About SVEDA
Throughout San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and southern Alameda Counties, there are economic development professionals who share a vision that growth in our key business clusters benefits us all.
The Silicon Valley Economic Development Alliance (SVEDA), an initiative of Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network, is comprised of cities and counties focused on achieving individual and regional economic development goals while maximizing scarce resources. SVEDA is committed to addressing business needs, whether through local government policy and streamlined permitting processes, or linking businesses to local and regional resources that add value to company innovation and growth.
Our Members
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City of Campbell Kirk Heinrichs Community Development Director 408-866-2732 |
City of Cupertino Kelly Kline Redevelopment/Economic Development Manager 408-777-3286 |
City of East Palo Alto Carlos Martinez Economic Development Director 650-853-3186 Russell Averhart Redevelopment Project Manager 650-853-3126 |
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City of Fremont Lori Taylor Economic Development Director 510-284-4024 Angela Tsui Economic Development Coordinator 510-284-4023 |
City of Menlo Park Dave Johnson Business Development Manager 650-330-6614 Alex Andrade Business Development Specialist 650-330-6615 |
City of Milpitas Diana Barnhart Economic Development Manager 408-586-3059 |
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City of Morgan Hill Garrett Toy Director of Business Assistance & 408-776-7373 Tammy Brownlow Sr. Project Manager, Economic 408-776-7373 Tammy.Brownlow@morganhill.ca.gov |
City of Mountain View Ellis Berns Economic Development Manager 650-903-6549 Tiffany Chew Business Development Specialist 650-903-6471 |
City of Newark Terrence Grindall Community Development Director 510-790-7208 |
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City of Palo Alto Susan Barnes Economic Development/ Redevelopment Manager 650-329-2604 susan.barnes@cityofpaloalto.org |
City of Redwood City Pat Webb Housing and Economic Development Manager 650-780-7293 Jeannie Young Economic Development Specialist 650-780-7365 |
City of San Carlos Mark Sawicki Economic Development & Housing 650-802-4220 |
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City of San Jose Kim Walesh Chief Strategist, Economic Development 408-535-8177 John Lang Business Development Specialist 408-535-8178 |
City of San Mateo Marcus Clarke Business Liaison Specialist 650-522-7244 |
City of Santa Clara Carol McCarthy Deputy City Manager 408-615-2213 Larry Owens Division Manager, Silicon Valley Power 408-615-5690 Wendy Stone Key Customer Representative 408-615-5651 |
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City of Santa Cruz Bonnie Lipscomb Executive Director, Economic 831-420-5159 Peter Koht Economic Development Coordinator 831-420-5154 |
City of Sunnyvale Connie Verceles Economic Development Manager 408-730-7256 Maria Rodriguez Economic Development Specialist 408-730-7702 |
City of Watsonville Marty Ackerman Redevelopment & Housing Manager 831-768-3080 mackerman@ci.watsonville.ca.us Kurt Overmeyer Economic Development Manager 831-768-3087 kovermeyer@ci.watsonville.ca.us |
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County of Santa Clara Bruce Knopf Asset and Economic Development 408-299-5155 |
Town of Los Gatos Jessica von Borck Economic Vitality Manager 408.399.5790 |
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Download a roster of our members (PDF, 23KB).
SVEDA’s History
The Silicon Valley Economic Development Alliance (SVEDA) is a regional collaboration of economic development professionals who bring together public and private resources to ensure the success of businesses in Silicon Valley and promote the Valley as an excellent place in which to do business. Previously known as the Economic Development Roundtable, this dedicated group has met under the auspices of Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network for more than 10 years.
Contact SVEDA
Direct: 408.298.9334
Email: info@siliconvalleyonline.org
About Joint Venture
Established in 1993, Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network provides analysis and action on issues affecting our region's economy and quality of life. The organization brings together established and emerging leaders—from business, government, academia, labor and the broader community—to spotlight issues, launch projects, and work toward innovative solutions.