Fall 2008 Conference
HANDOUTS AND PHOTOS WILL BE POSTED AS THEY BECOME
AVAILABLE
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER
24
Pre-Conference
Microenterprise, Rural
Advanatge, Nebraska Advantage & Super Advantage -
Mary Hugo, State Dept. of Revenue, Cheryl Brandenburgh, NeDED and Paula
Hazelwood, Gateway ED
Kick-off Reception:
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER
25
Breakfast & Welcome,
Mayors Doug Kindig, LaVista & Mike Fahey, Omaha (Gatsby Room)
KEY NOTE: Home Grown Innovation
& Change (Gatsby)
John Rhodes, Senior Principal/Economic Site Consultant, Moran, Stahl & Boyer
Technology: How to Attract & Retain Talent -
April Kelly, Director, LinkedIn
Preparing to Submit an Organized, Effective Proposal -
Jennifer Wolf,
Ex. Director, Dawson Area Development
Youth, School & ED Partnerships
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Bob Smallfoot,
Director, Nebraska Career Connections
Working with Boards & Public Officials:
- Barry Kennedy, President NE Chamber Of Commerce
Barry Kennedy – Senate Candidates briefing
Economic Trends of the Midwest -
Ernie Goss, MacAllister Chair, Dept. of Economics & Finance, Creighton
University
Panel: Grown In Nebraska Success Stories; Representatives from -
Valmont, First National Bank of Omaha, Cabela’s
Exhibitor Reception
Industry Tours:
Cabela's, PayPal or Claas Manufacturing
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER
26
NEDA Membership Meeting
DED Report,
Richard Baier, Director, Nebraska Department of
Economic Development
Mission, Management, Marketing, Money for Economic Development
Irv Jensen, Vice‐President/Partner, Smart Solutions Group
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