2001 Governor's Conference on Economic Development February 14 - 16, 2001 | |||
The New Economy demands speed, flexibility and innovation. Are you ready? Governor's Welcome Registration Speakers Wednesday, February 14 Thursday, February 15 Friday, February 16 Sponsors |
Profiting in the New Economy | ||
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15-minute break / view exhibits
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| Introduction by Madison Mayor Sue Bauman Mayor Kirk Watson. The City of Austin is booming. In the past decade, its population has grown by nearly 40%. Eighty major development projects are planned for Austin's downtown over the next three years. Discover how the 3 E's - Economy, Environment and Equity - have contributed to this dramatic development. Learn how Austin has successfully applied Smart Growth principles and transitioned into the New Economy. | |||
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| Pete Collins. Pete Collins. The Trendsetter Barometer surveys CEOs from 450 of the fastest-growing product and service companies in the country. What are their secrets for ":staying ahead of the pack?": Discover six management principles and 29 lessons learned from America's role-model companies. | |||
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Brenda Blanchard, Brenda Blanchard, secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, will discuss the state's efforts to promote the start up, retention and attraction of New Economy businesses.
Dean Amhaus, Dean Amhaus, president of Forward Wisconsin, Inc., will provide an update
on Forward's targeted marketing efforts to recruit New Economy and technology-based businesses and workers to Wisconsin.
James Hough, James Hough, executive / legislative director of the Wisconsin Economic Development Association, will present new legislative and educational efforts required to promote Wisconsin's economic growth in the New Economy.
