2005 Governor's Conference on Economic Development
Celebrating 10 years of excellence!Thursday, February 3, 2005
| 7:30 a.m.- Noon | Registration, Monona Terrace |
| 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. | Coffee, networking, view exhibits |
| 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. | Keynote Address, Governor Jim Doyle (invited) Governor Doyle will give a snapshot of the state's economic development successes and challenges. |
| 9:00 - 9:15 a.m. | WEDA Biennial Awards |
| 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. | Richard Raphael, Executive Managing Director, Fitch Ratings Mr. Raphael will give an overview of the global economy by providing a Wall Street perspective on economic development solutions. |
| 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. | David Perdue, CEO, Dollar General Mr. Perdue will use his corporate experience to layout the "Main Street" perspective on economic development solutions. |
| 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. | Q & A |
| 10:30- 11:00 a.m. | Break/View Exhibits |
SESSION 1: FINANCIAL SOLUTIONSIn a time of increasing anxiety about the strength of capital markets, we look to the leaders responsible for the innovative design, modification or implementation of programs, products and projects that facilitate the development of wealth and revitalization in America. Session One features many emerging leaders in the field of community and economic development finance who will describe capital market responses to the needs of small business and communities throughout Wisconsin. | |
| 11:00 a.m. - noon | FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS PANELModerated by Charles Tansey, Head of the Wall Street Without Walls Advisory Board and Senior Advisor for the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation,
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| Noon - 1:00 p.m. | LUNCH SPEAKERJeff McMullen, CEO, the McMullen GroupDuring a lively lunch presentation, Mr. McMullen will talk about how to program our minds for success during his program, "Living Life at the Pinnacle." |
| 1:15 - 2:30 p.m. | Ned Hill, Professor and Distinguished Scholar of Economic Development, Cleveland State University; Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs Professor Hill, considered by many to be an "economic evangelist," will use facts to paint a realistic picture of American manufacturing and to discuss strategies for moving manufacturing to the next logical level. |
| 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. | Break/View Exhibits |
SESSION 2: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONSDuring this session, you will hear a variety of perspectives on workforce issues as well as several innovative workforce and education initiatives happening in Wisconsin under the leadership of the Wisconsin Technical College System, the Department of Public Instruction and the Department of Workforce Development and the Kern Foundation. Each involves collaboration of ideas and implementation and will welcome your future support. | |
| 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. | Workforce/Education/Training Solutions Panel Moderated by Jane Svennevig, Co-Chair, Current Workforce Committee, Governor's Council on Workforce Investment
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WEDA ANNUAL MEETING AND LEGISLATIVE UPDATES | |
| 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | All are welcome to attend the WEDA Annual meeting which will include an update on WEDA's legislative initiatives and the election of five new WEDA Board members. |
RECEPTION | |
| 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Madison Ballroom, Monona Terrace |
The Wisconsin Economic Development Association's 2005 Governor's Conference has been certified by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Conference Participants who have earned the CEcD designation can receive recertification points by attending this conference. |
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