations from Schedule A. line 7. . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . 2 3 Gross profit. Subtract line 2 from line 1 c. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4a Capital gain net income. See Specific Line Instructions - Trusts attach Schedule D (541). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4a b Net gain (loss) from Part II. Schedule D-l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 b c Capital loss deduction for trusts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4c 5 Income (or loss) from partnerships. limited liability companies. or S corporations, See specific line instructions. Attach Schedule K-1 (565, 568, or 100S) or similar schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 6 Rental income from Schedule C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 7 Unrelated debt-financed income from Schedule D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 8 Investment income of an R&TC Section 23701g, 23701i, or 23701n organization from Schedule E........... 8 9 Annuities, interest, rents, and royalties of controlled organizations from Schedule F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 10 Exploited exempt activity income from Schedule G. . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 11 Advertising income from Schedule H, Part III, Column A.. . . . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11 12 Other income. Attach schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12 13 Total unrelated trade or business income. Add line 3 through line 12.. . . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. .. . . . . . ... 13 Part II Deductions Not Taken Elsewhere (Except for contributions, deductions must be directly connected with the unrelated business income,) 14 Compensation of officers, directors. and trustees from Schedule I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14 15 Salaries and wages. . . .. . . . . .. .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15 16 Repairs................................................................................................ 16 17 Bad debts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17 18 Interest. Attach schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18 19 Taxes. Attach schedule. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 19 20 Contributions. See instructions and attach schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20 21 a Depreciation (Corporations and Associations - Schedule J) (Trusts - form FTB 3885F). . . . . . . . .. 21 a b Less: depreciation claimed on Schedule A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 21 b 21 22 Depletion. Attach schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22 23a Contributions to deferred compensation plans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23a b Employee benefit programs. See instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23b 24 Other deductions. Attach schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 24 25 Total deductions. Add line 14 through line 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25 26 Unrelated business taxable income before allowable excess advertising costs. Subtract line 25 from line 13.. 26 27 Excess advertising costs from Schedule H, Part III. Column B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 27 28 Unrelated business taxable income before specific deduction. Subtract line 27 from line 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28 29 Specific deduction. See instructions. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 29 30 Unrelated business taxable income. Subtract line 29 from line 28. If line 28 is a loss, enter line 28. . . . . . . . ., 30 Schedule A Cost of Goods Sold and/or 0 erations Method of inventory valuation (speCify) 1 Inventory at beginning of year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 Purchases...................................................................,......................... 2 3 Cost of labor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4a Additional IRC Section 263A costs. Attach schedule. . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4a b Other costs. Attach schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4b 5 Total. Add line 1 through line 4b. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 5 6 Inventory at end of year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 7 Cost of goods sold and/or operations. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part I, line 2. . . . . , . . . . . 7 Do the rules of IRC Section 263A (with respect to property produced or acquired for resale) apply to this organization? 0 Yes ~ Schedule B Tax Credits Do not complete if you must file Schedule P (100 or 541). 1 Enter credit name code no, . 1 2 Enter credit name code no, . 2 3 Enter credit name code no. . 3 4 Enter credit name code no. . 4 5 Enter credit name code no. . 5 6 Enter credit name code no. . 6 7 Total. Add line 1 through line 6. Enter here and on Side 1, line 8, for corporations and associations, or line 16 for trusts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Side 2 Form 109 C1 2006 051 I 3642064 CAVA9812L 12/14/06 580/680 BUSINESS COUNCIL, INC. 94-3192060 Schedule C Rental Income from Real Property and Personal Property Leased with Real Property Note: For rental income from debt-financed property, use Schedule D, R&TC Section 23701g, Section 23701i, and Section 23701n organizations. See instructions for exceptions. 1 Description of property 2 Rent received 3 Percentage of rent attribut- or accrued able to personal property % % % 4 Complete if ant item in column 3 is more than 50%, or for any 5 Complete if any item in column 3 is more than 10%, but not more than 50% item if the ren is determined on the basis of profit or income (a) Deductions directly connected (b) Income includible, (a) Gross income reportable, (b) Deductions directly connected (C) Net income includible, (attach schedule) column 2 less column 4(a) column 2 x column 3 with personal property (att sch) column 5(a) less column 5(b) Add columns 4(b) and 5(c). Enter here and on Side 2, Part I, line 6 . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . . .. . . . .. Schedule D Unrelated Debt-Financed Income 1 Description of debt-financed property 2 Gross income from 3 Deductions directly connected with or allocable to or allocable to debt- debt,financed property financed property (a) Straight-line depreciation (b) Other deductions (attach schedule) (attach schedule) 4 Amount of average acquisition 5 Average adjusted 6 Debt basis 7 Gross income 8 Allocable deductions, 9 Net income (or loss) indebtedness on or allocable basis of or allocable percentage, reportable, total of columns includible, column 7 to debt-financed property to debt-financed (attach schedule) prope~ (attach column 4 ... column 2 x 3(a) and 3(b) x less column 8 schedu e) column 5 column 6 column 6 % % % Total. Enter here and on Side 2, Part I, line 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Schedule E Investment Income of an R&TC Section 23701 a, 23701i, or 23701n Oraanization 1 Description 2 Amount 3 Deductions directly 4 Net investment 5 Set-asides 6 Balance of connected (attach income, column (attach schedule) investment income, schedule) column 4 less 2 less column 3 column 5 Total. Enter here and on Side 2, Part I, line 8...................................................................... Enter aross income from members (dues, fees, charges, or similar amounts). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Schedule F Income (Annuities, Interest, Rents, and Rovalties) From Controlled Oraanizations 1 Name and address of controlled 2 Gross income 3 Deductions directly 4 Exempt controlled organizations organizations from controlled connected with (a) Unrelated (b) Taxable income (C) Percentage, column 2 income organizations (attach schedule) business taxable computed as though not column (a) ... exempt under Section income 23701. or the amount in column (b) column (a), whichever is greater % % % 5 Nonexempt controlled organizations 6 Gross income 7 Allowable deductions, 8 Net income (a) Excess taxable (b) Taxable income or (C) Percentage, reportable, col umn column 3 x column 4(c) includible, income amount in column (a). column (a) ... (b) 2 x column 4(c) or or column 5(c) column 6 less whichever is greater column 5(c) column 7 % % % Total. Enter here and on Side 2, Part I, line 9...................................................................... Schedule G Exploited Exempt Activity Income, other than Advertising Income 1 Description of exploited 2 Gross 3 Expenses 4 Net income 5 Gross income 6 Expenses 7 Excess 8 Net income activity (attach schedule unrelated directly from from activity attributable exempt includible, if more than one business con nected with unrelated that is not to column 5 ex~ense. column 4 less unrelated activity is income production of trade or unrelated co umn 6 less column 7 but exploiting the same from trade unrelated business, business column 5 but not less exempt activity) or business business column 2 less income not more than zero income column 3 than column 4 Total. Enter here and on Side 2, Part I, line 10........................................................................... CAVA9834L 12/14/06 051 I 3643064 I Form 109 Cl 2006 Side 3 580/680 BUSINESS COUNCIL, INC. Schedule H Advertising Income and Excess Advertising Costs Part I Income from Periodicals Reported on a Consolidated Basis 1 Name of 2 Gross 3 Direct 4 Advertising income 5 Circulation periodical advertising advertising ?;~i~~C~~~~~~er- income income costs column 2 is greater than column 3, complete columns 5,6, and 7. If column 3 is greater than column 2, enter the excess in Part III, column B(b). Do not com- plete columns 5, 6, and 7. 94-3192060 6 Readership costs 7 If column 5 is greater than column 6, enter the income shown in column 4, in Part III, column A(b). If column 6 is greater than column 5. subtract the sum of column 6 and column 3 from the sum of column 5 and column 2. Enter amount in Part III. column A(b). If the amount is less than zero. enter -0-. Totals. . . . . . . . . Part II Income from Periodicals Re Part III Column A - Net Advertisin Income Part III Column B - Excess Advertisin Costs (a) Enter 'consolidated periodical' and/or names of (b) Enter total amount (a) Enter 'consolidated periodical' and/or (b) Enter total amount non-consolidated periodicals from Part I, column 4 names of non-consolidated periodicals from Part I, column 4, or 7, and amounts and amounts listed in listed in Part II, Part II, column 4 columns 4 and 7 Enter total here and on Side 2, Part I, line 11. . . .. Schedule I Compensation of Officers, Directors, and Trustees 1 Name of Officer 2 SSN or ITIN 3 Title Enter total here and on Side 2, Part II, line 27 . . . . _ , . . 4 Percent of time devoted to business 5 Compensation attributable to unrelated business 6 Expense account allowances % % % % % Total. Enter here and on Side 2, Part II, line 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . _ . . . . Schedule J De reciation (Corporations and Associations only. Trusts use form FTB 3885F.) 1 Group and guideline class or 2 Date 3 Cost or 4 Depreciation 5 description of property acquired other basis allowed or allowable in prior years do not include in items below). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Method of computing depreciation 6 Life or rate 7 Deprecia- tion for this year 1 Total additional first-year depreciation 2 Other depreciation: Buildings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Furniture and fixtures. . _ . . . . Transportation equipment. . . Machinery and other equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . Other (specify) 3 Other depreciation. . . . . . . . . . _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Total.................... _ . . _ .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , 5 Amount of depreciation claimed elsewhere on return. . . . . . . . . . . . _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ . . . . . . . _ . . . . . . . . 6 Balance. Subtract line 5 from line 4. Enter here and on Side 2, Part II, line 21a..................... _.... Side 4 Form 109 C1 2006 051 I 3644064 CAVA9834 L 12/14/06 580/680 BUSINESS COUNCIL, INC. Schedule K Add-On taxes or Recapture of Tax. See instructions. 1 Interest computation under the look-back method for completed long-term contracts. Attach form FTB 3834. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 1 2 Interest on tax attributable to installment: a Sales of certain timeshares or residential lots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 2a b Method for non-dealer installment obligations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 2 b 3 IRC Section 197(t)(9)(B)(ii) election to recognize gain on the disposition of intangibles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 3 4 Credit recapture. Credit name . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 4 5 Total. Combine the amounts on line 1 through line 4. See instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5 Schedule R A ortionment Formula Worksheet Use only for unrelated trade or business amounts (a) Total within and (b) Total within outside California California 1 Property factor: See instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Payroll factor: Wages and other compensation of employees. . . . . . . 3 Sales factor: Gross sales and/or receipts less returns and allowances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Multiply the factor on line 3, column (c) by 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Total percentage: Add the percentages in column (c) line 1, line 2, and line 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Average apportionment percentage: Divide the factor on line 5 by 4 and enter the result here and on Form 109, Side 1, line 2. See instructions for exceptions. . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CAVA9805L 12/14/06 051 I 3645064 94-3192060 (c) Percent within California (b) .,. (a) Form 109 Cl 2006 Side 5 IN MAIL TO: Registry of Charitable Trusts P.O. Box 903447 Sacramento, CA 94203-4470 Telephone: (916) 445-2021 ANNUAL REGISTRATION RENEWAL FEE REPORT TO ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CALIFORNIA Sections 12586 and 12587, California Government Code 11 Cal. Code Regs. sections 301.307, 311 and 312 Failure to submit this report annually no later than four months and fifteen days after the end of the organization's accounting p~riod ma:{ result in the loss of tax exemption and the assessment of a minimum tax of ~OO, plus Interest, andlor fines or filing penalties as defined in Government Code Section 12586,1. IRS extensions will be honored, WEBSITE ADDRESS: http:// ag ,ca.govl ch aritiesl State Charity Registration Number 92504 Check if: B Change of address Amended report 580/680 BUSINESS COUNCIL, INC. Name of Organization 1424 CONCANNON BLVD Address (Number and Street) Corporate or Organization No. 1877293 LIVERMORE, CA 94550 City or Town Federal Employer 10 No. 94-3192060 Slate ZIP Code ANNUAL REGISTRATION RENEWAL FEE SCHEDULE (11 Cal. Code Regs. sections 301.307, 311and 312) Make Check Payable to Attorney General's Registry of Charitable Trusts Gross Annual Revenue Fee Gross Annual Revenue Fee Gross Annual Revenue Fee Less than $25,000 0 Between $100,001 and $250,000 $50 Between $1,000,001 and $10 million $150 Between $25,000 and $100,000 $25 Between $250,001 and $1 million $75 Between $10,000,001 and $50 million $225 Greater than $50 million $300 PART A - ACTIVITIES For your most recent full accounting period (beginning 1/01/06 ending 12/31/06 ) list: Gross annual revenue $ 91,000. Total assets $ 130,215. PART B - STATEMENTS REGARDING ORGANIZATION DURING THE PERIOD OF THIS REPORT If you answer 'yes' to any of the questions below, you must attach a separate sheet providing an explanation and details for each 'yes' response. Please review RRF.1 instructions for information required. Yes No 1 During this reporting period, were there any contracts, loans, leases or other financial transactions between the organization and any officer, director or trustee thereof either directly or with an entity in which any such officer, director or trustee had any financial interest? Note: 2 During this reporting period, was there any theft, embezzlement, diversion or misuse of the organization's charitable property or funds? 3 During this reporting period, did non-program expenditures exceed 50% of gross revenues? 4 During this reporting period, were any organization funds used to pay any penalty, fine or judgment? If you filed a Form 4720 with the Internal Revenue Service, attach a copy. 5 During this reporting period, were the services of a commercial fundraiser or fundraising counsel for charitable purposes used? If 'yes,' provide an attachment listing the name, address, and telephone number of the service provider. 6 During this reporting period, did the organization receive any governmental funding? If so, provide an attachment listing the name of the agency, mailing address, contact person, and telephone number. 7 During this reporting period, did the organization hold a raffle for charitable purposes? If 'yes,' provide an attachment indicating the number of raffles and the date(s) they occurred. 8 Does the organization conduct a vehicle donation program? If 'yes,' provide an attachment indicating whether the program is operated by the charity or whether the organization contracts with a commercial fundraiser for charitable purposes, 9 Did your organization have prepared an audited financial statement in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for this reporting period? Organization's area code and telephone number (925) 449-0100 Organization's e-mail address I declare under penalty of perjury that I have examined this report, including accompanying documents, and to the best of my knowledge andT' . p' tl,\'rR ~ftV ,,'y I;i "Ur~M' WELDON MORELAND TREASURER Signature of authorized officer Date Printed Name Title CAVA9801L 08/16/05 RRF.1 (3-05) 'D Tri-Valley Business Council Board Resolution The Tri-Valley Business Council will meet on February 11th, 2008 to approve the submission of the funding application to the City of Dublin, Ca for a contribution of $25,000 to the Tri-Valley Business Council Education Collaborative for Fiscal Year 2008/2009 to partially cover the development costs and marketing of the Virtual Incubator Website. A TTTESTED: ~~ To rink President and CEO Tri-~a~ B . 5S Council / /}, //20-0$ / Date j/zs;b 3? Joh Doyle B rd Chairman Tri-Valley Business Council Date Republic IndelOnitv :e Republic Indemnity Company of California Company No: 27561 WC000001 A WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY POLICY INFORMATION PAGE Policy Number: J.40394 - J.O RenewaJ. of PoJ.icy Number: J.40394-09 Producer: UNrONBANC INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. 1. Name and mailing address of the Insured: TRI-VALLEY BUSINESS COUNCIL FEIN: 94-3J.92060 TRI-VALLEY BUSINESS COUNCIL EDUCATIONAL COLLABORATIVE 6J.55 STONERIDGE DR STE 260 PLEASANTON CA 94588-6500 Other workplaces not shoWn above: Insured is: COrporatio~ 2, The policy period is from January OJ., 2008 To January OJ., 2009 12:01 a,m, standard time at the insured's mailing address, 3. A. Workers' Compensation Insurance: Part One of the policy applies to the Workers' Compensation Law of the states listed here: CA B. Employers' Liability Insurance: Part Two of the policy applies to work in each state listed in item 3A. The limits of our liability under Part Two are: Bodily In~Ul)' by Accident f J., 000 , 000 each aCcident Bodily InJUIY by Disease fJ., 000,000 each employee Bodily InJUIY by Disease U, 000,000 policy limit C, Other States Insurance: Part Three applies tothe states, lfany, listed here: NCI~e D, This policy includes these endorsements and schedules: LWCOOOJ.J.3, 2.WC000422, 3.WC040407, 4.WC300B, 5.WC040360A, 6.WC320, 7.WC04060J.A 4, The premium for this policy will be determined by Otlr Manual of Rules, Classifications, Rates and Rating Plans, All information required below is subject to verification and change by audit. . Premium Basis Total Estimated Annual Remuneration Code No, Classification Rate Per $100 of Remuneration Estimated Armual Premium 8742(J.) 88 J.O (J.) SALESPERSONs--oursIDB. CLERICAL OFFICE EMPLOYEES--N.O,C, U40,OOO f35,OOO fO.67 fO.59 f938 f207 Total Manual Premium fJ.,J.45 Total Adjusted State Act Premium fJ.,J.45 9740 Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension Act of2005-Certified LossesIForeign Terrorism. ' CA Suroharge (CIGA Suroharge) 2.0000000% DIR User Funded Assessments f53 f24 U8 Deposit Premium fJ., J.98 + Assessment f42 = Total fJ.,240 Minimum Premium U,OOO Total Estimated Annual Premium fJ.,J.98 If indicated, interim adjustments of premium shall be made: AnnuaJ. No~-participati~q Code Number: 00040085J.3 J.2A Countersigned by: ANLA .,1.,.., r'~~, Producing Office: San Francisco- J.2 Form No. WCOll 10/93 DIRECT BILL DMe: January 08, 2008 11111111111111111111111111111111 0111 111111111 IUI Insured Copy 11111111111111111 11111 IIIIIIIIIIUIII 1111111111111. . p ,.. 'Il City of Dublin Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Application for Funds > /:,:': ;:' ::7 ,. ., ....., I attest that the information contained in tmsFY 2'0'08-2009 grant appH~ation is accurate and that the funds requested will not supplant any secured by the organization. ApPLICATION VERIFICATION Signatures: that the Board of required to~ubmit a st, but not Attached is a resolution, letter, or approved the application as report as soon as possible 30,20'09. Failure to SECTION 2 Page 11 of 16 .... .. ~ent By: M WELDON MORELAND ACCONTING FIRM;925 449 0607; Sep-3-04 12:33PM; ~ H internal Revenue Service Department of ttHt.Treasury P.O. Box 2.508 Ch,cinmrti, Ohio. 4520-'1, Date: August 3 r; 20'04 Empk)yer-I~.,tlflcation Number: 94~322778'l Person to Contact:. Paul Pany31-Q7423 Customer Service. Represefltative ToU Free TelGphonaNumbar: ~a.m..to~4J.PLL$l"' 877.-829::~500 Fax ~~r: 51~283~37~-. R.r-Reply"~o: 1 ElGE DiViSion Tri-ValieyBusin&Ss Council, Educat1ona~ Collaborati~ inc. 1424 COncannon Blvd, Livennore, CA 94550 Dear Sir or Mada!In: This is in response to younequestof August 21, 2004~ 'l:lyarding~xpedtt6PIlY'~ssing,of your organization's Form.. 8734, Support Schoou/& for AdvalJce Ruling Period. Your . request f<)f .expedite processing was apprDved 00 AuguStJ"t. 2004. Your Form 8-734 witt reassigned to the next avaitabIe-agent. Yourorganization's~mption under section 501(c)(3), which was issued in November 1995,. is stiff -in.effect. . If you have any questions,please caltthBp.ersonwhosB.rJaITIe' aoo tetepheflenUrOOef are shown above. Sincerely, '1l! . .. ~ VflaJp MarUyn Baker, r.-.anager. TElGE Customer Account Servic-es- Page 2/2 . , .. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE P. O. BOX 2508 CINCINNATI, OH 45201 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Date: MAY 152003 Employer Identification Number: 94-3192060 DLN: 17053115027023 Contact Person: ZENIA LUK ID# 31522 Contact Telephone Number: (877) 829-5500 Internal Revenue Code Section 501 (c) (6) Accounting Period Ending: December 31 Form 990 Required: Yes Addendum Applies: No 580/680 BUSINESS COUNCIL INC 1390 CONCANNON BLVD LIVERMORE, CA 94550 Dear Applicant: Based on information supplied, and assuming your operations will be as stated in your application for recognition of exemption, we have determined you are exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in the section indicated above. Unless specifically excepted, you are liable for taxes under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (social security taxes) for each employee to whom you pay $100 or more during a calendar year. And, unless excepted, you are also liable for tax under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act for each employee to whom you pay $50 or more during a calendar quarter if, during the current or preceding calendar year, you had one or more employees at any time in each of 20 calendar weeks or you paid wages of $1,500 or more in any calendar quarter. If you have any questions about excise, employment, or other Federal taxes, please address them to this office. If your sources of support, or your purposes, character, or method of operation change, please let us know so we can consider the effect of the change on your exempt status. In the case of an amendment to your organiza- tional document or bylaws, please send us a copy of the amended document or bylaws. Also, you should inform us of all changes in your name or address. In the heading of this letter we have indicated whether you must file Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax. If Yes is indicated, you are required to file Form 990 only if your gross receipts each year are normally more than $25,000. However, if you receive a Form 990 package in the mail, please file the return even if you do not exceed the gross receipts test. If you are not required to file, simply attach the label provided, check the box in the heading to indicate that your annual gross receipts are normally $25,000 or less, and sign the return. If a return is required, it must be filed by the 15th day of the fifth Letter 948 (DO/CG) .~ . -2- 580/680 BUSINESS COUNCIL INC month after the end of your annual accounting period. A penalty of $20 a day is charged when a return is filed late, unless there is reasonable cause for the delay. However, the maximum penalty charged cannot exceed $10,000 or 5 percent of your gross receipts for the year, whichever is less. For organizations with gross receipts exceeding $1,000,000 in any year, the penalty is $100 per day per return, unless there is reasonable cause for the delay. The maximum penalty for an organization with gross receipts exceeding $1,000,000 shall not exceed $50,000. This penalty may also be charged if a return is not complete, so please be sure your return is complete before you file it. You are not required to file Federal income tax returns unless you are subject to the tax on unrelated business income under section 511 of the Code. If you are subject to this tax, you must file an income tax return on Form 990-T, Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return. In this letter we are not determining whether any of your present or proposed activities are unre- lated trade or business as defined in section 513 of the Code. You are required to make your annual information return, Form 990 or Form 990-EZ, available for public inspection for three years after the later of the due date of the return or the date the return is filed. You are also required to make available for public inspection your exemption application, any supporting documents, and your exemption letter. Copies of these documents are also required to be provided to any individual upon written or in person request without charge other than reasonable fees for copying and postage. You may fulfill this requirement by placing these documents on the Internet. Penalties may be imposed for failure to comply with these requirements. Additional information is available in Publication 557, Tax-Exempt Status for Your Organization, or you may call our toll free number shown above. You need an employer identification number even if you have no employees. If an employer identification number was not entered on your application, a number will be assigned to you and you will be advised of it. Please use that number on all returns you file and in all correspondence with the Internal Revenue Service. If we have indicated in the heading of this letter that an addendum applies, the enclosed addendum is an integral part of this letter. Because this letter could help resolve any questions about your exempt status, you should keep it in your permanent records. Letter 948 (DO/CG) ,. . -3- 580/680 BUSINESS COUNCIL INC If you have any questions, please contact the person whose name and telephone number are shown in the heading of this letter. Sincerely yours, ~f~ Lois G. Lerner Director, Exempt Organizations Rulings and Agreements Letter 948 (DO/CG) , ' , ~THE TRI~VAllEY INNOVATION NETWORK A Regional Economic Strategy for Promoting Innovation-Driven Entrepreneurship in the Tri- Valley Region october 3. 2006 A Report of the Preserving Prosperity Project Tri- Valley Business Council Prepared by Collaborative ECONOMICS ~TRAT.t::(;IC AI)\'ISO&S -ell (ly!e t::l'IrKt;PKt:"Et'KS CONTENTS EX EC UTIV E SUM MA RY ,.. ............ ...... .........'............ ..... ..... ..... ............ ....... ....... ... ,.........,.....2 AN UNMISTAKABLE TREND: Tri-Valley's New Economic Landscape ......................... 