2019 Scott County Economic Development Summit
Date and Time
Thursday Feb 28, 2019
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
Thursday, Feb. 28
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location
Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center
2021 State St.
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Fees/Admission
- Full workshop (includes luncheon buffet) - $45.00
- Keynote buffet luncheon only (will include vegan option) - $25.00
- Cinnamon Ridge Farm & Mississippi River Distillery tour (limited to first 40) - Free
Contact Information
Scott County Planning and Development Department, (563) 326-8643
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Description
Quad Cities region economic developers, businesses and community leaders are invited to the upcoming Scott County Economic Development Summit to hear from area experts and business owners as they address topics relevant to growing our economy. A full morning of panel sessions is followed by a buffet luncheon featuring keynote speaker Debi Durham, Director, Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa Finance Authority. The afternoon is filled with tours to Cinnamon Ridge Farm and Cody Road Distillery, open to the first 40 registrants.
Registration fees:
Full workshop (includes luncheon buffet) - $45.00
Keynote buffet luncheon only (will include vegan option) - $25.00
Cinnamon Ridge Farm and Mississippi River Distillery tour (limited to the first 40) Free
| Schedule of Events | ||
| Registration, Networking, Continental Breakfast 8:15-9 a.m. | ||
| Break-Out Sessions 9-10:15 a.m. |
Economic Development Models for Value-Added Agriculture | John Maxwell, Cinnamon Ridge Farms Tom Dittmer, Grandview Farms Scott Rochau, Rochau Farms Glen Keppy, Keppy Farms |
| Funding Opportunities for Economic Development in Iowa | Craig Markly, Iowa Department of Transportation Mark Reinig, Center for Industrial Research & Service Gail Kotval, Iowa Economic Development Authority Grant Menke, US Department of Agriculture |
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| Break 10:15-10:30 a.m. | ||
| Break-Out Sessions 10:30-11:45 a.m. |
The Craft Industry and Its Value to the Economy | Ryan Burchett, Mississippi River Distilling Company Julia Rubino, Proposed Scott Co. Vineyard and Winery Ian Frink, Crawford Brew Works Ben Arndt, Tycoga Winery |
| Encouraging and Expanding the Workforce | David Ottavianelli, Deere and Company Christine Caves, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Greg Aguilar, Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce |
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| Break 11:45-Noon | ||
| 12-1:15 p.m. Keynote Address and Buffet Luncheon Economic Development Opportunities in Iowa Debi Durham, Director, Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa Finance Authority |
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| 1:30-4 p.m. Optional tour of Cinnamon Ridge Farms and Cody Road Distillery to first 40 registrants |
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