2017 INTERCITY VISIT
denver Travel Schedule At a glance
Sunday, September 24th 10:00 AM Southwest Airlines passengers arrive on their own at the Austin airport. Proceed to Southwest check-in counter with luggage (do not check luggage curbside). After check-in, proceed to the gate. *Make sure all checked baggage has the InterCity Visit luggage tag attached to it. Any carryon bags will stay with you.
Southwest Airlines 12:05 PM Flight 4432 departs Austin
1:15 PM Arrive Denver
2:30 PM Any delegates traveling separate from the group should plan to join the delegation at: University of Colorado Boulder SEEC Auditorium 4001 Discovery Drive Boulder, CO 80303 303-492-1411
Tuesday, September 26th 4:00 PM Delegates depart from the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce for the airport
Southwest Airlines 6:40 PM Flight 1970 departs Denver
9:45 PM Arrive Austin 2 A Message From the Chair
Denver and the Austin Texas Region rate high among great places to live, begin a career and open a business. Heads of companies want to grow in great places, and when it’s time to choose a place to relocate existing businesses or start new ones, the decision often comes down to Denver or Austin.
A little healthy competition between popular cities and the organizations at the heart of their success can be a good thing, and it can be even better when everyone collaborates with a focus on improving the services we provide. Collaborating with the competition helps open minds to new ideas and fresh perspectives.
Community leaders in great cities understand the value of sharing successful stories and building relationships, and that’s what these InterCity Visits are all about. Our host region’s representatives don’t have to share their time, lessons learned and best practices with us, but they do. I look forward to learning from leaders of higher education, research, entrepreneurship and the public sector in the Metro Denver area to help us do things even better in Central Texas.
As the 2018 chair of the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, I look forward to working with you as we improve job opportunities, prosperity and enhance the quality of life of Central Texas residents. Thank you for supporting the Chamber and participating in this year’s InterCity Visit.
Sincerely,
Phil Wilson
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Chair-Elect Lower Colorado River Authority General Manager 3 Important Message
Delegates are asked to participate in ALL the sessions, including dinners. The schedule is tight and it is imperative that delegates be on time to board buses or congregate to walk to venues. We will adhere closely to our schedule and appreciate your help in doing so.
Dress is business casual for the entire visit (sports coat for men; skirts or slacks for women). It is recommended that you bring comfortable walking shoes. The temperature in Denver is likely to be upper 70s/low 80s for the high and 50s for the low.
Upon arrival in Denver, Sunday, September 24th, the delegation will take coach buses directly from the airport to the first session. Any carryon luggage will need to be taken to this session.
Checked luggage will be picked up in baggage claim by Chamber staff. It is imperative that your check luggage be tagged with the InterCity Visit luggage tag so that it can be identified. Your luggage will be taken directly from the airport to your hotel room.
On Tuesday, September 26th, all luggage will need to be packed and brought with you to breakfast. Once we leave the hotel we will not go back. Please make sure your luggage has an InterCity Visit tag attached to it.
4 Chamber Staff In Denver
Vicki Zamorsky Emily Weisz Senior Vice President Manager 512-775-7692 Cell 918-955-0255 Cell
Mike Rollins, CCE Jeremy Martin President Senior Vice President 512-417-7591 Cell 512-560-5150 Cell
Drew Scheberle Jonathan Packer Senior Vice President Senior Vice President 512-587-8230 Cell 512-656-6400 Cell
Leslie Gruver Leigh Christie CFO Senior Vice President 512-554-5968 Cell 512-289-9831 Cell
Walter Zaykowski Senior Director 202-503-5108
5 Itinerary
Sunday, September 24th
10:00 AM Southwest Airlines passengers arrive on own at the Austin airport. Proceed to Southwest check- in counter with luggage (do not check luggage curbside). After check-in, proceed to the gate. *Make sure all checked baggage has InterCity luggage tag attached*
Southwest Airlines 12:05 PM Flight 4432 departs Austin (box lunch at gate)
1:15 PM Arrive Denver Upon arrival at the airport September 24th look for Chamber staff to guide you to the buses. You will not pick up your checked luggage. All checked luggage must be tagged with the InterCity trip tag.
