MISSOURI ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL



2019 ECONOMIC ISSUES SUMMIT

January 14-15, 2019

DoubleTree by Hilton, Jefferson City, MO

Conference Schedule

Monday, January 14, 2019

|12 Noon |REGISTRATION |

|1:00 PM |WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS – |

| |TIM ARBEITER, CEcD, MEDC President |

|1:15 PM |KICKOFF SESSION: |

| |Join Missouri’s Economic Development and Higher Education Departments as they provide overviews of the current efforts to build a|

| |stronger, more prepared Missouri. |

| |Presenters: |

| |ZORA MULLIGAN, Commissioner, Missouri Department of Higher Education |

| |ROB DIXON, Director, Missouri Department of Economic Development |

|1:30 PM |ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS: |

| |Initiative leaders will be on hand to break down each of the new items and educate members on the next steps needed to achieve |

| |full deployment. Table discussions will include the following: |

| |Best in the Midwest Rollout |

| |Talent 4 Tomorrow Rollout |

| |Infrastructure Rollout |

|3:30 PM |GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT |

| |Building your organization’s network and influence. Mr. Baker will provide strategies and recommendations for economic |

| |development organizations to undertake. |

| |MR. AARON BAKER, VICE PRESIDENT, CLOUT PUBLIC AFFAIRS |

|4:30 PM |Adjourn – freshen up for reception |

|5:30 - 7:00 PM |MEDC GOVERNOR’S RECEPTION – GOVERNOR’S MANSION |

| |Special Invitees: Entire Legislature and Cabinet Directors. |

| |Special note regarding security: Attendees should be wearing their conference badges. In addition, each attendee will be |

| |individually confirmed by the conference registration list at the door by security staff. You will need to be registered by |

| |January 1 to attend this event. |

|7 PM |Dinner on your own |

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

|7:30 – 9:00 AM |LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST |

| |Members will hear from President Pro Tem Dave Schatz, Speaker Elijah Haahr and other invited leaders on their priorities and |

| |outlook for the upcoming legislative session. |

| |GOVERNOR MIKE PARSON (Invited) |

|9 AM |USMCA Trade Agreement Overview and New Opportunities |

| |A leading expert on international trade, customs, and export law will present to MEDC members on major components and aspects of |

| |the USMCA Trade Agreement recently signed by President Trump. |

| |MS. NICOLE BIVENS COLLINSON |

| |PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL TRADE & GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS |

| |SANDLER, TRAVIS & ROSENBERG, P.A. |

|10:15 AM |BREAK |

|10:30 AM |FEDERAL UPDATE – Session #2 |

|11:30 AM |DISTRICT LUNCHEON |

| |Members can enjoy their lunch with fellow district colleagues to discuss policy outreach and success tips on visiting the |

| |Capitol. Members wishing to have a mentor can seek one from their district. |

|12:30 P.M. |DRAWING FOR $100 ATTENDANCE PRIZE ADJOURN |

REGISTRATIONS

PLEASE MAKE YOUR REGISTRATION ON THE MEDC WEBSITE

– click on MEDC Economic Issues Summit tab under Upcoming Events

You can select if you wish to pay by credit card, check or payment in process.

FULL REGISTRATION: Includes all sessions both days, all meal events, and Monday Reception.

Before January 1, 2019: After January 1, 2019

MEDC, MEDFA or MACT members $170.00 $195

Non-Members $200.00 $215

SINGLE DAY REGISTRATION:

Monday Only – January 14, 2019 $ 90.00 $115.00

Tuesday Only – January 15, 2019 $ 95.00 $120.00

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON, 422 Monroe, Jefferson City

573-636-5101 – code: MED

A block of rooms has been reserved for MEDC at a $114.00 double and $119 king bed rate. Rooms are limited so contact the hotel today. Reservations received after December 13, 2018 will be provided on a space available basis and may not be subject to our special room rate.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Have special dietary needs, email pat-amick@ by 1/8.

• Business attire is suggested for all events. As hotel room temperatures vary – you might want to bring a sweater or jacket.

• No refunds after January 7, 2019. No-shows are responsible for payment.

• Regarding security at our Reception at the Governor’s Mansion, attendees should wear their conference badge and each attendee will be individually confirmed by the conference registration list at the door by security staff.

• If paying for more than one individual on the website with a charge payment, please list names or send email with names to the MEDC office to guarantee correct registration for all individuals.

• Questions? Contact MEDC office – 573-636-7383.

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