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2019 ANNUAL CONFERENCE GOLD SPONSORS
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OCTOBER 3-4, 2019
CROSSROADS HOTEL KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
T HURSDAY, O C TO B E R 3
10:00 A.M. ? 11:30 A.M. Board of Directors Meeting 11:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Conference Registration/Check-In 12:00 P.M. ? 1:15 P.M. Opening General Session & Lunch
Welcome Remarks Amy Hamilton, MEDFA President
Recognition of Sponsors & Conference Host Committee
Guest Speaker
Michael Lanahan Director of Business and Community Solutions Missouri Dept. of Economic Development
Missouri Legislative Update & Forecast for 2020
Panel:
Doug Stone
Randy Scherr
Member ? Lewis Rice
RJ Scherr & Associates
Chair - MEDFA Legislative Committee MEDFA Governmental Relations Consultant
Sen. Lincoln Hough Missouri State Senate
General Membership Meeting and Nominating Committee Report
Drawing for $200 Gift Certificate ? Presented by M R Capital Advisors
1:15 P.M. ? 1:30 P.M. Break
1:30 P.M. ? 2:30 P.M. General Session ? Opportunity Zones
The creation of Opportunity Zones by Congress has generated considerable interest and
expectations in a diverse collection of local governments, developers, lenders, investors,
speculators, and community improvement and economic development organizations. A panel of
experts will explain what is an Opportunity Zone, what are the rules and restrictions regarding
using the property, who can do what with the property and how are the public sector and private
sector reacting to this opportunity.
Moderator & Panelist: Ryan Boatright
Attorney
Gilmore & Bell
Panelists
Bucky Brooks Principal Copaken Brooks
Emily Lecuyer Managing Director Equity2
SILVE R SP O N SO R S
For further information on the conference contact Jill Quinn, Program Consultant,
at (816) 691-2120, or email at jquinn@ or visit .
T HURSDAY, O C TO B E R 3 - co nt i n u e d
2:30 P.M. ? 2:45 P.M. Break
2:45 P.M. ? 3:45 P.M. General Session ? Unique Uses of Special Taxing Districts
This session will focus on the legal, practical and political considerations for choosing the right
special taxing district for a development project. Our panel of experts will analyze three case
studies from around the state, with particular focus on the specific circumstances of each
development, the pros and cons associated with choosing one type of entity over another, and
the reasons why a particular type of district was ultimately the best fit for the project..
Moderator
Brian Engel
Attorney
Rouse Frets White Goss
Gentile Rhodes
Panelists
Sarah Kerner Economic Development Director City of Springfield, MO
Rob Klahr Attorney Armstrong Teasdale
Bill Moore
Attorney
Rouse Frets White Goss
Gentile Rhodes
3:45 P.M. ? 4:15 P.M. Break and Board Bus
4:15 P.M. ? 5:30 P.M. Bus Tour of Main/Armour/Troost Development Projects. Space is limited so be sure to sign up in advance.
Tour Guides:
Bob Mayer
David Macoubrie
President
Executive Director
M R Capital Advisors
PIEA of Kansas City, MO
John Wood
Assistant City Manager - Director of Neighborhood & Housing Services
City of Kansas City, MO
5:00 P.M. ? 7:00 P.M. Networking Reception Richard A. King Award Presentation
Sponsored by:
Thank you to:
Corrigan Station Rooftop 1828 Walnut Street
7:00 P.M.
Dinner on your own
Join us in Kansas City for the 2019 MEDFA Annual Conference. The Crossroads Hotel will host this year's conference.
F RI DAY, O C TO B E R 4
7:45 A.M.
Breakfast Buffet opens
Sponsored by:
8:15 A.M. ? 8:30 A.M. Guest Speaker - Mayor Quinton Lucas
8:30 A.M. ? 10:30 A.M. General Session ? Affordable Housing
Public Sector Perspective
8:30 A.M. ? 9:30 A.M.
Affordable housing has been a hot topic in Kansas City during this year's Mayoral and City Council elections. A panel of public sector experts will detail the current status of affordable housing in Kansas City and will explore what the City of Kansas City and the Housing Authority of Kansas City are doing to address the shortage of affordable housing and what still needs to be done. Public Sector Panelists
Moderator
Brian Engel
Attorney
Rouse Frets White Goss Gentile Rhodes
Panelists
John Wood Assistant City Manager Director of Neighborhood & Housing Services City of Kansas City, MO
Kerrie Tyndall Assistant City Manager ? Economic Development City of Kansas City, MO
Edwin Lowndes
Executive Director
Kansas City Housing Authority
9:30 A.M. ? 9:45 A.M. Break
Private Sector Perspective
This portion of the session will react to the public policy approach being discussed locally and nationally. What type of incentives and public sector participation is needed to expand housing of all types in the urban cores.
