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| "Facing New Challenges in Economic Development" |
| Chula Vista Resort and Conference Center Wisconsin Dells, WI |
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| "Facing New Challenges in Economic Development" |
| Chula Vista Resort and Conference Center Wisconsin Dells, WI |
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| 7:15 - 8:25 a.m. | Continental Breakfast and Registration | |
| 8:35 - 8:45 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions
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| 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker: |
"Leading Change at UW-Milwaukee" Nancy L. Zimpher, Chancellor, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee | |
| According to Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher, universities are not known for their ability to work with community partners. More often universities are known to create what they believe are solutions, then go look for the problems that they can solve. However, The Milwaukee Idea, developed and led by Chancellor Zimpher, is the exception to this rule. This initiative - part attitude, part engagement with the community, and part investment plan - is the catalyst for change in a manner not before seen in urban Milwaukee. Learn how this cooperative approach to leadership was developed, how it is working and whether it can be applied to other situations. The Milwaukee Idea is now the framework for UWM's work in areas as diverse as education, economic development, and environment and public health. | ||
| 9:30 - 9:40 a.m. | Rob Kleman, WEDA president | |
| 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Speaker: |
"Creating an Open Door to Leadership" Vicki Luther, Co-Director, The Heartland Center for Leadership Development, Lincoln, Nebraska | |
| Recruiting and maintaining the leadership necessary for community survival is a challenge in these rapidly changing times. Understanding and removing the obstacles to leadership development are important tactics for economic developers in all types of communities. Learn practical ways to identify, recruit and support new leaders. The Heartland Center for Leadership Development will share the expertise gained from over 25 years of national and international experience offering programs designed to increase citizen participation in government and to improve the skills of decision-makers in both the public and private sectors. | ||
| 10:45 - 11:00 a.m. | Break | |
| 11:00 - Noon | "Growing Leaders in Your Community - A Snapshot of Successful Programs" | |
| Several great leadership programs have been homegrown in Wisconsin. Learn from representatives of some of the best about curricula, processes, costs and results. Find out how these models are working and how you can duplicate their successes in your community. | ||
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| 12:15 - 1:00 p.m. Luncheon Speaker: |
Lunch Dr. Eric Schenker, Dean and Professor Emeritus, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee School of Business Administration "Energy Challenges in Wisconsin: Do we have the Political Will to Ensure Adequate Infrastructure to be Constructed?" | |
| 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. | "Challenges to Leadership: Handling Emerging Issues" | |
| Dealing with new development, or just maintaining existing commerce can pose a challenge to an unprepared leader. Learn how some of these issues are being successfully addressed. Each panel member will offer examples of challenges and actions they have taken to resolve the issue. | ||
| Topics/Panelists: "Agricultural and Heritage Tourism vs. Development" Mike Jones, President, | ||
| Simply Creative Consulting | ||
| "Attracting Immigrants to Work in Your Community" Les Pennington, President, | ||
| Career Staffing International | ||
| "Health Care in Rural Areas" Ron Shaffer, Community Development Economist, | ||
| Center for Community Economic Development, UW-Wisconsin Extension | ||
| "Mega-Stores - The Affect on Other Retailers" Barb Fleisner, Executive Director, | ||
| Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry | ||
| "Downtown Revitalization through Community Partnerships" | ||
| Rob Kleman, Executive Director, Oshkosh Commercial Development Corporation | ||
| 2:45 - 3:00 p.m. | Break | |
| 3:00 - 4:45 p.m. | Workshop "Measuring Economic Development Results in a Changed Economic Environment" | |
| Having trouble justifying the results of your efforts to your boards, local government officials and communities? Do you still measure the growth of your community by the number of business start-ups, number of employees, increased tax dollars or the number of new square feet of manufacturing space? Perhaps there is a better way to measure and communicate your success. This session will include a lively discussion and an interactive exercise on the best measurements for a changing environment. | ||
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| 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Thursday Evening Reception | |
| 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. | Hospitality Suite Open (Room 3101) | |
