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Program
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Sunday, January 31 |
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Morning | Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) Exam ($) |
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7:30 am - 1:30 pm | Golf Outing at the Panther Trail Course ($) |
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8:00 - 9:30 am | IEDC Board of Directors: External Member Relations Committee |
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9:30 - 11:00 am | IEDC Board of Directors: Planning and Business Development Committee |
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10:00 am - 5:30 pm | Registration |
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10:30 am - 12:30 pm |  Pre-Conference Seminar: Supporting Small Businesses Post-Disaster ($)
In many communities, small businesses are the foundation of a flourishing economy. When faced with the aftermath of disaster, putting the pieces back together for a small business can be extremely challenging. This workshop will help communities build a toolbox and learn new strategies to help small businesses rebuild and thrive post disaster.
Price: Free
Facilitator: Lesia Bates Moss, President, Seedco Financial Services, Inc., New York, New York
Pre-Conference Seminar: Modern Management Tools: Using Balanced Scorecards for Organizational Success ($)
Since the 1990s, corporate executives, including at half of the Fortune 1000 companies, have been using balanced scorecards as a strategic management tool. Focused on vision and strategy, balanced scorecards help organizations review and align not only financial but operational, marketing and developmental outcomes. Accomplished within the context of the organization’s strategic plan, balanced scorecards provide the foundation for developing measurable outcomes and performance measures. David Kolzow of Team Kolzow will lead a two hour workshop focused on what are balanced scorecards, how to implement them in your organization and how they relate to best practices in economic development management.
Workshop Leader: David R. Kolzow, PhD, President, Team Kolzow, Inc., Franklin, Tennessee
Price: $35 for members; $55 for non-members
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11:00 am - 12:30 pm | IEDC Board of Directors: Performance Oversight and Monitoring Committee |
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1:00 - 3:00 pm | IEDC Board of Directors: Governance Committee Meeting |
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2:00 - 3:30 pm | Opening Plenary Session
Speakers:
• Richard Carpenter, Ph.D., Chancellor, Lone Star College System, Houston, Texas
• Brad Burke, Managing Director, Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship, Rice University, Houston, TX
Master of Ceremonies: Jeff Moseley, President and CEO, Greater Houston Partnership, Houston, Texas
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3:30 - 5:30 pm | IEDC Board of Directors Meeting |
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3:45 - 5:15 pm | Concurrent Sessions:
Manufacturing in a Post-Recession Economy
For every white collar job lost in the latest recession, three blue collar jobs were eliminated, with the majority in manufacturing. As the recession comes to an end, how will the manufacturing industry emerge? This session will take an in-depth look at how manufacturing has changed, what its future looks like, and what it means for economic developers.
Moderator: Cheryl Brandenburgh, CEcD, Business Recruitment Manager, State of Nebraska - Department of Economic Development, Lincoln, NE
Speakers:
• Drew Casani, Director, Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center, University of Texas at Arlington, Fort Worth Campus, Fort Worth, TX
• Duaine A. Priestley, Director, U.S. Commercial Service, Houston Export Assistance Center, US & Foreign Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce, Houston, Texas
• James W. Peppe, Senior Regional Manager, National Association of Manufacturers, Houston, TX
The New Finance Industry
The finance industry has undergone major changes over the past year - from a meltdown to tighter lending practices, consolidations, new regulations enacted by Congress and more. This upheaval affects both private industry and the way that economic developers get projects financed. This session will explore how changes in the finance industry are impacting economic development and how communities are responding.
Moderator: Hilary Coman, CEcD, President, The Coman Company, Charlotte, North Carolina
Speakers:
• Alfreda B. Norman, Assistant Vice President and Community Affairs Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Public Affairs Department, Dallas, TX
Meeting the Needs of the Agriculture Industry
Agriculture as an industry continues to morph and change. With organic farming and "buy local" trends on the rise - but also workforce challenges and financial lending barriers - meeting the needs of ag-related businesses can be challenging. This session will discuss trends in the agriculture industry and creative ways that communities are helping it grow and thrive.
Moderator: J. Vann Cunningham, Assistant Vice President, Economic Development, BNSF Railway Company, Fort Worth, Texas
Speakers:
• John L. Park, PhD, Associate Professor and Extension Economist, Roy B. Davis Professor of Agricultural Cooperation, Texas AgriLife Extension Service, College Station, TX
• Christopher Chung, Chief Executive Officer, The Missouri Partnership, St. Louis, Missouri
• Stacey Brayboy, Special Assistant of Community Development, US Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development, Washington, DC
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Monday, February 1 |
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7:00 am - 5:30 pm | Registration |
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7:30 - 8:45 am | • Attendee Networking Continental Breakfast
• CEcD Breakfast |
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8:00 - 8:45 am | State of the Economic Development Profession
As a result of the global recession and the dwindling of both investments and funding in economic development, many economic development organizations around the nation and their local communities are suffering. In January, 2010, IEDC conducted a survey of its members in order to better determine the impact of the recession on economic development organizations. The survey evaluated how economic development organizations have been impacted by the economic downturn, how organizations have coped with these challenges, and ideas for going forward. This session will highlight results from the survey and examine the state of the economic development profession.
