Economic Development Workshops

Site Consultants' Insights
Thursday 9:45 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Room 203DE
Which industries are poised for expansion? What factors are driving corporate location decisions in a down economy? Discover what your community can do to stand out. A panel of site location consultants will also provide a big picture view of corporate expansion and relocation trends across various industry sectors.
Speakers: Del Boyette, Principal, Boyette Strategic Advisors; Kate McEnroe, President, Kate McEnroe Consulting; Don Schjeldahl, Vice President, Austin Consulting

Promoting Entrepreneurial Culture
Thursday 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Room 202E
Economic growth will likely come from new enterprises and someone in your town could have the next big, commercially-viable idea. Is your community organized to help that person go from idea to employer? Learn strategies and ideas for fostering a community-wide culture of entrepreneurship.
Speaker: Amber Fischvogt, Director, Columbus (IN) Enterprise Development Center

Becoming an Economic Development Powerhouse
Friday 9:45 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Room 202A
Successfully taking the lead on economic development for your community could lift your chamber's influence and investment to new levels. Learn how some chambers have evolved from a traditional membership service organization to a regional economic development leader.
Speakers: James Hizer, CEcD, President & CEO, Bowling Green (KY) Area Chamber of Commerce; Pat O'Brian, President, Milwaukee (WI) 7 Regional Economic Development Collaboration

Anatomy of the Deal
Friday 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Room 202A
Although some companies are holding their breath and delaying new investment, there are new corporate projects, expansions and relocations in the pipeline. Hear first-hand how two of 2009's biggest projects were won.
Speakers: Ann Stevens, President, BioMed San Antonio; Mark Kleinschmidt, President and CEO, New Castle (DE) Chamber of Commerce
Moderator: Jay Garner, CEcD, CCE, President & Founder, Garner Economics