2016 Annual Meeting. Virginia Economic Developers Association

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1 2016 Annual Meeting Virginia Economic Developers Association

2 Call to Order/President s Report Deborah K. Flippo Draper Aden Associates

3 Public Policy Committee Christopher D. Lloyd, McGuireWoods Consulting, LLC, Chair Worked with VEDA s Public Policy Liaison to educate legislators and have a positive impact on issues having an impact on economic development during the 2016 Virginia General Assembly session. Provided all VEDA members with updates - weekly during the Virginia General Assembly and periodically during the year as issues impacting economic development arose. Conducted quarterly meetings with the Secretary of Commerce and Trade, and meetings with Secretaries of Agriculture, Information Technology, and the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development; as well as numerous meetings with other partner groups.

4 VEDA the General Assembly Amanda Jarratt, Franklin Southampton Economic Development Corp., Chair Carrie Chenery, Shenandoah Valley Partnership, Vice-Chair Planned a successful 2016 VEDA the General Assembly. Planned and implemented a VEDA Legislative Reception with 100+ in attendance. Visited with members of the General Assembly, discussing VEDA s public policy priorities.

5 Approval of the Minutes from /Secretary s Report Stephanie Landrum Alexandria Economic Development Partnership

6 Minutes Annual Membership Meeting March 18, Membership Vote Needed

7 Communications Committee Stephanie Landrum, Alexandria Economic Development Partnership, Chair Megan Lucas, Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, Vice-Chair Worked closely with the Executive Committee to complete an organizational rebranding. This initiative included a new logo, tagline and updated messaging for VEDA. Provided give-away items at each of VEDA s four meetings in 2016 to highlight the new brand. Supported and coordinated with committees that communicate with VEDA members, elected officials and state liaisons to help best present the value of economic development and VEDA s work.

8 Membership Committee Amanda Glover, Augusta County Economic Development, Chair Joseph Hines, Timmons Group, Vice Chair Conducted New Member Receptions at the Spring and Fall Conferences. Welcomed all new members with an ed new member packet and personal phone calls from committee or board members. Created and produced a new membership brochure. Created the upcoming Cardinal Cards to inform members about upcoming activities, VEDA milestones, and other information.

9 Mentor on Call Program Jay Langston, Virginia Economic Development Partnership, Co-Chair Brian Shull, City of Harrisonburg Economic Development, Co-Chair Created a VEDA Resource Group for VEDA members, sanctioned by the Cardinal Council and focused on the Young Professionals and members new to the profession or to Virginia. Created a mechanism for the Cardinal Council to review candidates for acceptance into the Resource Group, focusing on any member with indepth experience in economic development.

10 Young Professionals Committee Steven Harrison, Virginia Beach Economic Development, Chair Craig Kotarski, Timmons Group, Vice-Chair Hosted networking dinners at the Spring and Fall Conferences for members of the Young Professionals group. Planned Young Professionals meeting in Hampton Roads. Planned a Young Professionals professional development event to be implemented in 2017.

11 Treasurer s Report Ken McFadyen Botetourt County Economic Development

12 Financial Report As of November 28, 2016 Balance Sheet Income: $310, Expenses: $331, Net: ($20,211.46) Total Net Worth: $131, Outstanding Invoices Dues: $2,450 Non-Dues: $21,056 Total: $23,506

13 Program Committee Gregory Hitchin, City of Waynesboro Economic Development, Chair Chris Engel, City of Charlottesville Economic Development, Vice-Chair Developed a program theme for the year; linking VEDA s four events thematically. Scheduled, planned and implemented event dates and locations in advance of the program year; enabling VEDA members to hold the dates on their calendars. Worked with meeting committees to have agendas finalized earlier for VEDA members to review the program content and plan accordingly.

14 2016 Events Spring Conference Committee Julie Summs, College of William and Mary, Co-Chair Russell Young, Port of Virginia, Co-Chair Planned and implemented Joining the Branding Bandwagon. Are You Prepared? program in Williamsburg, Virginia. Fall Conference Committee Courtland Robinson, Shenandoah Valley Partnership, Co-Chair Jenny Carter, Virginia Community College System, Co-Chair Planned and implemented Cultivating Your Potential: Awakening the Importance of Place program in Hot Springs, Virginia. Membership Meetings Committee Stephen Versen, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Co-Chair George Anas, Rockingham County, Co-Chair Planned and implemented 21 st Century Readiness: A Model for Change (Summer Membership Meeting) in Martinsville, Virginia. Planned and implemented Business Talks, Virginia Listens: How Policy Success in Workforce Credentials is Winning Projects for the Commonwealth (Winter Membership Meeting) in Richmond, Virginia.