Speaker: Jeffrey A. Finkle, CEcD, President & CEO, International Economic Development Council, Washington DC
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9:00 - 10:30 am | Morning Plenary Session: Healthcare Industry Shifts and Their Impacts on Economic Development
As healthcare has been one of the most important job creators in the economy, many in the field of economic development are wondering how the industry is faring if this new legislation will assist or cause greater expenses for American businesses. This keynote panel will discuss the shifting gears in the industry and how the new healthcare legislation might shape the future of your community’s economy, businesses and medical research & development, hospitals both as healthcare providers and major employers in communities; how are they doing and how will this legislation effect them.
Keynote Speakers:
• Lloyd K. Everson, MD, Vice Chairman, US Oncology, The Woodlands, TX
• Daniel J. Wolterman, President & CEO, Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, Houston, TX
• J. David Enloe, Jr., Founder, President & CEO, Vivante GMP Solutions, Houston, TX
Keynote Introduction: Nelda Luce Blair, Chairman of the Board, The Woodlands Township, The Woodlands, TX
Master of Ceremonies: William Best, FM, Senior Vice President, Northeast Territory Manager, Community Development Banking, PNC Bank
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10:45 am - 12:15 pm | Concurrent Sessions:
One Year Later: Impacts of the Stimulus on Economic Development
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was signed into law on February 17, 2009. With the nation facing its worst recession in generations, the law was intended to stimulate the economy and create and retain jobs. This session will examine the impact of the law on economic development and the economy almost one year later.
Moderator: Lynn Martin Haskin, PhD, Vice President, Development Counsellors International, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Speakers:
• Angelos Angelou, Principal, AngelouEconomics, Austin, Texas
• Pedro Garza, Regional Director of the EDA Southwestern Region, U.S. Department of Commerce - EDA, Austin, Texas
• John A. Adams, Jr., PhD, CEcD, President & CEO, Enterprise Florida, Inc., Orlando, FL
Growing Quality Jobs
IEDC has been conducting research sponsored by the Ford Foundation on the economic developer's role in creating quality jobs. The project examines a variety of communities, approaches and industries. This session will highlight key research findings and include a discussion of two in-depth case studies.
Moderator: Shari Garmise, PhD, Vice President of Knowledge Management & Development, International Economic Development Council, Washington, DC
Speakers:
• Kim Didier, Executive Director, Iowa Innovation Gateway; Director, Workforce Innovation and Regional Economic Development, Iowa Association of Business and Industry, Newton, Iowa
• Dennis Yablonsky, Chief Executive Officer, Allegheny Conference on Community Development, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
New Trends in Strategic Planning
During the economic downturn, many communities have put long-term plans on the back burner in order to address more pressing issues. As companies close their doors or downsize their workforce, economic developers come under increased pressure to ease the immediate pain. Communities are starting to use one to two year plans to stay nimble and resilient in a rapidly changing economy. This session will look at how communities can adapt their strategic plans in order to respond effectively to current economic conditions.
Moderator: Barbara K. Johnson, Principal, The Johnson Group, LLC, New Orleans, LA
Speakers:
• Jon Roberts, Managing Director, TIP Strategies, Austin, Texas
• Michael W. Krajovic, President & CEO, Fay-Penn Economic Development Council, Uniontown, Pennsylvania
• Joy Wilkins, CEcD, Manager, Community Innovation Services Group, Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute
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12:30 - 2:00 pm | Leadership Lunch
Speaker: Joel Kotkin, Distinguished Presidential Fellow in Urban Futures, Chapman University, Orange, California and an Adjunct Fellow, Legatum Institute, London, United Kingdom
Master of Ceremonies: Denny Coleman, CEcD, FM, President & CEO, St. Louis County Economic Council
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2:15 - 3:45 pm | Concurrent Sessions:
The Role of Economic Development Organizations in Education
Many high school students who go directly into the workforce lack the skills needed to meet businesses demands. This advanced discussion will look at how economic developers can work more closely with education leaders to improve the quality of local education, and by extension their region's workforce.
