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Sunday, September 26 |
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7:00 am - 12:00 pm | Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) Exam ($) |
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8:00 am – 2:30 pm |  Golf Outing at OSU Scarlet ($)
Transportation to Scarlet Golf Course will be provided. The bus will depart at 8:00 a.m. We ask that all golf participants meet at 7:45 am in the North drop off area. Tee times will begin at 9:00 am with intervals every 12 minutes.
Through the great foresight of L.W. St. John, (OSU Athletic Director, 1912-1947) Ohio State University can claim two golf courses considered by many to be masterpieces in classical golf course architecture. The Scarlet course (take an online tour) is rated as one of the top collegiate courses in the nation. Dr. Alister MacKenzie, a world-renowned golf course architect, submitted the original routing plans to L.W. St. John on January 6, 1931 and construction of the Scarlet course was overseen by famed architect Perry Maxwell. The Scarlet was completed in 1938 and the Gray was finished later in 1940. In 1941, Ohio State made history when it hosted the first ever women's collegiate golf championship on the Scarlet course.
In 2005 and 2006 the Scarlet Course underwent a major restoration project overseen by former Buckeye legend Jack Nicklaus. Jack concentrated on restoring the course to the way Alister MacKenzie originally intended it to play. The bunkers were redesigned to appear more like the classic MacKenzie designs at his numerous other courses. The course was also lengthened to play more than 7,400 yards and the par was changed to 71. The driving range was also enlarged and a short-game practice area was built for both of the varsity golf teams as well as another one for the members of the club.
Learn more about the course: Ohio State Golf Club Tops Rank
Price: $150 (Limited to 48 players)
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8:00 am - 7:30 pm | Registration and Resource Center Open
The Resource Center will be hosted by IEDC staff and located in the Main Exhibit Hall for the entire length of the conference. Information will be on display regarding the organization and many of its programs: Professional Development Courses, Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), Membership, Webinars, Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO), Advisory Services and Research. During various times throughout the conference, there will be IEDC staff present for Meet and Greets covering Membership, CEcD, AEDO and ASR, along with daily drawings for door prizes. The IEDC Bookstore will also be located at the Resource Center. Please refer to the Resource Center Daily Activities page in the on-site program for further details on schedule of events.
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9:00 am – 12:30 pm | Tour: Living on top of the Old Margarine Factory and other Dirty Redevelopment Stories ($)
Every community has them – that one building, piece of property, or collection of properties – that could be an incredible development opportunity if you could just get past the property acquisition, environmental, or financing issues. This tour will explore four sites in three communities that were able overcome these issues to develop the “impossible dream”. The first stop is a former grocery chain administrative offices and warehouses that has experience a rebirth as a mixed-use project known as Grandview Yard. From there, the tour will travel to Harrison Park, a former margarine factory that has been converted to single family homes, lofts and flats that are attracting young professionals. A former industrial site will be the next stop that is laying the infrastructure for development of more than 500 units of condominiums and apartments and 1.5 acres of greenspace and a community center. The final stop on this redevelopment tour will be in the community of Gahanan to learn about the Creekside development—a variety of recreational opportunies, public spaces, and a mix use development that is integrating the creek and historic Olde Gahanna. In addition to learning about how each of these sites were redeveloped, this tour will highlight the different financing programs used.
Price: $45
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9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Regions at the Crossroads: Transforming Higher Education and Economic Development ($)
Higher education institutions and economic development organizations engage on many projects including technology transfer, revitalizing surrounding neighborhoods and regions, entrepreneurship promotion, real estate development, and talent development. Yet the understanding of mutual areas for collaboration between higher education and local and regional economic development organizations faces obstacles such as differing definitions and metrics for economic development and misperceptions of each other’s roles. Working towards the common goal to grow jobs, entrepreneurs, investment and talent in the knowledge-based economy, fostering the engagement between economic development organizations and institutes of higher education is essential.
At the 2010 Annual Conference, IEDC will host a candid town hall-style workshop to examine the power of collaboration between economic development organizations and universities. Topics discussed include:
• Exploring the changing face of Higher Education and its growing role in achieving economic prosperity
• Understanding points of entry for economic developers into institutions of higher education
• Discovering opportunities to work in partnerships including global connectivity, regional problem solving, and entrepreneurship
Opening the town hall will be knowledgeable and experienced economic development practitioners and higher education leaders to provide their insights on the issues and open discussion on the intersection and collaboration. Following open remarks and insights, this town hall will open to discussion and questions among the panel and the audience. As a town hall, there is a high expectation for audience involvement and feedback. IEDC invites economic developers, university leaders, community development organizations, local elected officials, real estate developers and anyone connected to the collaboration between higher education and economic development.
Moderator: David Sweet, Ph.D., President, Youngstown University
Speakers:
• Nancy L. Zimpher, PhD, Chancellor, The State University of New York, Albany, NY
• Mark L. Weinberg, PhD, Director, Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs, Ohio University, Athens, OH
• Lloyd A. Jacobs, M.D., President, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
• Luis M. Proenza, PhD, President, University of Akron, Arkron, OH
• Dyan Lingle Brasington, CEcD, FM, HLM, Vice President of Economic & Community Outreach, Towson University, Towson, MD
• Joy Wilkins, CEcD, Manager, Community Innovation Services, Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute, Atlanta, GA
• David C. Sweet, President, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH
Price: $85; $110 workshop only
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10:30 am - 12:30 pm | International Committee Session |
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12:30 - 1:30 pm | Learning Lab #1: Broadband's Role in Creating a Globally Competitive Community
Rural and suburban communities need to ensure they don’t get left behind in today’s globally competitive marketplace. Ontario County, New York, is paving the way by focusing and investing in a “future-proof” broadband infrastructure that’s already attracted technology companies but, just as important, is actively attracting the technical workers and entrepreneurs that will drive growth in the New economy. Come hear how Ontario County was able to create a fiber optic ring to this rural/suburban county and how the structure can be modeled elsewhere.
