Thursday Feb 28, 2019
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
Thursday, Feb. 28
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center
2021 State St.
Bettendorf, IA 52722
- 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
Scott County Planning and Development Department, (563) 326-8643
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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