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Program
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Wednesday, June 4 |
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8:30 am - 5:00 pm | Professional Development: Economic Development Credit Analysis |
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Thursday, June 5 |
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8:30 am - 5:00 pm | Professional Development: Economic Development Credit Analysis |
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Friday, June 6 |
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm | Professional Development: Economic Development Credit Analysis |
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Saturday, June 7 |
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| Certified Economic Developer Exam |
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Sunday, June 8 |
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8:00 am - 3:00 pm | CEcD Oral Examinations |
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8:30 am - 5:30 pm | Registration open |
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8:30 am - Noon |  Pre-Conference Tour: U.S. National Whitewater Center ($)
The U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC) opened in Charlotte in November, 2006, and immediately made waves in the world of public/private partnerships. Developed at a cost of $35 million and containing 12 million gallons of water, the USNWC is the largest and most complex recirculating artificial whitewater river in the world. An official U.S. Olympic Training site, the not-for-profit USNWC was created through a private-public partnership incorporating the leadership and support of the governments, businesses, foundations, universities and individuals throughout the region. Learn how this partnership was put together and how this mammoth one-of-a-kind outdoor recreation facility is spurring tourism, economic growth and a focus on outdoor recreation on the Charlotte metropolitan region.
Price: $65
Itinerary:
• 8:30 am: Depart Westin Charlotte, Tour Overview, Safety Orientation (required – 20 minutes)
• 9:00 am: Arrive at USNWC
• 9:15 am: The USNWC: Making Waves in Public/Private Partnerships (Jeff Wise, Executive Director, USNWC)
• 9:45 am: Pick up equipment and sign waivers
• 10:00 am: Rafting
• 11:30 am: Equipment Return, Locker Room, Gift Shop
• 12:00 pm: Depart USNWC
• 12:30 pm: Arrive Westin Charlotte
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9:00 am - Noon | Pre-Conference Tour: Transit Oriented Development, Charlotte, NC ($)
Charlotte’s South Corridor Light Rail Line opened in November, 2007, the first leg of an ambitious 25-year multi-modal transportation plan designed to provide transportation choices to the citizens of one of the nation’s fastest growing metropolitan areas. Developed at a cost of $462.7 million, Charlotte’s investment in this 9.6 mile light rail line has paid off by spurring $290 million in new construction and an additional $1.5 billion in announced projects along the corridor. But much of the transition hasn’t been easy. Learn the critical role of public-private partnerships in redeveloping this former blighted industrial corridor and see the transformation taking place before your eyes.
Price: $35
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10:00 am - Noon | Pre-Conference Seminar: Negotiating Public-Private Deals ($)
Negotiating public-private deals can be difficult and time consuming. With many players involved it can be challenging and deal makers can become deal breakers with one wrong move. From negotiating strategies and understanding the private sector perspective to verifying the financial needs and know what are the key parts of a development agreement, this seminar will focusing on the art of negotiating public-private development agreements.
Moderator: Laura S. Mundell, Director, Community and Economic Development, Centralina Council of Governments
Speakers:
• Victor Grgas, HLM, Project Consultant, Victor S. Grgas Associates
• Allan Kotin, Owner/Principal, Allan D. Kotin & Associates
Price: $35
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2:00 - 3:30 pm | General session
Master of Ceremonies:
• Robert Walsh, Commissioner, New York City Department of Small Business Services
Speakers:
• Todd Mansfield, Chairman and CEO, Crosland
• Mary Lou Fiala, President & COO, Regency Centers
• Patrick Phillips, President, Economics Research Associates
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3:45 - 5:00 pm | Concurrent Sessions:
Partnerships Around Sporting Facilities
Sporting facilities are a great way to attract tourists and provide entertainment to citizens in the community. With demands from multiple players including the city, citizens, the team(s), developers and owners, reaching the final deal is not always a simple task. This session will examine different deals surrounding sports facilities and provide lessons learned from these partnerships.
Moderator: Andy E. Long, National Director of Business Development, VenuWorks
Speakers:
• David E. Cardwell, Principal, The Cardwell Law Firm
• Kyle Spurgeon, Vice President, Customer Service and Business Development, Jackson Energy Authority
• Tom Hanson, General Manager, West Tenn Diamond Jaxx
• Charles H. Johnson, IV, President and Chief Executive Officer, C.H. Johnson Consulting Inc.
It Ain’t Easy Being Green
As Kermit the Frog said, it ain’t easy bein’ green. As more citizens are demanding developments to be green, more municipal governments are setting standards for sustainable development. With these standards come additional challenges to the private sector in constructing sustainable buildings. Speakers in this session will discuss how communities and developers work together to erect green buildings.
