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Thursday, September 15
8:30 am - 4:30 pm	IEDC Professional Development Course: Economic Development Marketing and Attraction ($)

Friday, September 16
9:00 am - 4:30 pm	IEDC Professional Development Course: Economic Development Marketing and Attraction ($)

Saturday, September 17
7:00 am - 9:30 pm	Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) Exam ($)
11:00 am – 4:00 pm	Golf Outing at River Hills Country Club ($) River Hills Country Club is located at the heart of River Hills Plantation, a 1,000 acre gated, private lakeside community on Lake Wylie in South Carolina. This location is convenient to suburbs and business areas of Charlotte, North Carolina. The challenging championship golf course is reputed to be one of the finest in the South and is often listed as one of the best in the Charlotte area. Price: $125
1:00 – 5:00 pm	Tour: Small City Redevelopment (Old Town Rock Hill, SC) ($) From the late 1800s until the 1970s, textile mills were the economic base of Rock Hill, S.C. But by the early 1980s, downtown Rock Hill was a shadow of its former self, with empty factories and a Main Street covered up to make a mall. Thirty years later, Rock Hill's empty textile mills have been converted into offices, affordable senior housing, downtown lofts and retail stores. Turning problems into opportunities, the public and private sectors in Rock Hill have worked together to build a vibrant downtown core surrounded by a 21st century "textile corridor". Come learn how this small city dealt with numerous obstacles – including brownfields, infrastructure problems and political hurdles – but finally gained momentum with a redevelopment plan that may hold lessons for other communities. Price: $45

Sunday, September 18
7:00 am - 12:00 pm	Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) Exam ($)
8:00 am - 7:30 pm	Registration and Resource Center
9:00 am – 12:00 pm	Tour: Reclaiming Open Space: How Uncapping Little Sugar Creek and the Greenway Investment Helped Redevelop Charlotte's Midtown Plaza ($) The first covered mall in Charlotte sat waiting for redevelopment – just outside Charlotte's beltway, with its parking lot covering a bubbling stream. In the last five years, the city, county and project developers have fostered a blossoming redevelopment called "Metropolitan at Midtown" that includes offices, condos, restaurants and retail. These partnerships also helped construct a new jewel for the city, an urban greenway that links the city and county's existing park system. From tired mall to redeveloped treasure, learn the secrets of the Metropolitan's success. Price: $45
10:30 am - 12:30 pm	Economic Development Ethics Workshop Are you faced with ethical dilemmas in your professional life? Do you have the tools necessary to deal with ethical issues when they arise? Economic developers regularly encounter situations that require sound judgment and strength of character. This session will provide essential instruction on ethics, covering the difference between ethical and legal behavior, and provide you with the tools necessary to foster an environment of high ethical standards in your organization. Case studies on real life situations faced by economic development professionals on ethical decision-making will be used to boost learning among participants. Ethics training requirement for Certified Economic Developers (CEcDs). Ethics training is gradually being incorporated into the certification and recertification processes. CEcDs who seek recertification after January 1, 2013 will be required to have two hours of ethics training each time they recertify. Price: Free, but registration is required Moderator: William E. Best, FM, Senior Vice President, Manager Community Development Banking, PNC Bank, East Brunswick, NJ Speakers: • Tedra Cheatham, CEcD, COO/Vice President of Economic Development, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, Alpharetta, GA • Donald E. Jakeway, President & CEO, Brooks Development Authority, San Antonio, TX International Session: Today's FDI Trends IEDC International Advisory Committee Foreign investment in companies in your community can create high-wage jobs, increase exports and usher in new research, technology, and workforce skills. Global flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2010 have recovered from the economic downturn, and FDI is expected to continue to grow in 2011 and 2012. Greater attention is being focused on FDI as a way to bolster local economies as economic development organizations step out of their comfort zone and look for new ways to attract investment. This session will discuss where international deals are in the current economy, who's doing them and how to access them. Moderator: Carlos A. Bronzatto, Chief Executive Officer, World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies, Chatelaine, Geneva, Switzerland Speakers: • Paul J. Kleijne, Partner, ARCUSplus - Transatlantic Business Development, The Hague, Netherlands • Christopher Knight, Senior Account Manager for USA, fDi Intelligence, London, England
11:00 am - 7:30 pm	The Economic Development Marketplace (Exhibit Hall) Opens
12:30 - 1:30 pm	Learning Lab: What You Need to Know about IEDC's Excellence in Economic Development Awards IEDC's Excellence in Economic Development Awards recognize the world's best economic development programs and partnerships, marketing materials, and the year's most influential leaders. Annually, over thirty awards are given out to honor organizations and individuals for their efforts in creating positive change in urban, suburban, and rural communities. Attend this session to learn about the awards program; the judging process and criteria; and how to submit a complete entry. Speakers: • Bryan T. Daniels, CEcD, President & CEO, Blount County Economic Development Board, Maryville, TN Learning Lab: How Executives Use Media During a Site Search When searching for a new location for their relocation, expansion and consolidation projects, corporate executives use a variety of media to find the information they need. In this Learning Lab you'll discover the results of a survey that asked corporate executives to identify their media preferences when researching potential locations. Speakers: • Ted Coene, Co-President, Business Facilities, Tinton Falls, NJ • Bill MacRae, Vice President of Marketing & Online Publisher, Business Facilities, Tinton Falls, NJ
2:00 - 3:30 pm	Opening Plenary Session: Unique Partnerships with Economic Development Keynote Speakers: • Brett Carter, President, Duke Energy North Carolina, Charlotte, NC • J. Keith Crisco, Secretary, North Carolina Department of Commerce, Raleigh, NC • Dan Gerlach, President, The Golden LEAF Foundation, Rocky Mount, NC • Honorable James E. Mitchell, Jr., President, National League of Cities, Council Member, Charlotte, North Carolina, Office of the City Council, Charlotte, NC • Jennifer Watson Roberts, Chairman, At-Large, Board of County Commissioners Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, NC Master of Ceremonies: Ronnie L. Bryant, CEcD, FM, HLM, President & CEO, Charlotte Regional Partnership, Charlotte, NC Keynote Introduction: Laith A. Wardi, CEcD, President, ExecutivePulse, Inc., Erie, PA
2:00 – 4:00 pm	Walking Tour: Arts & Entertainment as an Economic Driver (Public Private Partnerships) ($) Through innovative public/private partnerships, Charlotte's Center City has experienced a dramatic transformation from a sleepy Southern banking town into a vibrant and memorable place to live, work and play at all hours of the day and night. Believing that investments in arts, culture and entertainment were important to attracting jobs and talented workers, Charlotte's community leaders made strategic investments that fueled private sector growth and development. In this walking tour, participants will examine the most significant investments that the City has made in cultural and entertainment development in the past decade, and see firsthand the dramatic return on these investments. Price: $45
