2006 Governor's Conference on Economic Development
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Thursday, February 9, 2006
| 7:30 a.m.- Noon | Registration, Monona Terrace |
| 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. | Coffee, networking, view exhibits |
| 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. | Governor Jim Doyle (invited) Keynote Address
Governor Doyle will give an overview of the state's economic development successes and challenges. |
Corporate Decision Making – Wisconsin ImplicationsIn the past year, Proctor & Gamble and Alcoa have both decided to make major capital investments in Wisconsin. P&G’s $200+ million decision is the first new paper machine in Wisconsin in 11 years. Alcoa decided to reinvest here in the face of major interstate competition. What factors impacted these decisions? Has Wisconsin’s business climate improved? Find out the industry perspective. Companies are required to consistently remain competitive from not only a market share standpoint, but also from a business unit perspective. Competition, among or between business units within the same corporate structure, is very real. This session will address these issues, paying special attention to the corporate decision making matrix and related timetables concerning restructuring and/or growth activities. If there’s a branch or satellite plant operating within your community, you cannot afford to miss this informative and thought provoking session. | |
| 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. | Tim Wilkinson, Vice President of Public Affairs Strategy Group, Alcoa North America "Corporate Realities & Trends"  (128Kb PDF)"Corporate Realities & Trends"  (2.2Mb PowerPoint)Bill Ward, BSEEPE, Manager of External Relations, Proctor & Gamble "Revitalizing a 100+ Year Young Industry" (900Kb PDF)
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| 10:15- 10:45 a.m. | Break/View Exhibits |
Corporate trends – How do Wisconsin Companies Compare?More often than not, today’s site selection process is contracted out to a consultant. The frequency of interaction between consultants and communities has increased exponentially over the years. This session will address not only this trend, but more importantly, offer a candid evaluation regarding Wisconsin’s perceived or actual rating among the consultant community. A definite must attend session for communities seeking to maintain their competitive edge and survive the next proverbial Request For Information round. | |
| 10:45 – 12:15 p.m. | Robert Hess, Managing Director, Cushman & Wakefield "Corporate Location Strategies: Trends, Competitiveness, and Partnering with Economic Development Professionals" (2Mb PDF)
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| 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. | Lunch / Networking |
| 1:15 - 1:30 p.m | Break/View Exhibits |
Economist & FuturistDon Reynolds is both a practicing economist – with 20 years of experience asan investment advisor at three of the nation’s largest brokerage firms – and a futurist. During this session, Don will outline techniques you can use to develop proactive strategies which create a competitive edge; receive an insider’s view of current economic and political events; understand long term economic, demographic and technology trends that will change your life; and plan your future by using critical momentum. | |
| 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Don Reynolds, Don Reynolds, Economist & Futurist |
| 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. | Break/View Exhibits |
Site Selection FactorsWisconsin’s energy and transportation infrastructure are important and critical economic development (ED) factors in the site selection process. Wisconsin’s energy sector is in a period of transition and transportation funding is in question. What does the future hold? Is there an ED role? Hear information on rate trends, transmission site selection, state and federal funding for transportation, potential ED rates and proposed legislation from a former member of the Public Service Commission and now consultant to the utility industry. | |
| 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. | Joe Mettner, President, Found Lake Consulting "Major Site Selection Factors Panel-Energy Issues" (70Kb PDF) "Major Site Selection Factors Panel-Energy Issues" (402Kb PowerPoint) Pete Ruane, President, American Road & Transportation Builders Association |
| 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | WEDA Annual MeetingAll are welcome to attend the WEDA Annual meeting which includes an overview of WEDA’s 2005 activities, and the election of WEDA Board members by the WEDA Membership. |
| 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Reception, Exhibition Hall, Monona Terrace |
The Wisconsin Economic Development Association's 2006 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.Governors Conference PDF (3.3 mb)
