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BRUCE D. ACKERMAN, CCE
PRESIDENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
ECONOMIC ALLIANCE OF THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY |
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Biography
Bruce Ackerman is the President and CEO for the Economic Alliance,
he is in charge of one of the most effective regional economic
development corporations in Southern California. He directs their
efforts in the development and implementation of programs focused on
regional marketing, business retention, growth and recruitment, and
education reform. His career also includes over 20 years of service
as the Chief Executive Officer for Chambers of Commerce in the
communities of Brawley, San Fernando, Van Nuys and Pasadena. He has
extensive experience and background in the community economic
development field, specializing in the creation of “private-public
partnerships” between local or regional government municipalities
and privately sponsored business groups.
Due to the strategic partnership that the Economic Alliance has with
VITA, Ackerman also serves as the CEO for VITA.
He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of West
Hills Hospital & Medical Center, Chairman of the Board of the
California Association for Local Economic Development, Vice Chairman
of the Los Angeles City Workforce Investment Board, and is on the
Board of Commissioners for the Los Angeles City Community
Redevelopment Agency.
Areas of Expertise
Global Business Skills
• Foreign Trade Zones
• Best practices for outsourcing and offshoring
• Access to finance and capital
• Plant expansion and/or relocation
• Customized employee training
Contact Information
Bruce Ackerman
Economic Alliance
5121 Van Nuys Blvd., Ste. 200
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Phone: 818-379-7000
Fax: 818-379-7000
Email:
backerman@valleyofthestars.org
Website:
www.economicalliance.org
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