5 A CLEAR MESSAGE: What Tri-Valley's Innovative, Entrepreneurial Firms Say They Nee d To Be S u c c e s s fu I ...........................................................................................,....... 1 5 GROWING COMPETITION: Other Regions are Targeting Innovation-driven En trepreneurial Firms........,.....,.. ..............'................ ...........,.......... .................,...... ,...,.... 21 HOW INNOVATION WORKS IN TODA Y'S ECONOMy.............................................. 23 THE CORNERSTONES OF INNOVATIVE ECONOMIES...................................,............ 25 WHY REGIONAL LEADERS NEED TO FOCUS ON THE INNOVATIVE ECONOMY.... 27 HOW REGIONS FOCUS ON ECONOMIC INNOVATION TO STRENGTHEN THEIR COM PETITIV EN ESS .,.,............ ........... ......,..... ,............ ........... ................. .........,..............27 IV. THE TRI-VALLEY INNOVATION NETWORK: A Regional Economic Strategy ......34 INTRODUCTION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Preserving Prosperity Project is an initiative of the Tri-Valley Business Council. The data and analysis in this report are the sole responsibility of Collaborative Economics. The Preserving Prosperity Project and this report have been made possible by the generous sponsorship of the following contributors: Government Contributors ,/ Alameda County Town of Danville City of Dublin City of Livermore City of Pleasanton City of San Ramon Corporate Contributors Pacific Gas and Electric Company A TT Corporation EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Innovation and Entrepreneurship must be the core regional economic strategy of the Tri-Valley for three fundamental reasons: . An unmistakable trend toward entrepreneurship and innovation in the region . A clear message from companies about what they need to succeed in the Tri- Valley . Growing competition from other regions in the Bay Area, California, and nationally The Tri-Valley's Regional Economic Strategy should have the following major thrusts: . An innovation network · A regional branding/marketing campaign . _ _ _ _ .1 _ _. _ _ J. .ll- _ .. _ _,- _ .. . _ _. __I'!'J.. _.1: 1!1: _ .t.. _ .. _ ,_ _ ..1 _,.- _.~ .. - ~I .. - 1. . An Unmistakable Trend-and Opportunity The Tri-Valley region has become a wellspring for entrepreneurship and innovation-a place where talented people choose to live in high-quality communities, creating and working in innovative firms that serve local, regional, and global markets. In the last few years: · Tri-Valley has produced thousands of small, homegrown companies that are transforming the region's economic landscape-and accounting for a greater and greater share of regional prosperity. . The growth in small-firm entrepreneurship and innovation has fueled growth and transformation of the region's industry specializations. . Every city is participating in the transformation of the Tri-Valley economy-and are, in fact, interdependent parts of a truly regional economy, 2. A Clear Message-and Need · There is a clear message from more than 100 companies who have been consulted by the Preserving Prosperity Project: Tri-Valley's innovative, entrepreneurial companies are growing, export-oriented firms, most of whom want more regional opportunities to connect with potential partners, vendors, and customers. 2 . To help them grow, a substantial number of these firms want better access to talent and business services companies that offer products and services at an affordable cost. . Many are also concerned with infrastructure issues-namely transportation and housing-along with quality of life, and how those aspects of the Tri-Valley region might impact their future growth. . Some are looking for research partnering opportunities, assistance from local government, or sources of cost-effective employee benefits. . Talent clearly drives these companies-and the ability to find highly-educated, highly-skilled individuals in the regional labor pool will determine their long-term success in the Tri-Valley. Infrastructure and quality of life, as well as the quality of local education and training, will help determine the availability of talent in the years to come, 3. Growing Competition-and Urgency . Overall, these innovative, entrepreneurial companies find the Tri-Valley a good location for the work that they do-and envision growing in the future if the region remains a hospitable, supportive place. . However, other regions are vying for talented people and innovative, entrepreneurial companies. They are realizing that these are the key drivers of prosperity in today's economy. While Tri-Valley certainly has the ingredients to continue to be one of America's "hot spots" for innovation and entrepreneurship, its future is by no means assured, . Regions as varied as Philadelphia, San Diego, Miami. and Fresno are stepping forward to put substantial leadership and resources into the brand marketing and targeted support to attract, retain, and grow talent, innovation, and entrepreneurship. It will be up to Tri-Valley if it wants to compete with these regions in the years ahead. If the region chooses to compete, it must act now as other regions are rapidly moving forward. The Proposed Tri-Valley Regional Economic Strategy has Two Major Components: A Tri. Valley Innovation Network and Regional Branding/Marketing Campaign . Considering the unmistakable trend towards innovation and entrepreneurship in the region, the clear message from the firms themselves about their needs, and the growing competition from other regions, there is a strong rationale for the Tri- Valley to adopt a new economic strategy, . This strategy should have two primary elements: an innovation network and regional branding/marketing campaign. These priorities are in response to the feedback from the more than 100 companies consulted since 2005 by the Preserving Prosperity Project: 3 . It is clear that a strong majority of firms want more opportunities to find and interact with other companies who could be potential partners, vendors, or customers, The creation of an Innovation Network will provide the focal point and infrastructure to address this high-priority need. . It is also very clear that there is little "brand identity" either in the Tri-Valley or outside the region, People generally view the region as something it once was (i.e., primarily a bedroom community or back-office economy or home to branches of large technology companies) rather than what it has become (Le" a growing hub of smaller, innovative, entrepreneurial companies). It will be very difficult to compete if Tri-Valley's identity is unclear or unrecognized. The Regional Branding/Marketing Campaign will directly address this need, . It is also important to note that ongoing efforts to maintain a high quality of life, solve transportation bottlenecks, and expand housing choices should be a priority, Clearly, many of the firms consulted by the Preserving Prosperity Project expressed concern about one or more of these inter-related issues. In fact, the importance of attracting, retaining, and growing these innovative, entrepreneurial firms-and the talent that drive them-should provide additional urgency to current efforts to address quality of life, transportation, and housing issues. As we heard, it would be very easy for these flexible companies-and the talent that drive them-to relocate if these issues are not addressed, 4 I. AN UNMISTAKABLE TREND: Tri-Valley;s New Economic landscape The Tri-Valley region has become a wellspring for entrepreneurship and innovation-a place where talented people choose to live in high-quality communities. creating and working in innovative firms that serve local. regional, and global markets, In recent years, Tri-Valley has become a wellspring for thousands of small, homegrown companies that are transforming the region's economic landscape-and accounting for a greater and greater share of regional prosperity. This chapter summarizes the results of the 2005 Preserving Prosperity report entitled Wellspring for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The region has entered a new phose in its economic evolution: Tri-Valley's Economic Evolution "EDGE CITY" ECONOMIC POST - Up to the 1980s GROWING ECONOMIC REGION - 1990 INNOVATIVE ECONOMY - 11 st century - A few large employer's - Emerging strengths in software, communications, wine, miscellaneous devices and materials - Strong specializations in information technology. scientific and biomedical products and services. innovation services, business operations - Defense. agriculture, back-office processing - large physical developments (housing and commercial) - Large employers. along with growing number of smaller firms - High rates of business creation. diverse base of homegrown headquarters - Growing development pressures, transportation bottlenecks, labor shortages - Innovation-driven economy needs supportive "habitat" * Talent ~, Resources to start firms 'f High quality of life to attrOlct and retain talent - Little regional identity or cooperation - Region begins to collaborate to address key challenges - Region's new economic role requires new responsibilities - a new level of collaboration Evidence of Tri-Valley's changing economic landscape abounds. Key shifts that have taken place include: 5 . The rate of entrepreneurship has been mostly above the national average for more than a decade, reaching a new high in 2003. The region has gone from a business creation rate below the national average in the early 1990s to one well- above the national average by 2003. The number of business establishments per resident has boomed-from about 3 per 1,000 residents in 1990 to more than 10 by 2002, In all, more than 18,000 companies have been created in the Tri-Valley since 1990, Figure I-I: Rate of Firm Creation 0,16 ~ (Ll4 ;;; " (LIZ ~ ~ ..Q E i. 0,1 ~ '0 f- ~ 0 O.Og OJ 0 ~ ~ ~ 0,06 in E ;;; ~ 0,04 0 ~ ~ 11 II> 0.02 1992 2002 201>3 1999 2000 2001 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 ~T.~~_~aJ_~~_L,_____~_~,~_.~~~~~w~.~:3.!~__ . Source: U.S. Census, NETS database 6 Figure 1-2: Firm Creation per Capita 12 10 c ~ 8 ~ ~ o o q ~ 6 ~ .:: f l! v; E 4. 1i: 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 200) Source: U,S, Census. NETS database . The regional economy is now mostly a homegrown economy-almost entirely composed of locally-based firms, many of them created in just the past few years, About 86% of firms operating in the Tri-Yalley in 2003 were started in the region, with only a small percentage the result of relocations, About half of all firms in the region have started-up just since, 1997. . New, homegrown firms are the most important source of job growth in the regional economy. Since 1990, new firms have added on average about 41 % more jobs each year to the regional economy than existing firms, and about 420% more jobs than firms relocating or expanding into the region. By 2003, only about 6.5% of Tri-Yalley workers were employed by firms that had moved into the region, 7 FIGURE 1-3: BUSINESS "CHURN" IN THE REGION #' firms dosed (i 990-2002): 13,665 (78.607 lobs) # firms relocated to region (1990-2002): 2,023 (34434 jobs) j, firms moved Out of the region ( 1990-2002): 1.395 (17,115 jobs) 5ooR:C: NatifmoJ tJ.ttlbhsh.'r.t'fln: Time Srri~ Dinabuse tt firms created (1990-2002): 18.329 (82.019 jobs) . Homegrown firms now account for more regional economic revenue than any other source. The share of regional economic revenue generated by homegrown firms rose about 20% between 1990 and 2003, and now accounts for about 60% of total economic revenue generated in the region. . The number of very fast growing firms has almost tripled in the past decade, The number of firms generating at least $500,000 per year in revenues, and whose revenues continue to grow by at least 20% for four consecutive years, grew from about 40 firms in 1994 to more than 110 in 2003, . The role of very small firms (five or fewer employees) in regional prosperity has grown substantially, By 2003, these firms were 80% of total firms, compared to 75% in 1990, By 2003, they were generating 35% of the region's economic revenues-well above their 26% contribution in 1990, 8 FIGURE 1-4: Tri-ValleyFirms by Size 1990 0% 4% Source: NETS database 2003 1%-- 4%- m 5 or fewer . 6 to 25 . 0 26 to 100 o Greater than 100 fiGURE 1-5: Contributions to the Regional Economy 2003 SIZE OF FIRM SHARE OF SHARE OF SHARE OF FIRMS EMPLOYMENT REVENUE 5 or fewer 80% 22% 35% 6 to 25 15% 22% 23% 26 to 100 4% 23% 18% Greater than 100 1% 33% 24% Source: NETS database . Very small firms are also leading the way in productivity growth, 'Between 1990 and 2003, firms with five or fewer employees experienced a more than 40% increase in revenues per employee, an indicator of productivity growth, while larger firms experienced declines. Very small firms now rank second only behind very large firms over 100 employees in level of revenue per employee, and well ahead of all other firms, 9 FIGURE 1-6: Revenue per Employee by Firm Size (adjusted fo ESTABLISHMENT SIZE 1990 $153,667 $187,001 $148,298 $491,483 2003 50r fewer 6 to 25 26 to 100 Greater than 100 $218,532 $1 56,820 $128,456 $422,440 Source: NETS database . As a group, firms with 100 or more employees have lost jobs since the early 1990s, while smaller firms have gained jobs. As a group, Tri-Valley's largest firms lost jobs every year but two since 1991. As a group, Tri-Valley firms under 100 employees gained jobs every year but one during the same period, Figure 1-7 Net Employment Change Within Existing Companies 6000 4000 2000 ~ '" 0 '" ~ " C. E '" ..... -2000 0 .. '" .Q E " -4000 Z -6000 -8000 -10000 1996 1997 ~.~~E~_~}~~ ~_~t~_!!.l~_r.e_!~~.(~_.~P~~,y'~~__. .. .__..~_~E~'p~~~e~._~~!iJ.~~~!!l..P.!oy~s..l!~J~~~~_. Source: NETS database 10 Every city is participating in the transformation of the Tri-Valley economy-and are, in fact, interdependent parts of a truly regional economy. . Firms ore spread across the region, rather than concentrated in just one or two locations, Twenty-nine percent of the region's firms are based in Pleasanton, 25% in Livermore, 21% in Danville, 20% in San Ramon, and 10% in Dublin. fiGURE 1-8: Distribution of firms Across Tri-Valley Cities ' All Establishments in 2003 Firm Starts per 1,000 New Starts in 2003 R 'd t' 2003 eSl en S In Danville 19% (3,380 firm) 26% (702 firms) 16.3 Dublin 10% (1,795 firm) 10% (268 firms) 7.8 Livermore 23% (4,160 firm) 18% (474 firms) 6,2 Pleasanton 29% (5,244 firm) 26% (694 firms) 10.5 San Ramon 19% (3,430 firm) 20% (541 firms) 11.6 Source: NETS database The growth in small-firm entrepreneurship and innovation has fueled growth and transformation of the region's industry specializations, 11 Figure 1-9 Evolving Specializations (1994-2004) 4,5 4.0 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, 12,254 <: u 3.5 E '0 <U [g 3.0 E .;:: 8~ .fj ~ 2.5 e 8 ~ ~ 2.0 8~ _0 ~::. 