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Depart TECHNOLOGY PLUS at 8:15 am | Sunday, April 26, 2009
Day One | Sunday, April 26th
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Activity |
Speaker/Facilitator |
Details |
7:45-8:15 am |
Load busses at Depot parking lot |
Planning Committee & Jonathan Zierdt |
coffee & muffins provided
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8:15-9:15 am |
Departure/Travel |
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9:15-9:30 am |
Welcome to Oak Ridge in Chaska
“Strong Leadership during Challenging Times” |
Welcome by Denny Dotson and Dave Naples (co-chairs) |
Luggage storage in room in front lobby |
9:30-10:00 am |
Opening Session:
“What’s right in Greater Mankato” |
Barb Embacher-GMG
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10:00-10:45 am |
“Greater Mankato’s Transformation from a Micropolitan to a Metropolitan Area” |
Jonathan Zierdt-GMG
Pat Hentges-City of Mankato |
Set up the afternoon of industry presentations with an overview of local data & economic factors. |
10:45-11:30 |
Challenges & Opportunities in
Agriculture/Energy/BioBusiness
Introduction: Jim Santori |
Rebekah Kent,
Bio-Business Alliance
John Frey |
Challenges and Opportunities in Ag, Energy, & Bioscience industry.
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11:30-12:15 pm |
Lunch |
Mix-up seating |
Recognize Sponsors |
12:20-1:00 pm |
Challenges & Opportunities in
Retail
Introduction: Sarah Person |
Dave Brennan,
Institute of Excellence in Retailing, University of St. Thomas
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Cover consumer trends, innovation, different markets that are weathering the storm, and tips for local businesses of all types who sell products or services to consumers. |
1:00-1:40 pm |
Challenges & Opportunities in Healthcare
Introduction: Tami Paulsen |
Randy Farrow,
Mankato Clinic
Greg Kutcher,
ISJ Mayo Health System |
Update on economic impact on Healthcare sector & future opportunities. What systematically is broken in our US healthcare system? |
1:40-1:50 pm |
Break |
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Beverages and snacks |
1:50-2:30 pm |
Challenges & Opportunities in the
Banking/Financial industry
Introduction: Dave Naples |
John Elmore, US Bank Executive Vice Pres. of Community Banking |
Update on community banking and the impact on local businesses. |
2:30-3:00 |
Check into rooms |
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Pick up luggage from storage and change shoes for walk. |
3:00-4:00 pm |
Walk and Talk Break |
Random groups of 3 to walk the nature trail |
Discuss specific challenges and opportunities that affect you most. |
4:00-5:00 pm |
Challenges & Opportunities in
Education
Introduction: Eric Oleson
Moderator: Keith Stover, SCC |
Keynote: Chancellor Jim McCormick, MNSCU
(20 mins)
Panel: (40 mins for Q & A)
Scott Olson, MSU-M
Ed Waltman, MAPS
Dan Bruss, BLC
John Pappas, Rasmussen |
Update on higher education in MN, current challenges and future opportunities for Greater Mankato in all aspects of education. |
5:00-6:00 pm |
Challenges & Opportunities in Manufacturing
Introduction: Denny Dotson
Moderator: Denny Dotson
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Panel:
Jean Taylor-Taylor Corp.
Doug Belmore-Jones Metal
Rob Else-EI Microcircuits
Kristine Eustace-MTU |
Update on current challenges and future opportunities in the manufacturing sector. |
6:00-7:00 pm |
Break/Hospitality/Networking |
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Garden Vista Room |
7:00-8:30 pm |
Dinner/Special Guest Speaker |
Congressman Tim Walz |
Stimulating Greater Mankato’s Economy-Oak Ridge Ballroom |
8:30-11:00 pm |
Hospitality/Networking |
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Outdoor firepit & cash bar on patio or in lobby/piano area if bad weather |
Day Two | Monday, April 27th
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Activity |
Speaker/Facilitator |
Notes |
7:00-9:00 am |
Fitness/Wellness Activities
Check out of rooms
Breakfast |
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VB, SB, RB, Walk, Yoga, Workout rm, BB, etc.
Continuous Continental Brkft. |
9:00-9:15 am |
Welcome Non-Profit Guests and Delegates |
Barb Embacher |
Recognize Breakfast and Non-Profit Sponsors |
9:15-10:00 am |
“Three Legs of a community stool: Business, Non-Profits, and Government”
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Peter Hutchinson,
Bush Foundation
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What happens in a community when private giving is down, state funding is reduced, and needs are high? How do nonprofits, government, and businesses find solutions? |
10:00-10:35 am |
“Surviving & thriving!” |
John Pratt
MN Council of Nonprofits
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Organizational planning, consolidation, prioritization, creative budgeting & fundraising may be the answer. |
10:35-10:50 am |
Break & Transition to breakouts
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Delegates and nonprofit guests can choose 1 session. |
10:55-11:35 am
(choose 1) |
Breakout 1: “Embracing and preparing for a diverse community.”
Breakout 2: “Maximizing Volunteer Resources in Greater Mankato” |
Bukata Hayes, Greater Mankato Diversity Council
Judy Arzdorf, CLOVE
Laura Bowman, GM United Way |
Planning for a growing diverse population. The effects on nonprofits, business, and government.
Explore tools and programs to help businesses support community needs through employee volunteer programs. How nonprofits can recruit and manage talented volunteers for boards and service delivery. |
11:40-12:15 pm |
MN Economic Update |
Dan McElroy, Commissioner MN Dept. of Employment & Economic Development |
A state update on labor and economic trends, challenges and opportunities for MN and the Greater Mankato region. |
12:15-1:15 pm |
Non-Profit Networking Luncheon |
Mixed seating |
Buffet in Seasons Restaurant |
1:30 pm |
Departure for extra NP guests |
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Load busses in front of lobby |
2:15-2:30 |
Break |
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Beverages and snacks |
1:30-3:30 pm |
“Who’s got your back? The Power of Community” |
Bev Lutz, Executive Coach
The Lighthouse Group & Associates
Lecia Grossman, Employee Engagement Consultant |
Join us where two heads are better, barns are raised, and where when you ask for what you want, you just might get it. |
3:30-4:10 |
Envision 2020 Successes & Priorities
Introduction: Tami Paulsen |
Kristi Schuck, Chair of Envision2020 |
Review direct outcomes from past ICLV trips and E2020 implementation. |
4:10-4:20 |
Break |
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4:20-5:00 pm |
Wrap-up/ Reflection/Next-Steps |
Barb Embacher & Planning Committee |
Take-aways & GM Leadership Delegation Next Steps |
5:15 pm |
Departure to Mankato |
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Pay any incidentals & Load busses
Arrive home by 6:30 pm
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End approximately 5:30pm on Monday, April 27th, 2009 | Buses arrive Mankato at 6:30 p.m.
*Note: Agenda topics and schedule may vary as the plans take shape. |