3:45 - 5:15 pm	Concurrent Sessions: New Core Competencies around Modern Manufacturing As modern manufacturing becomes more dynamic, innovative, and high tech, economic developers often must acquire new core competencies. Driving manufacturing growth today and into the future requires new programs to develop the needed workforce, to support research and innovation, and to help manufacturers to become more sustainable. This panel will discuss practical economic development tools that have been developed to assist manufacturers in the contemporary global market. Moderator: Neil Everson, EcD, Director, Economic Development & Real Estate, Planning & Economic Development Department, City of Hamilton, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Speakers: • JoAnn Crary, CEcD, President, Saginaw Future Inc., Saginaw, MI • Robert M. Ady, HLM, President, Ady International Company, Mount Prospect, IL • James E. Yokeley, Jr., Director, Community Economic Development, North Carolina State Ports Authority, Wilmington, NC Locally Driven Approaches to Watering Your Food Desert Access to healthy food and supermarkets can be challenging to underserved communities. The lack of grocery stores has inspired innovative, locally driven approaches to providing access to healthy food and developing supermarkets. At the base of successful food system programs are real estate, attraction initiatives, marketing and finance. This session will explore how economic developers and local leaders can strategically create successful food systems. Moderator: Catherine Timko, Principal, The Riddle Company, Washington, DC Speakers: • Lyneir Richardson, Chief Executive Officer, Brick City Development Corporation, Newark, NJ • Olga S. Stella, Vice President, Business Development, Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, Detroit, MI • David E. Procter, PhD, Director, Center for Engagement and Community Development, Manhattan, KS Stimulating Start-Ups Through Strategic University Partnerships Successful entrepreneurs are people with the passion, tools, and big ideas which result in profitable ventures. But where do they come from? How can we equip them to deliver the innovation injection a community needs? Universities, federal laboratories, and communities are collaborating in new, creative ways to nurture start-ups through business accelerators and mentoring programs, angel capital networks, tech transfer mechanisms, and other supportive measures. Find out how your community can partner with these institutions to foster and benefit from these new companies. Moderator: Diane Palmintera, President, Innovation Associates, Reston, VA Speakers: • Gary E. Spanner, PhD, Manager, Economic Development, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA • Allen J. Dines, Assistant Director, Office of Corporate Relations, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI • Matthew K. Enstice, President & CEO, Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Buffalo, NY Getting the Most Out of Your Consultants Economic development organizations routinely outsource projects, services and reports to consultants, but they don't always get the product they hoped for. How do you select the right consultant, clearly define the scope of work, ensure that the project stay on track in terms of content and timing, and course-correct if necessary? This session will walk through the steps of working with consultants in a variety of capacities and provide strategies that result in both a no-surprises process and a quality product. Moderator: Clinton R. Nessmith, Principal, Resource Development Group, Dublin, OH Speakers: • Gerald L. Gordon, PhD, FM, HLM, President & CEO, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, Vienna, VA • Janet M. Miller, CEcD, FM, Chief Economic Development & Marketing Officer, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, Nashville, TN • Anya Codack, Chief Executive Officer, Yfactor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada The Future of Economic Development Marketing, Site Selection, and the Internet Learn the surprising results of a new national survey of economic development organization and corporate site selection pros which will change the way you think about what works and how you should invest your resources. In addition, case studies and best practices will show how to most effectively use the Internet for economic development including GIS, mobile, and social media. Stevie Field, Regional Executive, GIS Planning Inc., San Francisco, CA Moderator: Speakers: • Eric Simundza, Author, "Economic Development Marketing: Present & Future", San Francisco, CA • Anatalio Ubalde, CEO, ZoomProspector.com, San Francisco, CA
5:15 - 6:00 pm	New Member and Non-Member Reception
6:00 - 7:30 pm	Chairman's Reception Don't miss the opportunity to see old friends and make new acquaintances. Join IEDC Chair Denny Coleman and your colleagues for an evening of networking and fun in the Charlotte Convention Center.

Monday, September 19
7:00 am - 5:30 pm	Registration and The Economic Development Marketplace (Exhibit Hall)
7:00 - 8:00 am	Learning Lab: Fueling Competitiveness through Broadband Access As a means for providing 21st century communication for business, industry and medical facilities, broadband access can drive the creation of quality jobs and new opportunities to be competitive on the global marketplace. In this learning lab, hear how a designated Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern, twenty-three communities came together in less than three weeks to embrace a plan to work together as the North Florida Broadband Authority and prevailed over hundreds of other communities to win a $30 million federal grant to provide broadband service to several hundred thousand people. Furthermore, hear the results of a survey on how broadband is affecting economic development with advice on how to bring broadband to your community to drive competitiveness. Moderator: Robert E. Sheets, Chief Executive Officer, Government Service Group, Tallahassee, FL Speakers: • Stephen G. Fulford, Chairman, Jefferson County Commission, Chairman, North Florida Broadband Authority, Tallahassee, FL • Jeff Hendry, Executive Director, Florida Institute of Government, North Florida Broadband Authority, Tallahassee, FL • Craig Settles, President, Successful.com, Oakland, CA • Pat O'Neal, City Commissioner, Government Services Group - City of Cedar Key, Tallahassee, FL Learning Lab: A View From Corporate America: Winning Strategies in Economic Development Marketing In the midst of social media, folding and launching news magazines, cable and hyper local news stations, how do corporate executives get their information about a community's business climate? What are the most effective means of communicating with corporate executives with site selection responsibilities? In this session we'll unveil the findings of a survey that asked more than 300 U.S. corporate executives to identify best, place-marketing practices from the customer's perspective. Speakers: • Julie Curtin, Executive Vice President/Partner, Development Counsellors International, New York, NY • Andrew T. Levine, President/Chief Creative Officer, Development Counsellors International, New York, NY
8:00 am – 12:00 pm	Tour: Higher Education Partnerships for Economic Development ($) Universities play a critical role in attracting and retaining businesses as well as fostering entrepreneurs. The NC Research Campus was an abandoned textile plant a few years ago. It's now a hub of research with representation from every major research university in North Carolina. The Charlotte Research Institute fosters key sectors such as nanotechnology and precision metrology, nascent sectors for the Charlotte Region. The State of North Carolina pushes its universities to support economic development. Learn from local success stories in the Charlotte region. Price: $45
