2015 MEDC FALL CONFERENCE

EFFICIENTLY MANAGING YOUR TIME

AND RESOURCES!

October 21-23, 2015

Courtyard by Marriott – 3301 LeMone Industrial Boulevard, Columbia, MO

SCHEDULE

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

12 Noon / REGISTRATION (Sign up for Group Dutch Treat Dining for Wednesday evening so advance reservations can be made.)
1:00 P.M. / WELCOME AND BRIEF OPENING REMARKS – DONNA BROWN - MEDC President
1:15 - 2:45 P.M.
/ KICK-OFF SPEAKER:
INSPIRING THE BEST IN PEOPLE
Presenter: DR. TIM CROWLEY, Crowley Leadership
For more than 25 years, Dr. Tim Crowley has engaged, motivated, and inspired audiences to change their actions and attitudes in ways proven to empower people and organizations, impacting more than a million people nationwide. Dr. Tim will share an informative, enjoyable and uplifting message to make you a better person and a better manager. Don’t miss this energetic and impactful presentation that will begin our conference!
“Leadership is less about title or position and more about everyday actions and the way we impact the lives around us.” – Dr. Tim
2:45 - 3 P.M. / “CATCH UP ON COMMUNICATIONS” BREAK
3 - 3:30 P.M.
/ MEDC LEGISLATIVE UPDATE & PROPOSED 2016 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
BRIAN GRACE, MEDC Legislative Consultant
TIM ARBEITER, CEcD & RYAN MOONEY, CEcD - MEDC Public Policy Co-Chairs
3:30 - 4:30 P.M.
/ MISSOURI PARTNERSHIP UPDATE & 2016 COOPERATIVE MARKETING PREVIEW
STEVE JOHNSON, CEO, Missouri Partnership
MARK SUTHERLAND, VP for Marketing Strategies, Missouri Partnership
CEO Steve Johnson will provide a preview of the Missouri Partnership’s 2016 Cooperative Marketing Program. You will also have the opportunity to meet and hear from Missouri Partnership’s newest team member, Mark Sutherland, VP, Market Strategies and his plans for taking Missouri business attraction to the next level.
5:30 P.M. / RECEPTION – Bring your drink tickets…
6:30 P.M. / “DUTCH TREAT” GROUP DINING
To sign up; indicate your choice at the registration desk. (Remember this dining is “dutch treat” – Your Coordinator will not be your “host”) Take advantage of this opportunity to experience a fun night and meet some colleagues from across the state.
Restaurant choices and coordinators are:
1. Shakespeare’s Pizza – Coordinator Ryan Mooney
2. Addison’s – Coordinator Donna Brown
3. Flat Branch Microbrewery – Coordinator Mark Stombaugh
4. CC City Broilers – Coordinator John Engelmann

Thursday, October 22, 2015

7:30 A.M. / NEW MEMBER BREAKFAST WITH MEDC OFFICERS & MEDC COUNSELORS
(Reservations Required – Chance for new members and any students attending to meet with MEDC Executive Committee and MEDC Counselors to learn about MEDC activities and services. Even if you are not new, but would like to have a chance to learn about the inner workings of the organization or ask some questions, make plans to attend.
7:30 A.M. / MEMBER BREAKFAST (same room – table identifiers designating groups)
8:30 - 9:15 A.M.
/ FUNDING OPTIONS – LET’S GET CREATIVE!
WILLIAM ANDERSON, Missouri Technology Corporation
KIM MARTIN, Missouri Development Finance Board
Explore with representatives of Missouri Technology Corporation and Missouri Development Finance Board various funding options that you may not be familiar with.
9:15 - 11:30 A.M.
/ KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
CAPACITY SCORECARD CONTENT
Presenter: JANET ADY, President & CEO,
Ady Advantage
The lack of capacity is one of the largest barriers to economic success. Ady Advantage has developed a capacity readiness scorecard that catalogues major organizational and regional asset indicators. This tool enables them to not only determine the prime path to economic growth, but also provide actionable steps for improving current capacities to achieve the desired vision.
Janet Ady is a well-known site locator that is very familiar with our state and brings a wealth of information to our group! She currently is president of Ady Advantage, a specialized consulting firm she founded in 2003. For more information on Ady Advantage, visit http://adyadvantage.com.
11:30 - 11:45 A.M. / “CATCH UP ON COMMUNICATIONS” BREAK
11:45 A.M. - 1 P.M. / LUNCH & MEDC MEMBERSHIP MEETING
1:00 - 2:00 P.M.
/ WAR ON TALENT
Presented by: JANET ADY, President & CEO,
AdyAdvantage
Workforce and talent availability is a driving factor in most relocation and expansion decisions today. Learn how representative EDOs throughout the US are tackling the talent issue and share these lessons with your organization.
2 - 3 P.M. / MOVING FROM DATA TO DECISIONS
Presenters:
PAT CURRY, ExCEED
SHARON GULICK, ExCEED
DR. DAVID SCHMIDT, BRIDG, University of Missouri Extension
MAURICE HARRIS, MERIC, Missouri Department of Economic Development
Just having data is not enough – using information to effectively tell your story and build a set of actionable strategies is key. This session will look at sources for economic analysis and how it can support your community and business building efforts. Presenters will also announce an opportunity to participate as pilots in the final development of a new, customized service to help you turn information into concrete steps your stakeholders can support.
3 - 3:15 P.M. / “CATCH UP ON COMMUNICATIONS” BREAK
3:15 - 4:15 P.M.
/ BASIC FUNDRAISING PRACTICES FOR EDO’S
4:15 - 5:00 P.M.
/ RAPID FIRE – 30 IDEAS IN 30 MINUTES
Coordinator: RYAN MOONEY, CEcD
Bring your “best practice” idea – you have 1 minute to present – members in audience will vote on best idea and winner will receive a $50 gift card!
5 P.M / RECEPTION – Bring your drink tickets and enjoy some hot hors d’oeuvres with your MEDC colleagues!
Also if Missouri has a team in the playoffs, we will determine a gathering location for those who want to watch the game together!
6 P.M. / DINNER & EVENING ON YOUR OWN

Friday, October 23, 2015

7:30 A.M. / BREAKFAST
8:30 - 9:30 A.M. / TRAIN SMARTER, NOT HARDER …
KEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ROLES IN THE NEW WIOA
Presenter: JASEN JONES, PCED, Workforce Investment Board of SW MO
The largest workforce system reform effort in more than a decade is here. Will your community be left behind? Come discover your fit in the new Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act. Dig deeper into the WIOA roadmap for organizing employers with sector partnerships, growing the pool for in-demand jobs by integrating your schools with career pathways, and re-invigorating local services through the new Missouri Job Center system. Find a renewed sense of purpose on how to increase the competitive edge of your local workforce through WIOA along with ideas for next steps in your community and region.
9:30 - 10 A.M.
10 - 10:30 A.M.
10:30 - 11 A.M. / “MED” TALK PRESENTATIONS
Based on the highly successful “TED TALKS”, we’re packing our Friday morning with some short powerful talks. Great opportunity to obtain loads of info in a short period of time!
MoSourcelink – We Create Capital Model –
JENNY MILLER, Network Builder, KCSourceLink
New Data Center Rules –
SALLIE HEMENWAY, CEcD, MO Department of Economic Development
New Market Tax Credits (Rural/Urban) –
STEVE KRAMER, US Bank
DRAWING FOR $100 ATTENDANCE PRIZE!
ADJOURNMENT