2:30 PM Buses arrive at: University of Colorado Boulder SEEC Auditorium 4001 Discovery Drive Boulder, CO 80303 303-492-1411
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6 Food: Smoked Salmon Crostini Deviled Eggs Chicken Salad Phyllo Spinach & Parmesan Caprese Skewers Stuffed Mushrooms Baked Potato Bites Cocktail Meatballs Proscuitto Melon Skewers Hummus with Pita Chips Mini Cupcakes
3:00 PM Opening Remarks Phil Wilson 2018 Chair, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
3:10 PM ”Welcome to One of America’s Best Cities to Start & Grow a Business” Speakers: The Honorable Suzanne Jones Mayor, City of Boulder
John Tayer President & CEO, Boulder Chamber
3:40 PM ”Disrupting the Model for University Research & Commercialization” Speaker: Terri Fiez Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation, University of Colorado Boulder
”Propelling the Future of Technology Policy & Innovation” Speaker: Brad Bernthal Director, Entrepreneurship Initiative, Silicon Flatirons Center, University of Colorado Boulder
7 4:35 PM Buses depart for: Galvanize Boulder Greys/Torreys Conference Room 1023 Walnut Street Boulder, CO 80302 303-749-0038
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5:00 PM ”The Learning Community for Technology” Speaker: Emilie Kintner, General Manager, Galvanize Boulder
”Inspiring, Educating & Connecting Entrepreneurs” Speaker: Daniel Feld Vice President Operations, Techstars
”Growing Big Companies” Speakers: Allyson Patterson Managing Director, Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network Colorado
Yoav Lurie Founder & CEO, Simple Energy
8 6:30 – 8:30 PM Hospitality Suite Reception The Maven Hotel Windsor Room 1850 Wazee Street Denver, CO 80202 720-460-2727
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Food: Charcuterie & Cheese Pasta Station Vegetable Spring Rolls Peppered Beef Tenderloin Tuna Tartare Assorted Desserts
6:30 – 11:00 PM Hospitality Suite Open
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9 Monday, September 25, 2017
7:00 AM Coffee service available at The Maven Hotel, Windsor Room
7:45 AM Breakfast
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Food: Eggs Benedict Roasted Breakfast Potatoes Seasonal Fruit Pastries
8:00 AM ”Welcome & Priorities for the Mile High City” Speaker: The Honorable Michael Hancock Mayor, City & County of Denver
9:00 AM Buses depart for AECOM 6200 Quebec Street Greenwood Village, CO 80111 303-694-2770
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10 9:30 AM “Improving Mobility & Connectivity” Speakers: Tony DeVito Director, Central 70 Project, CDOT
Alan Eckman Vice President of Transportation Rocky Mountain Area, AECOM
10:30 AM Buses depart for University of Colorado Denver Research II Building, Krugman Hall 12700 E 19th Avenue Aurora, CO 80045 720-848-0000
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11:00 AM “Leading a World Class Medical School” Speakers: Don Elliman Chancellor, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Dr. John Reilly Dean School of Medicine, Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs, University of Colorado School of Medicine
11 12:00 PM Lunch Buffet Food: Seasonal Mixed Greens Maple Brined Grilled Chicken Breasts Apple Chutney Rice Pilaf Potato & Vegetable Hash Assorted Breads Palisade Pear Tarte Tatin
12:30 PM “Innovation, Research & Community Partnerships” Speakers: Kim Muller Director, CU Innovations
Steven VanNurden Executive Director, Biotechnology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Robert McGranaghan Director, Community-Campus Partnerships, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical School
1:30 PM Buses depart for Aurora Municipal Center 15151 E Alameda Parkway Aurora, CO 80012 303-739-6444
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12 2:00 PM “Metro Mayors Caucus: Providing a Voice for Regionalism” Speakers: The Honorable Steve Hogan Mayor, City of Aurora
The Honorable Cathy Noon, Mayor City of Centennial , 2017 Chair, Metro Mayors Caucus
3:00 PM Buses depart for Metropolitan State University Tivoli Turnhalle, 2nd Floor, Room 250 900 Auraria Parkway Denver, CO 80204 303-556-5740
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3:30 PM “Colorado Succeeds: Powering Positive Change for Improving Education ” Speaker: Scott Laband President, Colorado Succeeds
“Innovative Programs Empowering Students ” Speakers: Dr. Janine Davidson President, Metropolitan State University
Steve Kreidler Vice President Administration, Metropolitan State University
13 4:45 – 5:45 PM Hospitality Suite Reception The Maven Hotel Windsor Room 1850 Wazee Street Denver, CO 80202 720-460-2727
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5:40 PM Delegates meet in lobby
5:45 PM Buses depart for Governor’s Residence 400 E 8th Street Denver, CO 80203 303-837-8350
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6:00 PM Governor’s Reception
7:00 PM Dinner Food: Caesar Salad Duet Entrée: Seared Salmon Filet & Roasted Beef Medallions Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Carrots & Green Beans Flourless Chocolate Cake 14 7:15 PM “Entrepreneur to Mayor to Governor” Speakers: The Honorable John Hickenlooper Governor, State of Colorado
The Honorable Steve Adler Mayor, City of Austin
8:30 PM Buses depart for The Maven Hotel 1850 Wazee Street Denver, CO 80202 720-460-2727
8:45-11:00 PM Hospitality Suite open The Maven Hotel Windsor Room 1850 Wazee Street Denver, CO 80202 720-460-2727
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15 Tuesday, September 26, 2017
7:00 AM Coffee service available at The Maven Hotel, Windsor Room Attendees bring luggage down to breakfast with you. We will not return to the hotel after breakfast.
