Founded in 1957, ICSC is the global convention for the shopping center industry and provides networking, deal making and educational opportunities for retail and real estate professionals from around the world.  Its more than 70,000 members in over 100 countries include shopping center owners, developers, managers, investors, retailers, brokers, academics, and public officials.

At the ICSC 2022 Las Vegas Conference, the City will have the opportunity to meet with active members and take advantage of networking, deal making and education opportunities. The convention typically features approximately 1,000 exhibiting companies in various aspect of real estate development.

Attendance at this convention will allow the City’s Office of Economic Development team to explore economic, marketing and promotional conditions affecting the retail and commercial industry.  Promoting and marketing the City of Garden Grove to industry retail representatives and developers remains a priority.  As an exhibitor, the City will maximize its opportunity to meet with key players in the shopping center, hospitality and housing development arenas.  In addition, by attending the convention, staff will meet with potential developers by canvassing the trade show floor.

Due to Brown Act concerns, a limit of three (3) Council Members may attend the convention.  With the ICSC 2022 Las Vegas Conference two months away, staff will soon have to register and make travel arrangements for the Council Members who will attend.  Although staff will host the exhibit booth for the duration of the convention, which ends on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, City Council Members have the option to return sooner.

It is recommended that the City Council:

• Approve the out-of-state travel for up to three Council Members and six staff to attend the ICSC 2022 Las Vegas Conference at the Las Vegas Convention Center Sunday, May 22, 2022 through Tuesday, May 24, 2022.