1.5 o ]- 1.0 elU9Nffi>OPFRATIONS, 17,662 0.5 0.0 0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7"10 8% MGR 94-{)4 .-.. .--- _.._..._..-.~....._--_.._------_. .-...-----.--..-.... @BlOMEDICAL HEALTH .IU~OPFRATIONS 0 INFORMATION TECHNOlOGY 0 INNOVATION S'RVICES Source: California Employment Development Department (EDD) . The region's largest specialization is now innovation services-a concentration of firms that typically help other firms bring innovation to their products and processes that now employs about 13% of the region's workforce and is 2~ times more concentrated than the state average. . Figure 1-10: Innovation Services Growth: 53% (1994-2004) Employment: 22, 160 (2004 12 . The region 'sfastest growing specialization is now scientific and biomedical products and services, having grown 80% between 1994 and 2004. This specialization is only at 81% of the state average, but has been gaining ground quickly: its concentration has increased 30% compared to the state average over the last decade. Figure 1-11: Scientific/Biomedical Products and Services Growth: 80% (1994-2004) Employment: 11, 166 (2004) G . Another large and growing concentration is business operations-firms that provide basic functional services such as finance, insurance, legal, and other administrative support to other businesses. This is an area that has grown as larger companies outsource and smaller companies buy services rather than qdd employees, . The region still has a large concentration of information technology product companies, including software and communications technology, but one that has been restructuring and losing employment since the global downturn in technology sectors, Nonetheless, this sector remains an important part of the regional economy and highly concentrated in the Tri-Valley, at about four times the state average. . These industry specializations are driving the region's economy. These four specializations account for almost 40% of the region's employment base, and produce jobs and revenues in other sectors such as retail, construction, and the like, . Industry specializations are widely shared among local jurisdictions, rather than concentrated in just one or two cities, Between 1990 and 2002, no Tri-Valley city secured less than 6% nor higher than 34% of the region's new businesses in innovation services, scientific and biomedical products and services, business operations, and information technology products, 13 Tri-Valley's economictransformationhas coincided with major shifts in the region's occupational structure and the resident talent pool. . There has been a shift to higher-level occupations in the regional workforce. Between 1990 and 2000 Census, the share of the Tri-Valley workforce employed in managerial and professional occupations rose anywhere from 22% to 332% depending on the category, while the share employed in sales and administrative support jobs dropped about 15%. . There has been a shift to a more highly-educated population, Between the 1990 and 2000 Census, the proportion of Tri-Valley residents with a bachelors degree or more education rose from 36% to 44%. Tri-Valley's population is far more educated than California (27% with bachelors degrees or higher) or the nation as whole (24%). The challenge now is to sustain and build on this initial success. The ingredients for success are not a given; they can erode over time. Talented people can leave, or stop coming, Quality of life can decline. Businesses can decide to locate elsewhere. Going forward, the region will have to ensure that the necessary talent, entrepreneurial business support, and quality of life are in place to sustain the region's innovation-based economy-and remain competitive with other regions that are working hard to do the same, This new reality raises the stakes for the region's public, private, and other community leadership. A new level of regional responsibility is required to sustain the economic gains of the past decade. The challenge is beyond the scope of any individual organization, jurisdiction, or sector; it requires a truly regional, collaborative approach to focus on a talent pool, a quality of life, and an environment for entrepreneurial support that extends across local boundaries, A new level of responsibility does not equate to a higher level of local government funding or more programs during a time of fiscal distress; rather, it means a new level of regional collaboration among existing government leaders (including local economic development directors), private sector leaders (including the Tri-Valley Business Council), and other community leaders (including education)-with all parties focused on the talent, entrepreneurial business support, and quality of life necessary to sustain the region's innovation-based economy, 14 II. A CLEAR MESSAGE: What Tri-ValJey's Innovative, Entrepreneurial Firms Say They Need To Be Successful Since 2005, the Preserving Prosperity Project has consulted more than 100 innovative, entrepreneurial companies to understand their history, future growth expectations, and current needs, Executives from more than 80 companies have participated in 16 focus groups, Most recently, two focus groups were held in each of the five Tri-Valley cities in cooperation with city economic development director and local chamber of commerce, Two additional focus groups were held in cooperation with the Hacienda Business Park, In 2005, in preparing the Wellspring for Entrepreneurship and Innovation report, four regional focus groups were held focusing on innovation services, biomedical and scientific products and services, information technology, and business operations firms. In addition, almost 40 companies completed an on-line survey about their history, future growth expectations, and current needs. Some firms participated in both the survey and focus groups, Finally, Tri-Valley Business Council staff have met individually with dozens of companies since 2005, asking about their needs as well, What emerged from this outreach effort was a clear message about how the region could be most responsive to their needs, These firms expect to grow and serve outside markets Over half of these firms (56%) expect to grow by more than 50% of total revenues over the next five years. Almost half (48%) also expect to grow their workforce by 50% or more during this period, A total of 58% of these firms serve domestic or global customers beyond the Tri-Valley region, Talent and quality of life are the most important factors in starting a company in the Tri- Valley The most important reasons are talent and quality of life. A total of 82% of survey respondents said quality of life, and 79% said availability of a talented workforce were important or very important factors in starting a business in the region (Figure 11-1). A total of 71% said that good roads and public transit were important or very important, Other key factors were the ability to live in the Tri-Valley and affordable facility services-in both cases, 57% said that factor was important or very important. 15 FIGURE 11-1: Most Important Factors in Starting a Company in the Tri-Valley Region IMPORTANT OR SOMEWHAT VERY LITTLE VERY IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANCE Quality of life 82% 13% 6% 79% 8% 13% 71% 26% 3% 57% 23% 20% 57% 27% 16% 44% 28% 27% 44% 34% 21% 36% 37% 26% 34% 24% 42% 25% 18% 56% A vailability of talented workforce Good roads & public transit Ability to live in Tri-Valley A ffordable facility services Quality educational resources Availability of support services (supplie s, legal services, CPAs) A vailability of start-up funding Presence of similar companies in area Source: 2006 Tri-Val1ey Online Survey Expensive residential real estate is the most commonly mentioned obstacle when starting up a company in the region The most commonly mentioned obstacle was expensive residential real estate (45%) (Figure 11-2), About one-third of respondents identified recruiting qualified people (34%), transportation to or within the Tri-Valley (32%), and expensive commercial real estate (32%), About one-quarter (24%) cited the difficulty in obtaining funding. Govemment regulations and services were citied by only 11 %--and 21 % said they had no major obstacles, 16 FIGURE 11-2: Biggest Obstacles to Starting a Business in the Tri-Valley Region Expensive residentia rea esl:ae 45% Recruiting quaified people 34% Tralsportaion to or within the Tri-Valey 32% Expensive commerda rea esl:ae 32% Obtciningfunding 24% No mcjor obl:tcdes 21 % Government reg.Jlaions ald rervices 11 % La::k of business 9.Jpport rervices 5% Sure: 2006 Tri-\.aIley O1Iine 3.Jn,.sy The most important resources to help these companies grow are business support firms offering affordable products and services A total of 42% indicated that business support firms were important or very important to their company's future success (Figure 11-3). Almost three-quarters (74%) agreed that business support firms were at least somewhat important to their company's future success. Local government was considered to be important or very important to the future success of 29% of the firms; 63% agreed that local government as at least somewhat important to their firm's future success. Other institutions such as business and trade associations (61 %), non-profit institutions (47%), and other companies serving similar customers (37%) were deemed at least somewhat important to their firm's future success. FIGURE 11-3: Most Important Regional Resources in Helping Companies Grow VffiY IDMEWHAT VERY LITTLE IMFDRfANT IMFORTANT IMFDRTANCE Business 9.Jpport firms 42% 32% 27% Loca g:>vernment cg3I1des 29% 34% 37% Business ald Tra:Je Asrodaions 23% 38% 39% Non-profit org:nizctions 21% 26% 49% Other compa1ies serving simila Q.Jsl:omers 13% 24% 63% Source: 2006 Tri-Valley Online Survey 17 There are several ingredients that are critical to the future of these companies Most companies agreed that access to a talented workforce (82%) and quality of life (71%) were essential to their future success (Figure 11-4). Many agreed that cost"' effective employee benefits (63%) and opportunities to interact with business service firms were critical. However, during the focus groups, participants emphasized that they want to interact with business service firms only under controlled circumstances- and did not want to be deluged with offers of products and services that do not meet their needs, About half of the respondents (53%) said that opportunities to meet with other companies in their industry were essential to future success. Half of the respondents (50%) also felt that affordable housing for employees was important to their future success. At least one-third or more also felt that continuing education opportunities (42%), research partnership opportunities.in general (42%), local government assistance (39%), partnerships with Sandia and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories (37%), and assistance with regulatory requirements (32%) were important to the future of their firm. FIGURE 11-4: Ingredients Most Important to Company's Future Success ACJ:Zi!S to taented workforce 82% Quaity of life 71% 3:>urces of oos effective employee benefits 63% Opportunities to intend with buSne5S rervice firms 61% Opportunities to meet other rompcnies in )Qur industry 53% AffordcDle houSng for employees 50% Rareach pcrtnerffiip opportunities in g;mra 42% Continuing educction opportunities 42% Loca g:>vernment a;SSa1ce 39% Fa"tnerffiips with SnJia & La.vrence Uvermore Naiona LIDs 37% As9sla1ce with regona regJlaory requirements 32% Source: 2006 Tri-Valley Online Survey 18 When asked aboutwhat would help them most. ODe clear priority stood out: firms want more opportunities to connect with other local companies in their industry Focus group participants were asked to rank the top priorities among a list of critical ingredients for business success-and one priority emerged well ahead of the others (Figure 11-5), "Opportunities to meet other local companies in your industry (such as potential partners. customers. networking events)" was chosen as the first priority by one-third of all focus group participants (33%), This total was twice that of the next highest priority-access to a talented workforce. which was chosen as a top priority by 16% of the participants. Moreover, this priority was the top choice in every Tri-Valley city (note: in Livermore it was tied for the top choice). In addition, a total of 55% thought that opportunities to meet other local companies should be either the first or second priority. No more than 28% chose any other item as a first or second priority. Another 18% of focus group participants thought that opportunities to meet other local companies should be the third or four priorities for action. Thus. about three-quarters of firms (73%) felt that opportunities to meet with other local companies should be among the top four priorities for regional action. Many firms did identity three additional priorities. well ahead of any others A second tier of priorities did emerge (Figure 11-5), About four in ten focus group participants felt that access to talented workforce (48%). opportunities to interact with business service firms (such as legal. financial. insurance. human resource firms) (46%). and improved infrastructure (such as facilities. transportation, and housing) (40%) should be among the top four priorities for regional action. Only 10-32% of respondents chose any other item as one of the top four priorities, 19 FIGURE 11-5: Top Regional Priorities for Supporting Innovative, Entrepreneurial Firms TOTAL' fffiCENT AGES ffilORlTY Opportunities to meet other 10c:3 cnmpa'lies in ~ur indu!try (such as potentia pcrtner!> aJSlomers, networking events) 73% A= to a taented workforre 48% Opportunities to intera:l with business rervire firms (SJch as 1eg3, fincnda, ir19.Jl'a1Ce, hUrral resources firms) 46% ImproV€d infr<aructure (such if; fa::ilities, trall!pOrtaion, housing 40% Resea-ch pcrtnen;tlip opportunities in!J'f1€l'a 32% Quaity of life (such as pa'k!