From Red Tape to Results: Unveiling the Irvine Navigator Program Playbook

​Event Overview

​How can cities make planning and permitting more efficient, predictable, and business-friendly? Join the City of Irvine and regional leaders for the unveiling of the Irvine Navigator Program Playbook, a practical guide to streamlining regulatory coordination, reducing barriers to business growth, and strengthening regional economic competitiveness.

​Recognizing that complex permitting processes can create challenges for businesses looking to locate, expand, or invest, the City launched the Irvine Navigator Program to provide dedicated project guidance, early planning assistance, and coordinated support across City departments. Supported in part by a $105,000 California Jobs First grant, the initiative has helped the City develop and refine a collaborative approach to business permitting, with lessons and best practices that can benefit communities throughout the region.

​Hear firsthand from City leaders as they unveil the Playbook, share key findings from the Navigator Program's implementation, and highlight practical strategies that other jurisdictions can adapt to improve their own processes. Government officials, economic development professionals, business and industry leaders, and regional partners will gain valuable insights into how public-private collaboration and more coordinated permitting practices can support business investment, accelerate economic growth, and foster a more competitive regional economy.

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​Agenda

​9–9:30 a.m.

​Networking & Light Breakfast

​9:30–10:30 a.m.

​Irvine Navigator Program Playbook Unveiling & Presentation

​10:30–10:45 a.m.

​Audience Q&A

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​This complimentary event requires advance registration.