Thursday, February 13 |
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| Registration/View Exhibits |
7:30 - 8:30 a.m. |
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| Governor Jim Doyle (Invited) |
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. |
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Our newly-inaugurated governor is invited to highlight the innovations he plans to pursue in an attempt to revitalize Wisconsin's economy in the face of another looming state budget deficit. His remarks will give you a preview of what to expect during the next four years.
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| WEDA Biennial Awards |
9:00 - 9:15 a.m. |
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| Reinventing Business: |
9:15 - 10:15 a.m. |
| Presenters will share the top innovations that have made their Wisconsin companies industry leaders. |
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Jim Epperson, SBC/Ameritech: Epperson will outline the innovations in technology deployment and broadband which move SBC into a leadership position within the industry
Lance Fors, Third Wave Technologies: Fors will describe the innovations that enabled him to start the company in 1993, grow it to 300 employees, and recently initiate a strategic restructuring to stabilize growth.
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15 minute break/view exhibits
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| Joseph Cortright: Prospering in the Knowledge Economy |
10:30 - 11:45 a.m. |
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What will it take for Wisconsin to achieve and maintain prosperity in a global economy? Especially one which is increasingly driven by the ability to create new ideas? Cortright will outline the new rules for success in the knowledge economy, and show how these trends are reshaping competition in all industries.
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15 minute break/view exhibits
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| Luncheon: Conference Highlights with Mike McKinley |
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. |
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15 minute break/view exhibits
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| Rebecca Ryan: The Race for Talent: How Will Wisconsin Place? |
1:15 - 2:30 p.m. |
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In today's world, young talent FIRST pick a place to live, and then find a job. Corporations understand this trend and are emphasizing Talent not Tax Incentives when considering relocation. How can Wisconsin win the race for talent and new business opportunities?
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15 minute break/view exhibits
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| Rick Mattoon: The Wisconsin Economy-Positioned for Growth? |
2:45 - 3:45 p.m. |
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Mattoon will compare Wisconsin's economy to other states, review unique economic challenges and strategies for Wisconsin, and outline how Wisconsin can position itself to drive growth ill the. years ahead. Learn about the resources available from the Federal Reserve.
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15 minute break/view exhibits
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| WEDA Annual Meeting |
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
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| Reception |
5:30 - 7:00 p.m. |
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