> open ~, entertanment, downtowns) 28% AsSsta1Ce from 10m gJvernments (aldl as finding ~. permits) 26% Housingfor employees 20% Fatnermip opportunities with Sn:lia <rod laNrence Livermore laJor a ories 18% SJurces of cost-effective employee benefits 18% AsSsta1Ce with regJlaory requirements (SJch CD permit processes) 14% Opportunities for cnnt inuing eduat ion 10% Source: 2006 Tri-Valley Focus Groups The clear message from the focus group and survey results: Tri-Valley's innovative, entrepreneurial companies are growing, export-oriented firms, most of whom want more regional opportunities to connect with potential partners, vendors, and customers. A substantial number want better access to talent and business services 20 companies that can help them grow. Many are also concerned with infrastructure issues, namely transportation and housing, as well as quality of life, and how those aspects of the Tri-Valley region might impact their future growth. Some are looking for research partnering opportunities, assistance from local government, or sources of cost- effective employee benefits. Overall, these companies find the Tri-Valley a good location for the innovative work that they do-and envision growing in the future if the region remains a hospitable, supportive place. At the same time, as the next chapter will show, other regions are vying for these innovative, entrepreneurial companies-and the talent that drive them-with a creative mix of support and "brand" marketing. It will be up to Tri-Valley if it wants to compete with these regions in the years ahead, III. GROWING COMPETITION: Other Regions are Targeting Innovation-driven Entrepreneurial Firms In addition to surveying local firms, we did a national scan of regions who are actively promoting innovation-driven entrepreneurship. Across the country, many places begun to think differently about economic development, recognizing the central importance of innovation and entrepreneurship-and adopting new strategies to target support to innovation-driven entrepreneurial firms. What we found was growing competition for innovative, entrepreneurial firms nationwide, Regions of all kinds are actively competing for these firms-and the talented individuals who drive them. Research funded by the U,S. Economic Development Administration has found that this is truly a national trend: Globalization has fundamentally transformed the American economy. Regions- defined by economic rather than political boundaries-are the new building blocks of prosperity. In the 21st Century, America's communities will derive economic strength by acting regionally to compete globally. Innovation and entrepreneurShip are the new engines of job creation, productivity, growth, economic prosperity and healthy communities. What does this growing competition mean for the Tri-Valley? It means that the region cannot be complacent, While it has been fortunate to be a growing center for innovation and entrepreneurship, that advantage is not guaranteed, Many regions- from large metropolitan areas like Philadelphia to moderate-size areas like San Diego and smaller areas like Louisville and the Research Triangle in North Carolina are 21 competing to be 0 center for innovation and entrepreneurship in the American economy, What Regions Have Realized: INNOVATION IS CENTRAL TO ECONOMIC VITALITY The key to prosperity is increasing productivity, Productivity growth is the basis for rising real wages for workers, increasing returns to shareholders, and increasing per capita income for a region and the nation. The basis for increasing productivity is innovation. In the long term, an advanced economy like that of the United States cannot compete by just lowering costs or increasing inputs, The only way to compete and raise our standard of living is to find new and better ways to use natural, human, and capital resources to increase productivity. What is innovation? Literally, it is the act of making changes. It involves introducing new ideas and new ways of doing things. Peter Drucker defined innovation as follows: Innovation consists of the purposeful search for changes and the opportunities that such changes might offer. Innovation can lead to a series of incremental improvements, and it can also lead to radical change. Drucker maintained thGlt innovation and entrepreneurship go together. Entrepreneurs innovate. and innovation is the specific instrument of entrepreneurship, "The entrepreneur always searches for change. responds to it and exploits it as an opportunity." Economist Joseph Schumpeter. like Drucker, saw innovation and entrepreneurship as the engines of change in the economy, Moreover, he spoke of the process of "creative destruction" as entrepreneurship and innovation gradually (or quickly) replace less competitive economic activity. More recently, Stanford economist Paul Romer has proposed a "new growth theory" that provides a way to understand the central role of innovation in advanced economies, In riew growth theory, ideas are the primqry catalyst for economic growth. New ideas generate growth by reorganizing physical goods in more efficient and productive ways, For Romer, the ingredients (natural, human, capital resources) are not as important as the recipes (the ideas about how to put the ingredients together), The recipes are the product of the innovation process. The McKinsey Global Institute has confirmed the importance of innovation in a series of industry reports over the past decade, summarized in the book the Power of Productivity (University of Chicago, 2004) by former Global Institute Director, William M, Lewis. Based on studies of nine major industries. this research found that: . Productivity growth measured by GDP per capita is key to prosperity . Economic growth was essential to regional success and at the core of productivity 22 · Economic growth was the product of continuous innovation in the face of competition by organizing work in more effective ways. In fact, their studies found that how work is organized was even more important than technology in explaining productivity gains as seen by the success of lean production methods of Toyota in auto manufacturing, . In fact, as Harvard economist, Elhanan Helpmannotesin his book, The Mystery of Economic Growth, recent "new growth" economics research has shown that capital accumulation (including more capital equipment and higher levels of education) is not the principal factor driving growth, Helpman cites compelling evidence that innovation (organizing equipment and workers in new ways and using new technologies) is a major driver of productivity, which in turn explains significant cross- country variations in per capita income. He cites that differences in productivity accounts for 90% of the variation in cross-country differences in the growth rate of income per worker. HOW INNOV AIION WORKS IN TODA Y'S ECONOMY Innovation has become the key to economic success: regions must now compete on the basis of increasing productivity not simply costs. While each region has a different set of industries and must compete globally in its own way, every region and industry needs to become more innovative based on increasing productivity. This is true for agriculture and manufacturing as well as professional services, tourism and entertainment and health care as well as so called "high tech" industries such as information and biotechnology. In fact, there is no such thing as a "high tech or low tech" industry anymore only innovative and non-innovative. To achieve economic success, regions must understand the evolving nature of innovation and its role in regional economies, Itis Grassroots Innovation .can originate from anywhere. In the old economy, hierarchy ruled and R&D departments were responsible for generating a predictable flow of new improvements, In today's innovation economy, anyone with a good idea can potentially become innovation leaders, This new reality creates a positive sum opportunity, where everyone can benefit from participating in innovation networks, Not only can anyone become an innovator, but the commercialization process has also become more universal. Anyone can access global markets and supply chains thanks to technological advances in telecommunications and transportation, The type of knowledge useful in the innovative economy is no longer solely based on formal training and knowledge, Tacit knowledge based on personal experience is os valuable for innovation as theoretical or "explicit" knowledge, Theoretical or explicit knowledge establishes a base of information for innovators. It is, however, the know- how gained through personal experience and learning by doing that leads to 23 innovation. This also makes innovation more universal because innovation does not solely rest in the hands of the educated or formally trained, It is Collaborative Innovation does not occur in a straight line, chain link fashion from research lab to development to commercialization. As British historian James Burke points out: Innovation is often surprising and unexpected because the process by which new ideas emerge is serendipitous and interactive.... Interlocking threads of ideas, people and events are woven into a web of knowledge and - bingo - we get today's world of science and technology. In the traditional economy, ideas were held tightly within institutions; in the innovation economy, ideas flow more freely within networks. The unit of innovation has become the network, not simply the firm, To stay abreast of change and speed up the commercialization process, the walls that once separated public and private institutions, education and business, large and small firms are coming down. The new hybrid model, sometimes called "co-opetition," means that individuals and companies can compete ferociously, but collaborate at the same time to create knowledge. Through a wide variety of formal and informal relationships, networks organize the sharing and distribution of knowledge. It is Place Based The networks at the heart of the new innovation model function most effectively when their components are clustered geographically in a region. Geographic clustering of people, companies, and institutions is a powerful mechanism for transferring and augmenting personal knowledge quickly. Sharing knowledge, skills, and experience is simply easier when the components of the learning network are in the same place. The most innovative work occurs primarily in face-to-face exchange within teams where people work in close proximity to each other. Although electronic communication is important, it is not a substitute for the trust, sharing, and intense interpersonal interaction essential for the innovation process. For this reason, the creative heart and soul of the economy (where the action is) will continue to be tied to place. Ultimately, place matters because people matter. Talented and creative people want to be where the action is, where their ideas stand the best chance of coming to fruition. It is Accelerating Technology advances are diffusing at ever-increasing rates. It took 55 years for the automobile to spread to a quarter of the country, 35 years for the telephone, 22 years for the radio, 16 years for the personal computer, 13 years for the cell phone, and only seven years for the internet (Measuring Regional Innovation, Council on Competitiveness) . 24 THE CORNERSTONES OF INNOVATIVE ECONOMIES Research and experience have shown that not only assets like talent, capital, and physical infrastructure, but regional networks, culture, and community quality of life are critical cornerstones for regional innovation (see figure below). To promote an innovative economy, regions must attend not only to the assets, but the networks and culture of innovation that translates assets into economic benefits. And, they must ensure that the community quality of life is attractive and stimulating to the people who drive innovation. If each of the cornerstones are appropriately developed and leveraged, they can produce economic growth and diversification, wealth generation and overall regional prosperity. eORNERS"TONES OF REGIONAL. INNOVATION , - , . NETWORKS ", CULTURE COMMUNITY Assets: Assets are critical building blocks for regional innovation. Traditional assets, such as access to raw materials or low cost labor are no longer sufficient to achieve competitiveness in today's knowledge driven economy. Assets meaningful in the innovation economy can include R&D/Technology (e.g., universities, research institutes). talented people, financial capital. industry clusters, and physical infrastructure. Regions may have different amounts of assets, but every region has basic innovation economy assets or the ability to identify and cultivate them. These assets are developed in many diverse parts of a region, including university classrooms, venture 25 capital offices, community colleges, boardrooms, fledgling startup companies as well as individual families and their aspirations. Innovation economy assets are turned into results when a dynamic environment for innovation and entrepreneurship is in place. This technological dynamism includes new product and services development, technology commercialization or adoption, new business formation as well as business closures, and productivity growth. Networks: Assets are leveraged through personal and institutional networks. Networks are a complex web of tight relationships among people who know how to translate ideas into new product and services fast enough to stay on the innovation curve. These complex networks continually connect people with good ideas and test the changing market. always searching for the next innovation. Well-established networks that spark creativity and facilitate knowledge sharing are often the performance difference between regions. In her path breaking research comparing Silicon Valley and Boston's Route 128, Regional Advantage, AnnaLee Saxenian found that the performance difference between two technology regions was the "network model" in Silicon Valley that connected companies and sped up the innovation process. Route 128 had similar assets but different results because it failed to collaborate and build open networks for information sharing. Culture: The attitudes. beliefs and mind-set that supports an environment for innovation and entrepreneurship. This cornerstone, like networks, is intangible and often overlooked in economic development strategies. A culture of innovation that encourages creativity and risk taking is essential for the development of new business models, creative partnerships. and breakthrough technologies. An innovative culture is inclusive and accepting of new ideas from untraditional sources. It is not confined to anyone particular industry and extends beyond the market place to being open to new ways of examining and approaching community development and environmental issues. An important attribute of a culture of innovation is that it views failure as a lesson in how to succeed and encourages reinvention when necessary. Like assets and networks, culture can also be influenced and changed over time, even in regions not considered entrepreneurial hubs. San Diego and Austin, for example, were not always centers of entrepreneurship and innovation. San Diego was a military town and Austin a university town until about the 1980s, when both actively encouraged the emergence of a new culture that embraced innovation and entrepreneurship in new industries. Community Quality of Life: Innovative economies are driven by people and people flourish when they are part of vibrant. healthy and creative communities. Regions must have a strong quality of life to recruit and retain talented people. who are instrumental in growing technology and attracting capital. Many regions are recognizing that to sustain success, quality of life problems, such as schools, environmental preservation, and transportation need to be made a priority. 