October 27-28, 2003
Midwest Airlines Center
Milwaukee

 

 

Please note that this is a draft agenda and is subject to change as presenters, times and room locations are confirmed. Please check back often for updated information. Thank you.

Monday, October 27, 2003

11:30 Press Conference - NorthEast Wisconsin (NEW Economy) Project Announcement– Room 202 DE
The Northeast Wisconsin region has faced economic downturn challenges over the past three years. The once stable industries responsible for the strong Northeast Wisconsin region economy are now changing, either downsizing or disappearing altogether. Learn about the economic development strategy for this region that utilizes the current strengths in the area while addressing the region’s weaknesses and challenges for the development of a future strong and prosperous economy.

Roberta Gassman, Secretary, Department of Workforce Development
Jim Golembeski, Bay Area Workforce Development Board
Rob Kleman, Chair, Regional NEW Economy Committee
Cheryl Welch, Executive Administrator, Fox Valley Workforce Development Board

Summit attendees & media invited

12:00 Press Conference – Bioscience Wisconsin 2004 Report Release - Room 202 DE
The Wisconsin Association of Biomedical Research & Education publishes a report on the state of bioscience in Wisconsin biennially. Don't miss the premiere release of this report.

Gale Davy, Executive Director, WI Association of Biomedical Research & Education
Bill Hendee, Senior Associate Dean & Vice President, Medical College of Wisconsin

Summit attendees & media invited

12:30 - 1:45 First Session of Workshops

The Economic Garden: Fertilizing Entrepreneurial Growth - Room 102 AB
Growing entrepreneurial companies is one of the most powerful long-run strategies to create new jobs and develop corporate headquarters with Wisconsin roots. This panel will discuss the state's efforts to fertilize our economy and seed new companies with capital, technical assistance, education, and peer networks.

Moderator: Cory Nettles, Secretary, Department of Commerce
Panelists:
Larry Cox, Director, Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship, UW-Madison
Kathleen Cullen, Assistant Vice President, Wisconsin Technical College System
Erica Kauten, State Director, UW-Extension Small Business Development Center
Peter Zaballos, Frazier Technology Ventures

Using Tax and Budget Policy to Lead Economic Development - Room 102 C
This panel will discuss the role of state fiscal policy on economic development.

Moderator: Michael Morgan, Secretary, Department of Revenue
Panelists:
Jim Haney, President, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
David Newby, President, Wisconsin AFL-CIO
Andrew Reschovsky, Professor, La Follette School of Public Affairs, UW-Madison "Using Tax and Budget Policy to Lead Economic Development"
David Schmiedicke, Deputy State Budget Director, Department of Administration

Regional Economic Development Cooperation - Lessons Learned - Room 102 DE
Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) members are already actively engaged in numerous collaborative regional ventures. Come hear about some of the best in the state!

Moderator: Karna Hanna, CEcD, Executive Director, Sauk County Development Corporation
Panelists:
Barb Fleisner, Executive Director, Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Penny Scheuerman, Economic Development Manager, We Energies (Regional Economic Partnership - SE WI)
Darcy Way, Director, Momentum Chippewa Valley

Partnerships: Linking Cutting Edge Research with Economic Development - Room 103 ABC
This workshop will explain how the Wisconsin Distinguished Professors program serves business, industry, the environment, and the residents of Wisconsin with the professor's exciting research that ranges from nanotechnology to sports fishery.

Moderator: Danae Davis, Director, Diversity Affairs, Miller Brewing Company & Regent, UW System Board of Regents

Panelists:
Carolyn Aita, Wisconsin Distinguished Professor, UW-Milwaukee
Dennis Webb, Vice President of Engineering, Badger Meter

Roderick Lakes, Wisconsin Distinguished Professor, UW-Madison
Paul Ruppel, Briggs & Stratton

James Wiener, Wisconsin Distinguished Professor, UW-La Crosse
Paul Schluter, President/Owner, St. Croix Rods

Creativity: The Key to a Successful Workforce - Room 202 AB
The newly transformed American workplace has a creativity crisis. Multi-skilled, multi-dimensional creative individuals mean economic success. Are students being prepared to meet this need?

