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| #e.23010 | Friday 8:00AM to 9:00AM March 15,
2013 | CM | 1.00 |
Inglewood: Poised for Major InvestmentWestside Urban ForumLos Angeles, CA With the exit of the Lakers, Clippers, and Kings in 1999 and the long declining fortunes of the horse racing industry, Inglewood could have been destined to be overlooked by development, as many African American and Latino communities long have been.
But this uniquely diverse city stands on the verge of over $2 billion in direct investment through 4 major projects:
- Hollywood Park Racetrack's master infill development by Wilson Meany - The Forum's renovation/re-launching as a major concert venue by Madison Square Garden - The Crenshaw Line's light rail construction by Metro - Century Blvd's redevelopment from the 405 Freeway to Vermont Blvd.
More Instructors: Gerard McCallum Gerard McCallum has over 20 years of experience in marketing, public affairs, community development and strategic planning. At Wilson Meany, Gerard is responsible for Governmental Affairs as well as Community Outreach for the Hollywood Park Tomorrow project in Inglewood California. Previously, he was Executive Vice President and General Manager for Forum Enterprises, Inc. where he led the acquisition of the Great Western Forum and transformed it into a leading entertainment and sports venue. Prior to his position at Wilson Meany, he was Director of Development and Fundraising for Faithful Central Bible Church in Inglewood where he raised more than $10 million and implemented a number of social outreach programs. Gerard began his career in marketing with Blue Cross of California, working exclusively with large employer groups and developing new markets He later joined Keenan and Associates/Spectrum Service/Dickerson Employee Benefits as a Senior Vice President, where he managed a number of School District based Joint Power Authorities as well focused on as improving employee benefit delivery structures to underserved communities. He previously served as commissioner with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, as well as a commissioner for the City of Los Angeles Planning Department. Gerard currently serves on numerous boards including the USC Advisory Board for the Ross Minority Program in Real Estate, The Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust, The Inglewood Chamber of Commerce, and Partners for Progress. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Biola University, Summa Cum Laude. (1 Ratings)
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