8:15 - 9:45 am	Plenary Session: State of the Economy Keynote Speakers: • Mark Vitner, Managing Director & Senior Economist, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Charlotte, NC • Doug Parker, Chairman & CEO, US Airways, Tempe, AZ • Honorable Beverly Perdue, Governor, State of North Carolina, Raleigh, NC Welcome: Honorable Anthony R. Foxx, Mayor, City of Charlotte, NC Master of Ceremonies: Dennis G. Coleman, CEcD, FM, President & CEO, St. Louis County Economic Council, St. Louis, MO
10:00 - 11:30 am	Concurrent Sessions: Powering Economic Growth Through The Energy Industry Energy is a hotter topic than ever due to volatile fossil fuel prices, turmoil in the Middle East, the potential for growth in renewable power sectors and more. One of the attractive aspects of the energy industry is its ability to offer growth in a wide range of communities – urban and rural, those with high-tech assets and those more rooted in traditional manufacturing. This session will leave participants with more complete knowledge of the many different niche sectors that comprise the energy industry, how to better understand their own communities strengths in order to more effectively target this industry as well as successful examples of other communities' practices. Moderator: Ben Loftsgaarden, Principal, Greyhill Advisors, Austin, TX Speakers: • Jose Beceiro, Director of Clean Energy, Economic Development, Austin Chamber of Commerce, Austin, TX • Stan M. Kaplan, Director of the Office of Electricity, Renewables, and Uranium Statistics, US Energy Information Administration, Washington, DC • Joshua T. Pack, PhD, Manager of Energy Technologies, Vectren Corporation, Evansville, IN Showing Results: Measuring Your BRE Impact Existing firms are the greatest source of new jobs and investment in any community, though their impact usually does not grab headlines. Economic developers must be able to demonstrate the impact of their business retention and expansion (BRE) programs on local firms, both to design effective programs and to gain support for them. In this session, learn how to create a framework of BRE goals and metrics that leads to impactful results. Moderator: Lauren Millier, Principal, Millier Dickinson Blais, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Speakers: • Eric P. Canada, Partner, Blane, Canada Ltd., Wheaton, IL • Sara J. Dunnigan, CEcD, Senior Vice President, Existing Business Services and Talent Development, Greater Richmond Partnership, Inc., Richmond, VA • Kinnee M. Tilly, Vice President, Business Retention, Expansion and Small Business, Tulsa Metro Chamber, Tulsa, OK Sustainable Building Practices: Costs and Benefits of Going Green The sustainability movement is transforming the real estate industry as businesses and communities demand more green buildings. New regulations have been established in response creating challenges in constructing new buildings and related infrastructure. In this session, hear the corporate real estate, developer and design firms' perspectives on the cost and benefits of going green. Learn how economic developers can partner with the private sector to erect green buildings while minimizing costs. Moderator: Tina Valdecanas, Chief Strategy & Branding Officer, The Research Triangle Park, Research Triangle Park, NC Speakers: • Chris deVolder, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Sustainability Coordinator, 360 Architecture, Kansas City, MO • Terry Shook, FAIA, Principal, Shook Kelley, Inc., Charlotte, NC • Lisa Shpritz, LEED, AP, Senior Vice President, Environmental Manager Corporate Workplace, Bank of America, Charlotte, NC Riding the Re-Shoring Wave: Strategies for Attracting Overseas Business Operations to Your Community The terms 're-shoring' and 'near-shoring' are becoming more and more common in economic development conversations. As companies become more attuned to forces impacting global supply chains, they are looking to relocate their operations closer to market. Re-shoring is opening new opportunities for communities including the creation of quality jobs. This session will address specific strategies that communities can utilize to bring overseas business operations to their communities. Moderator: Charles S. Alvey, CEcD, President & CEO, Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada, Reno, NV Speakers: • Barry Johnson, Executive Director, SelectUSA, US Department of Commerce, Washington, DC • Robert Watkins, President & CEO, R. J. Watkins & Company, San Diego, CA Mapping the Path to Economic Growth: The Role of Data and GIS in Successful This session will address specific ways economic developers can leverage geographic information to reach their business attraction or economic gardening goals. The use of geographic information systems (GIS) solutions will be described by economic development professionals, giving insight into its ROI. Esri, the world leader in GIS software, will discuss new ways to apply geographic intelligence to support the economic developer's need for strategic planning and situational awareness. Cloud-based GIS solutions (some of which are free!) will be demonstrated showing how maps and actionable intelligence can be accessed, produced and shared. Speakers: • Leigh Seeger, Economic Development Specialist, Jefferson Economic Coucil, Golden, CO • Wade Kloos, Account Executive, Esri, Inc., Broomfield, Colorado • Keith Cooke, Jr., Account Executive, Esri, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina • Clay Smithers, GISP, Principal Consultant, Upriver GIS
11:40 am - 1:40 pm	Economic Development Ethics Workshop Are you faced with ethical dilemmas in your professional life? Do you have the tools necessary to deal with ethical issues when they arise? Economic developers regularly encounter situations that require sound judgment and strength of character. This session will provide essential instruction on ethics, covering the difference between ethical and legal behavior, and provide you with the tools necessary to foster an environment of high ethical standards in your organization. Case studies on real life situations faced by economic development professionals on ethical decision-making will be used to boost learning among participants. Ethics training requirement for Certified Economic Developers (CEcDs). Ethics training is gradually being incorporated into the certification and recertification processes. CEcDs who seek recertification after January 1, 2013 will be required to have two hours of ethics training each time they recertify. Price: Free, but registration is required Moderator: William E. Best, FM, Senior Vice President, Manager Community Development Banking, PNC Bank, East Brunswick, NJ Speakers: • Barbara K. Johnson, Partner, The Johnson Group, New Orleans, LA • Jay C. Moon, CEcD, FM, President and CEO, Mississippi Manufacturers Association, Jackson, MS
11:45 am - 1:30 pm	Defining Issues Lunch: The Changing Face of Retail and its Impact on your Community ($) In response to shifting economic forces, new technologies and consumer values, the face of retail has changed. Survival in today's market is require retailers to alter their strategy to offer a combination of new experiences, services and lower prices that make them stand out from their competitors. This year's Defining Issues Luncheon will explore the new face of retail and the impact on local communities. Keynote Speakers: • Thomas M. Belk, Jr., Chairman & CEO, Belk, Inc., Charlotte, NC • Jeffrey S. Merrifield, Senior Vice President, Shaw Power Group, Houston, TX Master of Ceremonies: Lynn Martin Haskin, PhD, Director of External Affairs, Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations, Philadelphia, PA Price: $45 Elected Officials and Board of Directors Networking Lunch Meet fellow elected officials and board of directors of economic development organizations attending this year's conference at an exclusive networking luncheon. Price: Free, but registration is required. Networking Lunch in The Economic Development Marketplace (Exhibit Hall) Price: Free, but registration is required.