Moderator: Geoffrey C. Astles, Ontario County Administration, Ontario County, Ontario County, New York, Canandaigua, NY
Speakers:
• Edward E. Hemminger, Chief Information & Technology Officer, Ontario County, New York, Canandaigua, NY
• Mike Manikowski, Executive Director, Office of Economic Development, Ontario County, New York, Chairman, New York State Economic Development Council, Canandaigua, New York, Canandaigua, NY
• Craig Settles, President, Successful.com, Oakland, CA
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1:00 – 5:00 pm | Tour: Rural Focus - Union County ($)
Union County is home to several large corporations however it maintains a strong agricultural base with 87% of its land area dedicated to farm land. In 2007 cash receipts from marketing of farm commodities was $128,027,000. In 2009, the first Union County Business Agriculture Business Association, an association of the Union County Chamber of Commerce, was formed to ensure and enhance agricultural economic development and activity through communication, education and promotion to consumers, Agribusinesses and public entities. The goals of this association include create public awareness, agri-voice for the promotion and protection of Union County agricultural development, promotion and education.
This Agriculture Tour will take you to three facilities in Union County, Ohio just outside of Columbus. The tour will take you to Univenture, an Algae research and technology center, Springdale Perch farm and Select Sires, an international superior bovine genetics production facility. You will learn how agriculture is playing a major role in creating jobs and investment in rural America and how agribusiness has become a major part of economic development programs.
Price: $45
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1:00 - 7:30 pm | Exhibit Hall Open |
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2:00 - 3:30 pm | Opening General Session
Keynote Speaker: Honorable Ronald O. Loveridge, Mayor, City of Riverside, President, National League of Cities, Riverside, CA
Keynote Introduction: John O’Grady, President, Franklin County Board of Commissioners, Columbus, OH
Master of Ceremonies: Eric S. Phillips, Executive Director, Union County Economic Development Partnership, CEO, Union County Chamber of Commerce, Marysville, OH
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4:00 - 5:30 pm | Concurrent Sessions:
 A. New Data for Understanding Local Economies
Understanding your labor market, local industry mix and demographics is key to strategically planning for your community. Recently Federal statistical agencies have developed or updated several sweeping datasets that promise to transform how communities look at their workforce, industry and demographics. Presenters in this session will explain what these new sources include and how the information can be used by communities.
Moderator: Jay A. Garner, CEcD, CCE, FM, HLM, President, Garner Economics, LLC, Atlanta, GA
Speakers:
• Kenneth E. Poole, PhD, CEO / Executive Director, C2ER Council for Community and Economic Research, Arlington, VA
• Tom Tveidt, Research Economist, SYNEVA Economics LLC, Asheville, NC
B. Industries in a Changed Landscape: Healthcare as an Economic Development Strategy
Employment in the health and medical sectors is growing exponentially. Despite its increasing impact on local and regional economies, there are relatively few strategies that link health care and to economic development. This session will explore the role of the health care and medical sector as a component of regional economy growth by examining best practices, recruitment strategies, workforce issues and innovation.
Speakers:
• Jon Roberts, Managing Director, TIP Strategies, Inc., Austin, TX
C. New Venture Financing: What Works
One of the biggest challenges new firms face is finding access to capital. Understanding what venture capitalists and angel investors are looking for in startups companies is key to assisting new businesses attract investments. This session offers the opportunity to hear from speakers in the venture financing industry about successful methods of funding entrepreneurial endeavors.
Moderator: Jean Carter Ryan, Executive Director, Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority, Columbus, OH
Speakers:
• John O. Huston, Principal, USPrivateCompanies, LLC, Manager, The Ohio Tech Funds, Columbus, OH
• David Wilhelm, Founding Partner, Woodland Venture Management, Gahanna, OH
• April Young, PhD, HLM, Senior VP and Managing Director, MMV Financial, Reston, VA
D. Working Effectively with Your Elected Leadership
Successful economic development is contingent on many factors including a long-term strategy, community support, partnerships and connections with broader policy decisions, budgetary realities and unique local assets. A mutually supportive relationship between organizations and elected officials can help overcome many of the political, economic and fiscal obstacles that often derail well-intentioned economic development efforts. Come learn how you and your elected leadership can work more effectively together toward the economic prosperity of your community and provide each other with tools for success.
Moderator: Christiana K. McFarland, Program Director, Finance and Economic Development, National League of Cities, Washington, DC
Speakers:
• Ed Peterson, Council Member, City of Lakewood, Colorado
• Lenny Eliason, MPA, First Vice President, National Association of Counties, Commissioner, City of Athens, Athens, OH
• Douglas Athas, Council Member, City of Garland, TX
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5:15 - 6:00 pm | New Member and Non-Member Reception |
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6:00 - 7:30 pm | Chairman’s Reception
Don’t miss the opportunity to see old friends and make new acquaintances. Join IEDC Chair Bill Best and your colleagues for an evening of networking and fun in the Battelle North, Exhibit Hall.
