Waterways Transportation: Obstacles and Opportunities

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Seventh Annual Waterways Symposium Waterways Transportation: Obstacles and Opportunities The Saint Paul Hotel 350 Market

9292 or 651.292.9292 (refer to waterways to receive the group rate) For online reservations, visit www.saintpaulhotel.

registration for the Symposium: www.waterwayscouncil.org Contacts: Debra Colbert, dcolbert@vesselalliance.com, 703.373.

1 Seventh Annual Waterways Symposium Waterways Transportation: Obstacles and Opportunities The Saint Paul Hotel 350 Market Street Saint Paul, MN USA Hotel reservations can be made now at Tel or (refer to waterways to receive the group rate) For online reservations, visit (enter code under the CORP ID section) Last date for discounted rate is September 13, 2010 Online registration for the Symposium: Contacts: Debra Colbert, Pamela Daniel, Photo courtesy of Capt. Tom Ericksen, southbound mm UMR Web Sites:

2 This year s seventh annual Waterways Symposium, taking place in Saint Paul, Minnesota, October 4-6, will examine the array of obstacles and opportunities facing the waterways and waterways transportation. Waterways Council, Inc., Informa Economics, Inc., and The Waterways Journal join forces once again to present this informative, timely and not-to-be-missed event. Speakers from industry, government and associations will address trends in the world s economies that affect business here in the U.S. as well as opportunities for exports; Panama Canal expansion and the readiness of the inland waterways transportation network for that growth; forecasting the outlook for key commodities moving on the system; Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and which navigation projects are at risk; recipes for Asian Carp s demise; the Missouri River; Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP); the Inland Waterways Capital Development Plan; navigating Capitol Hill and the political landscape; and effectively communicating our maritime story. The venue for this year s symposium is the historic Saint Paul Hotel, a fixture in Saint Paul s lovely Rice Park District. The Saint Paul Hotel is Minnesota s landmark hotel, and is offering a discounted rate of $164 (deluxe single or deluxe double) for reservations made by September 13, Attendees will enjoy an opening reception on Monday evening (October 4), plenary sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday (October 5 and 6), and a special event at the Science Museum of Minnesota on Tuesday night (October 5). Who should attend this year s symposium? If you are involved with, dependent on or interested in future opportunities on the inland waterways, you will not want to miss this year s symposium. Attendees typically include representatives from the shipping community, transportation providers, investors, bankers, officials from ports and federal/state/local governments, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other agencies, consultants, academics, and many more. If you attend only one conference this year, make it the Waterways Symposium! Hotel Reservations: Reservations at the Saint Paul Hotel can be made online at (enter the group code under the Corp ID section) or by calling the hotel directly at and referencing Waterways for the discounted rate. Reservations must be made by September 13 to take advantage of the special rate of $164/night plus tax (single/double deluxe), $239 (landmark king); $269 (executive king) or $319 (ambassador suite). A limited number of government rate rooms are available on October 4 and 5. Please call Waterways Council, Inc. at or visit for more information.

ABOUT US Waterways Council, Inc. (www.waterwayscouncil.

WCI works to ensure optimal levels of federal funding for the planning, construction, operation and maintenance of port and inland waterways navigation improvements of national priority.

net), published since 1887, is the only weekly trade publication serving the inland rivers and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.

3 ABOUT US Waterways Council, Inc. ( is the national public policy organization focused on educating policymakers, the news media and the general public about the critical importance of our Nation s lock and dam infrastructure. WCI works to ensure optimal levels of federal funding for the planning, construction, operation and maintenance of port and inland waterways navigation improvements of national priority. Its members are committed to the sustained success of this initiative, and to doing its part for the economy of the United States and for global trade. The Waterways Journal ( published since 1887, is the only weekly trade publication serving the inland rivers and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. The goal is to deliver dependable news to members of the industry and promote the industry to those not as familiar with the benefits of marine transportation. Informa Economics, Inc. ( is the world leader in broad-based agricultural and commodity market research, analysis and consulting. The company was founded in 1977 and, in 2003, was acquired by Informa Group plc. Informa Economics, Inc. serves hundreds of firms and institutions worldwide from its headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee. The transportation services program offers a wide variety of client services across all modes of transportation, annually publishes the Barge Fleet Profile and Barge Commodity Profile reports, and maintains the Barge Fleet web site, Other programs include an Annual Long-Term Grain and Transportation Outlook Conference each April and a revolving Transportation and Logistics Roundtable Series.

4 DAY ONE: Monday, October 4, :00 am - 1:30 pm National Waterways Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting 12:00 pm Symposium Registration Opens 2:00-2:15 pm WCI Annual Meeting (open to all WCI members) 2:15-4:15 pm WCI Board of Directors Meeting (open to all WCI members) 4:30-5:30 pm WCI Membership Committee Meeting 6:00-7:30 pm Reception Seventh Annual Waterways DAY TWO: Tuesday, October 5, 2010 (Unless noted otherwise below, Symposium events held in Promenade Ballroom) 8:00 am Registration/Continental Breakfast 9:00-9:10 am Welcome Remarks by Rick Calhoun, WCI Chairman of the Board Introduction of Louis Jambois, President, Saint Paul Port Authority James J. Hill South Promenade Ballroom Promenade Ballroom James J. Hill South Promenade Ballroom/Foyer 9:10-9:45 am World Economic Trends, Dr. Bruce A. Scherr, Chairman of the Board and CEO, Informa Economics 9:45-10:15 am Panama Canal: Can We Keep Up With the Expansion? Kendall Keith, President, National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) Marianela Dengo, Customer Relations Unit Manager, Panama Canal Authority 10:15 am Break 10:30 am Welcome by The Honorable Chris Coleman, Mayor, City of Saint Paul Transportation Forecast: Commodities Crystal Ball Ken Eriksen, Senior Vice President, Informa Economics, Moderator Petroleum: Leon Crites, Manager, Marine Transportation & Logistics, CITGO Petroleum Corp. Coal: James Grech, Senior Vice President - Marketing, CONSOL Energy, Inc. Grain: Rick Browne, Senior Vice President, Grain Marketing, CHS, Inc. 12:00 noon Lunch: Keynote Speaker Introduction by Rick Calhoun, WCI Chairman of the Board Timothy G. Galarnyk, Chief Executive Officer, Construction Risk Management, Inc., and Host of the History Channel s Operation Infrastructure 1:30-3:00 pm O&M Report Card: What Projects Get a Failing Grade? Cornel Martin, President and CEO, Waterways Council, Inc., Moderator Michael B. White, P.E., USACE, Director, Programs Directorate, Great Lakes & Ohio River Division Mark Mazzanti, USACE, Chief, Programs Directorate, Mississippi Valley Division 3:00-3:15 pm Break 3:15-3:45 pm Asian Carp: Recipes for Extinction Doug Grann, President & CEO, Wildlife Forever Mark Biel, Chairman, UnLock Our Jobs Coalition, Executive Director, Chemical Industry Council of Illinois 3:45-4:15 pm Missouri River: Too Much or Too Little? Tim Richardson, Director, Government Affairs, American Land Conservancy Terrence Moore, Director, Business Development, AEP River Operations 4:15-4:45 pm Navigation Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP): Sustainable, Achievable! Dan McGuiness, Dan McGuiness & Associates (retired Director of Conservation Policy, Mississippi River Initiative, Audubon) Lee Nelson, President, Upper River Services LLC 4:45 pm Adjourn 6:00-10:00 pm Cocktail reception and dinner at the Science Museum of Minnesota 120 W. Kellogg Blvd., Saint Paul, MN Elements Cafe, Level 6 (Note: take the elevator or the musical stairs!)

Tuesday, October 5, 2010 6:00-10:00 pm Cocktail reception and dinner at the Science Museum of Minnesota Even the fossils enjoy the view!

One of the highlights of the museum s Dinosaurs and Fossils Gallery is an 82-foot-long Diplodocus, a plant-eating dinosaur from the Jurassic period. Source: Science Museum of Minnesota.

5 Tuesday, October 5, :00-10:00 pm Cocktail reception and dinner at the Science Museum of Minnesota Even the fossils enjoy the view! Overlooking the Mississippi River, the Science Museum of Minnesota provides visitors an opportunity to view one the most extensive dinosaur collections in the nation. One of the highlights of the museum s Dinosaurs and Fossils Gallery is an 82-foot-long Diplodocus, a plant-eating dinosaur from the Jurassic period. Source: Science Museum of Minnesota. View of the Mississippi River from the Science Museum of Minnesota DAY THREE: Wednesday, October 6, 2010 (Unless noted otherwise below, Symposium events held in Promenade Ballroom) 8:00 am Registration/Breakfast 8:45-10:15 am Washington Update: Capitol Hill s Wild Ride Dan Mecklenborg, Senior Vice President, HR & Chief Legal Officer, Ingram Barge Company, Moderator The Political Landscape Jim Wiesemeyer, Senior Vice President, Informa Economics Chris Johnsen, Partner and Member of the Board of Directors, Jones Walker WCI s #1 Legislative Priority: The Inland Waterways Capital Development Plan Steve Little, Chairman, Inland Waterways Users Board 10:15 am Break 10:30 am Telling Our Story Debra Colbert, Communications/Media Relations, Waterways Council, Inc. Leigh Ann Hale, Assistant Vice President of Sustainability and Tax, Ingram Barge Company Tricia Braid Terry, Communications Director, Illinois Corn Growers Association, Illinois Corn Marketing Board 11:30 am Adjourn Registration fees in 2010 are unchanged from last year: $595 for Early Bird registrations received by September 13, and $650 for registrations received after that date. Registrations for spouses and other guests attending the evening social events are available for $195. Return the registration form in this brochure with your information, or visit to register online with a credit card.

6 Registration Form Questions? Call: Waterways Council, Inc. Telephone Your registration fee, payable to Waterways Council, Inc., should be submitted in full at the time of registration. For the fastest response, we encourage you to use your credit card and register securely ONLINE at EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION $595 (through Sept. 13) AFTER SEPT 13 $650 (including on-site) Spouse and Guest (evening special events) $195 REGISTER ONLINE TODAY! If paying by check, please fill out the following form and mail to WATERWAYS COUNCIL, INC. 801 N. Quincy Street, Suite 200 Arlington, VA USA - or - return by FAX Name Title Preferred Name on Badge Company Address City State Zip Country Telephone Fax address I have a disability. Please contact me about my special accommodation needs. Spouse and Guest Registration Yes! My spouse or guest will attend the Opening Reception on Monday and the Special Event at the Science Museum of Minnesota on Tuesday night. I will add the $195 fee to my payment. Spouse/Guest First and Last Name: PLEASE INDICATE METHOD OF PAYMENT (Payment required at time of registration) Enclosed is my check made payable to Waterways Council, Inc. My check payable to Waterways Council, Inc., will follow by mail to the above address. To pay by credit card, register ONLINE at - Full refund for cancellations received by Sept. 20; full refund less $100 administrative fee for cancellations after that date -

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