2018 FALL CONFERENCE

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1 2018 FALL CONFERENCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE FUTURE October 17-19, 2018 Drury Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, Cape Girardeau, MO SCHEDULE Wednesday, October 17, :30 pm REGISTRATION 1:30 pm 1:45-2:00 pm 2:00 2:45 pm 2:45-3:15 pm WELCOME AND BRIEF OPENING REMARKS TIM ARBEITER, CEcD, MEDC President WELCOME TO CAPE GIRARDEAU JOHN MEHNER, CCE, Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce INNOVATIVE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY ZONES Presenters will share best practices on building relationships to creative infrastructure financing, attracting investment and marketing zones, and how these partnerships are leading to successful projects. Presenter: MICHAEL LABELLE, CPA, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, St. Louis MEDC LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Join Brian Grace and Brian Gerau of the Public Policy Committee as they report on the 2018 legislative accomplishments in Jefferson City and how the outcomes of recent elections will affect Missouri s path forward. Presenters: BRIAN GRACE, MEDC Legislative Consultant BRIAN GERAU, Jackson Chamber of Commerce

2 Wednesday, October 17, :15 pm 3:30 5 pm SportsPlex 5:00 pm TRAVEL TO SPORTSPLEX FOR TOUR 2526 Jim Drury Way, Cape Girardeau CAPE GIRARDEAU ECODEV PANEL & SPORTS FACILITY TOUR Cape Girardeau officials provide case studies on economic development and redevelopment successes, including hospitality, tourism, assets, entrepreneurship, and downtown revitalization. Connect with Cape Chamber/CVB on facilitating a tour of the new facility and a presentation on the SportsPlex history and future. Moderator: JOHN MEHNER, CCE, President/CEO Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce, Director Cape Girardeau Area MAGNET Panelists: SCOTT MEYER, City Manager, City of Cape Girardeau JULIA JONES, Director, Parks & Recreation, City of Cape Girardeau HEATHER DAVIES, SportsPlex Facility Manager, City of Cape Girardeau MARLA MILLS, Executive Director, Old Town Cape RECEPTION CAPE GIRARDEAU SPORTSPLEX Bring your Drink Tickets! 6:00 pm DINNER & EVENING ON YOUR OWN Thursday, October 18, :30 am MEMBER BREAKFAST Hotel Breakfast Area (If you are not registered at the Drury Plaza Hotel, check with Pat Amick at MEDC Registration for your complimentary Breakfast Coupon.)

3 Thursday, October 18, 2018 (Continued) 8:30 9 am 9-10 am OPEN FORUM WITH MEDC LEADERSHIP Your chance to ask questions about MEDC, learn more about the structure of MEDC and how to get involved. Leadership will share findings and themes identified at the recent Board Retreat. We will also use this session as an opportunity to formally welcome our newest members and let them introduce themselves. Presenters: President TIMOTHY ARBEITER, CEcD Vice President LORI BECKLENBERG Treasurer JONAS ARJES, CEcD, EDFP Secretary SCOTT SATTLER, EDFP Immediate Past President JESSICA CRAIG OVERVIEW OF ECONOMIC CONDITIONS IN THE U.S. AND MISSOURI Gain insights from Sarah A. Low, Associate Professor of Regional Economics and University of Missouri ExCEED program, on the current state of the national and state economies with a particular emphasis on business activity in rural areas. Presenter: SARAH LOW, University of Missouri 10 10:15 a.m. CATCH UP ON COMMUNICATIONS BREAK 10:15-11:15 am ECODEV YPS TACKLE THE INDUSTRY S MOST CHALLENGING QUESTIONS Tune into a panel discussion with some of Missouri s best and brightest EcoDev young professionals across the state. This session will explore the successes and challenges facing economic development professionals under 40, and how they apply fresh minds to some of today's most difficult industry questions. Moderator: LORI BECKLENBERG, St. Louis Regional Chamber Panelists: JULIAN JACQUIN, City of Wildwood ANDREA SITZES, ShowMe Christian County DANIEL TAPPANA, MO Dept. of Economic Development CARA WEBER, St. Louis Regional Chamber of Commerce

4 Thursday, October 18, 2018 (Continued) 11:15 am Noon 12 Noon Cape Rock 1:30 2:15 pm MISSOURI PARTNERSHIP UPDATE Join Mark Sutherland, Missouri Partnership Vice President of Market Strategies, as he reports on the course forward for Missouri Partnership and provides an overview of Missouri Partnership's marketing strategy and tactics. Presenter: MARK SUTHERLAND, VP of Market Strategies, Missouri Partnership LUNCH AND MEDC MEMBERSHIP MEETING 5 FUTURE TRENDS THAT WILL IMPACT BUSINESS AND LOCAL ECONOMIES This interactive session puts eyes on horizon to identify five big trends with significant economic impacts that are quickly headed our way. The discussion includes major threats, unique opportunities, and key action items to prepare for this economic blitz. Presenter: PATRICK McKEEHAN, Economic Development Director, City of O Fallon 2:15 pm NETWORKING BREAK 2:30 3:45 pm LATEST TRENDS IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP Cape Girardeau has a rich history of entrepreneurship and sees small business as a major economic powerhouse in the area. Learn the latest trends in entrepreneurship supported by the SEMS and other partners and discover how Cape Girardeau partners work together to adopt an entrepreneurial spirit in order to maintain a high standard of living in the increasingly competitive global economy. Moderator: JOHN MEHNER, CCE, Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce and Cape Girardeau Area MAGNET Panelists: DR. JAMES STAPLETON, Co-Founder, Codefi DR. ALBERTO DAVILA, Dean, Harrison College of Business, Douglas C. Green Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

5 Thursday, October 18, 2018 (Continued) 4:00 6 pm TRAVEL TO RECEPTION MARQUETTE TECH DISTRICT 338 Broadway St., Cape Girardeau HEAVY HORS D'OEUVRES RECEPTION in the Marquette Building Lobby AND TOUR OF CODEFI Bring Your Drink Tickets! 6:00 pm DINNER & EVENING ON YOUR OWN Friday, October 19, :30 am Hotel Breakfast Area 8:30 am Capaha Room 9:30 am Capaha Room BREAKFAST AND CHECKOUT OPPORTUNITY (If you are not registered at the Drury Plaza Hotel, check with Pat Amick at MEDC Registration for your complimentary Breakfast Coupon.) ISSUES & ANSWERS WITH PLATINUM ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS Experienced Economic Development practitioners meet with attendees for a relevant, topic-based session. Discover what state economic development experts think about key trends and their impact on local organizations. AMY SUBLETT, Skilled Workforce Missouri JIM ERICKSON, Kansas City Area Development Council PATRICK McKEEHAN, City of O Fallon RYAN MOONEY, CEcD, Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce BEST IN MIDWEST - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE NEXT GENERATION Best in Midwest is an initiative that will transform Missouri s Department of Economic Development into the top economic development agency in the Midwest. It will focus extensively on helping businesses grow and create jobs and helping workers access training and acquire skills to find employment. Join MO DED as they touch on statewide goals for 2019 and how Missouri economic developers can help further DED s vision for the future. MARK STOMBAUGH, CEcD, MO Dept. of Economic Development

6 Friday, October 19, 2018 (Continued) 10:30 am Capaha Room 11:30 am Capaha Room SETTING A HIGHER BAR FOR MISSOURI Missouri Partnership highlights best practices from around the state and throughout the country. We ll explore the real wins, lessons learned and ways the organization plans to innovate to make Missouri a competitive economic marker. STEVE JOHNSON, CEO, Missouri Partnership SUBASH ALIAS, Senior Vice President DEBORAH PRICE, VP of Business Recruitment and General Counsel DENNIS PRUITT, CEcD, VP of International Business Recruitment DRAWING FOR $100 ATTENDANCE PRIZE (must be present to win) ADJOURNMENT Special Thanks to our Speakers and Sponsors and to the Cape Girardeau Host Community for making this conference a success! Don t forget the Twitter-sphere during the #2018FALLMEDC

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8 MEDC Economic Issues Summit January 14-15, 2019 DoubleTree by Hilton, Jefferson City Registration Open Now on showme.org! OTHER FUTURE CONFERENCES 2019 MEDC Site Consultant Event (Formerly Lakeside with the Locators) April 10-12, 2019 Hotel Vandivort Springfield 2019 MEDC Annual Conference June 11-13, 2019 Camden on the Lake Resort Lake Ozark

AGENDA. Time Events January 16 Facilitator. Meet Secretary of Revenue; Tour of KS Dept. of Revenue, Docking Building

AGENDA. Time Events January 16 Facilitator. Meet Secretary of Revenue; Tour of KS Dept. of Revenue, Docking Building January 16-17, 2014 Topeka Location: KSCPA Offices (100 SE 9 th St, Suite 502) Summary Visit to the Kansas Department of Revenue and the Kansas Senate; Tour the renovated Statehouse (Basement to dome renovation