9:45 A.M. ? 10:45 A.M. Private Developer Panelists
Moderator
Bob Mayer
President
M R Capital Advisors
Panelists
David Gwinn
Director of Design & Construction
Mac Properties
Kelley Hrabe
Principal
Prairie Fire Development Group
Audrey Navarro Managing Partner Clemons Real Estate
10:45 A.M. ? 11:00 A.M. Break
11:00 A.M. ? 12:00 P.M. General Session ? Incentives Caps
This session will focus on how local governments go about determining the appropriate level of incentives to provide for development projects. Our panel of experts will analyze the following questions: Should local governments place caps on the amount of incentives? What type of policies should local governments develop regarding the use of incentives? How can local governments effectively analyze the need for incentives for a specific development project?
F RI DAY, O C TO B E R 4 - co nt i n u e d
Moderator
T.J. Berry
Executive Director
Clay County Economic Development Council
Panelists
Dale Ruthsatz
Roxsen Koch
Director of Commercial Development Attorney
St. Louis Development Corporation Polsinelli
Jamie Rouch Finance Director City of Branson, MO
Jim Lembke Former Member Missouri State Senate
12:00 P.M.
Closing Remarks and Adjourn Amy Hamilton, MEDFA President
Drawing for Grand Prize Noise Cancelling Headphones ? Sponsored by BOK Financial (Must be present to win)
RICHARD A. KING AWARD
Richard A. King The Richard A. King Award was established by the MEDFA Board of Directors to honor the memory of one of MEDFA's "Founding Fathers" and most dedicated supporters. Dick served on the Board since the association's beginning in 1991, and as President from 1999-2001.
William B. Moore
Bill has over 30 years of experience practicing law in both the private and public sector, including over 14 years as the City Counselor for the City of Independence. Bill is currently a partner with Rouse Frets White Goss Gentile Rhodes, P.C. His practice concentrates on local government law and real estate development, including zoning, land use and economic incentives.
Law Committee and was the Regional Vice President for the Eighth Circuit/South for the International Municipal Lawyers Association while he was serving as City Counselor. Mr. Moore was also a past Chairman of the Independence Council for Economic Development.
Prior to attending law school, Mr. Moore worked at the Minneapolis Housing and Redevelopment Authority (`MHRA'). While at MHRA, Mr. Moore held several positions with the agency, the last being project director for three urban renewal projects.
While with the City of Independence, Mr. Moore represented the City on a wide variety of issues, including such areas as economic development, land use, environmental and historic preservation.
In addition, Mr. Moore was the Past President of the Missouri Economic Development Financing Association, former Chairman of the Missouri Bar Local Government
Bill serves as special counsel for many political subdivisions utilizing development tools such as tax increment financing, tax abatement and the creation of special purpose districts such as transportation development districts and community improvement districts. Bill also represents property owners and developers on real estate development matters.
Member Regular Fee (prior to 9/23/19) - $175.00 Member Late Fee (9/23/19 or later) - $200.00 Non-Member Regular Fee - $225.00 Non-Member Late Fee (9/23/19 or later) ? $250.00 Elected Officials Fee - $100.00 Student Fee - $65.00 Spouse/Guest Fee - $40.00 (Reception)
Fee includes opening session & lunch, bus tour, evening reception, breakfast buffet, refreshment breaks, and all program material.
No refunds if cancellation after October 1, 2019
Six Hours of CLE credits are available for this conference as approved by the Missouri Bar
Register online at or make checks payable to:
MEDFA 300 Wyandotte, Suite 400
Kansas City, MO 64105
E-mail: jquinn@
Hotel Information: A block of rooms has been reserved until September 11, for the MEDFA Conference (conference rate $159). Room reservations can be made by calling 816.897.8121 and ask for Missouri Economic Development Financing Association Group Rate.
REGISTRATION FORM
Name____________________________________Title ______________________
City/Firm/Agency____________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Telephone____________________ E-Mail ________________________________
I plan to attend the following events (check all that apply) Opening Session Lunch _____ Bus Tour _____ Evening Awards/Networking Reception _____ Breakfast Buffet Session _____ Spouse/Guest Name:__________________________________
Please specify any special dietary or other needs:
______________________________________________________________________ (Please use separate registration form for each individual attending from your office. You may copy this blank form.)
300 Wyandotte, Suite 400 Kansas City, MO 64105
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