Moderator: Virgilyn Driscoll, Director, Wisconsin Champions for Arts Education: Business and Community Advocates, Inc.
Panelists:
Robert Bucker, Dean, Peck School of the Arts, UW-Milwaukee
Kelly Wolff, Vice President, General Manager, East Mill, Georgia Pacific
Dr. Anthony Meyer, Director, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Medical College of Wisconsin
Pam Rewey, Director of Legislative Services, Wisconsin Association of School Boards
Timothy Schreiner, Chief Administrator, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, New Richmond

The Wisconsin Community Development Legacy Corporation - A new approach to investing in Wisconsin's low-income communities - Room 202 C
Find out how the Wisconsin Community Development Legacy Corporation will utilize the New Markets Tax Credit Program. Examine the steps needed to get going on projects, listen to models used to deploy the capital and learn how to quantify an investor's return.

Moderator: Carol N. Maria, Vice President, WI Women's Business Initiative Corporation
Panelists:
Scott D. Cheskiewicz, General Counsel, Legacy Bank
Eric Graf, CFO, Impact 7
Rick Hayes, President & CEO, Waveland Ventures, LLC
Margaret Henningsen, Founder and Vice President, Legacy Bancorp
Farshad Maltes, Research Analyst, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Salli Martyniak, Executive Director, The Dane Fund

2:00 - 3:15 Second Session of Workshops

Harnessing Technology to Build Tomorrow's Economy - Room 102 AB
Wisconsin has strong toeholds in technology research and the emerging industries grabbing hold around these ideas. The panel will explore efforts to develop Wisconsin's technology leadership and harness our educational institutions to grow Wisconsin.

Moderator: Marc Marotta, Secretary, Department of Administration
Panelists:
Bob Brennan, President, Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce
Lane Brostrom, Managing Director, TechStar
John T. Byrnes, Executive Managing Director, Mason Wells
Lloyd M. Smith, Professor, Biotechnology Center, Department of Chemistry, UW-Madison

Investing in People: Education and Training - Room 102 C
Wisconsin is well-known for its highly educated and skilled workforce. The quality of our products and the achievement of our educational institutions are world-renown. To compete in the global economy, however, Wisconsin workers must constantly upgrade their skills and education levels to maintain and surpass the competition. This workshop will highlight Governor Doyle's plan to re-engineer our training programs and create strong collaborations with our educational institutions to ensure that Wisconsin companies reach the highest levels of quality and productivity while still maintaining family-supporting jobs for our workforce.

Moderator: Roberta Gassman, Secretary, Department of Workforce Development
Panelists:
Elizabeth Burmaster, Superintendent, Department of Public Instruction
Richard Carpenter, State Director, Wisconsin Technical College System
Matt Frank, Secretary, Department of Corrections
Paul Linzmeyer, President, Bay Towel and President, WI Workforce Development Board
Phil Neuenfeldt, Secretary/Treasurer, Wisconsin State AFL-CIO

Diversity and Tomorrow's Profits: Women in Corporate Leadership - Room 102 DE
Milwaukee Women inc will present their latest research examining women in corporate and board leadership across Wisconsin's largest publicly owned companies. Panelists will share their reaction followed by Q&A from the audience.

Moderator: Jeffrey C. Browne, President, Public Policy Forum
Panelists:
Deborah A. Beck, J.D., Executive Vice President, Northwestern Mutual
Dennis J. Kuester, President and CEO, Marshall & Ilsley Corporation
Marc McSweeney J.D., Partner and Diversity Director, Foley & Lardner
Joan M. Prince, Vice Chancellor, UW-Milwaukee; Board Member, Milwaukee Women Inc.
Paul E. Purcell, President and CEO, Robert W. Baird & Co.