12:00 - 1:00 pm	Learning Lab: Implementing Urban Ideas in Suburban Communities As a result of the great recession, the past several years have been exceedingly difficult for businesses and governments. In the Seattle area, several suburban cities have made significant changes to execute and sustain downtown revitalization. The results include increased commerce; significant job growth; an increase in tourism; new authentic, local retailers moving to downtown; small businesses thriving adjacent to box retail; and an environment that is attracting both knowledge workers and corporations to move to the region. Hear from these city leaders about their experiences and lessons learned. Moderator: David Edward Kalinchuk, Economic Development Manager, Rocky View County, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Speakers: • Gary Ballew, CEcD, Economic Development Manger, City of Richland, WA • Terrie Battuello, Assistant City Manager, Economic Development Manager, City of Bothell, WA • Karen Pollard, CEcD, EDP, Economic Development Manager, City of Rochester, Rochester, NH Learning Lab: Workforce Analysis for Building Your Tech Sector Jim and Mike will provide real examples on how to use labor market data and economic analysis tools to understand what occupations make-up employment in technology industries, as well as past and projected growth levels, wage levels and typical education and training required. They will also discuss the relevance of high vs. middle skilled jobs in technology industries and other industries that have the same or similar occupational needs as the tech sector. Speakers: • Mike Church, Northeast Representative, EMSI, Moscow, Idaho • Jim Damicis, Senior Vice President, Camoin Associates, Scarborough, Maine
1:00 – 5:00 pm	Tour: Behind the Checkered Flag: The Impact of Motorsports on Charlotte USA ($) For racing fans, the Charlotte region is home to over 80% of the Sprint Cup NASCAR Racing Teams and the undisputed home of stock car racing. It's also a cluster of industries that brings over $3 billion annually to the local economy. In many ways, Charlotte's success is a story of how the community leveraged its unique assets and heritage to build a broad industry cluster supporting jobs in high-tech research & development, advanced manufacturing, media and television production, legal and professional services. Learn how the Charlotte region has used an asset-based strategy involving partnerships with business, government, academia and institutions to drive economic growth and create a community brand. Price: $45
1:45 - 3:15 pm	Concurrent Sessions: Financing Tools for Times of Economic Turbulence In times of fiscal austerity, the need for economic development initiatives to spur growth cannot be understated. Communities must continue to invest in economic development projects and programs to not only ensure job creation in the short term, but also a speedy and healthy recovery for the long term. Cities adopt innovative financing programs to move their most important projects forward. This session will explore successful alternative strategies for financing different types of projects including leverage federal tools such as Federal bonds, New Markets Tax Credits, and EB-5 Program Investment with municipal programs such as Tax Increment Financing. Moderator: Jean DeBellis, Vice President, Operations, Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation, Philadelphia, PA Speakers: • Michael R. Sears, Managing Principal, Global Capital Markets Advisors, LLC, Alexandria, VA • Betsy Keeler, Deputy Director, District of Columbia Government, Office of Economic Development Finance, Washington, DC • Bryan M. Borlik, Director, Performance and National Programs, Director, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms, Economic Development Administration, US Department of Commerce, Washington, DC Determining the ROI of Quality-of-Place Marketing Cost competitiveness is at the heart of business investment decisions, but when the hard data weigh in equally, a site decision often comes down to an emotional connection. This session will highlight research that shows how effective quality-of-place marketing delivers results as part of an overall attraction strategy. Come learn best practices for effective place marketing, site selection success stories that emphasize a high quality of life, and how to incorporate such initiatives into your community. Moderator: David Owen, Chief Executive, GFirst UK - Growing Gloucestershire, Gloucester, United Kingdom Speakers: • Charles FitzGibbon, Vice President, Business Development, Journal Communications, Inc., Franklin, TN • Lorie Vincent, CEcD, Executive Director, The High Ground of Texas, Stratford, TX • Charles David Quinn, Jr., CEcD, Executive Director, Bastrop Economic Development Corporation, Bastrop, TX Fostering Innovation in Small Communities Most discussion of innovation-focused economic development tends to emphasize the role of industry clusters as magnets for talent and entrepreneurship in large cities. Yet, the geography of innovation is not limited to big cities--innovation hotspots are popping up in communities of all sizes. Smaller cities and rural communities can and should actively embrace economic development policies focused on spurring local innovation. This session will explore how smaller cities and rural communities are succeeding in building their own homegrown innovation ecosystems. Moderator: Erik R. Pages, PhD, President, EntreWorks Consulting, Arlington, VA Speakers: • Deborah M. Markely, PhD, Managing Director and Director of Research, RUPRI Center for Rural Entrepreneurship, Chapel Hill, NC • John Provo, PhD, Director-Office of Economic Development, Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, VA • Christian Saublens, Executive Manager, European Association of Development Agencies (EURADA), Brussels, Belgium Reaching for Success: Becoming a High-Performing Economic Development Organization Amid ever-tighter budgets and higher expectations, economic development organizations (EDOs) constantly seek to improve their internal management processes and deliver greater value to their communities. Recent research conducted by IEDC (with support from the Economic Development Research Partners program) provides insights into the success factors of high-performing EDOs as well as the qualities of effective economic development leaders. Attend this session to hear the results of this research highlighting how you and your EDO can become leaders in your community. Speakers: • David J. Myers, CEcD, Executive Director, Ponca City Development Authority, Ponca City, OK • Joy Wilkins, CEcD, Senior Fellow, The University of Georgia's Fanning Institute, Athens, GA • Jon M. Roberts, Managing Director, TIP Strategies, Inc., Austin, TX Rethinking Business Retention and Expansion with the Internet With millions of US businesses in a struggling economy, the traditional thinking about Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) is broken. Breakthroughs in new online economic development tools empower innovative ways for EDOs to support the retention and expansion of every local businesses. In this can't-miss session you will learn from successful case studies that break out of the old BRE mold and embrace effective new strategies to grow businesses and support entrepreneurs. How will your community size up for success? Moderator: Russ Riblett, Director, ZoomProspector.com, San Francisco, CA Speakers: • Chris Finn, Research Manager, Buffalo Niagara Enterprise, Buffalo, NY • Anatalio Ubalde, CEO, ZoomProspector.com, San Francisco, CA
3:15 – 3:50 pm	Ice Cream Social in The Economic Development Marketplace (the Exhibit Hall)
4:00 – 5:30 pm	Concurrent Sessions: Advanced Discussion: Global Businesses, Local Strategies: Lessons for Economic Development As the world economy continues to integrate, businesses - large and small - must master new opportunities and challenges on an international scale to compete and succeed. Firms today make location decisions based on where and how best to successfully conduct their business and achieve their goals, regardless of continent and scale. Economic developers need to implement strategies that help their local communities attract and retain these global businesses. This advanced discussion will explore the new global dynamics impacting business formation and decision-making and the success factors communities need to consider for a competitive advantage in the world economy. Moderator: Mark Barbash, Consultant, Finance Fund, Columbus, OH Speakers: • Daniel Malachuk, Executive Consultant, Former Worldwide Managing Consultant of Arthur Andersen's Global Business Strategy, New Canaan, CT • Ioanna T. Morfessis, PhD, HLM, President & Chief Strategist, IO.INC., Phoenix, AZ • Yasuyuki Motoyama, PhD, Senior Scholar, Ewing and Marion Kauffman Foundation, Kansas City, MO Getting Creative: New Avenues for Fundraising The recession and public-sector budget crisis have been a one-two punch to the funding of many local economic development organizations (EDOs). In response to tighter resources, EDOs have been exploring creative ways to fund their programs and projects, from reframing their value proposition to developing fee-based programs and more. This session will feature fresh insights and real-world examples of current approaches to EDO fundraising. Moderator: Maurice D. Ewing, CEcD, President & CEO, Union County Partnership for Progress, Monroe, NC Speakers: • Howard C. Benson, Chief Executive Officer, National Community Development Services, Inc., Atlanta, GA • Robert A. Radcliff, Managing