Live Online Conference 

# After COVID-19: Building an Inclusive Economy for California 

Date and Time 

**April 20, 2021** 
9 AM to 1:15 PM PDT 
(12 PM to 4:15 PM EDT) 

Location 

Live Online 

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##### Featuring 

**Michael Tanner**, Cato Institute; **Chris Edwards**, Cato Institute; **Julian Cañete**, California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce; **Jay King**, California Black Chamber of Commerce; **Rob Lapsley**, California Business Roundtable; **Anastasia P. Boden**, Pacific Legal Foundation; **Joel Kotkin**, Chapman University; **Matt Zwolinski**, University of San Diego; **Chris Cate**, Councilman, City of San Diego; **Steven Greenhut**, R Street.

COVID-19 and its fallout have been devastating for California’s economy at every level. But low-income and traditionally marginalized communities have been among the hardest hit. With little savings, a concentration of jobs that were forced to close, and fewer employment alternatives, these vulnerable populations are clearly suffering. Obviously, pro-growth policies will be needed to restart the state’s economy. But growth will not be enough unless all Californians are fully able to participate. Therefore, particular attention needs to be paid to the impact of the state’s policies on low-income communities.

This conference, part of Cato’s [Project on Poverty and Inequality in California](https://www.cato.org/project-poverty-inequality-california), will bring together a diverse group of political, business, and academic leaders to discuss regulatory and other barriers to rebuilding economic opportunity in poor and minority communities ravaged by COVID-19.

## Schedule

*All sessions will be held in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).*

9:00 - 9:30 AM 

**Opening Remarks**

[**Michael Tanner**](https://www.cato.org/people/michael-tanner), Cato Institute 
[**Chris Edwards**](https://cato.org/people/chris-edwards), Cato Institute

9:30 - 10:30 AM 

**Panel 1: Economic Growth and Underserved Populations**

**Julian Cañete**, California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce 
**Jay King**, California Black Chamber of Commerce 
**Rob Lapsley**, California Business Roundtable

10:30 - 10:45 AM 

**Break**

10:45 - 11:45 AM 

**Panel 2: Regulatory Reform: The Key to Inclusive Growth**

**Anastasia P. Boden**, Pacific Legal Foundation 
**Chris Cate**, Councilman, City of San Diego 
**Steven Greenhut**, R Street

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM 

**Break**

12:00 - 12:30 PM 

**Keynote Address**

**Joel Kotkin**, Chapman University

12:30 - 1:00 PM 

**Closing Speaker**

**Matt Zwolinski**, University of San Diego

1:00 - 1:15 PM 

**Closing Remarks**

[**Michael Tanner**](https://www.cato.org/people/michael-tanner), Cato Institute

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