Moderator: Timothy Eachus, Senior Vice President, Public Institutions Group, Jones Lang LaSalle
Speakers:
• Frank Mobilio, AIA, LEED AP, Senior Project Manager – Design & Construction Consulting Services, The Staubach Company
• Mary T. Hill, Vice President, Hines
• Lisa Shpritz, Senior Vice President of Corporate Workplace, Bank of America
• Galen Nelson, Green Tech Business Manager, Boston Redevelopment Authority
Partnerships for Creating and Revitalizing Downtowns
In many communities, the downtown area becomes the center of the town. Citizens and tourists alike visit the downtown area to shop, eat out and take advantage of the entertainment and services offered. This session will examine how smaller communities and developers can work together to create and revitalize downtowns into vibrant areas to meet market shifts and competition from competing lifestyle centers.
Moderator: Howard Benson, Chief Executive Officer, National Community Development Services, Inc.
Speakers:
• Richard C. Ward, CRE, CEcD, AICP, Vice President, Development Management, Zimmer Real Estate Services, L.C. | ONCOR International
• Samuel Powers, CEcD, Director, Economic Development, City of Asheville
• Amy Case Madison, CEcD, CPM, Economic Development Director, Economic Development San Marcos
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5:30 - 7:00 pm | Reception: Levine Museum of the South |
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Monday, June 9 |
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7:00 - 9:15 am | Attendee Networking Continental Breakfast |
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7:30 am - 5:30 pm | Registration open |
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7:30 - 9:00 am | Specialized Development Seminar: Preparing for the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) Exam Workshop
This workshop provides participants with a complete overview of the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) Exam process, from the application to the oral examinations. Attendees will learn tools and techniques for exam preparation and witness a mock oral interview.
Price: Free, but registration is required
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9:15 - 10:45 am | General Session: Update on the National Economy
Master of Ceremonies: Ronnie L. Bryant, CEcD, FM, HLM, President and CEO, Charlotte Regional Partnership
Moderator: Chris William, Senior Executive Consultant, Wachovia Securities
Speakers:
• Jeffrey Kane, Senior Vice President in Charge, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
• John Silvia, Ph.D., Chief Economist, Wachovia
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11:00 am - 12:15 pm | Concurrent Sessions:
Arts and Culture Partnerships
Arts and culture are highly valued in many communities. Visual and live arts and cultural festivals impact the attractiveness of the locality to residents and tourists alike. This session will highlight successful partnerships and issues to consider when developing new partnerships in arts and cultural facilities.
Moderator: Chris Engle, Chief Project Officer, New Economy Strategies
Speakers:
• Bob Bertges, Managing Director, Corporate Real Estate Division, Wachoiva
• Ronald Kimble, Deputy City Manager, City of Charlotte
• Johann Zietsman, Executive Director, Mesa Arts Center
Partnerships to Redevelop “Dead” Malls and Empty Big Boxes
Every community has failed and underperforming shopping centers. Most also have gaps in medical services. Older centers are being converted to medical malls, to solve both problems. National trends are summarized and detailed feasibility studies converting four shopping centers into four different types of medical malls are presented. Public/private ventures to undertake each mall are discussed, and technical handouts are provided.
Speakers:
• Donald Hunter, FM, President, Hunter Interests, Inc.
• Dr. Joseph E. Cater, III, Chief Economist and President, Market-Economics Inc.
Developing Spec Buildings and Industrial Parks
With large plots of land available, many communities develop spec buildings and industrial parks to bring jobs and money into their economy. Developing the buildings and parks can be challenging when done alone. This session will discuss the public and private sector roles in jointly developing spec buildings and industrial parks.
Moderator: Christianne E. Parker, CEcD, Assistant County Administrator, Washington County, Virginia
Speakers:
• Barry I. Matherly, CEcD, Executive Director, Lincoln Economic Development Association
• Alan Lewis, Partner, The Keith Corporation
• Richard H. Mower, CEcD, Vice President, Special Projects, Bismarck-Mandan Development Association
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2:15 - 3:30 pm | Concurrent Sessions:
Partnership that Won the NASCAR Hall of Fame
Many different cities were considered for the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The City of Charlotte was awarded the project and broke ground in January, 2007. This session will present the members of the partnership who worked together to win the NASCAR Hall of Fame for the City of Charlotte. Hear the different perspectives of each partner and understand how they mobilized for success.
Moderator: Maurice Ewing, CEcD, President and CEO, Union County Partnership for Progress
Speakers:
• Jim Schumacher, Assistant City Manager, City of Charlotte
• Mark Dyer, President & CEO, Motorsports Authentic
• Flint McNaughton, Southeast Regional Partner/Senior VP, Lauth
• Tim Newman, CEO, Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority
Financing Urban and Mixed-Use Development
As land, labor and supplies become more expensive, financing new real estate projects can be challenging. Many of these projects require multiple methods of financing from both the public and private sector. This session will examine creative methods and unique financing packages for financing urban and mixed-use development projects, and the impact of the problems in today’s financial market.