Price: Free, but registration is required
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Monday, September 27 |
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7:00 am - 6:30 pm | Registration, Resource Center and Exhibit Hall Open
The Resource Center will be hosted by IEDC staff and located in the Main Exhibit Hall for the entire length of the conference. Information will be on display regarding the organization and many of its programs: Professional Development Courses, Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), Membership, Webinars, Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO), Advisory Services and Research. During various times throughout the conference, there will be IEDC staff present for Meet and Greets covering Membership, CEcD, AEDO and ASR, along with daily drawings for door prizes. The IEDC Bookstore will also be located at the Resource Center. Please refer to the Resource Center Daily Activities page in the on-site program for further details on schedule of events.
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7:00 - 8:00 am | • Learning Lab
• Sponsor Session |
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8:00 am – 12:00 pm | Tour: Technology and Higher Education ($)
In March of 2008, Forbes named Columbus the #1 Up and Coming Tech City. In this mobile workshop, you’ll visit a few of the reasons why Columbus received this designation and explore the critical role of technology and education in encouraging economic development.
The Ohio Supercomputer Center is the first stop on the tour and was established by the Ohio Board of Regents in 1987 as a statewide resource designated to place Ohio’s research universities and private industry in the forefront of computational research. The center provides supercomputing, research and education resources to a diverse state and national community, including education, academic research, industry and state government.
Located in the 315 Technology Corridor, TechColumbus leverages the assets of the corridor—The Ohio State University, Battelle and the Columbus Research Institute—to support and provide resources critical to emerging technology businesses. It has provided technology incubation support for 111 companies, creating 665 jobs with an average salary of $65,000, and generating revenues in the nature of $145 million.
The last stop on the tour is the Dublin Entrepreneurial Center (DEC) in Dublin’s 1,300- acre Innovation Park. Confronted with a 40,000 square foot building, the City of Dublin master-leased the building and began assembling the partners and resources targeted to meet the needs of innovative start-up companies. The combination of the DEC, DubLink (Dublin’s broadband infrastructure) and its workforce training program have resulted in the City’s recognition as a Smart 21 community in 2008 and 2009, one of the top seven International Intelligent Communities in 2010, and as the #1 city in the country to start a business by Fox Business News.
Price: $45
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8:15 - 9:45 am | Monday Morning Plenary Session and Chairman’s Welcome
Keynote Speaker: E Gordon Gee, JD, EdD, President, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Master of Ceremonies: William E. Best, FM, Senior Vice President, Manager Community Development Banking, PNC Bank, Chair, International Economic Development Council, East Brunswick, NJ
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10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Tour: Rickenbacker ($)
Rickenbacker, located 10 miles southeast of downtown Columbus, is an international cargo-dedicated airport, a multi-modal logistics hub, a charter passenger terminal, and a U.S. Foreign Trade zone. Formerly the Rickenbacker Air Force Base that was decommissioned in 1980, a comprehensive initiative was launched to redevelop Rickenbacker as a private sector, international logistics center. Designation as a foreign trade zone occurred in 1987 and has propelled development
The mobile workshop will explore the numerous industrial parks with over 39 million square feet of development housing more than 150 companies. Businesses include cargo airlines, freight forwarders, logistics companies, retailers, corporate aviation businesses, manufacturers and distributors.
In March of 2008, the Rickenbacker Intermodal Terminal, a collaborative effort between the Columbus Regional Airport Authority and Norfolk Southern Corporation, was dedicated. Initially occupying 175 acres, shipping containers arrive by rail from eastern ports to be transferred between trains and trucks. The Intermodal Terminal utilizes the latest in gate and terminal automation technology.
Price: $65 (lunch included)
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10:00 - 11:30 am | Concurrent Sessions:
A. Using Green to Turn Brown Around
Brownfield redevelopment projects are very valuable to communites as they put unproductive properties back into tax-generating productive use and control environmental risks. However the extra cost to redeveloping a brown field can often be a deal breaker. Attend this session to learn how to bring your local brownfield back to life. This session will also highlight federal incentives to support brownfield redevelopment.
Moderator: Bob Hallenbeck, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing – Environmental, XL Insurance America, Inc., Exton, PA
Speakers:
• Dr. James Harless, PhD, CHMM, RBP, Vice President, Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc., Plymouth, MN
B. Rebuilding Clusters in the Post Recession Economy
As the economy comes out of the recession, it is essential to plant the seeds for growth. Developing effective strategies for rebuilding struggling clusters such as manufacturing or developing new clusters with technology focus can assist communities in rebuilding their local economy. The employment of targeted strategies such as business incubation can lead to growth of existing businesses and the budding new businesses. This session will explore strategies and programs for how to grow new and existing clusters for a flourishing local economy.
Speakers:
• Susan Christopherson, PhD, J. Thomas Clark Professor, City & Regional Planning, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
• David Monkman, President, National Business Incubation Association, Athens, OH
• Steven J. Budd, FM, President, CityWide Development Corp., Dayton, OH
C. Fostering Innovation Capacity
Regional innovation and entrepreneurship are driven by the strength and integration of many elements, including the corporate base, workforce, physical infrastructure, leadership, networks, financial resources, and the entrepreneurial environment. Functioning together, these elements drive the development of knowledge-based economies. This session will examine how to create a strategic plan that drives and nurtures innovation and entrepreneurship.