26 WHY REGIONAL LEADERS NEED TO FOCUS ON THE INNOVATIVE ECONOMY Regional leaders can bring attention to the cornerstones for regional innovation. They can help connect assets, networks, culture and community quality of life. Innovative economies do not just happen by accident. they are shaped by leaders who are not afraid to take bold action and cross boundaries to create opportunities for their regions. Stewards build, connect, and leverage social networks to help facilitate the innovation process. Specifically. they can help: . Build fundamental economic assets-Regional leaders help take care of the basics, creating the education, research, and financial platforms necessary for success. They make and leverage investments in institutions like universities and find new sources of capital for innovative companies. . Connect entrepreneurs and companies to assets-Regional leaders ensure that public and private assets are leveraged for commercial benefit. They often expand connections through new intermediary mechanisms. . Promote a culture of innovation-Regional leaders know that the intangibles can be as important as the concrete assets and intermediary mechanisms. How accepting and conversant a region is towards innovation is critical. Leaders con support the culture of innovation by calling attention to people and companies that are leading innovators, and defining, measuring, and communicating the nature of regional innovation-actions which create a more supportive regional climate for building and leveraging innovation assets, including quality of life. . Make 'quality of life an innovation asset-Regional leaders understand that the environment in which people live and work is important to creative social interactions and the innovation process. They are active in expanding amenities like vital downtown centers and addressing quality of life problems, such as schools, environmental preservation, and transportation. HOW REGIONS FOCUS ON ECONOMIC INNOVATION TO STRENGTHEN THEIR COMPETITIVENESS Regional leaders in many regions are strengthening innovative economies by building assets, connecting assets through networks, promoting a culture of innovation and making quality of life an innovation asset. This section recounts the examples of regions that have effectively made the innovative economy d regional priority through foresight, innovation and collaboration. What the regions described in this section have in common is a commitment to work together towards becoming globally competitive and well-positioned for long-term prosperity. They also share a common understanding that sustaining competitiveness requires continuous reassessment. re-evaluation and sometimes reinvention. 27 SAN DIEGO: Building and Linking Innovation Assets, Networks. and Culture /\_,~':(...;?!(:T atij";q ~:~ ~ r,~r f>~,~' ~-.>;_ r:.':(~ r~ ::.: 3. 810COM is a premiere life science industry association representing more than 470 member companies in SanDiego and Southern California. The association focuses on initiatives that positively irlfluence the growth of the life science industry. http://www.biocom.org ~BIOCOM Throughout much of the century, San Diego, California was known as a tourist-oriented Navy town with a defense technology base-not as a wellspring of innovation. But in the early 1960s. visionary regional leaders worked diligently to build on an existing asset. the well-respected Scripps Institute for Oceanography, an effort which culminated in the creation of the University of California at San Diego (UCSD) in 1965. Over the next three decades, UCSD grew to become one of the leading research universities in the UC system and one of the top research universities in the country. It became one of the leading catalysts in helping create a regional technology economy. In a relatively short period of time. San Diego has become one of the nation's innovation hot spots, generating excellence in defense (1970s), health (1980s), and telecommunications (1990s). Today, the region is known as being a leader in biotechnology and telecommunications. What brought about such a transformation? A series of catalytic actions strengthened the cornerstones of regional innovation. Under the leadership of Chancellor Richard Atkinson, an innovative networking model was created, UC Connect, to connect entrepreneurs to university researchers and business service professionals. Today, industry networks BioComm and the Telecom Council connect entrepreneurs and firms in ongoing networks to work on practical workforce and marketing opportunities as well as big-picture policy issues. Anther important catalytic event that transformed the San Diego region was the creation of The Partnership for the New Century to promote a cluster-based economic strategy. Out of this process emerged a breakthrough initiative that led to the creation of a new School of Management at UCSD to promote entrepreneurship in its science and technology clusters. The creation of these innovative economy assets were in response to the defense downturn and have since paved the way for regional prosperity. Between 1990 and 2005, employment in San Diego's science and technology clusters grew by 25%. A new strategic planning framework, a Regional Comprehensive Plan (RCP), was also introduced, creating a regional vision and providing a broad context in which local and regional decisions can be made that foster a healthy environment, a vibrant economy, and a high quality of life for all residents. The region assesses its progress 28 along the multiple dimensions of competitiveness through its Indicators of Sustainable Competitiveness Report. GREATER lOUISVlllE: Shifting to an Entrepreneurial Orientation 'U',l{' ,::,--~/.:--,.......:~,:;~ . v; :;~~~~ 101. i i~~~ -1.. Entrepreneurial 1 -stop Directory When you click on one of the buttons below, you'll find links to organizations that can help you start, finance, and grow your business. {~~l.;:)l.i!l-~W't:: ._","~'-'_.":_"'- j\ PL~HLJC/PRJv.!(rL_ PA.ftr'NE.HSHIP FO-R GRJ:..'\T~,R LOl,'rSVtLLE http://www.reaterlouisville.com/content /community /1 stop In the early 1980s, Louisville had been in the midst of a "smokestack" recession. For decades the area's economy had grown by attracting manufacturing branch plants with plentiful low-cost. hard working labor. Companies like General Electric and Ford built large facilities. By 1974, manufacturing provided the region with 124,000 jobs and 36 percent of work earnings. However, the combination of back-to-back recessions and Asian competition resulted in a severe decline in local manufacturing activity. By 1983, the number of manufacturing jobs had dropped t,o 86,000 and the total number of jobs in the region had fallen by five percent. In response to this crisis, the Louisville Chamber of Commerce and later the Greater Louisville Partnership sought to diversify the region's economy to include two new activities that fit its competitive strengths-air freight and back office/call center operations. By all accounts, the region succeeded quite well with its aims. But Louisville's leadership did not become complacent. In mid-1996, the two organizations joined forces to reassess the direction of the region's economy. They convened a regional collaborative visioning process. involving several hundred local executives from the private and public sectors. The visioning process effectively created a challenge for the community-it raised aspirations for Louisville to move from being a "nice, average city" to become an entrepreneurial "hot spot." The roadmap that came out of the visioning process was thorough in its coverage of the elements of an innovation-based economy. First. the region chose to intensely focus on two target industries in which it could excel-logistics/distribution and biomedical. Second, the plan called for a "community permeated with a culture of entrepreneurialism" (Economic Development Administration, 2001. p. 17). Investing in assets-including the region's workforce, physical infrastructure, and the University of Louisville-was recognized explicitly as key to success. In its implementation. the visioning 29 document called for accountability and benchmarking. The region also created one voice for development by merging the Louisville Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Louisville Partnership to form the Greater Louisville, Inc. (GLI). In a few short years, Louisville has made great strides in promoting entrepreneurship. GLlS created the Enterprise Corporation as a subsidiary to encourage entrepreneurship in general and stimulate advanced-technology business development in particular. The University of Louisville College of Business now has one of the top entrepreneurship programs in the country. The region's local supply of venture capital climbed from $9 million to $150 million. To compete even more effectively, Louisville merged with Jefferson County, climbing from the sixty-seventh to the sixteenth largest city in the nation. INNOVATION PHILADELPHIA: Aligning the Pieces for Maximum Impact - imlOVLUio!1 PHILADELPHIA Ihr)~~dtlonPliilClcjeIPnidiS(lPLJbliC1PriVdte partnership creoted to enhance the .globol innovation of PhHadelphio. htt:17\fv"vVW.i hila.com A public/private partnership known as Innovation Philadelphia is also helping to move Philadelphia forward in strengthening its innovation capacity. Founded in 2001, Innovation Philadelphia is dedicated to increasing the region's entrepreneurial capacity and to position the greater Philadelphia area as a leader in the Global Knowledge Economy. An initiative of the City of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and private enterprises. the partnership was created to grow wealth and the workforce by growing, attracting, retaining, and connecting technology~based businesses and workforce in the region. It accomplishes this by providing technology-based and early- stage businesses with traditional seed capital. access to alternative funding, skilled human capital. commercialization assistance, entrepreneurial resources, and intellectual capital. Innovation Philadelphia's approach to commercializing technology seeks to maximize the return on investment to both the inventor/scientist and the community. To reach this objective, they support researchers in a process of development, transfer. commercialization and reinvestment. During the development stages (Steps 1-5) they help inventors . Find funding: They provide the resources and networking needed to help secure government and private funding for each stage of the technology life cycle. · Locate resources: Since every business needs assistance, they provide a 30 network of advisors who can help launch the idea or business more effectively. In step 6 the successful transfer or spin off company creates royalties, profits or equity appreciation. In Step 7 the inventor/scientist uses these profits to develop the next generation of ideas. ~ff~~H~ tcs::~:qtr . t crVHO~I"'lIr _tSEAitC~ HIIIO" TlI:I\NSHA ':O,",PANtel TE:CWNOUHn 1'0 tNtH.t$'Pl'f _. mll~llfG}INT"IPAtNrQARESOUAtU _ AOf CO\!PAII1ES. ~O$S. PROOUCl'$ . "~OHTS The Innovation Philadelphia approach creates a higher return on investment and greater economic development resulting in new jobs to the community then the traditional model. For the community it successfully transfers more proven ideas to industry. This results in more spin-offs or expansions of existing businesses. That means more jobs, increased tax revenues and economic growth. The inventor/scientist earns more profits as well. Since ideas have proven marketability it has a higher value then if it had been sold in the pure research phase. Fresno Area Regional Jobs Initiative (RJI): Promoting the Culture of Innovation Led by regional stewards from business, government. education, civic, and labor sectors, the RJI seeks to diversify the economy, make businesses more competitive, foster innovation and expand local companies. To help achieve those goals, the volunteer organization is trying to create more jobs in the region's most promising clusters: advanced manufacturing, construction, health care, information processing, logistics and distribution, tourism, water technology, food processing, innovative energy and software. RJI has set a goal of 25,000 to 30,000 net new jobs in these clusters at an average salary of $29,500 in the Fresno Metropolitan Statistical Area between 2003 and 2008. As of early 2006, almost 9,000 net new jobs had been created. 