Principal, Resource Development Group, Columbus, OH • Ted Lyman, Managing Director, IHS Global Insight, Oakland, CA Beyond Jobs: New Methods in Measuring Return on Investments Economic development metrics typically focus on jobs created and taxes generated, yet these variables do not capture the impact of programs that aim to grow knowledge-based economies. In this session, panelists will present new tools and techniques for evaluating economic development efforts that include measures such as wealth creation, workforce talent, network development, innovation and entrepreneurial environment, and global competitiveness. Session attendees will leave with an understanding of these new measurements and how to implement them locally, leading to demonstrable results for their programs, leaders and communities. Moderator: Jack Rogers, Editor in Chief, Business Facilities, Group C Media, Inc., Trinton Falls, NJ Speakers: • Ed Bee, President, Taimerica Management Company, Mandeville, LA • Jim Damicis, Senior Vice President, Camoin Associates, Scarborough, ME • Patricia Scruggs, President, Scruggs & Associates LLC, Davidson, NC Investing in the Arts and Culture Industry for Economic Growth A robust arts and entertainment industry can position your community to attract a young and energetic workforce and creatively related businesses; fuel downtown and neighborhood redevelopment and generates jobs. Strategically planning investment, programs and infrastructure to support the local arts and entertainment industry can result in increased economic returns including job creation, tax benefits and an increased quality of life. Learn how to leverage the arts and entertainment industry to drive tangible and intangible returns on investments in your community. Moderator: Peter Kageyama, Founder & Producer, The Creative Cities Summit, Southport, CT Speakers: • Louise Kenngott Stevens, President, ArtsMarket, Inc., Bozman, MT • John Bracey, Executive Director, Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, Lansing, MI • Robert Fine, Executive Director, Economic Development Commission for the Central Okanagan, Kelowna, BC, Canada Special Session: Becoming an Accredited Economic Development Organization IEDC's Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) Program is a means of recognizing the professional excellence of economic development entities. The AEDO Program provides economic development organizations with independent feedback on their operations, structure and procedures, and recognizes excellence in local economic development efforts. To date, more than twenty organizations are accredited. Come and enjoy a continental breakfast in the exhibit hall while you learn how to take your organization to the next level through the AEDO Program. Special Session: Regional Prosperity 2.0: The Clean Economy Opportunity Our nation faces as triple threat: Stiff global competition for high paying jobs, an energy security imperative to reduce our dependence on foreign oil, and the need to address climate change. The Clean Economy provides the nexus for addressing these challenges because it touches nearly every aspect of the rest of our economy and is emerging as a transformative source for energy efficiency, innovation and entrepreneurship. Attend this workshop to see how regional economic development organizations and their business partners are implementing aligned strategies to generate new market opportunities, investment capital, business expansion and jobs in support of clean economy markets. The panelists are all partners of the Climate Prosperity Network, a coalition of regions who are simultaneously expanding economic opportunities and helping to reduce green house gas emissions. Moderator: Doug Henton, Chairman & CEO, Collaborative Economics, Inc., San Mateo, CA Speakers: • Joseph P. Danko, PE, Senior Vice President, Global Director, Sustainable Solutions, CH2M HILL, Philomath, OR • Richard C.D. Fleming, President & CEO, St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association, St. Louis, MO • Rick Jones, Director, US Public Sector Strategies, Cisco Systems, Crownsville, MD • Pam Reichert, Vice President, Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation, Denver, CO
6:30 – 9:00 pm	Recognition Dinner ($) A highlight of every Annual Conference, the Recognition Dinner offers the unique opportunity to socialize with your colleagues while honoring inspiring leaders in the field. Join us at the internationally renowned Mint Museum Uptown as we not only recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions in their communities and to the field of economic development, but also celebrate the 85th Anniversary of IEDC. Located in the heart of Charlotte's uptown district, the Mint Museum Uptown combines inspiring architecture with groundbreaking exhibitions that provide visitors with unparalleled educational and cultural experiences. It houses the renowned Mint Museum of Craft + Design, as well as extensive collections of American, contemporary, and European art. The ceremony will take place in the Mattye and Marc Silverman Grand Room and Trustees Terrace, which offer a dynamic view of the uptown cityscape from the top floor of the museum. By attending the Recognition Dinner, you will be part of a very special event during a milestone year for IEDC. Celebrate the 85th Anniversary with us, while listening to and gaining inspiration from the leaders who have helped shape the industry. Honors to be conferred include: • Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of Edward DeLuca • Fellow Members (FM) and Honorary Lifetime Members (HLM) • Leadership Award for Public Service • New Economic Developer of the Year Award • Citizen Leadership Award and • Chairman's Award for Excellence in Economic Development Price: $100

Tuesday, September 20
7:00 am - 5:00 pm	Registration
7:00 am - 12:00 pm	The Economic Development Marketplace (Exhibit Hall) and Resource Center
7:00 - 8:30 am	Preparing for the CEcD Exam Workshop Speakers: • Ivan Baker, CEcD, AICP, Director of Economic Development, Tinley Park Economic Development, Tinley Park, IL • LaDene H. Bowen, CEcD, FM, Senior Project Manager, University of Northern Iowa, Institute for Decision Making, Cedar Falls, IA • Tim Chase, CEcD, FM, President & CEO, Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Wichita Falls, TX • Derieth L. Sutton, CEcD, EDFP, Economic Development & Governmental Relations Coordinator, Niagara Bottling, LLC, Groveland, FL
7:30 - 8:30 am	Learning Lab: Award Winning Initiatives to Attract and Retain Talented Workers Attracting and retaining talent is a key step in navigating the roadmap to economic recovery. In this learning lab, you will hear how two communities created and enacted two award-winning initiatives in human capital. Attend this learning lab to learn how the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation and Southwest Michigan First are attracting and retaining talented workers in their region to address the needs of existing business expansions, raise awareness of job opportunities to talent workers and compete for business prospects in the global economy. Speakers: • Jennifer Owens, Vice President, Southwest Michigan First, Kalamazoo, MI • Mark Seckman, Vice President of National Marketing, Greater Dubuque Development Corproation, Dubuque, IA Learning Lab: Boosting your economic development budget and increasing brand awareness To drive economic development in today's highly competitive marketplace, an economic development organization requires a visible brand, a strong strategy and a budget to execute. In an tough economic climate, economic developers are faced with increasing budgetary constraints which can impact their ability to effectively compete for and attract new investments, businesses and jobs. In this interactive session, we will highlight three fundraising tactics that can boost your operational and marketing budgets and increase visibility for your state and local jurisdictions. Learn how these tactics were successfully implemented at one of the country's largest utility companies and how they raised millions of dollars to support their economic development programs. Understand the critical challenges and rewarding benefits of each approach as well review key factors that are needed in your community to make this strategy successful. Speakers: • Andrew Shapiro, Managing Director, Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Company, Princeton, New Jersey • Timothy Comerford, Senior Vice President, Strategic Consulting, Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Company, Princeton, New Jersey
8:45 - 10:15 am	Plenary Session: Strong Higher Education Partnerships for Workforce Development Keynote Speakers: Tom Ross, President, UNC System, Chapel Hill, NC Tony Zeiss, PhD, President, Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC Keynote Welcome: Hon. Kathy Sistare, Chairwoman, Lancaster County Council, Lancaster, SC Master of Ceremonies: Jay C. Moon, CEcD, FM, President & CEO, Mississippi Manufacturers Association, Jackson, MS
