2. Program, Thursday, November 21, 2013
9:30 - 10:00 am
9:30 - 10:00 am
Registration & Coffee/Tea
10:00– 11:30 am
10:00– 11:30 am
Economic Success in Northern Arizona -- Case studies from around the region will spotlight
successful acvies and programs, idenfying what economic tools or markeng skills were used to leverage the
success.
Moderator & Speaker: John Sgmon, Vice President, Economic Collaborave of
Northern Arizona
Panelists:
John Saltonstall, Business Retenon & Expansion Manager, City of Flagstaff
Robert Riley, Economic Development Director, Kingman Airport Authority, Inc.
Steve Ayers, Economic Development Director, Town of Camp Verde
Alexandria Wright, Director of Regional Economic Development Center, Yavapai College
11:30 - 11:45am
11:30 - 11:45am
ACA Update:
Keith Watkins, Sr. Vice President, Economic & Rural Development, Arizona Commerce Authority
11:45 - 12:15 pm
11:45 - 12:15 pm
Lunch & Networking
12:15 – 1:30 pm
12:15 – 1:30 pm Repurpose/Reuse/Infill -- Vacant parcels oen lead to blight, learn from professionals about some unique
projects that were not only an economic success but an overall win for the community. Economic Developers will
share strategies and ideas that may be transferrable to your own community.
Moderator & Speaker: Gary Marks, Execuve Director, Presco Valley Economic
Development Foundaon
Panelists:
Casey Rooney, Director, Coonwood Economic Development Council
Gary Kellogg, CEO, Partnership for Economic Development, Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Gary Jeppson, Development Service Director, City of Kingman
Paul Esparza, Community Development Director, Town of Pinetop-Lakeside
1:45 – 3:00 pm
1:45 – 3:00 pm
Walking Tour: Historic Old Town Cottonwood -- Enjoy the beauful Fall weather in
Coonwood. With the flight to the suburbs and development of mega malls, downtowns in the U.S. declined. Come
see how Coonwood has reinvented its historic downtown shopping district. This guided tour will show the
successes shared in the Repurpose/Reuse/Infill poron of the program. Wine tasng on your own following the
tour.
Registraon for this event can be found at
hp://aaednov21st.eventbrite.com
Your registraon for this event will serve as your guarantee for service and AAED's guarantee for payment. Cancellaons must be
received at least 72 hours in advance of event for you to receive a refund. Please note that payment for lunch needs to be paid in full prior to
the luncheon date. No entry without payment. If you have any quesons call AAED (602) 240-AAED (2233).
Registraon Deadline: Friday, November 15th, 2013 @ NOON
3. Planum Community Sponsor $1000
Six Free Registraons to Event
You will be introduced at the at the event opening as a Planum Community Sponsor
Table space at event for brochures, business cards or anything you want to display
Your logo or name will be on PowerPoint presentaon at event
Your logo or name will be on any printed and email event materials
Your logo or name on special signage at event
Special Badge idenfying you as a Planum Community Sponsor
Gold Community Sponsor $ 500
Three Free Registraons to Event
Table space at event, for brochures, business cards or anything you want to display
Your logo or name will be on PowerPoint presentaon at event
Your logo or name will be on any printed and email event materials
Your logo or name on special signage at event
Special Badge idenfying you as a Gold Community Sponsor
Silver Community Sponsor $ 250
One Free Registraon to Event
Your logo or name on any printed and email event materials
Your logo or name on special signage at event
Special Badge idenfying you as a Silver Community Sponsor
If you have any quesons, or would like to parcipate
as a sponsor, please contact Dee Dee Bark at
480-998-1489 or by email at deedeeb7@cox.net.