8:00 - 8:45 a.m.
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The Department of Commerce and Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) take the lead in maintaining a healthy business climate in our state. Forward Wisconsin, Inc. teams up with many partners to attract new businesses and investment to Wisconsin.
Take a front row seat for updates on:
- The Department of Commerce's efforts to help businesses compete in a global economy, including: labor-force strategies, business financing programs, and technical services.
- WEDA's role in legislative issues and education to promote economic growth.
- Forward Wisconsin's new initiatives, including: matching grants for regional marketing, a workforce project and research.
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Philip Albert
Acting Secretary
Dept. of Commerce | 
James Hough
Executive/Legislative
Director
WEDA | 
Brenda J. Blanchard
President
Forward Wisconsin, Inc. |
8:45 - 9:45 a.m.
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Wisconsin has enjoyed a  period of unprecedented economic growth, but now feeling effects from the Asian crisis. Can Wisconsin sustain its outstanding economic performance. What role will international trade play in future growth? Gain a world view of Wisconsin economy as we speed into the next century. |
| Donald Nichols is professor of economics and director of the Center for World Affairs and the Global Economy (WAGE) at the University of wiscons-Madison. Nichols is widely recognized for his skilled economic forecasting for the United states government, Wisconsin government and private firms. He has written numerous publications on interest rates, inflation, unemployment and economic growth. |
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9:15 - 10:00 a.m.
Visit our sponsor exhibits
during this 15-minute break.
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10:00 - 11:45 a.m.
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What are the latest trends trends in plant expansion and relocation? How does Wisconsin manufacturing growth compare to the nation's? Get up to speed in record time on the latest strategies
businesses are developing to help increase capacity, improve operations and expand their facilities.
Howard Singer is managing partner of manufacturing and distribution at Grant Thorton LLP, a leading global accounting and management consulting firm. He is responsible for all the manufacturing and distribution delivered across the nation. He also monitors industry trends and interprets how they affect manufacturers and distributors. Singer has more than 23 years of business experience including projects with site selection, plant layout, engineering, process change and systems selection.
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11:45 a.m.
Closing remarks and adjournment
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The 1999 Governor's Conference on Economic Development is produced by the Wisconsin Economic Development Association in partnership with the
Wisconsin Department of Commerce
and Forward Wisconsin, Inc.
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Thank you to our sponsors. Your generous support makes it possible to offer a quality conference at an affordable price for participants. |
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