Moderator: Thomas Flynn, CEcD, Director, Economic Development, City of Charlotte Economic Development Office
Speakers:
• Robin Hunden, President, Hunden Strategic Partners
• Myriam Sido-Simmons, Group Manager, Public Partnerships, Target Corporation
• Christina Olson, Deputy Director, Finance and Administration, Port of San Francisco
Brownfield Redevelopment
Cleaning up brownfields can be costly and difficult for smaller communities. From old gas stations, dry cleaners and auto repair sites to landfills and factories, these abandoned sites might be profitable again in a different use. This session will examine innovative solutions smaller communities have used in redeveloping brownfield sites.
Moderator: Richard (Buzz) David, CEcD, President & CEO, Amarillo Economic Development Corporation
Speakers:
• C. Michael Sparks, CEcD, Deputy City Manager, Development, City of Bristol, TN
• Mark Briggs, Vice President, Public Finance, CHEROKEE
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3:45 - 5:00 pm | Concurrent Sessions:
Partnerships of Major Attractions
As the time old sayings go, if you build it, they will come. However building these attractions takes cooperation of many parties both in the public and private sector. In this session, speakers will examine the roles of parties involved in successful major attraction and how to build a fruitful partnership in your own community.
Moderator: Darrell W. Auterson, President/CEO, York County Economic Development Corporation
Speakers:
• Thomas Kucharski, CEcD, President & CEO, Buffalo Niagara Enterprise
• Hugh Owens, President & CEO, Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation
• Phillip Phillips, PhD, CEcD, Manager, Business Retention & Expansion, Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Latest Trends in Urban and Mixed-Use Development
As citizens demographics change so do their needs and wants. In response, new development trends emerge to meet their needs and desires. Many of the new development trends are replicable in cities across the country. This session will discuss the latest trends in urban and mixed use developments and how you can replicate them in your community.
Moderator: James Kuhn, Principal and President, Newmark Knight Frank
Speakers:
• James Lima, Partner, HR&A Advisors, Inc.
• Mark Lautman, CEcD, Director, Economic Development, Forest City Enterprise
• John Parks, Executive Director, Innovista, University of South Carolina
Nurturing Partnerships for Success
While building a partnership can be difficult, maintaining the alliance is the more challenging role. A number of challenges such as members not fulfilling their tasks, misunderstandings and communication issues are may be experienced. How these issues are resolved determines the success of the project. This session will examine different challenges that face partnerships and methods used to address problems when they arise.
Moderator: Judy McKinney-Cherry, Director, Delaware Economic Development Office
Speakers:
• James A. Cloar, President & CEO, Downtown St. Louis Partnership
• Alan DeLisle, CEcD, Director, City of Durham, Office of Economic & Employment Development
• Ralph Basile, Principal, Basile Baumann Prost Cole & Associates
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Tuesday, June 10 |
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7:00 am - Noon | Registration |
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8:00 - 9:15 am | Attendee Networking Continental Breakfast |
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9:30 - 10:45 am | General Session
Master of Ceremonies: Ian Bromley, FM, Chief Executive, Creative Sheffield
Speakers:
• Raymond Garfield, Principal, Garfield Traub Development
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11:00 am - 12:30 pm | Concurrent Sessions: Award-Winning Best Practices
This final set of concurrent sessions will examine award-winning best practices and how they became successful. Each year, IEDC and other organizations receive nominations from communities around the globe for recognition as a successful project with an award. Nominations are compared and a project or community is confirmed. Learn what worked and how you can replicate aspects of the project in your own community.
• Track A: Sports and Cultural Facilities
Speaker: Michael Gaymon, President and CEO, Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce; Matt Valley, Editor-in-chief, National Real Estate Investor; and Jeffrey T. Wise, Executive Director, US National Whitewater Center.
• Track B: Urban and Mixed Use Development
Speaker: Matt Spriggs, AICP, Senior Planner/Redevelopment Specialist, Riverfront Development, City of Yuma, AZ; Tina Benjamin, Manager, Public-Private Partnerships, Montgomery County Department of Economic Development; Dennis Coleman, CEcD, FM, President & CEO, Saint Louis County Economic Council; and Matthew Spriggs, AICP, Senior Planner/Redevelopment Spcialist, Riverfront Development.
• Track C: Rural and Small Town Development
Speakers: James Russell, CEcD, Senior Vice President of Development Services, The Pizzuti Companies; Mark S. Froehlich, President & CEO, Columbus Urban Growth; and David Myers, CEcD, Executive Director, Ponca City Development Authority
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