Moderator: Jay C. Moon, CEcD, FM, President and CEO, Mississippi Manufacturers Association, Jackson, MS
Speakers:
• Jerry W. Stewart, CEcD, Workforce Development Coordinator, Virginia Beach Economic Development, Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Jeanne Unemori Skog, President & CEO, Maui Economic Development Board, Inc., Maui, Hawaii
• John P. Metcalf, Senior Partner, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce, Ann Arbor, MI
Renewable Energy: Trends, Financing and Policies
Wind, solar, geothermal power and biofuels are taking the spotlight in both the political and business arenas. Recognition of their potential benefits has resulted in new regulations, policies and incentives for their development and use, as well as a higher demand by businesses. This session will look at renewable energy trends, financing and policies that are impacting communities.
Moderator: Frank F. McCrady, President & CEO, East Montgomery County Improvement District, New Caney, TX
Speakers:
• Matthew Gardner, PhD, Director, Sustainserv, Inc., Boston, Massachusetts
• Thomas G. Long, CEcD, Economic Development Director, CPS Energy, San Antonio, TX
• Chris Winland, Project Manager, Good Company Associates, Austin, TX
Developing and Growing Entrepreneurship Programs
As the economy shifts its focus from attracting large companies to growing small businesses, communities need to respond with strong entrepreneurship programs. This session will answer the questions: what are the key characteristics of an entrepreneurship program, how to respond to growth challenges, what are key resources entrepreneurs need and how to build support for your entrepreneurship program.
Moderator: Craig Richard, CEcD, Senior Vice President, Economic Development, Greater Houston Partnership, Houston, TX
Speakers:
• Burt Chojnowski, Founder and General Manager of BrainBelt Consulting,Fairfield, Iowa
• William C. Sproull, President & CEO, Richardson Chamber of Commerce, Richardson, Texas
• Michael Finney, President & CEO, Ann Arbor SPARK, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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4:00 - 5:30 pm | Discussion Roundtables
Back by popular demand are the Discussion Roundtables – an interactive session format where you can exchange information, ideas, and opinions with your peers in small groups focused on emerging economic development topics. Each roundtable is led by a topic expert to facilitate discussion and ensure equal participation, there are no formal presentations. The discussion roundtables are an opportunity to learn, network, and share best practices while engaging in an information discussion with your peers.
• Do Tax Incentives Work?
Discussion Leader: Christine M. Sullivan, Senior Vice President, Site Selection Group, LLC, Raleigh, North Carolina
• Driving Innovation
Discussion Leader: Dyan Lingle Brasington, Vice President for Economic and Community Outreach, Towson University, Towson, Maryland
• Attracting and Retaining the Next Generation
Discussion Leader: Janet Miller, CEcD, FM, Chief Economic Development & Marketing Officer, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, Nashville, Tennessee
• Small Town Strategies
Discussion Leader: Amanda S. Nobles, CEcD, Executive Director, Kilgore Economic Development Corporation, Kilgore, TX
• Raising Funds and Awareness Locally
Discussion Leader: Susan Blansett, CEcD, Principal, R&M Resource Development, Golden, CO
• Staying Ahead in a Down Economy
Discussion Leader: Allison J.H. Thompson, CEcD, EDFP, Director of Economic Development, City of Cedar Hill, Cedar Hill, TX
• Politics and Economic Development
Discussion Leader: Honorable Thomas E. Holden, OD, Mayor, City of Oxnard, California
• Getting Involved and Taking Advantage of IEDC
Discussion Leader: Barry I. Matherly, CEcD, Executive Director, Lincoln Economic Development Association, Lincolnton, NC
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6:00 - 7:30 pm | Conference Reception |
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Tuesday, February 2 |
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7:30 - 8:45 am | Discussion Roundtables
Back by popular demand are the Discussion Roundtables – an interactive session format where you can exchange information, ideas, and opinions with your peers in small groups focused on emerging economic development topics. Each roundtable is led by a topic expert to facilitate discussion and ensure equal participation, there are no formal presentations. The discussion roundtables are an opportunity to learn, network, and share best practices while engaging in an information discussion with your peers.
• Do Tax Incentives Work?