UW-Eau Claire Student/Faculty Collaborative Research to Benefit Business and Government - Room 103 ABC
Oftentimes, Wisconsin businesses and government organizations think only of the two Ph.D. granting institutions when they consider university research. This session will demonstrate the many ways the University of Wisconsin System schools can benefit local businesses and government. After UW-Eau Claire student and faculty collaborative researchers briefly present the results of their research, attendees will have the opportunity to address questions to the individual researchers. Posters will detail their collaborative efforts and describe their research agendas.

Moderator: Lisa Theo, MS, Lecturer, Department of Geography & Anthropology, UW-Eau Claire
Panelists:
Elizabeth Alden-Anderson, Student, Department of Psychology, UW-Eau Claire
Sara Chamberlin, Student, Department of Physics and Astronomy, UW-Eau Claire
Doug Dunham, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy, UW-Eau Claire
Douglas J. Faulkner, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Geography & Anthropology, UW-Eau Claire
Barb Featherly, Student, Department of Computer Science and Department of Geography and
Anthropology, UW-Eau Claire
Crystal Jackson, Student, Elementary Education, UW-Eau Claire
Kevin P. Klatt, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, UW-Eau Claire
Lawrence Martin, Ph.D., Professor, American Indian Studies Program and Department of English, UW-Eau Claire
Marcus T. McEllistrem, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry Department, UW-Eau Claire
Don Mowry, Ph.D., Director of Service-Learning, UW-Eau Claire
Angela Mueller, Student, Department of Psychology, UW-Eau Claire
James Oberly, Ph.D., Professor, American Indian Studies Program and Department of History, UW-Eau Claire
Kim W. Pierson, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Physics & Astronomy, UW-Eau Claire
Mitch Stimers, BS and Student, Department of Geography and Anthropology, UW-Eau Claire
Christos M. Theo, MFA, Professor, Department of Art & Design, UW-Eau Claire
Darcy Way, Director, Momentum Chippewa Valley

Alternative Strategies for Securing and Providing Risk Capital - Room 202 AB
Often the standard avenues for risk capital do not fit your strategic plan. This workshop demonstrates alternative risk capital vehicles and risk capital strategies avaliable in the state.

Moderator: David J. Ward, President, NorthStar Economics, Inc.
Panelists:
Gordy Kacala, Executive Director, Racine County Economic Development Corporation
James Patterson, Interim President, Wyoming Capital Fund
John Giegel, CEO, Wisconsin Business Development Finance Corporation

The Innovation Economy - Room 202 C
We are witnessing a historical transformation in the great state of Wisconsin's economy.It is something we have not seen since our grandparents were fighting in the First World War and the paper, brewing, automotive and agriculture industries were beginning to flourish. The transformation from an agriculture and manufacturing-based economy to a knowledge-based, innovation economy in our state is something that is happening whether we like it or not.This panel will explore how some pioneers in Wisconsin have been bringing innovative ideas to the market place and really putting the "innovation" in what we call the Innovation Economy.

Moderator: Senator Ted Kanavas, Co-Chair, Senate Select Committee on Job Creation
Panelists:
Lance Fors, CEO, Third Wave Technologies, Inc.
Ralph Kauten, President and CEO, Quintessence Biosciences
John Neis, Co-founder and Senior Partner, Venture Investors, LLC
James Prudent, Chief Scientific Officer, EraGen BioSciences
Mark Zager, President and CEO, Alfalight

3:30 - 4:45 Third Session of Workshops

The High End Approach to Wisconsin's Economic Base - Room 102 AB
The manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism industries are the cornerstones of Wisconsin's economy. Wisconsin is second nationally in manufacturing, based on employment shares, a leading producer of cheese, milk, butter, and cranberries, and a major tourist destination. This panel will explore strategies to stabilize and grow these industries; identify public-private partnerships that will effectively mobilize and target resources for growth; and, make the case for investment in these industries' knowledge base.