10:30 am - 12:00 pm	Concurrent Sessions: Reorganizing Regions for the New Normal What will it take for regional economies to compete globally in the 'new normal'? A region's capacity to innovate and thrive will be increasingly driven by its ability to connect and leverage all of its technology-based assets. Regions must pursue a comprehensive strategy of strengthening their workforce skills, modernizing their physical infrastructure while tapping into strategic leadership, financial and entrepreneurial networks for the greatest gain. This session will examine the trends influencing innovation and R&D as well as present strategies that regions can pursue to nurture innovation, encourage economic clustering and attract world-class talent to create a competitive advantage for their regional economy. Moderator: Clark Smith, Sales Manger, LocationOne Information System, Des Moines, IA Speakers: • Gene DePrez, Partner, Global Innovation Partners, Sparta, NJ • Rick L. Weddle, FM, HLM, President & CEO, Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission, Orlando, FL • Marcel de Haan, MSc, Director, Innovation & Technology, BOM Foreign Investments, Senior Manager Business Development, High Tech Campus Eindhoven, Tilburg, The Netherlands Expanding Transportation Options to Drive Global Competitiveness In today's economy, communities must leverage every opportunity to enhance the competitiveness of their business environment. The transportation needs of businesses are evolving, but reliability, connectivity and sustainability continue to be important in moving both goods and people. New strategies that build partnerships among communities, businesses and multimodal providers to improve transportation networks can result in real economic success. This session will provide a keen understanding of how businesses view multimodal networks, the roles and challenges of leveraging freight rail to attract major industrial investments and tactics to build transformative transportation-based partnerships and strategic plans to compete in the global economy. Moderator: Robert Bowling, CEcD, Director, Industrial Development, Norfolk Southern Corporation, Atlanta, GA Speakers: • Jim Bruce, President, BFPC, LLC, Norcross, GA • J. Vann Cunningham, Assistant Vice President, Economic Development, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company, Fort Worth, TX • Melissa A. Ziegler, CEcD, Group Leaders and Principal, CDM - Wilbur Smith Associates, Knoxville, TN Breaking Down Barriers to Empower Technical and Community Colleges Technical and community colleges can be key partners in training workers with industry-specific skills and supporting entrepreneurs with available resources, knowledge and funding. Yet various barriers can make identifying key partners, creating new programs and leveraging potential opportunities and resources within the colleges a challenge. By synchronizing efforts, colleges and economic developers can maximize positive outcomes from their programs. This session will explore how to break down the barriers and build strategic alliances with your local technical and community colleges. Moderator: Phillip D. Phillips, PhD, CEcD, Director, Business Retention & Expansion, Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Omaha, NE Speakers: • Holly Zanville, Senior Program Director, Lumina Foundation, Indianapolis, IN • Ray Laughter, Vice Chancellor for External Affairs, Lone Star College System, The Woodlands, TX • Stuart M. Wasilowski, Vice President, Corporate and Continuing Education, South Piedmont Community College, Monroe, NC Leveraging Diversity for Your Community's Success In the 21st century, communities have become more diverse, creating differences in outlook, culture, values and expectations among its citizens. Newfound diversity within neighborhoods can directly influence economic and commercial vitality both positively and negatively. Incorporating diversity goals into strategic plans and collaborating with diversity-based organizations can lead to community revitalization and the attraction of knowledge workers. This session will discuss strategies to leverage diversity for your community's success. Moderator: John B. Sternlicht, Esq., CEcD, Sr. Director, Strategic Projects, SRI International, Arlington, VA Speakers: • Pamela J. Shupp, AICP, CEcD, Vice President, Berks Economic Partnership, Reading, PA • Robyn Hamilton, Director of Business Relations, Democratic National Convention Charlotte Host Committee, Charlotte in 2012, Charlotte, NC • Ronald Wiley, Director, State of Ohio, Minority Business Enterprise Division, Columbus, OH
12:15 - 2:00 pm	Keynote Luncheon: Clean Technology Industry Master of Ceremonies: Paul L. Krutko, FM, President & CEO, Ann Arbor SPARK, Ann Arbor, MI
2:15 - 3:45 pm	Concurrent Sessions: Beyond the Bottom Line: Sustainable Business Practices Sustainability now factors into the way that many businesses measure success as firms increasingly take the "triple bottom line" into account, which measures not just profits but impacts on people and the planet as well. As this trend advances, some businesses are even formally incorporating as "benefit corporations," which allow them to pursue socially responsible goals in addition to profits. With Maryland and Vermont now formally recognizing these entities and several other states considering similar legislation, you don't want to be in the dark about key sustainability trends in the private sector. This session will explore how economic developers can play a role in helping to attract and incubate this burgeoning form of business. Moderator: Stewart J. Dickinson, Director, Finance Center, North Carolina Department of Commerce, Raleigh, NC Speakers: • Michael W. Krajovic, President, Fay-Penn Economic Development Council, Uniontown, PA • David Levine, Cofounder, Executive Director, American Sustainable Business Council, Washington, DC • Stephanie Poole Nieman, Director of Developed Market Standards, B Lab, Hillsborough, NC Economic Development Strategies for Defense Communities Military installations and the defense contractor industry do not exist in a vacuum. While unique to the defense communities, tactics for protecting and nurturing bases and the industry; diversify the economic base; and redeveloping former military developments are an essential aspect of a community's overall economic development strategy. The speakers in this session will share three different perspectives—a base closure with a defense contractor cluster, a downsizing base and a growing base that is at risk for closure or downsize. Hear the lessons they have learned, the strategies applied in their communities and advice for defense communities. Moderator: Allison J.H. Thompson, CEcD, EDFP, Director of Economic Development, City of Cedar Hill, Cedar Hill, TX Speakers: • Donald E. Jakeway, President & CEO, Brooks Development Authority, San Antonio, TX • Robin Roberts Krieger, FM, HLM, Executive Vice President, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, Oklahoma City, OK • William J. Ehrie, CEcD, President, Abilene Industrial Foundation Inc., Abilene, TX Meeting Local Business Demands: Preparing the Entry-Level and Service Sector Workforce While there is significant focus on high-skilled positions, a demand exists for entry-level and service workers to fill open positions. Satisfying the demand and retaining workers for these jobs are essential to local workforce systems. However, many employers experience high turnover; workers with limited skills and language barriers; and lower attendance and work ethics. This session will examine strategies, programs and best practices to meet the demand of local employers for qualified entry-level and service workers. Moderator: Roy H. Williams, President & CEO, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, Oklahoma City, OK Speakers: • Susan L. Gates, National Director, America's Edge, Washington, DC • Paula Nissen, Bureau Chief, Regional Research Analysis, Iowa Workforce Development, Des Moines, IA • John P. Metcalf, Senior Partner, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce, Ann Arbor, MI Developing Successful International Partnerships Understanding cultural differences in global markets, government & community relations can lead to new prospects for your community. Collaborating and learning from economic developers abroad can open doors for strategic international business opportunities including trade missions, and cooperative agreements. At this session, learn the potential rewards for partnering across the globe, the types of global partnership opportunities that exist, and how to cross borders and cultures to build successful international partnerships with economic developers. Moderator: Don A. Holbrook, CEcD, FM, Partner, The Vercitas Group, Las Vegas, NV Speakers: • Simon Fancis Millcock, ACEcD FGLF, Economic Development Officer, Indian Ocean Territories, Attorney-General's Department, Christmas Island, Australia • Stephen Chapple, Director Sustainable Environment, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, Victoria, Australia • Andy Curtis, Director, Global Innovation Partners, Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
2:30 – 5:00 pm	Tour: The Local Food Movement as an Economic Driver ($) What's in the food on your plate, and where did it come from? Increasingly, people want to know more about what they're eating, for reasons that range from safety (given recent issues with everything from bagged salads to hamburger meat) to sustainability. This tour offers a chance to visit a farm in rural Lincoln County that delivers to a tony Uptown restaurant that sources its food regionally. Speak with the individuals driving these efforts and learn how you can tie "farm to table" where you live. Price: $45
3:45 - 5:45 pm	Excellence in Economic Development Awards Ceremony IEDC's Excellence in Economic Development Awards recognize the world's best economic development projects, programs and partnerships. This ceremony honors over 150 organizations and individuals for their efforts in creating positive change in urban, suburban and rural communities across 25 categories.
