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From: "Milken Institute" To: "Jeffrey Epstein" <jecvacation(r{::gmail.com> Subject: Milken Institute Monthly - Top Business and Policy Leaders Gather at California Summit Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 23:25:10 +0000 F or v,arcl PMilken Institute Pg December 2015 Open Data, the Energy Economy and Water Scarcity Among Key Issues Discussed at the California Summit Hundreds of California's leading business executives and policymakers gathered last week for the Milken Institute California Summit. Each year since 1999 the Institute has convened CEOs, investors, labor leaders, government officials, elected leaders and other experts to hear presentations and discuss the greatest challenges and opportunities facing the state. Among the topics discussed: the ease of doing business in California; solutions to the state's transportation problems; rethinking the state's century-old approach to water sourcing, delivery and use; and the competition between Silicon Beach and Silicon Valley for the digital world's best and brightest. Read more about the California Summit X. EFTA01139071 tell Find out more about the inaugural Best-Performing Cities China report Technology Continues to Drive America's Best-Performing Cities Our annual "Best-Performing Cities" index reveals that technology continues to power America's most dynamic cities. Data for all metros is available on the interactive "Best-Performing Cities" website. The Top 3 metros all have thriving tech centers: San Jose is No. 1, rising three spots from last year. Close on its heels at No. 2 is San Francisco, which was last year's top finisher. Returning to the No. 3 spot is Provo, Utah. View the microsite and read the full report s I.2, California's California's Innovation-Based Economy: Policies Innovation-Based to Maintain and Enhance It Economy Milken Institute researchers conducted a comprehensive analysis of the landscape of R&D spending in California. We propose ideas for spurring businesses to continue and intensify their research activity. Download and read the report s EFTA01139072  ;_IThe Power of Ideas Financing the Control of Tuberculosis The Milken Institute organized Financial Innovations Labs® in London and Johannesburg (South Africa's TB rates are among the highest in the world) to bring together investors, donors, global health experts, government leaders, and industry executives to discuss innovative options that could attract new money for TB control. Download and read the report » BUZZWORTHY VIDEOS FROM THE CALIFORNIA SUMMIT Watch the video Watch the video Watch the video Powering California's Water: Protecting Perception vs. Reality: Is Economy: A Conversation California's Lifeline California Business with John S. Watson Friendly? UPCOMING EVENTS View more Milken Institute Public Health Summit 2016 info... The Summit will foster greater unity of mission among the institutions involved in public health, raise public awareness, demonstrate the social and economic benefits of the field, and reaffirm a global commitment to preserving the health of all. March 1-2, 2016 Washington, D.C. Read more * EFTA01139073  View more Global Conference 2016 info... The Global Conference convenes 3,500 thought leaders who will hear 700-plus speakers in more than 170 sessions over four days. Participants will explore solutions to today's most pressing challenges in financial markets, industry, health, government and education. 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More » Walmart Pay and the Future of CurrentC Gy Jackson Mueller Walmart Stores Inc. announced that it is introducing Walmart Pay to select U.S. outlets over the holiday season, with the service available nationwide next year through the retailer's app. This could deal a blow to other mobile payment systems in the retail space given Walmart's huge presence. More » California Summit—Honing California's Edge in Technology and Entertainment Locked in a rivalry for the digital world's best and brightest, Southern California's entertainment- focused Silicon Beach often loses out to Silicon Valley, where engineers and programmers—not actors—are the celebrities. More » EFTA01139074  Renminbi as Reserve Currency: Big Deal or Ho Hum? By Keith Savard The International Monetary Fund announced that China's renminbi would be included in its Special Drawing Rights basket of reserve currencies. 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