If you're interested in learning about practical
Business Retention and Expansion applications,
please plan to attend the WEDA Spring Conference.
This Conference will cover the waterfront, from
manufacturing to retail, as it relates to a community's
strategies and programming.
 | You must have Microsoft PowerPoint or the Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer installed on your computer to view PPT files. This software is available as a FREE download. |
| 7:30 am | Breakfast Buffet Opens |
| 8:00 – 9:15 am | Wisconsin Major Golf Events – Benefits to the State of Wisconsin Barry DeachWhen a major event represents a $73 million impact to a regional economy; people listen. When a region prepares to bring in five additional major events between 2006 and 2020, people want to know details. Learn what this golf Mecca is all about. |
| 9:15 – 9:40 am | View Exhibit/BreakSponsored by Public Financial Management, Inc. |
| 9:40 am – 10:10 am | 2006 Republican Gubernatorial CandidateMark Green, 8th District CongressmanThis session had been scheduled as a debate between the 2006 Republican Gubernatorial Candidates. When Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker’s withdrew from Gubernatorial Race, WEDA extended the invitation to Congressman Mark Green. |
| 10:00 – 11:30 am | Business Retention Case Studies: Quick Response Team – Implementing Your PlanKurt Muchow, Community Development Steve Sengstock, Executive Director, Shawano (Invited) Brian Doudna, Executive Director, You’ve collected good information through your business retention survey, now what do you do with it? Learn how some communities have used their survey to set priorities, respond to business needs and establish their community development agendas. |
| 11:30 am | Conference Closing |
| 12:00 – 6:00 pm | Fishing on Lake MichiganWEDA has tentatively contracted a boat for those who would be interested in a fishing trip on Lake Michigan. |
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