31 The Regional Jobs Initiative operates through several task forces focusing on multiple dimensions of competitiveness, including innovation, work force development, physical and technology infrastructure, customer service, government affairs, finance and capital. communications and livability. The Innovation Task Force was created to foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship that will fuel job creation in the region. The task force creates and implements programs and activities that connect to new business start-ups, retention and attraction of knowledge workers, improved competitiveness of existing businesses, and enhanced creativity. By supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in the Fresno Region, the Innovation Task Force seeks to provide a solid foundation for growing the industry clusters targeted by the RJI. In formulating its Action Plan, the Innovation Task Force identified several key issues that affect the region's ability to innovate, which include alack of identity, a belief that the future is "elsewhere", and a lack of institutional support for innovation and entrepreneurship. To tackle these issues and enhance the region"s innovation capacity across the region's clusters, the Innovation Task Force has to sought-out to accomplish the following objectives: . Develop a national reputation for an "Innovative Culture" . Develop a national reputation for high growth startup businesses . Retain and attract 20-29 year old "Knowledge Workers" . Develop collaborative methods for the formulation and implementation of change INTERNET COAST: Establishing a Marketing Theme and Focal Point for Innovation iCoast VENTURE HERE Marketing Increase the awareness of the InternetCoast as an entrepreneurship, research rich, growing and leading edge economic zone for Internet, Information Technolo y, Telecommunications, and Bioscience. http://www.internetcoast.com/ The Internet Coast (iCoast) is an alliance of technology companies and organizations operating in Southeast Florida, encompassing Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami Dade counties. iCoast is a high tech cluster of businesses, organizations, and educational facilities that is now reaching critical mass in the same way that other U.S. technology clusters, such as the Silicon Valley, have in the past. With a rich mix of regional assets, such as a reasonable cost of living and high quality of life, the iCoast continues to attract innovative internet companies that could locate almost anywhere in the world. Consequently, the iCoast is becoming well recognized as a worldwide hub for technology businesses. 32 The iCoast sees itself as a grassroots movement that focuses on social innovation, entrepreneurship, and a knowledge based workforce to facilitate investment and drive economic growth. The iCoast alliance has created an advisory council, working committees and collaborative partnerships described below to reach its vision of leading South Florida as a global science and technology hub. Chief Information Officer Advisory Council: The mission of the InternetCoast Chief Information Officers Advisory Council is to enhance community awareness of information technology issues through education and communication. The participation of chief information officers from South Florida's commercial businesses, government. and educational institutions will create opportunities for these executives to grow their respective organizations. The council provides a forum for an open exchange of ideas, collaboration on issues of mutual importance, leveraged vendor relationships, and focused community involvement. Working Committees: The iCoast is made up of multiple working committees that seek to enhance the technological and innovative capacity of the region. Committees focus on marketing, networking, regional information technology infrastructure development. and entrepreneurship. The South Florida Bioscience committee for instance works to promote iCoast as one of the nation's leading venues for Bioscience. Already, the iCoast is home to over 1,500 bioscience businesses and institutions that employ over 26,000 people and generate over $ 4 billion in sales. The Infrastructure committee is developing a plan to provide physical and/or virtual network connectivity to the universities in South Florida, in order to provide the bandwidth for enhanced collaboration between the university systems in the region. Collaborative Partnerships: The iCoast formed a partnership with Workforce Florida (WFI) to offer a web-based component of the state's biotechnology training curricula. The Biotechnology Technician Program features 40 hours of interactive, web-based training covering a wide variety of industry-specific topics. At the conclusion of the program, participants are expected to have a good understanding of the dynamic biotechnology industry. The Online Biotech courses are only available to Florida participants approved by iCoast and Workforce Florida. The Competitive Challenge: Tri-Valley Must Choose Its Course Clearly, other regions are vying for talented people and innovative, entrepreneurial companies. They are realizing that these are the key drivers of prosperity in today's economy. Regions as varied as Philadelphia, San Diego, Miami. and Fresno are stepping forward to put substantial leadership and resources into the brand marketing and targeted support to attract, retain, and grow talent. innovation, and entrepreneurship. Additional regions are highlighted in the Appendix of this report. While Tri-Valley certainly has the ingredients to continue to be one of America's "hot spots" for innovation and entrepreneurship, its future is by no means assured. The next 33 chapter outlines a new regional economic strategy that is intended to meet this challenge. IV. THE TRI-VALLEY INNOVATION NETWORK: A Regional Economic strategy Considering the unmistakable trend towards innovation and entrepreneurship in the region, the clear message from the firms themselves about their needs, and the growing competition from other regions, there is a strong rationale for the Tri-Valley to adopt a new economic strategy. This strategy should have two primary elements: an innovation network and regional branding/marketing campaign. These priorities are in response to the feedback from the more than 100 companies consulted since 2005 by the Preserving Prosperity Project: . It is clear that a strong majority of firms want more opportunities to find and interact with other companies who could be potential partners, vendors, or customers. The creation of an Innovation Network will provide the focal point and infrastructure to address this high-priority need. . It is also very clear that there is little "brand identity" either in the Tri-Valley or outside the region. People generally view the region as something it once was (Le., primarily a bedroom community or back-office economy or home to branches of large technology companies) rather than what it has become (Le., a growing hub of smaller. innovative, entrepreneurial companies). The Regional Branding/Marketing Campaign will directly address this need. The measurable outcomes for the two-part regional economic strategy would be the following: . Increase'the number and size of small, innovative firms in the Tri-Valley through strategic partnering with other firms, customers, and support services. . Measurable growth of region's industry specializations (Le., scientific biomedical products and services, information technology products, innovation services, and business operations). It is also important to note that ongoing efforts to maintain a high quality of life, solve transportation bottlenecks, and expand housing choices should be a priority. Clearly, many of the firms consulted by the Preserving Prosperity Project expressed concern about one or more of these inter-related issues. In fact, the importance of attracting, retaining, and growing these innovative, entrepreneurial firms-and the talent that drive them-should provide additional urgency to current efforts to address quality of life, transportation, and housing issues. The region's success in addressing these challenges will directly impact the measurable outcomes of the regional economic strategy- 34 CREATE ANp LAUNCH A TRI-VALLEY INNOVATION NETWORK The Tri-Valley Business Council. working with its local partners in government. business, and civic sectors, will be the host of the Network. The Council will first establish a design team to develop the specific components of and launch schedule of the Network. The Council would expand its existing database of innovative, entrepreneurial companies, building on the list of focus group and on-line survey participants. Specific components would include a web presence, Innovation Forums, Innovator Partnering Service, and Innovation Teams. 1. Create the web presence for the Innovation Network. This will require both technical work, but also follow-up research to profile specific companies and their underlying products, services, and technology niches. Good documentation of specific companies will provide not only a map of what is happening in the region for all to see, but also a foundation for an "intelligent matching" of firms with partners, vendors, customers, and the like. 2. Create an Innovators Partnering Service. Provide companies with a standardized template to fill out, detailing their products, services, capacities- and interests in partners, vendors, customers, and the like. Explore different options and levels of service that would match potential partners for mutual benefit-and prosperity for the Tri-Valley region. 3. Design and hold a series of Innovator Forums. Conduct on-line surveys and other consultation with Innovation Network participants to identify high-priority technical and business topics. Hold live, in-person sessions, as well as offer audio and/or videotaped rebroadcasts of those Forums. 4. Create Innovation Teams around priority issues and opportunities. In the process of conducting the focus groups and online survey, several possible ideas were identified for collaborative action. For example, many firms identified the lack of sufficient talent as a constraint to their growth. Some identified the desirability of having more widespread wi-fi in the Tri-Valley. The Network would provide the mechanism to surface priorities, mobilize interested parties, and support development and implementation of actions to address those priorities. 35 CREATE AND LAUNCH A REGIONAL BRANDING/MARKETING CAMPAIGN AROUND THE DRIVING THEME OF INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 1. Create a design team to develop a new "value statement" for locating in the Tri- Valley, establishing Tri-Valley's economic identity as a "region of innovation and entrepreneurship" . 2. The design team should create marketing materials to "launch" the new Tri- Valley brand. This will require design/graphics work, but also content development based on the profiling of companies described above. This could include documentation of the concentration of "talent" that resides/works in the Tri-Valley (by key occupations). as part of a marketing strategy aimed at convincing talented individuals/professional associations nationally that the Tri- Valley is a ho.tbed of innovation and entrepreneurship. 3. Sign up Tri-Valley cities, businesses, and civic organizations as "brand promoters," using the marketing materials to help carry out the campaign. Below is an example of a recent regional effort by Silicon Valley to re-brand itself as a place producing a broad range of innovations, not simply drive by one kind of technology. Silicon Valley's long list of innovations is a byproduct of our greatest assets-the bright people and the smart ideas that call the Valley home. Our region boasts a remarkable concentration of entrepreneurial savvy, innovative thinking, free-wheeling technical creativity, cultural diversity, and intellectual energy. ~ J~:l~~Y?',l;~~:;~: http://siliconvalleyonline.org/ 36 APPENDIX RESEARCH TRIANGLE REGION: Creating Competitive Advantage Through Innovation "Thinking regionally will not be an option in the future: it will be a matter of survival. " --Choices for a New Century, North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center . In the 1950s, a group of innovative leaders conceived the idea of the Research Triangle Park (RTP), an idea that changed the economic course of the region. They focused on the concept of a research park where businesses, universities, and area entrepreneurs would work together, reflecting a special spirit of cooperation and learning within the scientific and technological community. The Park overall grew slowly through the early 1960s, then with the advent of both International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in 1965, the Park began to grow in earnest over the next several decades. From 1990 to 2000, more than 42 new companies established facilities in RTP. New construction and expansion has totaled over 5 million square feet. A research business incubator was formed to provide interim laboratory facilities for early-stage companies. Over the past few years, the 13-County Research Triangle Region has faced the decline of traditional industries, layoffs from leading businesses, and global while-collar outsourcing. Regional leaders recognized the need for a new economic strategy to sustain competitiveness in the global economy, and they also understood that regional collaboration and innovation was theway to achieve positive outcomes. In 2004, the Research Triangle Regional Partnership, a public-private partnership, crafted a nationally recognized innovation based strategy, known as "Staying on Top: Winning the Job Wars of the Future." The goal of this $5 million, 5-year plan is tocreate 100,000 new jobs and boost employment in all 13 counties of the region. Staying on Top calls for focusing and coordinating the region's business, academic, and economic development resources on a shared vision for creating jobs, using the five strategies described below. 37 1. Organize economic development strategies around industry clusters where the Research Triangle Region has a demonstrated or emerging competitive advantage. 2. Create plentiful job opportunities using a balanced economic development approach of targeted recruitment. global brand recognition, business creation and existing business retention and innovation. 3. Integrate the region's higher education resources into all economic development efforts. 4. Develop creative, inclusive approaches to improve rural prosperity. 5. Create agile leadership networks to respond to market challenges, changes and opportunities. Key components of the plan's success will be: . Narrowly targeted recruitment of industry clusters. A comprehensive regional leadership network capable of responding to market challenges, changes and opportunities. Innovative new initiatives, such as a regional retention strategy, rural "mini-hubs" and university portals. Continuous monitoring of competitiveness indicators. . . . The Research Triangle region has benefited from the vision of key public and private sector leaders, who recognize the importance making innovative economy a priority on the regional agenda and that a collaborative approach is key. ATLANTA'S INNOVATION FACTORY: Turning Good Ideas into New Companies The Innovation Fad"'Y The Innovation Factory has redefined how life sciences technology can be Tranllonnin9treativeideolinto quickly transformed from creative pradkolandprcfitablebusinell9$. "drawing board" ideas to practical and profitable businesses. http://www.innofactory.com/index.html The mission of Atlanta's Innovation Factory is to redefine how life sciences technology can be quickly transformed from creative "drawing board" ideas to practical and profitable businesses. Using a "hands-on" management approach coupled with extensive capital resources, they have created a new type of life science business launch platform. Simple and straightforward processes speed time-to-market and increase the probability of success. The Innovation Factory is now recognized as one of the most successful organizations of its kind. The Innovation Factory acquires or licenses technology from laboratories, inventors, and clinicians, around which it builds life science ventures. The firm provides all of the necessary business services and support for medical life science start-ups. Unlike the 38 other twenty or so medical-related "incubators" nationwide, The Innovation Factory actually creates, launches and manages its offspring businesses. Created in 1999, its founders and management have over 100 years of combined medical life science product and business development experience and hold more than seventy patents. The firm has already launched six medical-related, for-profit enterprises. The Innovation Factory provides the companies it founds a broad array of services including assistance with product invention, quality systems, business formation, financing, staffing, product development, intellectual property development, prototyping, regulatory assistance, and clinical testing. Oregon Innovation Council: Developing Region-Specific Innovation Capacities OREGON~INC Oregon has made significant strides to build its clusters and strengthen innovation capacity across every region. In 2003, the legislature allocated $20 million in capital and $1 million to fund operations for Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute (ONAMI), representing the most significant pairing of Oregon's industry and public research universities in history. That year, the state legislature also e?tablished the Oregon Investment Fund, a $100 million program that encourages the growth of Oregon small business by leveraging private equity and venture capital funds. More recently in 2005, the legislature established the Oregon Innovation Council (Oregon InC), comprised of representatives from industry, government and universities. Oregon InC serves as the state's advisory board on innovation and competitiveness issues and is charged with developing a state innovation strategy. Its mission is to enhance the competitiveness of Oregon traded sector and knowledge industries by increasing the state's capacity forinnovation, technology development and product creation. Oregon InC's first charge is to develop and track the state's Innovation Plan. The organization plans to identify a targeted list of key "next steps" for Oregon's public and private sectors to: . accelerate the transfer of research and technology into high-value products and growth companies; . develop the entrepreneurial and workforce talent required for companies competing in highly innovative and global markets; . facilitate collaboration across sectors to leverage existing private and public resources and build on growth opportunities; 39 . strategically position Oregon in the global arena based on our core strengths and unique regional identity; . and increase exports and bring new investment, companies and high-paying jobs to our state. Other important efforts to improve the state's competitiveness through cluster development and innovation are underway. The Oregon Economic and Community Development Department (OECD) has embarked on a cluster-based strategy as a basis to promote economic development in the state. This effort, involving an alliance of public, business and not-for-profit entities, has two primary aims: 1) develop a comprehensive understanding of traded industry clusters that are important sources of innovation, entrepreneurship and employment growth in the state; and 2) develop a set of policy initiatives to promote collaboration among businesses, facilitate the development of public-private partnerships and create effective incentives to support the growth of traded industry clusters. The initiative focuses on select broad industry groups with significant concentrations of employment in Oregon relative to the US economy. A vibrant cluster that has been targeted by the OECD is the Systems Displays Industry. Sponsored by the OECD, the Oregon Display Systems Industry Consortium Cluster was formed to foster economic growth within the display system industry in Oregon and SW Washington. The strategy in support of this mission is to support and promote the growth of companies already located in the region; recruit high quality, synergistic companies to the region; and create an environment conducive to the creation of new businesses. Specific cluster priorities are to: . Position the Portland region as a Center of Excellence for the display industry. This initiative is a multi-faceted campaign, and includes marketing, deepening connections into Oregon's system of K-12 and higher education, recruitment, and access to venture capital. Specific elements include: o Continuing marketing efforts to fill the gaps in the supply chain and mitigate the local media's assertion that the display industry is dead or dying in Portland o Creating a "Display 101" course to be offered at the college level o Improving access to venture capital and other sources of untapped capital to support entrepreneurship in the display industry. . Bring federal research dollars in display technology into Oregon's university system. . Define the size and importance of the display cluster and its Current Economic Impact. Ontario Canada: Creating Regional Innovation Networks Ontario is implementing a commercialization framework based on a system of "regional innovation networks." These are multi-stakeholder, regional development organizations established with Provincial funding that support partnerships among business, institutions and local governments to promote innovation. 40 While initially focused on the life sciences, Ontario's 11 active regional networks are expanding into other areas of innovation excellence such as information technology, energy conservation, and advanced materials-depending on their local strengths and opportunities. One of the benefits of these networks is that they can bring commercialization services closer to the clients that need them-small firms, researchers, entrepreneurs and investors. The regional networks can also facilitate access to other commercialization resources, including the Ontario Centres of Excellence, the new Medical and Related Sciences (MaRS) centre, the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation, and Communitech. Tucson, Arizona's Optics Cluster There are over 200 firms in Arizona engaged in some sort of optics activity, most of which are concentrated in Tucson, often referred to and branded as "Optics Valley". The optics cluster in Tucson started in 1942, based around the area's large number of telescopes. Within 100 kilometers of Tucson, there are more square centimeters of astronomical glass pointed out toward the universe-including the recent $80 million Mount Graham International Observatory-than at any other location on earth. Optics revenue is Tucson alone was estimated to account for over $600 million and more than 1 AOO jobs in 2001 . The optics industry in Arizona is supported by a vibrant habitat. including government, research institutions, organizations and associations that seek to strengthen and leverage the region's assets to support and grow the optics cluster. The Arizona Optics Industry Association (AOIA), a not-for-profit professional organization, has as its mission to promote the growth of the optics cluster in Arizona. The organization supports its member companies in the areas of global marketing, networking, strategic partnering, education and representation. Arizona's educational institutions have helped to propel the state's optics cluster to world-renowned status by supplying highly-qualified talent to optics firms and developing new technologies and applications. In 2003, the University of Arizona's Optical Science Center graduated 30 highly qualified scientists with masters and doctoral degrees, more than any other institution in the nation. The university admits another 20 students to its optics undergraduate program each year, and that number will grow substantially in the next decade, thanks to a new facility and ongoing support from the state government and local industry. Pima Community College's Electronics & Optical Systems Technologies Department and the Southern Arizona Institute provide complimentary credentials for technicians in the specialty areas of electro-optics, optical manufacturing and erectro-optical assembly and testing for Advanced Technology (SAIAT). 41 Pittsburgh: Creating an Innovation Zone To help the Pittsburgh region flourish as a technology center, the Pittsburgh Technology Council launched in partnership with government agencies and multiple organizations the Greater-Oakland Keystone Innovation Zone (GO KIZ). The initiative's primary objective is to increase technology company formation and growth in the areas around the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Melon University. This will be accomplished through direct programmatic support. strategy development. service delivery and active coordination of physical, financial and intellectual assets in the region. The largest part of GO KIZ is its incubation effort. The initiative will go beyond providing physical space and shared resources for emerging companies to providing business know-how and services. This decision was rooted in the belief that successful incubators help businesses succeed not by just lowering costs, but by improving the business model and adding critical expertise to the management team. Although Pittsburgh has a long history of successful economic development planning, the region is in need of a coordinated, central vehicle to provide strategy development and coordination for the region's technology opportunities. 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Tri-yalley Business Council II TVBC Virtual Incubator '1I*;;;J;!kJ' '. · Website free of charge to all entrepreneurs in the Tri-Valley (TV) · All participating service providers must be located in the TV or members of the TVBC. · Website needs to be flexible to assist wide range of entrepreneurs · The website will employ current best practices by drawing upon expertise in the TV area. · TVBC will develop website and seek partner to manage after launch ~'" CV",= =CVy ~c:c: "",. . - ::;, .'" .- ::;, 0 , CD .... . .... U) ..Q ~ a.... o .... ClJ ..Q ~ (.) -S ....... ClJ :e s ..... o ~ t:: CD t:: o Q.. E o (.) II ~'" CV",= =CVy ~c:c: "",. . - ::;, .'" -- ::;, 0 .,:cau ~ ....... o ~ .... t:: CD E U) U) CD U) U) q: ,.... =1:1:: . . a.... o .... ClJ ..Q ~ (.) -S ....... ClJ ~ t S II II Assessment Process & Tool ~;;. 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L~: Is the businessplaneasilyunderstandable? 1,1: Does the business plan have .current data? 1.5. - Are a.11 key assumptions visible? 1.6 - Are the risks identified? 17 : Is there a contingency plan? 1.8- 1.9- 1.10- ...1. : How big is the market? ..2 : How big is the addressable market? ..3.- How fast is the market growing? 2.,4 - What stage is the market (early, growing, mature)? 2.5: How many competitors? .6 - How large are the competitors? 2.7 - Where is the competiton? 2.8- 2.9- 2.10- 3J - How many customers do the company have? 3,2 - Are the customers satisfied with the solution? 3.3 - Are there price pressure from competition? 3,4- 3.5- 3.6- 3.7 - 3.8- 3.9- 3.10- 4.1- Is patentable? 4.2 - Are there prior arts? 43: Is the technology unique? 4.4 - How easy is it to manufacture? .5 - Will the solution be cost effective? ~'/ Tri-yalley BUSiness Council Millions Millions % Stage 10% 20% 1005 30% 40% Growing 108 50% 60% 70% Earty 51.010 <5 ~'" CV",= =CVy ~c:c: "",. . - ::;, .'" .- ::;, 0 ":cau ~ E e t)) e a.. t)) t:: . ...... 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Q. .s II II Implementation : X Functional Task Force ~')' Tri-yalley Business Council Toby Brinks Tri Valley Business Council Business Council, Regional Development Capital Planning Partners Investments Vavrinek, Trine & Day Accou nting/ Aud its Holly Nelson Randick, Odea and Tooliatos Legal, Corporate Governance Rene Siegel Eric Siegel, Mike Sophie Hi Tech Connect PR/Marketing Tech Startups Eric Stenheim/Roger Werne Battelle, LLNL Technology Transfer, Financing Economic Development Directors TBD TBD Website Design Depth & Breadth Across All Key Functions II Incubator Ecosystem - Roles & Benefit:C. ~~tY~~fl ~l;;a;;;;J!L Members Benefits Entrepreneur Jobs & Service Needs Sponsors Branding & Growth Service Providers Opportunities & Network Partner Economic Vitality Development Team Recognition & Connections Core Team Visibility & Recognition Creating Economic Vitality & Growth II Implementation : Investment Requirements ~i:~}k2"ITh: ~' Tri-yalley Business Council Purpose Site Development Expenses Annual Operations Expenses Marketing Expenses Area Investment Notes Design & Identity $5,000 $20,000 $20,000 $5,000 $10,000 Assessment Tool Resource Locator Mentoring Section Admin Section TOTAL $60,000 $12,000 $8,000 Hosting & upgrades Maintenance Content Updates, assess, admin Site Expenses TOTAL $20,000 $10,000 $5,000 $5,000 Newspaper Email Radio TOTAL TOTAL PROJECT $20,000 $100,000 II Implementation : Revenue Model ~7it$.i[E' ~'<. 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