Governor's Conference on Economic Development


Agenda Highlights

Join us at the 2012 Governor's Conference on Economic Development to learn from companies and individuals who have learned from deliberate practice. Register today for the 17th Annual Governor's Conference on Economic Development.

The conference will be focus on three sessions:

  • Mature and Emerging Clusters
    • Forestry, Water, & Energy
    • Marine, Aeronautics & Defense
  • Cheese, Wine, and Beer... Local Artisan Food and its Opportunity for Economic Impact
  • Insights on Foreign Direct Investment and EB5 

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2012 Governor's Conference on Economic Development Speakers

Paul Jadin, Chief Executive Officer, 
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

Peter Kageyama
Author of For the Love of Cities


Governor Scott Walker

Morris Davis,
UW Professor Real Estate Urban & Land Economics
Secretary Richard Chandler, Wisconsin Department of Revenue  Aaron Brickman, Deputy Executive Director, SelectUSA, U.S. Department of Commerce Tony Aggarwal, Founder
Kinetic Cubed Ltd. 

 
 
 

 


Registration Information

2012 Registered Attendees 
as of February 3, 2012 
Name Missing? please contact the WEDA office, 608-255-5666

 

Registration

Member Rate $260.00
Non-Member Rate $310.00
Download Registration form

WEDA Associate Sponsor Registration
 Register Online     Download Form
 

WEDA Corporate Sponsor Registration
Download Exhibit and Registration Information and form

Cancellation Policy; Cancellations received prior February 3, 2012 at 12:00 pm will receive the full amount paid minus a $20 administrative processing fee.
Any cancellations after 12:00 pm on February 3, 2012 will not receive a refund. All cancellations must be sent in writing via fax, e-mail or regular mail to the WEDA office, 608-255-5666 or weda@weda.org

Please fax or email cancellations, if possible, and expect confirmation within two days.

 


Plan your Visit Our Exhibitors! 
2012 Booth Exhibitors Layout

2012 Exhibitors & Sponsors
Exhibitors Sponsors
Ady Voltedge City of West Allis
AgStar Financial Services, ACA General Engineering Company
Ayres Associates  
Baker Tilly  
Business Lending Partners (BLP)  
Center for Community Economic Development  
Center for Innovation & Business Development: UW-Whitewater  
Discover MediaWorks  
Ehlers & Associates, Inc.  
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve   
JSD Professional Services, Inc.  
Keller, Inc.  
 
Springsted, Inc.  
State Trust Fund Loan Program  
UW-Madison Office of Corporate Relations  
Via Rail Logistics, LLC  
Vierbicher Associates, Inc.  
Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Network  
Wisconsin Housing Economic Development Authority  
Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership  
Wisconsin Workforce Development Association   
 
   

Exhibit Information   Sponsor Information
2012 Exhibitor Package $650.00    2012 Sponsorship Opportunities
Includes:     
  • 2 Registrations (Wednesday - Friday) 
  • 8' Table and 2 Chairs
  • Organization listed on all conference materials
  
  • Wednesday Reception
  • Thursday Breakfast
  • Thursday Reception
  • Friday Breakfast
  • Break (3 Available) 
Register Online   Sponsor Registraion & Information Form
Download Exhibitor Registration Form   All sponsorships include at least one registration
and Organization listed on all conference materials.

 


Hotel Information 


Madison Hilton Monona Terrace - SOLD OUT
9 East Wilson Street 
Madison, WI 53703
Toll Free Phone Number: 1-866-403-8838 or 414-935-5941


Hyatt Place Madison/Downtown - SOLD OUT
333 West Washington Avenue
Madison, WI 53703, USA
Phone: 608 257 2700


To receive the $119.00 Room rate, mention the WEDA Room Rate, free parking and shuttle service to Monona Terrace. 
HotelRED
1501 Monroe Street
Madison WI 53711
PHONE: (608) 819-8228
EMAIL: info@hotelred.com 

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In July 2010, Be Bold Wisconsin: The Wisconsin Competitiveness Study was unveiled. This study, commissioned by the Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA), the Wisconsin Counties Association and Competitive Wisconsin, Inc., focuses squarely on producing a well-reasoned, executable economic development strategy for improving Wisconsin competitiveness and positioning the state for business growth, job creation and increased per capita income of our residents. Continue Reading on WEDA's blog