15 Sponsorship Committee Billy Vaughn, City of Staunton Economic Development, Chair David Denny, Sanford Holshouser Economic Development Consulting, Vice-Chair Assisted in meeting VEDA s 2016 sponsorship needs for Corporate Patrons, Spring Conference sponsors, Fall Conference sponsors, and Membership Meetings sponsors. Began the development of a long-term, sustainable sponsorship program.

16 Vice-President s Report Debbie Melvin Virginia Economic Development Partnership

17 Cardinal Council Gary McLaren, Henrico County Economic Development Authority, Chair Evaluated Cardinal nominations resulting in naming one new Cardinal for The award is to be presented at the 2016 VEDA Annual Meeting. Conducted site visits and meetings for the Cardinal Community Assistance Program with three communities, resulting in reports/ findings for the communities use in addressing their economic development needs.

18 Community Economic Development Awards (CEDA) Committee David Denny, Sanford Holshouser Economic Development Consulting, Chair David Manley, IDA of Wythe County, Vice-Chair Evaluated several CEDA applications. Selected four recipients of the 2016 CEDA Awards. Recognized CEDA recipients at VEDA s 2016 Spring Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia. Two of the four Virginia CEDA recipients went on to win the SEDC CEDA award for their communities.

19 Golf Tournament Task Force John Loftus, Virginia Economic Development Partnership, Chair Paul Bryan, Froehling and Robinson, Vice-Chair Planned and implemented two successful golf tournaments in conjunction with the Spring and Fall Conferences in 2016.

20 Legislator of the Year Awards Committee Patrick E.W. Barker, CEcD, AICP, Frederick County Economic Development Authority, Chair Reviewed evaluation criteria for LOTY. Presented the 2015 LOTY award at VEDA s Legislative Reception in January 2016 to Delegate Matthew James. Solicited feedback from membership, reviewed candidates, and made a selection to name a 2016 Legislator of the Year, to be presented at the VEDA Winter Membership Meeting.

21 Professional Development Committee Voncile E. Gilbreath, City of Chesapeake Economic Development, Chair Mallory Butler, City of Portsmouth Economic Development, Vice-Chair Conducted two Professional Development Workshops prior to the Spring and Fall Conferences. Evaluated and awarded professional development scholarships in the amount of $7,000. EDI Scholarships: Victoria Hanson, EDA of Amherst County; Lindsay Hurt, VEDP BASIC/IEDC Training Scholarships: Marla Akridge, Alleghany Highlands EDC; Ashley Cotton, Franklin Southampton ED; Lauren Bowman, Virginia s Gateway Region EDO; Courtney Cranor, City of Waynesboro Office of ED; John Matthews, Joint IDA of Wythe County; Mallory Taylor, Franklin Southampton ED Smiley Waller Memorial Scholarship: Kris Tucker; Brandon Turner, City of Roanoke Department of ED Virginia Institute of Economic Development Scholarships: Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance; Denise Jackson, Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Created a Certification Study Group in Hampton Roads and purchased CEcD study manuals for those members seeking to gain their CEcD certification.

22 Volunteer Recognition

23 2016 President s Remarks

24 Immediate Past President s Report Michele Mixner DeWitt City of Williamsburg Office of Economic Development

25 Nominating Committee Thanks to 2016 Nominating Committee: Michele Mixner DeWitt, City of Williamsburg Office of Economic Development Ann Blair Miller, Roanoke Regional Partnership Billy Vaughn, City of Staunton Director of Economic Development Kent Hill, Dominion Virginia Power Matthew James, Peninsula Council for Workforce Development Patrick Small, City of Manassas Economic Development

26 Nominations for Officers Term of Office: January 1, 2017 December 31, 2017 President: Debbie Melvin, Virginia Economic Development Partnership Vice President: Kenneth McFadyen, Botetourt County Economic Development Treasurer: Stephanie Landrum, Alexandria Economic Development Partnership Secretary: Jim Noel, York County Office of Economic Development Immediate Past President: Deborah Flippo, Draper Aden Associates

27 Nominations for Directors Term of Office Ending in 2017 Mallory Butler, City of Portsmouth Department of Economic Development John Loftus, Virginia Economic Development Partnership Megan Lucas, Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Term of Office Ending in 2018 Telly Tucker, City of Danville Office of Economic Development John Smolak, Appalachian Power Company Steven J. Harrison, Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development Term of Office Ending in 2019 Shannon Blevins, The University of Virginia s College at Wise Garratt Hart, Chesterfield County Economic Development Christina Winn, Arlington Economic Development

28 2017 President s Remarks