Discussion Leader: Don A. Holbrook, CEcD, FM, President & CEO, The Vercitas Group, Lake Havasu City, AZ
• Driving Innovation
Discussion Leader: Gene DePrez, Chief Innovation Officer, Creative Sheffield City Development Company, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
• Attracting and Retaining the Next Generation
Discussion Leader: Tedra Cheatham, CEcD, COO/Vice President of Economic Development, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, Alpharetta, GA
• Small Town Strategies
Discussion Leader: Mike Humpal, CEcD, Assistant City Administrator, City of Fairmont, Fairmont, MN
• Raising Funds and Awareness Locally
Discussion Leader: Joy M. Pooler, CEcD, FM, Principal, Pooler Partners, Alpharetta, CA
• Staying Ahead in a Down Economy
Discussion Leader: Charles S. Alvey, CEcD, President & CEO, Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada, Reno, NV
• Politics and Economic Development
Discussion Leader: Dean J. Uminski, Partner, Crowe Horwath LLP, South Bend, IN
• Getting Involved and Taking Advantage of IEDC
Discussion Leader: Ronnie L. Bryant, CEcD, FM, President & CEO, Charlotte Regional Partnership, Charlotte, NC
Special Session: Business Preparedness: Protecting Your Local Businesses and Community Against Identity Theft
As economic professionals, we have a responsibility to assist our existing businesses with one of the major challenges they face in today’s economy. The Government has mandated all businesses that extend credit for goods and services to comply with what they call the Red Flags Rule. This session will help you to clarify what that means and what businesses must do to become compliant. It will help you to understand the complexities of identity theft/fraud and through entertaining videos and demonstrations show you how it can impact entire communities.
Speakers:
• Judy Smith, CEcD, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Harvard Risk Management Corp., Overland Park, Kansas
• Attendee Networking Continental Breakfast
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9:00 - 10:30 am | Tuesday Plenary Session: Affordable and Sustainable Energy
When it comes to a business and talented workers’ location, retention and cost decisions, affordable and sustainable energy are hot topics. The recent recession has shifted additional attention to finding sustainable and affordable energy options for communities. This morning’s plenary session will present two high-level perspectives on the energy industry.
Speakers:
• John Hofmeister, Founder and CEO, Citizens for Affordable Energy; Former President, Shell Oil Company
• Walley Lafferty, Vice President and Managing Director, Vestas Technology R&D Americas, Houston, TX
Master of Ceremonies: Ian Bromley, MA, MBA, FMIEDC, FRSA, Immediate Past Chair, International Economic Development Council, Toronto, Ontario
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11:00 am - 12:30 pm | Concurrent Sessions:
Transportation Hubs as Drivers for Global Business
As the mobility of people and businesses continues to increase, transportation hubs become valuable economic development assets. In some communities, they even function like central business districts. Districts that surround ports, airports and train stations are adding amenities such as office buildings, conference centers and hotels, entertainment districts and shopping areas to create density and activity. This session examine how communities can use their airport, port or train station as a hub for global business and entertainment.
Moderator: Raymond Gilley, President & CEO, Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission, Orlando, FL
Speakers:
• Melissa Ziegler, CEcD, Director, Economic & Community Development Services, Wilbur Smith Associates, Knoxville, Tennessee
• Bruce A. Warner, Executive Director, Portland Development Commission, Portland, Oregon
• Bruce Miller, President & CEO, Port Authority of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
What's on the Cutting-Edge?
In the first decade of the 2000s, economic development transformed and grew as an industry. Attention shifted from attracting to growing jobs; focuses moved from local to global competitiveness; the development of new philosophies such as sustainability and the formations of public-private partnerships. With dynamic changes in the first decade, how do communities prepare for the next? This session will examine two forward-thinking award-winning case studies that are propelling their communities into the next decade.
Moderator: Paul L. Krutko, Chief Development Officer, City of San Jose - Office of the City Manager, San Jose, CA
Speakers:
• Betsy Guisto, Economic Development Director, City of Webster, Texas
• Kevin Johns, AICP, Director, Economic Development, Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, Florida
Making Ends Meet in a Tight Fiscal Year
In difficult financial times, traditional operational budgets are no longer effective. With decreased funds available, executives must be creative in where and how money is spent and invested. This session will examine how to diversify operational budgets in tight financial years. Attendees will from one speaker about surprising results from a new national study of economic development organizations showing how programs are prioritized, which initiatives are now most effective, and how to maximize results with scarce budgets.
Moderator: Diane Lupke, CEcD, FM, President, Lupke and Associates, Evanston, Illinois
Speakers:
• Anatalio Ubalde, Co-Founder & CEO , GIS Planning Inc. & ZoomProspector.com, San Francisco, California
• Rob Camoin, CEcD, Principal, Camoin Associates, Inc., Saratoga Springs, New York
• John Cody, CED, President and CEO, Longmont Area Economic Council, Longmont, Colorado
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1:30 - 5:00 pm | A Crisis is a Terrible Thing to Waste
When asked what we as economic developers get paid for, inevitably we hear; jobs, wealth building, increased tax base, and individual earnings improvement. Ladies and gentlemen, the extent to which we can positively impact these measures of success has been irreparably damaged in our current transaction-less economy. During this session you will learn what your peers are doing across the country to add value and participate in small group discussions to share your current experiences. This session will use "group think" to begin establishing a new set of measurements through which success in economic development will be measured in the future.
Facilitator: Tim Chase, President/CEO, Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Wichita Falls, Texas
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