2014 IEDA Annual Conference

1:00 PM

Registration Opens/Visit Exhibits

2:00 PM

Welcome

2:30 PM

General Session: Indiana’s Energy Future

Indiana used to promote itself as a ‘low-cost energy state.’  However, changes in regulations, generation capacity and fuel sources have moved Indiana toward the middle of the energy-cost pack.  This panel will explore why energy costs in Indiana are changing, how that may affect our competitive position and will offer potential public policy options for trying to keep Indiana competitive.

Moderator: Sherry Rose, Indiana Economic Development Corporation

Anne Becker, Lewis & Kappes

Kay Pashos, Indiana Energy Association

Tim Rushenberg, Indiana Energy Association

Jennifer Terry, Lewis & Kappes

3:15 PM

Break with Exhibitors

Sponsored by: McGladrey LLP

3:30 PM

General Session: Water, water everywhere… or is there?

Water is an economic development resource that is easy to take for granted.  But as the Western United States continues to experience prolonged drought conditions, companies that require quantities of water are looking at places like Indiana as possible relocation targets.  But Indiana’s water supply isn’t guaranteed.  The Indiana Chamber has conducted a thorough review of Indiana’s water future and the results are provocative.  Madison County is considering a new reservoir that will drastically change the supply of water in Central Indiana and the future of Anderson.

Moderator: Mitch Roob, KERAMIDA

Vince Griffin, Indiana Chamber of Commerce

Chad Pigg, Council for Economic Development/Madison County

4:15 PM

General Session: When the going gets tough, the tough Go Green - Get into the Green and Sustainable Scene

Green infrastructure and sustainability are fundamental business issues that are opening up new opportunities to reduce costs and increase revenue.  These issues are also introducing new risks, from brand and reputation to legal liability and regulatory compliance.  In 2013 six growing trends in corporate sustainability, a recent Ernst & Young survey of 272 respondents from 24 sectors that was conducted in cooperation with GreenBiz Group, 65% of respondents stated their CFO’s have become involved in sustainability.  Business leaders around the world understand the need for a more encompassing approach to sustainability.  From start-ups to large corporations to state and local governments, organizations worldwide are embracing clean technologies as an engine of growth, efficiency, sustainability and competitive advantage.   Sustainability is being seen as affecting a company’s ability to compete in addition to a community’s ability to compete for businesses and talent.  This trend from businesses to local governments should have economic developers’ attention.  This session will focus on how the economic developer can play a role in building their community by “getting into the green and sustainable scene.”

Panel: Tom Kohler, GAI Consultants; Brian Neilson, GAI Consultants

5:00 PM

CEED Program

Kathleen Weissenberger, Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs

Matt Rayburn, Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority

5:30 PM

Awards Presentation

6:00 PM

Reception & Silent Auction & Exhibits

Contributor: Umbaugh

7:15 AM

Breakfast

7:30 AM

Exhibits Open

8:00 AM

Welcome/Legislative Update

8:30 AM

IEDC Update

9:30 AM

IEDA Business Meeting

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann

11:00 AM

General Session: Shovel Ready...Then and Now

Indiana’s Shovel Ready Program certifies sites that are ready for economic development.  The program has been in existence for nearly ten years with much success.  This panel will discuss the past, present, and future of the program as well as provide the perspective of a community pursuing the Shovel Ready Gold Designation.  

Moderator: Jeff Banning, Banning Engineering

Matthew Crouch, OCRA

William Graham, Mayor of Scottsburg

Mike Heaton, Duke Energy

Robert Peacock, Scott Co. Economic Dev. Corp.

11:45 AM

General Session

Bill Benner, Sr. Vice President Corporate, Community & Public Relations, Pacers Sports & Entertainment

12:30 PM

Adjourn