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Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel 5015 Pine Creek Drive • Westerville, Ohio • 43081 • 614.901.1690 Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel Visit the hotel online to receive the conference rate of $135. Under “Check Rates and Availability” on the hotel website (see below), simply enter the date range for the SSTI conference and ANCANCA in the Group Code box. This special rate expires 10 N. Broadway Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102 (405) 228-8000 marriott.com/property/propertypage/OKCBR Images used are provided courtesy of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the National Science Foundation. SSTI’s 10th Annual Conference For a few days this fall, more than 300 of the nation's greatest thinkers and practitioners for building tech-based economies will descend on Oklahoma City to gain: What to expect 3Better ways to commercialize innovations 3Methods to improve entrepreneurial assistance and in-depth examinations of some of the best state and 3 research grant programs regional approaches to cultivate a bright economic future 3Insightful discussion on national innovation policies and 3unparalleled networking with the right people within research funding priorities the tech-based economic development community 3New approaches to increase local access to risk capital 3stimulating dialogue and thought-provoking exchange between great thinkers, old friends and new peers from 3Tools to measure the effectiveness of public-private investments across the country to encourage tech-based economic growth All of them will find answers in Oklahoma City — at the 3renewed energy and personal resolve to address the premier professional development event of the year for the challenges of strengthening your state or local economy tech-based economic development community. The only question remaining is will you be among them? About SSTI The State Science and Technology Institute is a national Seating is limited. Visit www.ssti.org nonprofit organization dedicated to improving government- industry programs that encourage economic growth to register online today. through the application of science and technology. 4 • Conference Overview 5 • Keynote Speaker Transforming Regional Economies: David Thompson — Publisher, The Oklahoman The Essence of Tech-Based Economic Development Across the country, the regions Colorado Springs Sun and the Charlotte Incubators and accelerators. Angel, unrealized when true public-private, transforming their economies invariably Observer, preceded his May 2003 return to seed and venture capital. Research parks. university-industry-government have media that are reporting, Oklahoma when he was named University and industry research. Technology collaboration is not in place. analyzing, and editorializing on publisher of The Oklahoman licensing and commercialization. Entrepre- the need for change. One of by then-owner and publisher, neurship assistance. R&D tax credits. Fortunately, there is a solution. There is a Oklahoma's most significant Mr. Edward L. Gaylord. Technology workforce develop- single place, a single event, each year at voices for investing in the ment. Regional technology which the leadership and staff from the future is David Thompson, the Throughout his career, Mr. councils. Manufacturing complete spectrum of programs and publisher of The Oklahoman, Thompson has been active in extension. Science and practices dedicated to transforming the state's largest newspaper civic affairs. He takes an active technology advisers. regional economies share common and one of the top 100 role in economic development experiences, insights and approaches. newspapers in America. as a member of the board of While all have specific Collectively, they form a national directors of several functions, collectively, community dedicated to advancing Mr. Thompson's keynote organizations including the these activities are innovation-based economic growth. speech will explore the role of Greater Oklahoma City working toward a single the media in transforming Chamber, the State Chamber goal of transforming a The event is SSTI's 10th Annual Conference. regional economies. of Commerce, the Oklahoma regional economy to be The participants will be drawn from the Health Center Foundation, and as a more competitive in the full-spectrum of TBED practice from across Having grown up in Oklahoma, Mr. member of the Oklahoma Business knowledge-driven global market. the country. SSTI's annual conference is the Thompson began his career at The Roundtable. only event that draws such a wide cross- Oklahoman in 1974. Positions at the These are not the same components used section of the TBED community and for traditional economic development provides the premier professional- approaches that strive to improve or development opportunity of the year for maintain economic vitality of a geographic launching, re-energizing, or transforming area. Technology-based economic the TBED talents of your state, region, Opening Reception — Tues., Oct. 31, 6:30 p.m. development (TBED) is driven to improve university or locality. the standard of living of an area while n the evening of Oct. 31, SSTI's The Opening Reception affords a wonderful increasing their capacity to generate new We invite you to join your peers at this Oconference participants will be treated environment to reconnect with colleagues opportunities for wealth creation through a special event. Attendance will be limited to a fun-filled evening of dinner, drinks, art, and network with other conference combination of knowledge, innovation, and to ensure the high quality of interaction, culture and entertainment thanks to the attendees, speakers and our local hosts. entrepreneurship. dialogue and community past participants overwhelming generosity of the conference's Festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. Shuttle have grown to 22 local hosts (see page 28). The event will transportation will be provided between the How well TBED programs work together expect each year. be held at the National Cowboy & Western conference hotel and the museum depends on many variables, not the least Heritage Museum, a stunning cultural art beginning at 6:15 p.m. On the Web: important is the degree to which they museum and research center. www.nationalcowboymuseum.org embrace concepts of cooperation, partnership, integration, and unity in vision. The full economic impact of investments to encourage growth through science and technology can remain 6 • Pre-conference Workshops (optional) Tuesday, Oct. 31 • 7 Transforming a Regional Economy: Following lunch at the Research Park, participants will Moving Forward Together depart for a tour of Oklahoma City's MAPS projects. Guided Tuesday, Oct. 31 • 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. by former Oklahoma City Mayor Kirk Humphreys, the tour (Registration: $75 member; $95 nonmember) will highlight the new and upgraded sports, recreation, entertainment, cultural and convention facilities funded his is a city that has to be seen to be believed — and through MAPS. The projects began in 1993, when voters Tthis candid session with Oklahoma City's top movers approved the MAPS sales tax, and were completed in 2004. and shakers should make it a must for every local Oklahoma City is the first city in the country to undertake economic development professional. a public facility enhancement project of this size. All projects are now complete and paid off. How does a medium-sized city in a small state accomplish big things? How was a down-at-the-heels tract of urban As a result of MAPS, downtown Oklahoma City has landscape transformed into a 27-acre research park seen more than $2.5 billion in new public and private featuring a seven-building complex with 600,000 sq. ft. of development. The initial investment has spurred Class A wet-lab space and a 97 percent occupancy rate? millions of dollars in additional development, filling in How did the city convince its citizens to tax themselves voids and redeveloping underutilized land as housing, higher to support one of the largest capital improvement mixed use offices, and arts and entertainment projects in the country — one that has already yielded facilities. MAPS was the catalyst for dramatically more than $2.4 billion in public and private investment? changing public perception and improving quality of life This full-day session will provide answers and insights in downtown, which has developed into a vibrant 24/7 from the key players in the initiatives that have radically community with places to live, work and play. transformed the face of the community. Presenters include: •Michael Anderson, President, Presbyterian Health In the morning, participants will travel to the Presbyterian Foundation Health Foundation Research Park. The complex's master •Michael Carolina, Executive Director, Oklahoma Center plan calls for the construction of 10 buildings, raising the for the Advancement of Science and Technology total research and office space to more than 1 million sq. •Joseph Ferretti, Senior Vice President & Provost, ft. Working in cooperation with federal, state and local Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center agencies, the park is a collaborative alliance including •Kirk Humphreys, former Mayor, Oklahoma City businesses, government and higher education. It is •Hershel Lamirand, President & CEO, Oklahoma Health strategically located near the Oklahoma Health Center to Foundation create a synergism of research science and ommercializ- •Greg Main, President & CEO, i2E ation. Through interactive sessions with the city and state's •Stephen
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