7:30 AM Breakfast Sponsored by:
Food: Country Fresh Scrambled Eggs Applewood Smoked Bacon Roasted Breakfast Potatoes Seasonal Fruit Pastries
7:45 AM “Innovative Solutions to Poverty: Denver’s Road Home” Speakers: Jamie Van Leeuwen Senior Advisor, Office of Governor Hickenlooper, City & County of Denver
Erik Soliván Executive Director, Housing Opportunities for People Everywhere, Office of Governor Hickenlooper, City & County of Denver
16 9:10 AM Buses depart for Denver Union Station Gallery 1701 Wynkoop Street Denver, CO 80202 303-592-6712
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9:30 AM “Leading the Way on a Safe, Vibrant, Healthy Urban Core” Speaker: Tami Door President & CEO, Downtown Denver Partnership
11:00 AM Buses depart for Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium West Club Lounge 1701 Bryant Street Denver, CO 80204 303-258-3000
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17 11:30 PM Lunch Food: Wild Mushroom Bisque Fall Turkey Cobb Salad Rolls Peach Crumble Cake
11:45 PM “Mobility Choice” Speakers: Jim Gunning Managing Director, Mobility Choice Initiative
Brian Welch Senior Manager, Planning Technical Services, Regional Transportation District
Doug Rex Acting Executive Director, Director of Transportation Planning & Operations, Denver Regional Council of Governments
Moderator: Don Hunt Board Advisor, Mobility Choice Initiative
1:30 PM Buses depart for Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce 1445 Market Street Denver, CO 80202 303-534-8500
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18 2:00 PM “Denveright: Designing the Future with Intentional Land Use Planning” Speakers: Kathleen Osher Executive Director, Transit Alliance
David Gaspers Principal City Planner, City & County of Denver
3:00 PM “Wrap Up – The Local Side – Austin’s Perspective” Moderator: Sharon Schweitzer
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Closing Remarks Phil Wilson 2018 Chair, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
4:00 PM Buses depart for Denver airport
6:40 PM Flight 1970 departs Denver (box meal at gate)
9:45 PM Arrive Austin
19 Venues Map
20 21 2017 Delegation
Steve Adler City of Austin Mayor 512-978-2100 [email protected]
Molly Alexander Downtown Austin Alliance Executive VP Economic Development 512-381-6265 [email protected]
Dave Anderson Drenner Group Director of Land Use 512-807-2908 [email protected]
John Armbrust Austin Achieve Executive Director 512-887-2709 [email protected]
Beth Atherton Concordia University Texas Chief Operations Officer 512-313-4101 [email protected]
Writ Baese City of Round Rock City Councilmember 512-917-2222 [email protected]
22 Dianne Bangle Real Estate Council of Austin CEO 512-320-4151 [email protected]
Madhu Basu Unnanu CEO 512-507-4975 [email protected]
Jose Beceiro Texas State University Director of Strategic Corporate Partnerships 512-245-8215 [email protected]
Jeremiah Bentley Texas Mutual Insurance Company VP, Marketing & Customer Engagement 512-963-0494 [email protected]
Travis Boone AECOM Executive Vice President 303-796-2671 [email protected]
Denise Bradley St. David’s HealthCare Vice President, Communication/Community Affairs 512-4821-4199 [email protected]
23 Rebecca Bray WSP USA Senior Supervising Planner 512-762-5406 [email protected]
Barbara Breier Texas State University Vice President, University Advancement 512-574-7636 [email protected]
James Candido Concordia University Texas AVP 512-313-4108 [email protected]
Greg Canally City of Austin Interim Chief Financial Officer 512-974-2609 [email protected]
Maribel Chavez AECOM Vice President 682-316-7652 [email protected]
Donald Christian Concordia University Texas President and CEO 512-313-4201 [email protected]
Elizabeth Christian Elizabeth Christian Public Relations President and CEO 512-472-9599 [email protected]
24 Leigh Christie Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Senior Vice President Global Technology & Innovation 512-289-9831 [email protected]
David Colligan City of Austin Global Business Expansion Manager 512-974-6381 [email protected]
Dustin Cosper Texas Capital Bank Vice President 512-305-4076 [email protected]