Moderator: Rod Nilsestuen, Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection
Panelists:
Jim Holperin, Secretary, Department of Tourism
Milton Neshck, Board Member, Secretary & General Counsel, Kikkoman Foods, Inc.
Don Nichols, Chair, La Follette School of Public Affairs, UW-Madison
William Rockwell, Education Director, Wisconsin Technical College System

 

Urban Anchors: Building the 21st Century Milwaukee - Room 102 C
Wisconsin needs its largest city to be a vibrant, thriving cultural, economic, and social center in order to prosper. This panel will discuss successful efforts and new initiatives underway aimed at tapping the full potential of the Milwaukee area to create a dense, attractive urban environment that will increase economic growth, job creation and wealth accumulation across the state.

Moderator: Antonio Riley, Executive Director, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Panelists:
Genyne Edwards, Deputy Secretary, Department of Tourism
Michael Morgan, Secretary, Department of Revenue
Julie Penman, Commissioner, Milwaukee Department of City Development
Lois Quinn, Senior Research Scientist, UW-Milwaukee
David Riemer, State Budget Director, Department of Administration
Tim Sheehy, President, Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce

Wisconsin Women = Prosperity: An initiative to increase the economic well being of Wisconsin by supporting and increasing women's contributions throughout the state - Room 102 DE
Four "building blocks" for women's prosperity have been identified including; Economic Sufficiency, Educational Achievement, Health, Safety & Well Being, and Leadership and Political Participation. Our session will explore the both barriers and best practices within each of these areas in supporting women's contributions to Wisconsin's economic well being.

Moderator: Barbara Lawton, Lieutenant Governor, State of Wisconsin
Panelists:
Pat Alea, Project Coordinator, Wisconsin Women = Prosperity Initiative
Ellen Bravo, National Executive Director, 9 to 5
Connie Loden, Executive Director, Heart of Wisconsin Business & Economic Alliance
Leonor Rosas, Director of Development, United Migrant Opportunity Service

Brain Gain Best Practices - Young Professionals of Milwaukee Success Story - Room 103 ABC
Young Professionals of Milwaukee (YPM), a service of the MMAC, grew from 0-2,240 in 24 months since launching in August 2001. Learn about their strategy and success at impacting brain gain. Opening remarks by Shelley Jurewicz, Executive Director, YPM

Moderator: Laura Wake, City of Milwaukee, President, YPM
Panelists:
Jackie Valent, Human Resource Manager, Direct Supply (YPM College Connection Team Leader)
Phil Aiello, Development Associate, The Mandel Group (YPM Urban Currents Team Leader)
Brendan Dillman, Group Counsel, Johnson Controls (YPM Emerging Leaders Team Leader)
Jeff Sherman, VP Marketing, OnMilwaukee.com (YPM Jazz Squad Team Leader, YPM Past President)
Paul Grant, Director Customer & Network Operations, Norlight Communications (YPM Mosaic Council Leader)

University Partnerships Serving Wisconsin Industry Clusters - Room 202 AB
Collaboration at work! Learn how Wisconsin's educational institutions are actively collaborating on knowledge-transfer and industry outreach to enhance economic development in the state's core industry clusters.

Moderator: Raj Veeramani, Director, UW Consortium for Global E-Commerce University Partnerships Serving Wisconsin Industry Clusters
Panelists:
Al Hartman, Dean, College of Business Administration, UW-Oshkosh Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing
Erica Kauten, State Director, UW-Extension Small Business Development Center University Partnerships Serving Wisconsin Industry Clusters
Tom Turng, Professor and Co-Director, Polymer Engineering Center, UW-Madison Partnership for Innovation (PFI) in Wisconsin Plastics Industry Cluster

Intellectual Property in the New Tech-Led Economy - Room 202 C
Panelists will describe how WiSys assisted them in patenting and licensing their technologies. We will discuss types of intellectual property and how to protect inventorship.

