California has the world's fifth-largest economy, led by its signature industries of trade, technology, entertainment, and tourism. While California continues to profit in the post-recession economy, the state's long-term economic foundation is threatened by the high cost of living, increased competition from domestic and international markets in technology, global threats in cybersecurity, and volatility in the trade environment.

To keep the Golden State's economic future bright, leaders in business and government must leverage opportunities for increasing investment in communities and higher education in order to support the jobs of the future and spur continued innovation and growth. How can state leaders best leverage California's economic, trade, and cultural advantages, and also collaborate with world leaders to keep the state's economy vibrant and growing in the 21st century?