Symposium for 21st Century Economic Development

This event is sold out and registration is closed.
For information please call Karen Brown 814-863-5100.

Confirmed Speakers

Haley Barbour, Governor, State of Mississippi
Burt Chojnowski, President, Fairfield Entrepreneurs Association
Dennis Cuneo, Senior Vice President, Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America
Emily DeRocco, Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
Mark Drabenstott, Vice President and Director, Center for the Study of Rural America,
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
John Engler, President, National Association of Manufacturers and former Governor of Michigan
Elson S. Floyd, President, University of Missouri
Randall Kempner, Vice President, Regional Innovation, Council on Competitiveness
Greg Main, CEO and President, i2E
David Sampson, Deputy Secretary of Commerce, U.S. Department of Commerce (invited)
Phillip Singerman, Executive Director, Maryland Technology Development Corporation
David R. Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Infotonics Technology Center, Inc.
Lee T. Todd, Jr., President, University of Kentucky
Kathy Brittain White, Founder and President, Rural Sourcing, Inc.

These nationally renowned speakers will address key topics related to 21st century economic development such as innovation, entrepreneurship, university-led economic development, regionalism, creating a 21st-century workforce, and the Strengthening America's Communities Initiative. The National Awards for Excellence in Economic Development will also be presented to best practice organizations.

Registration for the conference is limited to the first 150 people.

Location and Accommodations

The program will be held at The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City, located in Arlington, Virginia, just minutes from both the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and downtown Washington, D.C.

A limited number of rooms have been set aside at the conference location. Call or fax The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City to make your room reservation. Be sure to identify yourself as a participant in the Symposium for 21st Century Economic Development. Reservations should be made as soon as possible and no later than August 23, 2005. The special group rate is $239 plus 5.25 percent city tax and 5.0 percent state tax.

For a room reservation or information on hotel amenities
Phone: 703-415-5000 or 800-241-3333
Fax: 814-863-5002
www.ritzcarlton.com/hotels/pentagon_city/

Schedule

September 22, 2005
7:00-8:30 a.m.	Registration
8:30-9:30	Breakfast with keynote speaker David Sampson, Deputy Secretary of Commerce, U.S. Department of Commerce (invited)
9:30-10:30	Strengthening America's Communities Advisory Committee Final Report Mark Drabenstott, Vice President and Director, Center for the Study of Rural America, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Phillip Singerman, Executive Director, Maryland Technology Development Corporation
10:30-10:45	Break
10:45-11:45	Innovation: A New Wave of Opportunity for Innovation-Led Economic Development David R. Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Infotonics Technology Center, Inc. Randall Kempner, Vice President, Innovation, Council on Competitiveness
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.	Entrepreneurship: The Key to High-Wage Job Creation Greg Main, CEO & President, i2E (Oklahoma Technology Commercialization Center) Burt Chojnowski, President, Fairfield Entrepreneurs Association
12:45-2:00 p.m.	Lunch with keynote speaker Haley Barbour, Governor, State of Mississippi
2:00-3:00	University-Led Economic Development Elson S. Floyd, President, University of Missouri Lee T. Todd, Jr., President, University of Kentucky
3:00-3:15	Break
3:15-4:15	Regionalism: Identifying and Developing Industry Clusters Dennis Cuneo, Senior Vice President, Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America John Engler, President, National Association of Manufacturers, former Governor of Michigan
4:15-4:30	Break
4:30-5:30	Creating a World-Class 21st Century Workforce Emily DeRocco, Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor Kathy Brittain White, Founder and President, Rural Sourcing, Inc.
5:30-5:45	Break
5:45-7:15	The EDA Excellence in Economic Development Awards 2005/Cocktail Reception sponsored by Toyota Motor North America

Fee and Registration

This event is sold out and registration is closed. For information please call Karen Brown 814-863-5100.

There is no fee to attend the symposium but registration is limited to the first 150 individuals enrolling for the event. Registrants will receive program materials and are eligible to attend all sessions refreshment breaks, breakfast, lunch, and a cocktail reception including a cash bar. Registrants are responsible for all other meals and lodging.

You will be notified promptly of any cancellations or schedule or program changes. Conferences and Institutes will confirm your enrollment in the program and provide additional information on final registration.

Refunds and Cancellations

All cancellations must be received in writing by mail or fax. Anyone who is registered but cannot attend may send a substitute. The University may cancel or postpone any course or activity because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a program is canceled or postponed, the University will refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any other related costs, charges, or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies.

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Mark Bernhard
Conferences and Institutes Registration
The Pennsylvania State University
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State College PA 16804-0108
Phone: 814-863-5100
Fax: 814-863-5175
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