2011 FEDC Annual Conference: Introducing the NEW Florida

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$275 Members $300 Non-Members

Day One – June 23rd

10am                     Plenary Session: How Does Florida Compete Against Other States

11am                     Breakout Session:

1. Broadband
2. Water Quality Issues
3. Renewable Energy and PACE legislation
4. Workforce Florida Funding Opportunities
5. International Economic Development

12pm                     Lunch: Presentation of 2011 Richard McLaughlin Volunteer of the Year and 2011 Marketing and Promotion Awards

1:30pm                 Breakout Session:

1. Tale of Proposal Writing
2. Florida’s Financial Options: Venture Capital Fund $29MM, New $36MM Clean Energy Fund, Bonds, Capital Funding
3. Talent Supply Chain and Higher Education Partnerships
4. STEM Florida
5. Economic Incentives 101

2:30pm                 Break

2:45pm                 Breakout Session:

1. Grow FL and Economic Gardening
2. Space Florida
3. Economic Development Legislation and Policy Development including the Jobs Bill
4. Target Industry Cluster Task Forces
5. Site Selection Consultants: What Will Bring Them to Florida?

3:45pm                 Break

4pm                       Plenary Session: Economic Development Online: Past, Present, and Future

The Internet has transformed the practice of economic development.  The way we communicate with business, engage prospects, and market our communities all require an online component.  This session will cover trends and best practices for leveraging online strategies and tools for success.  Topics will include websites, social media, site selection, GIS, and more.

6pm                       Cocktail Reception

6:30pm                 Dinner with Keynote Speaker (Governor Scott Invited)

Presentation of 2011 Toni Jennings Workforce Professional of the Year,  2011 Eunice Sullivan Professional of the Year, 2011 Deal of the Year and 2011 Excellence in International Business

Day Two – June 24th

7:30am                 Continental Breakfast

8am                       Plenary Session: Supply Chain Logistics in Florida

9am                       Break

9:15am                 Breakout Session:

1. Economic Development Certification
2. Economic Development Councils and City Partnerships:
3. Economic Development Tools for Small to Medium Sized Communities
4. What are Florida’s Competitive Advantages (and how do we market them)
5. The Simulation Industry
6. Florida Banner Centers
7. Reinvigorating Your Business Retention and Expansion Program

10:15am               Break

10:30am               Plenary Session: Innovation Economics

12pm                     Adjourn

2011 FEDC Conference Agenda