Summit Program
| Conference Agenda | 2008 Governor's Summit on Economic Development | |
Track 1 |
"Green is the New Gold" |
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Track 2 |
"Creating Competitive Communities" |
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Track 3 |
"Competing Globally" |
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Wednesday, October 1,
8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
Registration |
Exhibits Open from 9:00 am - 8:00 pm |
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9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Association Meetings and Tucumcari Air Show |
9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
NM Rural Alliance Board Meeting |
10:00 am – 11:00 am |
NMIDEA Executive Board Meeting |
11:00 am – 12:00 pm |
NMIDEA Board Meeting |
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm |
NMIDEA Membership Meeting |
1:30 pm – 3:00pm |
NM Economic Development Commission Meeting (tentative) |
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm |
NM First Town Hall Implementation Report |
| 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | New Mexico Youth Entrepreneurship Contest and Seminar |
6:15 pm – 8:00 pm |
Opening Reception – Shrimp Boil – with the “Hounds” |
Thursday, October 2, 2008
8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
Registration |
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| 8:00 am - 8:00 pm | Exhibits Open | |||
8:00 am – 8:30 am |
Welcome Address: Secretary Fred Mondragon |
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8:30 am – 9:30 am |
The Shrinking Workforce: Mark Lautman, Tim Nitti |
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9:45 am – 10:45 am |
“Catching the Wind” – VP, General Electric |
25 Strategies to Ignite the Youth Entrepreneurial Spirit in Your Community, Juan Casimiro, President, Insight, LLC |
South of the Border – Juan Massey, Mexican Affairs and Trade |
Youth Track: It's My Business! -Sherri L. Wells, Business Development Manager of Moss Adams, LLP |
11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
The "Green Rush" - a Utility Perspective |
Capturing Entrepreneurial Energy - Dr. Greg Clary, Texas Center for Rural Entrepreneurship (TCRE) |
North of the Border – Jack Allston |
Youth Track: "Making It! Igniting the Entrepreneurial Spirit Within You" -Juan Casimiro, President, Insight, LLC, Miami, FL |
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm |
Lunch with State of New Mexico Secretary of Economic Development, Fred Mondragon- Youth Business Plan Awards |
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1:15 pm - 2:15 pm |
NM's Clean Energy Agenda - Craig O'Hare, EMNRD
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The Power of Data – Jack Allston and Tim Nitti |
International Media – Andres Elmik |
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2:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
"Your Town" – Dave Buchen |
Opportunities in Europe – Matt Woodlee |
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3:45 pm - 4:45 pm |
Preparing The Green Workforce: Tracy Rascoe – MCC |
Coaching Entrepreneurs to Win the Gold - Dr. Greg Clary |
Exporting and Marketing Abroad – Sandra Necessary |
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6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Annual NMIDEA Awards Banquet with Special Guests |
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Friday, October 3, 2008
7:00 am – 9:00 am |
Registration |
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8:00 am – 8:30 am |
Welcome and Housekeeping |
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| 8:00 am - 11:00 am | Exhibits Open | |
8:30 am – 9:30 am |
New Mexico Economic Development Partnership Update - Clark Krause and Ray Mondragon |
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9:30 am – 11:00 am |
"Main Streets are Green Streets" - Charlie Deans and William Powell, NM MainStreet |
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| 11:00 am | Adjourn | |