4:00 - 5:30 pm	Concurrent Sessions: Succeeding in the Age of Smart Phones and Social Media In the age of smart phones and social media, constructing messages that stand out in the rapidly expanding and new media outlets can be nerve-racking. The media environment is rich with outlets that enable both positive and negative communications about your community to quickly go viral and capture national attention. With limited time and resources, it can be difficult to know where to focus your efforts for your community to stand out. This session will help you navigate the current media landscape and effectively promote your community. Moderator: Ivan Baker, CEcD, AICP, Director of Economic Development, Tinley Park Economic Development, Tinley Park, IL Speakers: • April Mason Nichols, Marketing Director, GIS Planning Inc. & ZoomProspector.com, San Francisco, CA • Julie Curtin, Executive Vice President & Partner, Development Counsellors International (DCI), Aurora, CO • Elizabeth Parkinson, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Lansing, MI Anchor Institutions: Your Friend in Local Economic Development Anchor institutions such as hospitals, universities, libraries and other type of establishments continue to employ many in communities where other investors have departed. Many economic development entities have strategies to support the financing revitalization and workforce needs of these businesses. This session will identify potential anchor institutions, review anchor institutions' potential for impact on community vitality, provide a framework for applying these concepts and highlight best practices. Moderator: Klaus Thiessen, President & CEO, Grand Forks Regional Economic Development Corporation, Grand Forks, ND Speakers: • Mary Kay Leonard, President & CEO, The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC), Boston, MA • Robert W. Walsh, Commissioner, New York City Department of Small Business Services, New York, NY • Lisa Prasad, Principal, U3 Ventures, Philadelphia, PA Unlocking Entrepreneurship: Nurturing Your Economic Ecosystem Research shows that entrepreneurial businesses are the true job generators in today's economy. As the economy shifts, economic developers are increasingly looking for more ways to support entrepreneurs to meet goals for job creation and economic growth. This session will outline the critical components necessary to foster entrepreneurial growth in a community. Through case studies, learn how practitioners have successfully integrated entrepreneurship into their broader economic development strategies. Moderator: William C. Sproull, FM, President & CEO, Richardson Chamber of Commerce, Richardson, TX Speakers: • Michael J. Mozenter, President, JumpStart Community Advisors, JumpStart Inc., Cleveland, OH • Paul J. Corson, Acting Director, Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Economic Development Administration, US Department of Commerce, Washington, DC • Jackie Turner-Lovsness, Program Specialist, Southwest Initiative Foundation, Hutchinson, MN Understanding the Talent Gap: Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce Today's workforce spans four generations—silent generation, baby boomers, generation X and millennial. Each group comes to the workplace with differing strengths, work styles and expectations that at times come into conflict. Understanding each generation's characteristics and how to take advantage of their strengths can improve the workplace environment and productivity. This session will examine today's multi-generational workforce and how leaders can best manage this diverse group. Moderator: Chris Aberle, Southeast Representative, EMSI, Moscow, ID Speakers: • Cyndi H. Gaudet, PhD, Professor, Director, Department of Economic and Workforce Development, University of Southern Mississippi, Long Beach, MS • Samantha Seath, Executive Director, Economic Development Agencies NZ, Wellington, New Zealand
6:30 - 8:00 pm	Networking Reception at the NASCAR Hall of Fame Conveniently located in uptown Charlotte, N.C., the 150,000-square-foot NASCAR Hall of Fame is an interactive, entertainment attraction honoring the history and heritage of NASCAR. The high-tech venue, designed to educate and entertain race fans and non-fans alike, opened May 11, 2010 and includes artifacts, interactive exhibits, 275-person state-of-the-art theater, Hall of Honor, Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant, NASCAR Hall of Fame Gear Shop and NASCAR Media Group-operated broadcast studio. The state-of-the-art facility will honor NASCAR icons and create an enduring tribute to the drivers, crew members, team owners and others that have impacted the sport in the past, present and future. Price: Free, but registration is required.

Wednesday, September 21
7:45 - 9:00 am	Discussion Roundtables New to this year's Annual Conference are Discussion Roundtables, an interactive format where you can exchange information and ideas on key economic development topics in small groups of your peers. Each roundtable is led by a topic expert who facilitates discussion and ensures equal participation. There are no formal presentations. The roundtables are a popular session format at the Leadership Summit, presenting the opportunity to engage in substantive conversations to learn, network, and share best practices. Seating is limited for all discussions. Special Roundtables: By requests of past attendees, the following roundtables have been created especially for local elected officials and board of directors to discuss economic development issues from their perspective. 1. Local Elected Officials 2. Board of Directors Facilitator: Samuel Nasca, Chairman, City of Hornell Industrial Development Agency (IDA), Hornell, NY Topics: 1. Negotiating Deals in Today's Economy 2. The New Age of Economic Development Facilitator: Edward A. Nelson, Jr., President, EAN International Consulting, Inc., Stone Mountain, GA 3. Disaster Preparedness: Is Your Community Ready? 4. Do Incentives Work? Facilitator: Dean J. Uminski, Partner, Crowe Horwath LLP, South Bend, IN 5. Fostering Growth of Tomorrow's Leaders Facilitator: Gregory G. Hilton, Project Manager, Sagacious Partners, Columbia, SC 6. Competing Globally Facilitator: Sven Gerzer, Director, State of West Virginia, USA - European Office, Munich, Germany 7. Rural Economic Development Strategies Facilitator: Wayne Kelly, Research Manager, Rural Development Institute, Brandon University, Brandon, MB, Canada 8. Urban Economic Development Tactics Facilitator: Robert J. Marcusse, President & CEO, Kansas City Area Development Council, Kansas City, MO 9. Driving Regional Collaboration Facilitator: Charles Austin Hayes, CEcD, President & CEO, Research Triangle Park Regional Partnership, RDU Airport, NC 10. The Future of Cluster Development Facilitator: Bill McMeekin, Content Director, Business Publications, Journal Communications, Inc., Franklin, TN 11. Supporting Green Initiatives Facilitator: Curtiss L. Williams, Sr., Senior Program Coordinator, Franklin County, Economic Development & Planning Department, Columbus, OH 12. Evaluating Economic Development Programs Facilitator: Ronald C. Kysiak, HLM, Manitowoc, WI 13. Going Local: Neighborhood Development Initiatives 14. Staying Cool: Attracting and Retaining Talented Workers Facilitator: Jennifer Bosser, Assistant Executive Director, Greater Raleigh Commerce - Wake County Economic Development, Raleigh, NC 15. What's Happening in Washington? Facilitator: Marty K. Vanags, President & CEO, Economic Development Council of the Bloomington-Normal Area, Normal, IL 16. If You Build It, Will They Come? Facilitator: Richard C. Ward, CEcD, AICP, CRE, Vice President, Zimmer Real Estate Services, LC, St. Louis, MO 17. Infrastructure Investment for Economic Recovery • Networking Breakfast
9:00 - 10:45 am	Opportunities and Impacts of FDI Expansion on Communities By the International Advisory Committee Increases in foreign direct investment can create new opportunities as well as obstacles for communities. Such activity may bring new investment, or it may mean transition of local ownership to foreign firms. How do these changes affect local economic development practice? What might need to be done differently? This session will explore the impact of foreign investment on local businesses and communities, with a special focus on investments from China and the impact of China's growth. Speakers: • Tony Aggarwal, Founder, Kinetic Cubed Ltd, Spinningfields, Manchester, United Kingdom • Dennis Meseroll, Director, Tractus Asia Ltd., Bangkok, Thailand • Thomas W. Bartkoski, CEcD, Director, International Business Development, World Business Chicago, Chicago, IL
9:15 – 10:45 am	The Corporate Real Estate Director's Perspective on Economic Development Economic developers often hear from their peers and from site selection consultants but seldom from the corporate real estate end-user's perspective on site selection and facility location deal-making. Hear from senior real estate directors at global Fortune 500 companies on the globility and mobility challenges faced by their companies in an era in which companies can choose facility locations worldwide. This session will offer the opportunity to learn the major site selection challenges faced by the corporate end-user; how to effectively communicate with the senior corporate real estate officer at a major, global company, and how to look at the facility deal from the perspective of a company's senior manager. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions to the panel. Moderator: Ron Starner, General Manager, Conway Data Inc., Norcross, GA Speakers: • Dariel Y. Curren, Vice President, Development Councellors International, New York, NY • Rick Little, Director, Real Estate, Weyerhaeuser Company, Real Estate Services, Federal Way, WA • Mert Livingstone, Vice President, Workplace Solutions, Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals Group, Raritan, NJ • Jim Winter, Global Manager - Corporate Real Estate, Alcoa Inc., Pittsburgh, PA Retail Trends Forum The great recession altered the retail landscape. Decreased consumer spending and increased real estate costs led retailers to renegotiate leases, close unprofitable locations and reduce expenses to survive. Major retailers went out of business leaving large retail spaces vacant. As businesses re-evaluate their locations, strategies and operations, hear from leading retail experts on the latest trends impacting retail site selection, development and leasing. Moderator: Cynthia Stewart, Director, Community Relations, International Council of Shopping Centers, Washington, DC Speakers: • Nick A. Egelanian, President, SiteWorks, Annapolis, MD • Alex Peker, Business Development, Blue Martini Development-Leasing, Great Falls, VA
11:00 am – 12:30 pm	Entrepreneurs Forum Growing a flourishing business requires substantial resources and support. At this new forum, gain insights from thriving entrepreneurs on what strategies worked for them and the challenges they encountered as they started up their own businesses. This is your opportunity to hear their perspectives about the resources they wished were available, type of supported needed and the lessons learned along the way. In this intimate forum, you will have the opportunity to hear what is on the minds of successful entrepreneurs and have your questions answered. From this through-provoking forum, you will return to your community with new ideas for your local entrepreneurship program. Moderator: Barry I. Matherly, CEcD, Executive Director, Lincoln Economic Development Association, Lincolnton, NC Keynote Speakers: • Louis J. Foreman, Chief Executive Officer, Enventys, Charlotte, NC • Sara Garcés, Chief Executive Officer, Red F Marketing, Charlotte, NC • David H. Jones, President & CEO, Peak 10, Inc., Charlotte, NC Site Consultants Forum Hearing directly from site consultants has proven to be immensely popular. The opportunity to learn the ins and outs of site selection; to gain insights on the latest trends; and to ensure that your communities are doing what they can to attract their attention is vital. At this unique forum, you will have the opportunity to ask your questions to a panel of leading site consultants while hearing what economic developers are asking site consultants. You can't afford to miss this valuable information. Speakers: • Robert M. Ady, HLM, President, Ady International Company, Mount Prospect, IL • Angelos G. Angelou, Principal Executive Officer, AngelouEconomics, Austin, TX • Mark A. Beattie, Principal, Hickey & Associates, LLC, Charlotte, NC • Tracey Hyatt Bosman, CEcD, Director, Strategic Consulting Group, Co-Leader, Clean Energy Practice Group, Data Center Practice Group, Grubb & Ellis Company, Chicago, IL • Christine Bustamante, Tax Managing Director, National Co-Leader, Global Location and Expansion Services, KPMG LLP, Columbus, OH • C. R. "Buzz" Canup, PhD, President, Canup & Associates, Inc., Simpsonville, SC • Gene DePrez, Partner, Global Innovation Partners, Sparta, NJ • Jay A. Garner, CEcD, CCE, FM, HLM, President, Garner Economics, LLC, Atlanta, GA • Samuel VK Lee, Senior Manager, Deloitte Tax LLP, Chicago, IL • Susan Liberty, Vice President, Infrastructure & Economic Development, McGuireWoods Consulting, McLean, VA • Dennis Meseroll, Director, Tractus Asia, Bangkok, Thailand • Don Schjeldahl, Vice President & Director, Renewable Energy Strategies, The Austin Company • Christine M. Sullivan, Senior Manager, Tax Credits and Incentives, Ernst & Young LLP, Raleigh, NC • Mark M. Sweeney, Senior Principal, McCallum Sweeney Consulting, Greenville, SC • Jerry W. Szatan, Principal, Szatan & Associates, Site Selection Consultants, Chicago, IL • Douglas van den Berghe, PhD, CEO & Founder, Investment Consulting Associates (ICA), LocationSelector, ICAincentives, Amsterdam, The Netherlands • C. Paige Webster, Site Selection Consultant, Foote Consulting Group, LLC, Phoenix, AX Economic Development Gathering and Gardening In a time of tighter budgets, economic development organizations have to strategically allocate resources. One of the key debates in economic development is whether it is better to focus strategies on growing businesses locally or attracting from outside? In the final sessions of this year's conference, hear from the perspective of site consultants and entrepreneurs in two intimate forums