Stephen Coulston Perkins + Will Principal 512-657-4712 [email protected]
Shaun Cranston 512-695-4207 [email protected]
Michael Crowl University Federal Credit Union CFO 512-467-8080 [email protected]
Adriana Cruz Greater San Marcos Partnership President 512-393-3400 [email protected]
25 Mark Curry Wells Fargo Community Bank President 512-344-7207 [email protected]
Michelle Dippel HNTB Vice President 512-691-2200 [email protected]
Lee Doughtie Frost Bank Market President 512-473-4717 [email protected]
Joyce Durst Growth Acceleration Partners Founder 512-632-2569 [email protected]
Pete Dwyer Dwyer Realty Companies President 512-327-7415 [email protected]
Jason Endsley University Federal Credit Union Senior Manager - Digital Banking & Payments 512-467-8080 [email protected]
Chiquita Eugene City of Austin Administrator 512-426-0728 [email protected]
26 Julie Fitch Downtown Austin Alliance Vice President, External Affairs 512-381-6268 [email protected]
Jay Fox Baylor, Scott & White Health President, CEO 512-509-0448 [email protected]
Stephen Frayser Texas State University Exec. Dir. STAR Park 512-245-6434 [email protected]
Mitch Fuller J.L. Power and Associates Senior Consultant 512-228-7074 [email protected]
Jude Galligan TOWERS.net Broker-Principal 512-236-8898 [email protected]
Rudy Garza GarzaEMC President 512-971-3510 [email protected]
James Gonzales City of Austin Director, Development Services 512-665-2499 [email protected]
27 Robert Goode City of Austin Assistant City Manager 512-974-2411 [email protected]
Larry Graham Texas Gas Service Manager - Public Affairs 512-370-8301 [email protected]
Lara Grantham National Instruments Government Affairs and Community Involvement 512-683-9789 [email protected]
Leslie Gruver Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce CFO 512-322-5614 [email protected]
Sandy Guzman Office of Sen. Kirk Watson Legislative Director 512-463-0114 [email protected]
Mary Kay Hackley Visit Austin Vice President, Strategic Alliances 512-583-7215 [email protected]
Jeff Hahn Hahn Public Communications Principal 512-344-2017 [email protected]
28 Joi Harden City of Austin Senior Policy Advisor 512-978-2198 [email protected]
Greg Hartman Seton Healthcare Family Chief of External and Academic Affairs 512-324-5833 [email protected]
Don Hastings Austin Public Health Assistant Director 512-978-0303 [email protected]
Tam Hawkins Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce President & CEO 512-459-1181 [email protected]
Nhat Ho Civilitude, LLC Vice President 512-761-6161 [email protected]
Kammy Horne AECOM Vice President 602-703-3170 [email protected]
Walter Horton Texas State University Associate VP for Research 512-245-2314 [email protected]
29 Jeffrey Howard McLean & Howard Partner 512-328-2008 [email protected]
Rashed Islam HDR Engineering, Inc. Vice President 512-904-3700 [email protected]
Keith Jackson HNTB Sr. Vice President 512-965-0728 [email protected]
Todd Janssen Stantec Sr. Principal 512-328-0011 [email protected]
Bobby Jenkins ABC Home & Commercial Services President 512-837-9500 [email protected]
Kelly Kaatz HDR Engineering, Inc. Area Manager | Senior Vice President 512-904-3700 [email protected]
Fayez Kazi Civilitude, LLC President 512-761-6161 [email protected]
30 Ali Khataw Encotech Engineering CEO/President 512-796-9510 [email protected]
Chris Laing Capital City Innovation Executive Director 267-738-3077 [email protected]
Cynthia Leach University Federal Credit Union Director Emeritus 512-467-8080 [email protected]
Chi Lee Gensler Studio Director 512-867-8100 [email protected]
Laurie Logue Broadway Bank Austin Market Executive 512-465-6589 [email protected]
Kym Maddox Austin Public Health Assistant Director, Administration 512-972-5041 [email protected]
Kristin Marcum Elizabeth Christian Public Relations COO 512-773-2680 [email protected]
31 Jeremy Martin Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Senior Vice President Strategy 512-322-5630 [email protected]
Steve Mattingly Live Oak Principal 512-852-7406 [email protected]
Nikelle Meade Husch Blackwell LLP Partner 512-992-6001 [email protected]
