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2ND ANNUAL NEVADA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE PROGRAM GUIDE SEPTEMBER 20-22, 2016 University of Nevada, Reno Joe Crowley Student Union PRESENTED BY University of Nevada, Reno – College of Business, University of Nevada, Las Vegas – Center for Business & Economic Research, Western Nevada Development District, Nevada Industry Excellence, USDA Rural Development SPONSORED BY your business is our business leaders decision makers owners We are proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the Nevada Economic Development Conference For Subscription & Advertising Information, please visit us online at: www.NNBW.com CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS 7:30am Conference Registration SUPPORTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH Located on 4th Floor of Joe Crowley Student Union BROWNFIELDS FUNDS & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 7:30 – 8:30am Continental Breakfast 8:00am – 4:00pm Exhibit Hall, located in Milt Glick Ballroom A Knowledge Center - Room 422, The Paul & Gwen Leonard Room 8:30am Keynote by Robert Lang, Greenspun College of Urban Presented by Environmental Protection Agency - Center for Creative Land Affairs, Lincy Executive Director, Director at Recycling, Nevada Division of Environmental Protection - Bureau of Corrective Brookings Mountain West Institute – “Megapolitan Actions, Northern Nevada Development Authority America” Federal and state brownfields resources have brought jobs and economic 10:15 – 11:45am Concurrent Education Sessions development throughout the State of Nevada. Learn how the suite of 12 – 1:30pm Lunch & Keynote – Brett Kelsey, Vice President & Chief brownfields resources can accelerate business, economic development, Technology Officer for the Americas for Intel Security – energy, infrastructure, and other activities in your community. “Cyber Security Trends & Innovations” 1:45 – 3:00pm Concurrent Education Sessions FUNDAMENTALS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 3:15 – 4:30pm Concurrent Education Sessions 8:30am – 4:45pm Joe Crowley Student Union - Room 403 *Separate ticketed events Presented by University of Nevada, Reno College of Business & University of Economic Development JOIN US FOR THIS PREMIER Attendees will learn economic development strategies from community to neighborhood development to redevelopment and land use, to workforce NETWORKING EVENT development and entrepreneurial development. An overview of how to fund economic development as well as fiscal authority and stability and their impacts on economic development. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 EXHIBIT HALL 7:00am Conference Registration WELCOME RECEPTION Located on 4th Floor of Joe Crowley Student Union 7:00 – 7:30am Continental Breakfast WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Exhibit Hall, located in Milt Glick Ballroom A 7:30 – 9:00am Keynote by Diarmuid O’Connell – Tesla Vice President, 5:30 TO 8:30 PM • MILTON GLICK BALLROOM A Business Development –“Accelerating The World’s Transition to Sustainable Transport” Join us at the Exhibit Hall Welcome Reception, immediately following 9:15am – 12:00pm Institutes the first day of programs and tours. Enjoy refreshments and drinks, 12:15 – 1:30pm Lunch & Keynote – Dr. Sam Cordes – “Regional network with other attendees, and visit the sponsors & exhibitors who are Development, Rural-Urban Interdependency, and Deep working with organizations, agencies and businesses throughout Nevada Collaborations: Keys to Future Successes” to Build A Stronger Nevada through innovation, products and services. 1:45 – 5:30pm Tours Award and Accolade winners will be showcasing their award winning 5:30 – 8:00pm Exhibitors’ Reception – Exhibit Hall located in marketing projects! This event is open to all attendees. Milt Glick Ballroom A REGISTER TODAY ONLINE www.wndd.org BY EMAIL [email protected] BY PHONE 775.883.7333 X2000 3 CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE Sarah Adler, State Director Sheryl Gonzales, Project Manager Lynne F. Keller, Co-Founder Anthony Ruiz, Communications USDA Rural Development Western Nevada Development The Right Track Manager Presenting Sponsor District Registration & Volunteers Committee Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance Staff Liaison & Presenting Sponsor Chair Publicity Committee Richard Bartholet, Director University of Nevada, Reno Lisa Granahan, Economic Dick Kelsey, Chairman Michael Salogga, Business Resource University Center for Economic Vitality Manager Sun Science Manager, Carson City Development Douglas County Energy Program Program Committee College of Business Economic Vitality/Development Track Business/Entrepreneur Track Chair Chair Heidi Lusby-Angvick, Exec. Frederick Steinmann, DPPD, Director Assistant Research Professor Teri Bath, Owner – Events and Kathy Halbardier, Project Manager Pershing County Economic UNR – Department of Economics Marketing Nevada Industry Excellence Diversification Authority University Center for Economic Reno Garden Shop Nursery Manufacturing Track Chair Manufacturers Track Co-Chair Development/College of Business Agribusiness Track Chair & Presenting Sponsor UNR Staff Liaison & Presenting Dave Mendiola, County Manager Sponsor Kelly K. Clark, Special Projects/ Tom Harris Humboldt County Public Affairs Coordinator UNR - Department of Economics Publicity Committee Louise Torres, Community and USDA Rural Development, University Center for Economic Economic Dev. Specialist Carson City Development/College of Business Stephen M. Miller, Ph.D., Director USDA Rural Development - Las Vegas Exhibit Hall Chair Program Committee & UNLV - Center for Business & Awards & Accolades Program Chair Presenting Sponsor Economic Research Barbra Coffee, CEcD, EDFP Economic Development/Vitality & Donald Vetter, Owner Director, Economic Development/ Shelley Hartman, Director Presenting Sponsor Vetter PR Tourism Mineral County Economic Publicity Committee City of Henderson Development Authority Michael J. Moreno Program Committee Registration & Volunteers Committee RTC Public Affairs Administrator Tillery Williams, Management Washoe County Regional Analyst Rachel Dahl, Executive Director Mark Hauenstein, CEO Transportation Commission City of Reno - City Manager’s Office Churchill County Economic Technical Designs Program & Special Events Committee Workforce Development Track Chair Development Authority Energy Track Chair Infrastructure/Transportation Ron Radil, Executive Director Colleen Unterbrink, Assistant To Track Chair Mojra Hauenstein – Architect, Western Nevada Development City Manager Planner, AICP, LEED District City of Fernley Aster Girma, President Neighborhood Development Program, Publicity, Sponsors & Special Events Committee Nevada Green Institute, Inc. Washoe County Community Services Presenting Sponsor Special Events & Program Committee Department Publicity, Sponsors & Special Events Committees CEU OPPORTUNITIES CERTIFIED EDUCATIONAL UNITS ARE AVAILABLE FOR: American Planning Association/American Institute of Certified Planners: The American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is APA’s professional institute and provides the only nationwide, independent verification of planners’ qualifications. Certified planners pledge to uphold high standards of practice, ethics, and professional conduct, and to keep their skills sharp and up-to-date by continuously pursuing advanced professional education. AICP certification is the only nationwide, independent verification of planners' qualifications. Earn the AICP credential and colleagues and employers will know that you have the academic qualifications, relevant work experience, and mastery of essential skills required to serve your community effectively. The International Economic Development council’s (IEDC) Event Recognition Program recognizes organizations that continue to support, enhance and contribute to the profession of economic development. The Nevada Economic Development Conference is recognized by the IEDC as a professional development event that counts towards the recertification of Certified Economic Developers (CEcDs). 4 REGISTER TODAY ONLINE www.wndd.org BY EMAIL [email protected] BY PHONE 775.883.7333 X2000 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Diarmuid O’Connell Brett Kelsey ACCELERATING THE WORLD’S CYBER SECURITY TRENDS & TRANSITION TO SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS TRANSPORT Brett Kelsey is the Vice President & Chief Joining Tesla in 2006, Diarmuid O’Connell Technology Officer, for the Americas for Intel serves as the Vice President of Business Security. Mr. Kesley has leveraged his business Development. He manages commercial and practice development, strategic outlook, relationships and all aspects of government technical expertise and innovative thought affairs. Before joining Tesla, Diarmuid served leadership to evangelize Intel Security’s go-to- as Chief of Staff for Political Military Affairs market strategy. Brett Kelsey has also served at the US State Department. He was involved as the Vice President of Professional Services in policy and operational support to the U.S for the Americas for Intel Security and as military. Diarmuid worked in corporate strategy as a management consultant the Senior Director Global Training at Intel for Accenture, as a founder of educational software developer, Real Time Security (formerly McAfee). Learning, and a senior executive with McCann Erickson Worldwide and Young and Rubicam. He has managed international operations, projects and marketing for such brands as Coca Cola, Gillette, and AT&T, among others. Dr. Sam Cordes REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, RURAL-URBAN Robert Lang INTERDEPENDENCY & DEEP MEGAPOLITAN AMERICA COLLABORATIONS: KEYS TO Robert Lang is a professor in the Greenspun FUTURE