IEDA Fall Leadership Forum

Session A

• Presentation Time = 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• Moderator: Dan Zuerner, Vice President – Garmong Construction Services
• Panelists and Topics:
• • Providing Financial Leadership and Guidance to Leaders of Government – Loren Matthes, Partner – H.J. Umbaugh & Associates
  • The Critical Impact of Cooperation Among Governing Bodies – George Loy, Principal, - Loy Law Offices
  • Strategic Planning & Execution Strategies for Government – Tom Murtaugh, President – Tippecanoe County Commissioners
  • Asset Identification and Utilization (making the most of what one has) – Scott Fadness, Mayor – City of Fishers
  • The Critical Need to Develop Financial Capacity and Financing Strategies – Bruce Donaldson, Partner – Barnes & Thornburg Law

Session B

• Presentation Time = 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Moderator: Jeff Banning, President/CEO – Banning Engineering
• Panelists and Topics:
• • The Essential Need for Regional Cooperation and Promotion – Victor Smith, Partner – Bose Public Affairs Group
  • Creating a Vision for Growth and Prosperity – Jon Costas, Mayor – City of Valparaiso
  • Handling Opportunity that Comes – Whether You Want It or Not – Andrew Klinger, Town Manager – Town of Plainfield
  • Embracing Utilities to Assist with Local Growth – Don Babcock, Director of Economic Development – NIPSCO