Abbi Miller St. David’s HealthCare Director of Corporate Communication 512-913-6924 [email protected]
Jason Mock San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce President 512-393-5905 [email protected]
Craig Morgan City of Round Rock Mayor 512-218-5410 [email protected]
Nick Moulinet DPR Construction Development Services 512-791-3311 [email protected]
32 Billy Moyer SOS Leadership President 254-744-0831 [email protected]
Jonathan Packer Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Senior Vice President Digital 512-322-5677 [email protected]
Love Paul World Class Capital Group Senior Advisor 512-731-9898 [email protected]
Dewitt Peart Downtown Austin Alliance CEO 512-381-6274 [email protected]
Alan Peters Savills Studley Senior Managing Director 512-633-8013 [email protected]
John Petrey University Federal Credit Union VP and CIO 512-467-8080 [email protected]
Mellie Price Dell Medical School Executive Director, Commercialization 512-656-6756 [email protected]
33 Mark Ramseur Pape-Dawson Engineers Regional Vice President 512-789-7272 [email protected]
Ruben Rathnasingham Dell Medical School Dean, Health Product Innovation 512-495-5045 [email protected]
Don Reese Riverside Resources Partner 512-750-4175 [email protected]
Richard Rhodes Austin Community College District President/CEO 512-223-7598 [email protected]
Ashley Richardson City of Austin Title Policy Aide 512-978-2199 [email protected]
Luis Rodriguez Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President & CEO 210-462-4301 [email protected]
Mike Rollins Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce President 512-322-5615 [email protected]
34 Jackie Sargent Austin Energy General Manager 512-322-6814 [email protected]
Drew Scheberle Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Senior Vice President Federal/State Advocacy & Education/Talent Development 512-322-5628 [email protected]
Sharon Schweitzer Access to Culture Founder & Author 512-431-5355 [email protected]
Scott Sellers City of Kyle City Manager 512-262-3923 [email protected]
Beverly Silas Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Vice Chair, Board of Directors 512-374-1919 [email protected]
Vedaraman Sriraman Texas State University Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs 512-245-3985 [email protected]
35 Adrienne Sturrup City of Austin Acting Assistant Director 512-972-5167 [email protected]
Rhonda Summerbell University Federal Credit Union Senior Manager, University Relations 512-467-8080 [email protected]
Amanda Swor Drenner Group Director of Entitlements & Policy 512-807-2904 [email protected]
Geoffrey Tahuahua Real Estate Council of Austin VP, Policy & Government Affairs 512-320-4151 [email protected]
John Thomaides City of San Marcos Mayor 512-757-3634 [email protected]
Kathie Tovo City of Austin Mayor Pro Tem 512-978-2109 [email protected]
Paul Trylko Amplify Federal Credit Union President/CEO 512-904-2401 [email protected]
36 Michele Van Hyfte Downtown Austin Alliance Vice President, Economic Development 512-381-6272 [email protected]
Jeff Vice Austin Energy Director, Local Government Relations 512-322-6087 [email protected]
Dan Warth CobbFendley Vice President 512-834-9798 [email protected]
Emily Weisz Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Manager, Innovation Partnerships 512-322-5655 [email protected]
Phil Wilson LCRA General Manager 512-578-3562 [email protected]
Jason Winborn AT&T Vice President - External Affairs 512-457-2233 [email protected]
Brad Wiseman City of Round Rock PDS Director 512-739-3622 [email protected]
37 Ellen Wood vcfo CEO 512-345-9441 [email protected]
Anne Wynne Ikard Wynne LLP Partner 512-275-7880 [email protected]
Vicki Zamorsky Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Senior Vice President Operations & HR 512-322-5605 [email protected]
Walter Zaykowski Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Senior Director, Advocacy & Communications for Regional Mobility & Infrastructure 512-322-5638 [email protected]
38 Notes
39 Thank you to our sponsors
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