Moderator: Tom Difiore, President, National Community Development Services, Atlanta, GA
Speakers:
• Dan Berglund, President & CEO, State Science & Technology Institute, Westerville, OH
• David W. Cheney, Director, Science and Technology Policy Program, Center for Science, Technology, and Economic Development, SRI International, Arlington, VA
• Gary P. Evans, PhD, CEcD, US Chief Executive Officer, Angle Technology LLC, Charlottesville, VA
D. Using Bonds to Finance Projects
As fewer means are available to finance projects, many communities are turning towards municipal bonds as a financing mechanism. New municipal bonds have been issued including Build America Bonds and Property Accessed Clean Energy Bonds to help communities finance projects and spur job creation. This session will explain municipal bonds including some of the newly created and how communities can tap into them to finance projects.
Speakers:
• Toby J. Rittner, EDFP, President & CEO, Council of Development Finance Agencies, Cleveland, OH
• Brandon M. Belford, Recovery Act Team, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, US Department of Energy, Washington, DC
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11:30 am – 2:00 pm | Economic Development Ethics Workshop
Do you know how to tackle difficult situations that pose ethical dilemmas in your professional life? Did you know that IEDC adopted a Code of Ethical Conduct in 2008?
Economic developers encounter numerous situations on a regular basis that require sound judgment and strength of character. IEDC developed a Code of Ethics in 2008 to pave the way for the economic development profession in terms of upholding high standards of behavior. This session will provide basic instruction on ethics, the difference between ethics and legal definitions, as well as the use of case study examples to boost learning among participants on ethical decision making. Look out for additional training opportunities offered by IEDC and its accredited partners in 2011.
Price: Free, but registration is required
Box lunch available for $10
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11:45 am – 1:15 pm | Defining Issues Lunch: The Next American Dream: Revitalization of Our Downtowns ($)
American downtowns have gone through a remarkable transformation in recent years in response to changing demographic and socioeconomic trends of the last decade. As demographers predicted a steady rise in the percentage of American households without children and a tremendous increase in the demand for walkable urban spaces—what will the next American dream look like? This year’s Defining Issues Luncheon will examine how American downtowns have evolved and adapted to the changing culture and what communities should think about today to keep pace with current demographic and socioeconomic trends.
Highlights from the recent PBS special The Next American Dream—Revitalization of our Downtowns will be shown at the luncheon. The film blends the story of Kansas City’s comeback with interviews from urban planning experts from around the country, archival footage and commentary from the people who are returning to live in our downtowns. The Next American Dream highlights how the built environment has reflected (or some would say driven) the American Dream and how urban planners and downtown developers are re-adapting their strategies to meet the needs of a modern and more environmentally conscious society. Christopher Leinberger and Robert Marcusse will break down the film and interpret the lessons and messages from the urban planning experts around the country. Using Kansas City as a case study, attendees will hear what these trends mean and innovative ways to promote and adapt to their own communities rapidly changing environments.
Keynote Speakers:
• Christopher Leinberger, Fellow, Brookings Institution, Metropolitan Policy Program, Washington DC
• Robert Marcusse, President and CEO, Kansas City Area Development Council, Kansas City, MO
Master of Ceremonies: Ian Bromley, FM, MBA, FMIEDC, FRSA, Immediate Past Chairman, International Economic Development Council, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Price: $45
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11:45 am – 1:45 pm | Networking Lunch in Exhibit Hall ($)
Join your fellow attendees for a casual lunch in the Exhibit Hall. Meet fellow attendees, exhibitors and catch up with friends while enjoying a box lunch.
Price: $10
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12:00 - 4:30 pm | Tour: Honda of America ($)
Just 25 minutes northwest of Columbus, Honda of America has evolved from a motorcycle plant employing 64 associates in 1979 to become Ohio’s top vehicle producer. As a result of their partnership with the State of Ohio, Honda has invested more than $6.1 billion in its Ohio facilities, contributed $1 billion in payroll taxes to local communities while producing almost $20 billion in products annually. And Honda’s impact goes far beyond economic numbers - its commitment to sustainable environment development is evident throughout its operations.
Honda of America manages more than 8,000 acres of land in Union and Logan counties, including more than 500 acres of wetlands, 1,400 acres of forestlands and 3,000 acres of farmland. Honda constructed a pond system capable of capturing 22 million gallons of rainwater. The pond’s rainwater is used at the Marysville Auto Plant in order to keep the plant cool in the summer, reducing the plant's groundwater usage by about 40 million gallons per year. Five wetland areas were constructed to slow runoff from parking lots, providing for the absorption of excess nutrients, sediments and other materials and preventing these sediments from entering streams, lakes and rivers such as the Big Darby watershed. These wetlands also provide habitat for many aquatic plants and animals.
In the early days of Honda's Ohio manufacturing, most parts came from Japan until a local supply base could be established. Instead of sending the containers back empty, Honda experimented with shipping local commodities back to Japan. The result – HAPI, Harmony Agriculture Products Inc – today the largest producer of organic soybeans in Ohio and one of the largest in the nation. Its beans are gathered locally, and from organic fields in neighboring states, and sold for tofu and other food products overseas.
Price: $45; limited to 35 attendees
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1:00 – 2:00 pm | Learning Lab #4: The KISS Approach to BRE
Every BRE program and local economic development organizations is overwhelmed by the externalize telling them exactly what they should (and should not) be. In a world of limited resources and time, it’s impossible and unrealistic to be all things to all people. This session will explain new tactics and innovative approaches to helping businesses overcome obstacles while leveraging established resource networks and developing new relationships with local partners and service providers. The two case studies presented in this program have won the IEDC BRE Program Award.
Moderator: Laith A. Wardi, CEcD, President, ExecutivePulse, Inc., Erie, PA
Speakers:
• Kathleen A. Crowley, Director, Business Retention and Expansion, One Southern Indiana, New Albany, IN
• Dan W. Preston, Vice President, Economic Development, Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, Bowling Green, KY
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2:00 – 3:30 pm | Concurrent Sessions:
A. Changing the Conversation: Moving from Jobless to Job-Centered Growth
After weathering one of the worst economic downturns since the Great Depression, economic forecasters are predicting the U.S. is likely to undergo a sustained period of economic weakness during the next decade. U.S. housing prices continue to fall, consumer spending remains weak, and a record 12.5 million people remain unemployed. Meanwhile, state and local governments face declining tax revenue, mounting deficits and increased pressure to cut spending. Making matters worse, businesses are reluctant to expand domestically and instead are moving operations to Brazil, China and India where they see brighter growth prospects. Join IEDC for a town hall meeting to discuss how changes in the economy will radically alter the U.S. economic development landscape and what economic developers need to do to meet these challenges and create jobs.
B. Building Support for Neighborhood Development Projects
Fiscal and economic impact models are standard economic development tools that are being revamped to produce more rebust and reliable results. Generic models based on a few plug-in variables no longer suffice. Models re-caibrated for each community and using project-specific data points are now possible, affordable and necessary. Learn about best practices in fiscal and economic impact analysis and how these developments can help community leaders understand and evaluate the opportunities and costs associated with neighborhood revitalization projects.
C. Leveraging the Job Creation Power of High-Growth Firms
High-growth firms are responsible for an overwhelming majority of job growth within regional and national economies, even during recession. However, firms with exception growth are rare, regardless of general economic conditions and those that strive to sustain growth face an array of operational challenges. This session will discuss the challenges high-growth firms face in sustaining growth, ways local and regional initiatives can support these firms and help other business towards the path of exceptional sustained growth.
Moderator: Daniel C. Gundersen, Senior Advisor, Econsult Corporation, Philadelphia, PA
Speakers:
• Gary Kunkle, PhD, Founder, Outlier LLC, Huntersville, NC
• Carmen Ortiz-McGhee, President, The Marathon Club, Washington, DC
• Darrin Redus, Chief Economic Inclusion Officer, JumpStart Inc., Cleveland, OH
D. Energizing Small Business Recovery
During the recession, many small businesses were hit hard and struggled to stay afloat. Traditional support strategies for small businesses were no longer sufficient to keep many thriving. This session will examine initiatives communities can take to support and grow small businesses in their community during the recovery economy.
Moderator: Paula L. Brooks, Esq., County Commissioners, Franklin County Board of Commissioners, Columbus, OH
Speakers:
• Lesia Bates Moss, President, Seedco Financial Services, Inc., New York, NY
• Lt. Gen. Ron Dardis, Executive Director, Rebuild Iowa, Des Moines, IA
• C. Robert Sawyer, Regional Director, Chicago Regional Office, Economic Development Administration, United States Department of Commerce, Chicago, IL
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3:45 – 5:15 pm | Concurrent Sessions:
A. Going Green: Food Systems as an Economic Development Strategy
Food systems not only contribute to an improved quality of life, they create employment and entrepreneurship opportunities. An increased demand for local food has led to the development of new small businesses and ancillary companies such as restaurants, ag-tourism, grocery markets and bottling companies. This session will explore the economic and social impacts of food systems and how to support and grow food systems in communities.
Speakers:
• Simon Francis Millcock, Economic Development Officer, Indian Ocean Territories, Attorney-General's Department, Christmas Island, Australia
• Dan Carmody, President, Detroit Eastern Market Corporation, Detroit, MI
B. Partnering to Meet University and Community Real Estate Development Needs
Current budget cuts are connecting universities and communities to seek creative ways to work together on real estate projects for the benefits of both groups. These partnerships have the ability to leverage each group’s asset for a maximum return on the development. This session will examine how universities and communities can work together on real estate projects that create linkages, provides services and generate revenue for both groups.
Moderator: James S. Russell, CEcD, President, Pizzuti Solutions, Columbus, OH
Speakers:
• David L. Chicoine, PhD, President, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
• Greg Wachalski, AIA, NCARB, Regional Vice President, Brailsford & Dunlavey, Chicago, IL
C. Attracting Foreign Resources in a Global Economy
In the global economy, workers, companies and investment come from around the world for new opportunities. A number of these businesses and workers need different incentives than domestic counterparts. This session will look at strategies to attract foreign workers, companies and investment including EB-5 centers and the services and resources needed.
Moderator: Jana Chalfant, Director, Economic Development Services, Boise Valley Economic Partnership, Boise, ID
Speakers:
• Rick Ritter, Interim President/CEO, VP Business Development, Idaho Tech Connect, Nampa, ID
• Stephen Yale-Loehr, Chairman, Americana Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Miller Mayer, LLP Attorneys at Law, Ithaca, NY
• Roel Spee, Global Leader, Plant Location Internationa (PLI), Global Location Strategies, IBM Global Business Services, Brussels, Belgium
• David R. Zaharchuk, Senior Managing Consultant, IBM Global Business Services, Ashburn, VA
D. Industries in a Changed Landscape: Renewable Energy
The future of renewable energy is bright. Ever increasing demand for energy and the need to decrease dependency on fossil fuels in addition to global environmental concerns are driving the development of renewable energy. Regardless of size and location, communities around the globe can incorporate into their economic development strategies the production and attraction or development of renewable energy industries. This session will provide valuable insight into global renewable energy trends, key location factor and strategies economic development organizations should implement to successfully grow and/or recruit this growing industry.
Moderator: Dennis Pruitt, CEcD, Vice President, International Business Recruitment, Missouri Partnership, St. Louis, MO
Speakers:
• Valerie A. Lemmie, Commissioner, Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, Columbus, OH
• Don C. Schjeldahl, Vice President & Director, The Austin Company, Cleveland, OH
Special Session: AEDO Workshop
IEDC’s Accredited Economic Development organization (AEDO) Program is a means of recognizing the professional excellence of economic development entities. The goals of the AEDO Program are to provide economic development organizations with independent feedback on their operations, structure, and procedures, and recognize excellence in local economic development efforts. To date, more than twenty organizations are accredited. Come and enjoy continental breakfast in the exhibit hall while you learn how to take your organization to the next level through AEDO.
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5:15 – 6:30 pm | Networking Social Hour in Exhibit Hall |
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6:30 - 9:00 pm | Recognition Dinner ($)
Join in honoring those who have contributed to making the profession what it is today. 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
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Tuesday, September 28 |
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7:00 am - 5:00 pm | Registration & Resource Center Open
The Resource Center will be hosted by IEDC staff and located in the Main Exhibit Hall for the entire length of the conference. Information will be on display regarding the organization and many of its programs: Professional Development Courses, Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), Membership, Webinars, Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO), Advisory Services and Research. During various times throughout the conference, there will be IEDC staff present for Meet and Greets covering Membership, CEcD, AEDO and ASR, along with daily drawings for door prizes. The IEDC Bookstore will also be located at the Resource Center. Please refer to the Resource Center Daily Activities page in the on-site program for further details on schedule of events.
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7:00 - 8:30 am | Specialized Development Seminar: Preparing for the CEcD Exam Workshop |
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7:30 am - 12:15 pm | Exhibit Hall Open |
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7:30 - 8:30 am | Learning Lab: Public, Private, and Academic Collaboration in Economic Development – Columbus 2020!
Columbus 2020! is an initiative based on unprecedented collaboration among government, business and academic leaders throughout the Central Ohio region. Its unique approach has resulted in a unified regional strategy for economic development that promotes inclusive participation from a diverse spectrum of constituents. Hear the creators and leaders of the initiative discuss the methods, successes, and challenges of this necessary collaborative approach to economic development.
Speakers:
• Alex R. Fischer, President & CEO, The Columbus Partnership, Columbus, OH
• John W. Partridge, Jr., President, Columbia Gas of Ohio, Columbus, OH
• John Warner, Director, McKinsey & Company, Cleveland, OH
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8:45 - 10:15 am | Tuesday Morning Plenary Session
Keynote Speaker: James Hagedorn, CEO & Chairman of the Board, Scotts Miracle-Gro, Marysville, OH
Master of Ceremonies: Dennis G. Coleman, CEcD, FM, President & CEO, Saint Louis County Economic Council, Saint Louis, MO
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10:30 am - 12:00 pm | Concurrent Sessions:
A. What Would Google Do? Rethinking Economic Development in the Internet Age
In 2009 well known journalist turned entrepreneur Jeff Jarvis produced “What Would Google Do?”, a book that caught the attention of business world. In the book, Jarvis argues that the world is now “upside-down, inside-out, counterintuitive and confusing to nearly every company, executive or institution with one exception: Google. This session will look at the new rules of the Internet Age and proposes answers to the question “What Would Google Do to Rethink the Economic Development Industry.”
Moderator: Charles Fitzgibbon, Vice President, Business Development, Journal Communications, Inc., Franklin, TN
Speakers:
• Andrew T. Levine, President/Chief Creative Officer, Development Counsellors International, New York, NY
• Jennifer Wakefield, APR, Director, Public Relations, Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission, Orlando, FL
• Ben Wright, CEO, Atlas Advertising, Denver, CO
• Anatalio Ubalde, FM, CEO & Co-Founder, GIS Planning, Inc. and Zoomprospector.com, San Francisco, CA
B. Your Major Employer Leaves? What Now?
In the wake of a major employer leaving, a communities initial response is key to recovery. Having a toolbox ready of strategies to respond can significantly reduce the economic disruption; minimize the supply chain impact on related businesses; assist unemployed workers and find new uses for vacant facilities. This session will examine the strategies, tools and techniques for communities and regions to help recover from the closure of a major employer.
Moderator: Dean C. Foote, CEcD, President, Foote Consulting Group, LLC, Glendale, AZ
Speakers:
• Michael W. Davis, Economic Development Director, City of Moraine, OH
• Carolyn Kennett, Economic Development Director, City of Parsons, KS
• Steve Vierck, CEcD, President, Economic Development Division, Angelou Economics, Austin, TX
C. Cultivating Your Region’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Encouraging growth in entrepreneurship is an important element in many regional economic development plans. It is most successful, however, when all the elements of the entrepreneurial ecosystems are in place to support entrepreneurs development of skills and nurtures their ventures and sources of ideas. This panel will discuss best practices in development entrepreneurial economies by leveraging public programs and private partners and the considerations that should be weighed in creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Speakers:
• Antonio Doss, Associate Administrator, US Small Business Administration's (SBA) Office of Small Business Development Centers, Washington, DC
• Maria Meyers, Network Builder, US SourceLink, University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO
D. Federal Tax Credits: Incenting Community Reinvestment and Creating Jobs
Federal Tax Credit programs are one of the largest economic development tools for incenting community reinvestment and creating new jobs in the country. From New Market and historic tax credits for equity investments in community development to energy tax credits for energy saving construction, these programs as well as other federal tax credits can offer a significant jump start to your community’s businesses and projects. A clear understanding of these programs can directly and indirectly help your community be competitive. This session will provide an understanding of how these programs work and how they can be leveraged to meet economic development goals.
Moderator: Kenneth E. Dobson, FM, Senior Vice President, Kensley Eco-Development Company, Sylvania, OH
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12:15 - 2:00 pm | Keynote Luncheon
Keynote Speakers:
• Honorable Michael B. Coleman, Mayor, City of Columbus, OH
• Michael G. Morris, Chairman, President & CEO, American Electric Power Co., Inc., Columbus, OH
Master of Ceremonies: Jay C. Moon, CEcD, FM, President & CEO, Mississippi Manufacturers Association, Jackson, MS
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2:00 – 4:00 pm | Tour: Bringing Life Back to Downtown Columbus (A 2-hour walking tour) ($)
In 2001, the City of Columbus embarked on a process to revitalize its downtown in time for the City’s Bicentennial in 2012. A private, non-profit development corporation – the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation – was created to implement the plan’s five core strategies: 1) Increase downtown living; 2) Stabilize the downtown office market; 3) Concentrate new mixed-use development in key, designated areas; 4) Create a riverfront park and promenade; and 5) Improve parking and the movement of cars, transit and people. Since 2002, 5,000 housing units have been built, are under construction or in the pipeline, office vacancy rates have been reduced to 14.7% from 26% while a million square feet of office space was added.
On the walking tour through Downtown Columbus, you will visit many of the projects integral to “Bringing Life Back to the City”. The first stop is the Arena District – a 75-acre mixed-use urban infill once home to the Ohio Penitentiary. The master-planned district features housing, restaurants, office and a variety of entertainment venues in a Neo-classical American design.
Currently underway, the Scioto Mile is a $44 million renovation of the riverfront that has two key elements – a 30’ wide promenade with trees, art and water features, and a river walk, which will provide recreational opportunities at the river’s edge.
The 23-acre River South District, previously a sea of surface parking lots, is being transformed into a dense urban neighborhood consisting of lofts, condo and apartments. The district is anchored by two LEED projects: the historic Lazarus building, newly converted to state, county and local government offices, and the Franklin County Courthouse complex.
Completing the tour is historic Gay Street, a recent urban street revitalization project. The $2 million transformation is now complete and provides streetscape amenities such as trees, plants and bike racks to complement the office, restaurant and newly added housing. Capital South provided façade grants to help upgrade the buildings and a Special Improvement District provides funds for maintenance.
Price: $45
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2:15 - 3:45 pm | Concurrent Sessions:
A. National Laboratories: Powerful Resources for the Changing Landscape
In this time of “less”, economic developers have “more” options than they realize. The United States Government has made more than promises for changing the landscape to improve U.S. competitiveness domestically and abroad; it’s put its money where its mouth is! Federal labs across the country are largely untapped resources that have economic development and technology transfer programs charged with creating jobs and technology based solutions. This session will examine what the national labs are doing and what they offer economic developers and businesses.
Speakers:
• Brett Bosley, Vice President of Technology Commercialization, Batelle, Columbus, OH
• Karina L. Edmonds, PhD, Technology Transfer Coordinator, US Department of Energy, Washington, DC
B. Economies Don’t Stop at the Border!
Cross-border initiatives can provide small and large communities with the critical mass they need to succeed. Successful economic development initiatives require participation from a variety of organizations and interests. But it’s not easy getting everyone aligned and rowing in the same direction. This session will highlight three successful cross-border initiatives. Learn how they’re leveraging the power of a combined region to enhance retention, recruitment an workforce development efforts.
Moderator: Tracy Hyatt Bosman, CEcD, Director, Strategic Consulting Group, Co-Leader, Clean Energy Practice Group, Grubb & Ellis Company
Speakers:
• Ronnie L. Bryant, CEcD, FM, HLM, President & CEO, Charlotte Regional Partnership, Charlotte, NC
• Jason Hilts, President & CEO, Brownsville Economic Development Council, Brownsville, TX
C. Growing Your Region’s College-Educated Workforce
There are many paths to a more robust and competitive workforce. Why not go right to the source—local colleges and universities. Rather than watch your local students leave once they receive their degree, plug up your community’s brain drain by creating a location-based higher education / civic collaboration strategy. The collaboration with the local higher education institutes can be an effective partnership to increase the number of college students who choose to remain in the region after earning a degree creating a brain gain for your community. This session will examine how to leverage a campus-community collaboration strategy for a talent attraction and retention brain gain.
Speakers:
• Richard Batyko, APR, Fellow PRSA, Vice President, Regional Marketing, Executive Director, Cleveland Plus Marketing Alliance, Cleveland, OH
• Todd Hoffman, President, Collegia, Wellesley, MA
D. Branding Your Community: The Power of Reputation
Attracting investment into a community means more than simply wooing business and industry to expand and relocate there. In most cases a community’s reputation or the preseceiption of the community by outsiders acts as a major gatekeeper for the success of economic development efforts. As more and more cities look to economic development for their fiscal health, it is imperative that economic developers have a say on the impression the community as a whole has on their prospects. This session will explore the importance of reputation to a community’s bottom line, discussing ways to leverage community strengths and assets into a positive image, brand and competitive identity.
Moderator: Don McEachern, President & CEO, North Star Destination Strategies, Nashville, TN
Speakers:
• Edward Burghard, Retired Harley Procter Marketer, Procter & Gamble, Executive Director, Ohio Business Development Coalition, Columbus, OH
• Paul M. Saldana, CEcD, President & CEO, Tulare County Economic Development Corporation, Tulare, CA
• Marcel W. Wagner, CEcD, President & CEO, Allen Economic Development Group, Lima, OH
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3:45 – 5:45 pm | Excellence in Economic Development Awards Ceremony |
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4:00 - 5:30 pm | Concurrent Sessions:
A. Transportation, Logistics, Distribution: How They Effect Site Location, Growth and Development
Changes in the transportation industry have had a major impact on manufacturing, distribution and trade—all of which affect economic development and growth. High transportation costs, lack of accessibility, poor service and scarcity of options can be a deal breaker for many companies. The increased costs of conducting business have led industry leaders to consider various alternative and uses of transportation. This session will present information and insight to usage and need within the business growth and relocation environment and an understanding of the role transportation, logistics and distribution play in the recovery economy.
Moderator: Mary Ann Newton, CEcD, President, West Monroe - West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce, West Monroe, LA
Speakers:
• Graham Brisben, Primary, Professional Logistics Group, Inc., Oak Park, IL
• John Kaliski, Principal, Cambridge Systematics, Inc., Cambridge, MA
• John D. Sowell, Director Solutions, FedEx, Hernando, MS
B. Industries in a Changed Landscape: Banking Industry
Since the middle of the past decade, the banking industry has experienced turbulence around the globe. Investment in projects and new businesses has decreased and new requirements have been levied. This session will examine the shifts and how communities can leverage financing for projects in business in the new banking industry.
Moderator: Steven Schoeny, Principal, SZD Whiteboard,Columbus, OH
Speakers:
• Todd Greene, CEcD, Vice President, Community & Economic Development Research & Policy, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
C. Tapping Into Local Sources for Big Returns
Many of the ingredients of a successful economic development strategy can be found within the community or region. From workforce development, education and entrepreneurship to financing and development projects and everything in between, resources for successful economic development programs can be found in the community’s backyard. This session will examine how communities can tap into local sources for big results.
Moderator: Robert A. Radcliff, Managing Principal, Resource Development Group, Dublin, OH
Speakers:
• Timothy J. Bartik, Phd, Senior Economist, W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, Kalamazoo, MI
D. New Life to Old Developments
As a result of the recent recession, many businesses closed up, leaving behind vacant buildings and store fronts. While not yet blighted, these vacancies can negatively impact the community. By taking a proactive approach, these properties can be revived to build new businesses and jobs. Speakers in this session will discuss methods to revitalize vacant properties for business and job creation.
Moderator: Charlene Coulombe-Fiore, CEcD, EDFP, Executive Director, Montgomery Economic Development Corporation, Montgomery, IL
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6:30 - 8:00 pm | Networking Reception |
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Wednesday, September 29 |
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8:00 - 9:00 am | Networking Breakfast |
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8:45 - 10:45 am |
Economic Development in a Spiky World: Tapping into Emerging Markets
Thinking globally, focusing on emerging markets can be an effective way help your community not only survive, but also grow in today’s challenging economy. This session gives you the opportunity to learn about the fastest growing international markets from experts in the field who either work in or closely with the emerging economies of South American, Europe, and Asia. They will discuss the current market trends and provide examples of initiatives and best practices to encourage foreign direct investment and enhance trade opportunities. This session will equip you with the information you need to prepare your local companies to do business in these emerging economies and to maximize opportunities in the global economic recovery.
Moderator: Christian Saublens, Executive Manager, European Association of Development Agencies (EURADA), Brussels, Belgium
Speakers:
• Steve S. Johnson, Senior Vice President, St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Council, Saint Louis, MO
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9:00 - 10:45 am |
Economic Development Feud
Do you think like the average economic development professional? IEDC is surveying 100 economic developers on some today’s top questions facing the industry. Join IEDC as teams of economic development practitioners compete against one another to find the most popular responses and find out what economic development professionals really think.
As the conference is in the hometown of The Ohio State University, each team will represent a different university athletic conference.
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11:00 am - 12:30 pm | Site Consultants Forum
The unique format used in the session is immensely popular and gives the attendees the opportunity to learn the ins and out of site selection, latest trends to ensure their communities are doing what they need to attract the site consultants and the opportunity to have their questions answered. Your state can not afford for you to miss gaining this valuable information.
Panelists:
• Tracy Hyatt Bosman, CEcD, Director, Strategic Consulting Group, Co-Leader, Clean Energy Practice Group, Grubb & Ellis Company
• C.R. “Buzz” Canup, PhD, President, Canup & Associates, Inc., Simpsonville, SC
• Jay A. Garner, CEcD, CCE, FM, HLM, President, Garner Economics, LLC, Atlanta, GA
• Jason M. Hickey, Associate, Hickey and Associates, LLC, Washington, DC
• Dennis Meseroll, Director, Tractus Asia Ltd., Bangkok, Thailand
• Mark M. Sweeney, Senior Principal, McCallum Sweeney Consulting, Greenville, SC
• Jerry W. Szatan, Principal, Szatan & Associates, Site Selection Consultants, Chicago, IL
Social Media: Linkage to Multiple Markets
In the globalized economy, communities need to reach multiple markets in and outside of their region. As marketing budgets are tight, many communities are turning to social media as an inexpensive tool to complement their marketing plans. With multiple changes in technology and tools, attendees will learn the new social media applications to reach different markets.
Speakers:
• Becky McCray, Principal, Becky McCray and Associates, Hopeton, OK
• Isabelle Poirier, Founder, INTELEGIA Consulting, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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