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Join us for two days of talks and updates from leaders in the economic development from around the region. Based on what YOU asked for, we've put together several valuable sessions, site tours and networking time.

And, of course, you'll have plenty of time to visit with your legislators as they start this year's legislative session. 

 

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Wednesday, January 18

7 to 9 a.m.   -   WEDA Board of Directors Meeting

11 a.m. to Noon   -   Registration

11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.   -   Lunch  & Welcome
Update from Noelle Reed, WEDA President
Keynote from Michelle Claymore
Introduction of the morning's speakers

1:30 to 2 p.m.   -  Breakout Sessions
Option 1: Abandoned Buildings and Redevelopment
Option 2: Fundraising
Option 3: Business Ethics in Economic Development

2:05 to 2:35 p.m.   -   Breakout Sessions
Option 1: Abandoned Buildings and Redevelopment
Option 2: Fundraising
Option 3: Business Ethics in Economic Development

2:50 to 3:50 p.m.  -  (Some of) The Best Ideas for Place-Based Business Development

4 to 4:50 p.m.  -  Funders Roundtable

5 to 5:20 p.m.  -  Tips on How to Talk to Your Legislator

6 to 8 p.m.   -   Legislative Reception

Thursday, January 19

7:45 a.m.  - Breakfast and Membership Meeting
State of the Association by Noelle Reed, WEDA President
Breakfast with Representative Mike Greear 

9 to 10:30 a.m.   -  Site Tours
Option 1: Brewista
Option 2: Array School of Technology & Design, and coworking space at the Paramount 
Option 3: Stay at Little America for Beyond Business Recruitment with Josh Bloom 

10:45 to 11:40 a.m.  -  State of State Economic Development by Shawn Reese, WBC CEO 

11:45 a.m. to Noon  - Closing Session

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