Inspiring Possibilities

Look beyond your organization to gain a new perspective on emerging strategies and effective practices. Engage with professionals who will share their experiences, innovative ideas, research, and best practices

 

Economic Development Day, July 23, 2012

Setting Your Community Up For Development

The day will consist of three sessions. The workshops are designed to go in sequence with each building upon the previous sessions’ topics.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR COMMUNITY

Community dynamics are constantly changing from labor trends to population shifts. This session will focus on the importance of community planning and community assessment. We will discuss the tools communities can use to plan for development and identify the right type of development for their needs. In addition, we will discuss the concepts of economic gardening and cluster development.

DEVELOPING YOUR INCENTIVES AND YOUR STORY

Now more than ever communities are competing against each other for development opportunities. This session will focus on identifying available incentives for development, ranging from tax credits, cash grants and loans. In addition, we will discuss working with site selectors, identifying your target market and how to market your community for development.

SECURING DEVELOPMENT

Closing the deal on the development is becoming more complex to achieve alone. How can communities protect their assets and interests when competing for development?  In this session we will focus on public-private partnerships, negotiating development agreements, clawback provisions and community benefit agreements.

Quasan Shaw is President of Synergize Development Group LLC, a consulting firm that specializes in economic development, real estate development and community revitalization strategy.

Register Online

Printable Registration Form

 

Where is the Economic Development Day held?

The Economic Development Day is held at the KI Convention Center in downtown Green Bay. The KI Convention Center is conveniently connected to the Hyatt on Main.

KI Convention Center Directions

 

Accommodations

Host Hotel

Hyatt on Main (Includes full hot breakfast)
(formerly Hotel Sierra)
333 Main Street, Green Bay, WI 54301
920-432-1234
www.greenbay.hyatt.com

Located in the heart of downtown Green Bay, the Hyatt on Main features 223 luxurious two-room suites all with a private bedroom area (either one king or two double beds both rooms include a sofa sleeper) and separate living area complete with a kitchen, wet bar, microwave, and refrigerator. All overnight guests of the hotel receive a full complimentary breakfast each morning.

Lodging costs for 2012

• $90/night for two adults. For each additional adult, there is a $20 charge per night. Children under eighteen (18) stay free when accompanied by an adult. Due to fire safety policies, no more than six (6) people will be allowed to occupy a suite overnight.

Check out time is 11 a.m.

A block of rooms have been reserved at the Hyatt on Main. Mention "UWGB Administrator Academy" when reserving your room. Call for reservations by June 22, 2012.

The Hyatt on Main is a smoke-free facility.

 

Across the street from the KI Conference Center

Clarion Hotel (Does not include breakfast)
201 Main Street, Green Bay, WI 54301
920-437-5900 or 888-457-2929
www.greatlakesinn.com

Located in the heart of downtown Green Bay the Clarion Hotel is adjacent to the KI Convention Center, located within minutes of Lambeau Field, the home of the Green Bay Packers, the Resch Center and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.

A block of rooms have been reserved at the Clarion Hotel. Mention "UWGB" when reserving your room. Call for reservations by July 1, 2012.

Lodging costs for 2012

• $70 single/double per night for one or two adults. Children under 18 are free.

The Clarion Hotel is a smoke-free facility.

Please bring your tax exempt letter if you wish to claim tax exempt status on your hotel room.

 

Institute for Organizational Development:

Please contact Joy Ruzek or Kassie VanRemortel for opportunities with Organizational Development.

 

Contact Information: