Policy Forum 2004 Agenda

2004 Summer Policy Forum
Schedule

August 18, 2004 Hibbing Park Hotel • Hibbing, Minn.
9 a.m.	Onsite registration & continental breakfast
9:30	Welcome and Introductory Comments Mayor Rick Wolff, Hibbing Jack Geller, President, Center for Rural Policy and Development
9:45	"JOBZ: A Work in Progress" Commissioner Matt Kramer Department of Employment and Economic Development
10:15	JOBZ to date: What we're learning • Hear the latest information on the progress of JOBZ at the subzone level, including the kinds of businesses signing up, what jobs and investments they're bringing to communities, and the type of baseline being set for future measures. Jack Geller, Center for Rural Policy and Development Bob Isaacson, Department of Employment and Economic Development
11:00	Break
11:15	How businesses see it • A panel of business executives who have struck JOBZ deals will discuss what they like about the program, what they don't like and what went into their decision-making process when choosing locations. Todd Olson, Quick Attach, Alexandria Mark Steele, Exceed Packaging, St. Peter Greg Johnson, Total Card, Sioux Falls Kelly Wadding, Quality Pork Processors, Albert Lea Moderator: Nancy Norr, Minnesota Power
12:30	Lunch
2:00	It's all about marketing • A panel of subzone administrators and DEED staff will discuss marketing efforts to date, best practices, and the role of coordinating marketing between the state, regional and local levels to help attract businesses. Mark Lofthus, Department of Employment and Economic Development Pam Bishop, JOBZ subzone administrator, Albert Lea Chris Maddy, Arrowhead Business Connection Jack LaVoy, Iron Range Resources Moderator: John Chell, Arrowhead Regional Development Commission
3:00	Evaluating the deal: Decision-making at the local level • Learn ways to evaluate a proposed business subsidy deal that will help answer the question, "Is it worth it?" Ed Hodder & Anthony Schaffhauser, Department of Employment and Economic Development Moderator: Bob Isaacson, Department of Employment and Economic Development
4:00	The next 11 years • JOBZ was established with a long time horizon. This wrap-up will let participants discuss pros and cons and ways to improve the program for the future. Louis Jambois, Department of Employment and Economic Development
4:30	Adjourn
5:00	Reception • Join us for a reception to close the JOBZ Forum and open the 2004 Rural Summit. Sponsored by the Center for Rural Policy and Development and Minnesota Rural Partners.
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