Moderator: Elizabeth L.R. Donley, Esq., General Counsel, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation and General, Manager, WiSys Technology Foundation, Inc.
Panelists:
Emily Bauer, Wisconsin Licensing Representative for WARF and WiSys
William Gregory, Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science, UW-Milwaukee

5:00 - 6:15 Fourth Session of Workshops

Building High End Infrastructure - Room 102 AB
High end infrastructure investment has been identified as a fundamental component to future economic growth in Wisconsin. This panel will explore what the state and private sector are currently doing to ensure our physical infrastructure -- roads, energy and telecommunications -- support future economic development.

Moderators:
Burnie Bridge, Chair, Public Service Commission
Frank Busalacchi, Secretary, Department of Transportation

Panelists:
Gary Wolter, Chairman, President and CEO, Madison Gas & Electric
David Schultz, Infrastructure Technology Institute, Northwestern University

High End Regulatory Reform - Room 102 C
This panel will discuss the Doyle administration's high end approach to regulatory reform. High-end regulatory reform attacks costs without compromising environmental standards. It also helps high-performing businesses convert greater environmental effort into bottom line benefits by sending positive signals to markets that value quality in all aspects of the business.

Moderator: Scott Hassett, Secretary, Department of Natural Resources
Panelists:
Linda Bochert, Partner, Michael Best & Friedrich
John Imes, Executive Director, Wisconsin Environmental Initiative
Dave Kluesner, Regional Public Affairs Manager, International Paper
John Torinus, CEO, Serigraph, Inc.

"Calling all entrepreneurs!" How to enter the Governor's Business Plan Contest - Room 102 DE
The Governor's Business Plan Contest, sponsored by the Wisconsin Technology Council and its affiliates, will draw out Wisconsin's best business plans and help speed them to market. Entrepreneurs, students, owners of start-up businesses - even major corporations - are eligible to enter this exciting and instructive contest. Join us for this "how-to" session.

Moderator: Tom Still, President, Wisconsin Technology Council
Panelists:
John Byrnes, Executive Managing Director, Mason Wells
Aaron Olver, Executive Assistant, Department of Commerce

Accessing the Resources of the UW System: More to Offer than Just a Quality Education - Room 103 ABC
Learn about the myriad of resources available to businesses at University of Wisconsin System campuses and UW Extension offices around the state and how to access them.

Moderator: David J. Ward, President, NorthStar Economics, Inc.
Panelists:
Charles Hoslet, Managing Director, Office of Corporate Relations, UW-Madison
William Gregory, Dean, College of Engineering & Applied Science, UW-Milwaukee
Robert Meyer, Dean, College of Technology, Engineering & Management, UW-Stout
Marv Van Kekerix, Provost & Vice-Chancellor, UW Extension

The Currency of the Liberal Arts: Preparing Students for the New Economy – Room 202 AB
The workshop will take up the following questions: What is the currency of the liberal arts in the early 21st century? Traditionally the academic core of higher education institutions, are the liberal arts still relevant? Do they appropriately prepare students for success and citizenship in the complex, global economy of the 21st century? How do they inform and help us to understand the 'human condition'? How can we best capitalize on the academic potential of the liberal arts to create diverse, inclusive communities that stimulate economic and cultural innovation?

Moderator: Julius Erlenbach, Chancellor, UW-Superior
Panelists
JoAnne Brandes, Executive Vice President, CAO and General Counsel for JohnsonDiversey
Robert Greenstreet, Interim Chancellor, UW-Milwaukee
James Perry, Dean and CEO, UW-Fox Valley The Value of Liberal Arts

Manufacturing Renewal: The changing face of manufacturing in the next decade and beyond - Room 202 C
How are Wisconsin manufacturers reinventing their companies to rise to the challenge of global competition? Manufacturing leaders discuss strategies to maintain a strong manufacturing sector.

Moderator: Michael Klonsinski, Executive Director, Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Panelists:
Dan Ariens, President, Ariens Company
Elliott Erickson, President, Heale Manufacturing

6:15 Welcome Reception (Ballroom Pre-function area)

Welcome by:
Katharine C. Lyall, President, UW System
Toby Marcovich, President, UW System Board of Regents

Remarks: Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton

Tuesday's Schedule