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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3.2 - 2048 Recognition of Hexcel Corp. Page 1 of 2 STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL DATE: June 19, 2018 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Christopher L. Foss, City Manager SUBJECT: Recognition of Hexcel Corporation Prepared by: Suzanne Iarla, Management Analyst II EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will recognize Hexcel Corporation for receiving a #GameChanger Award from Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Present a Certificate to Hexcel Corporation to congratulate them on receiving a 2018 #GameChanger Award from Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group, a collaborative of stakeholders advancing the economic vitality of our region, held their third annual #GameChangers A wards event in April 2018. Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group honored 13 innovate East Bay organizations. Two Dublin businesses were recognized - Hexcel Corporation and Challenge Dairy - with Hexcel winning a #GameChangers Award for their continued co mposite product innovations and impressive number of patents. Hexcel is a global leader in advanced composites technology. They develop high- performance structural materials for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications, as well as the advanced composites that create stronger and lighter skis and snowboards in demand today by world-class competitors. A company synonymous with innovation, Hexcel holds 1,350 patents worldwide. Hexcel’s Dublin location is the primary U.S. center for research and technology into composite materials and employs several scientists, engineers and technicians. Page 2 of 2 NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: None. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Certificate of Recognition CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION Given to HEXCEL CORPORATION In recognition of receiving a #GameChangers Award. Presented by the City Council of the City of Dublin Dated: June 19, 2018 Mayor David G. Haubert Vice Mayor Melissa Hernandez Councilmember Abe Gupta Councilmember Arun Goel Councilmember Janine Thalblum