You’re Invited to:
Economic Development Breakfast
Wednesday, October 28, 2009; 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
University Research Park
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The “New Normal.”
What is the “New Normal?” After 10 years of economic bubbles and bursts (Dot.com, housing, debt) economists are predicting a return to more “normal” growth expectations. The “normal” of the past will not be “normal” of tomorrow. Global economic changes, environmental imperatives and technology advances will move new industries to the forefront and marginalize others.
Please join us for two great presenters who will help us understand the “New Normal” economy and how Wisconsin government will address this new economic development environment.
Presenters
David Ward, president and founder, NorthStar Economics. Dr. Ward completed a thirty-one year career in the University of Wisconsin System in July, 2000. During that time, David was active as a financial and economic consultant and worked for a number of private sector firms including Kimberly Clark, Honeywell and Lands’ End. David earned a BBA, MBA and Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
David will discuss:
• What will the “New normal” look like?
• How has the economy changed during this recession and what will the recovery potentially look like?
• What should we expect for economic growth and trends over the next few years nationally and in Wisconsin?
Dick Leinenkugel, secretary, Wisconsin Department of Commerce. Dick most recently served as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company. He joined the family business in 1987 after serving as an Officer in the United States Marine Corp and working in sports marketing in Chicago. Dick earned a B.S. in Business Administration and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Marquette University.
Dick will discuss:
• Economic recovery expectations from Commerce’s perspective.
• What are Commerce’s plans, initiatives and programs for supporting economic growth and jobs as we move out of recession?
REGISTRATION
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OR CALL: 608-262-3909
DATE: Wednesday, October 28, 2009; Please register by October 23..
PROGRAM #: 6040
TIME: 7:30 - 9:30 AM; Hot breakfast buffet at 7:30 AM; Program starts at 8 AM.
PLACE: University Research Park, MG&E Innovation Center, 505 S. Rosa Rd. /
510 Charmany Dr., Madison, WI 53719; Room 50
PARKING: Free parking right outside the building.
COST: $25 per person; includes hot breakfast
Payment in advance is appreciated.
For more information call the Small Business Development Center at 263-7680.
Sponsors of the Economic Development Breakfast Series
Alliant Energy, City of Madison, Dane County, Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, Madison Area Technical College, Madison Gas & Electric, Madison & Dane County Development Corporations, UW-Madison Office of Corporate Relations, UW-Madison Small Business Development Center, Wisconsin Department of Commerce, Wisconsin Supplier Development Council and the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin.
DIRECTIONS to the MG&E Innovation Center http://www.universityresearchpark.org/property/maps/
From Mineral Point Rd. turn south on Rosa Rd. (across from CUNA). Take the 2nd left - Charmany Dr.
From Whitney Way and the Beltline Hwy. take Whitney Way north toward Mineral Pt. Rd. Follow for approximately 4 blocks. Make a left onto Research Park Blvd. Turn right on Charmany Dr. Take first left into MGE Innovation Center parking lot.
Enter in the center of the building and take the stairs one flight down to room 50.
The SBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact: Program Coordinator, SBDC, 975 University Ave., Suite 3260, Madison, WI 53706, 608-263-9675. An EEO/AA employer, the University of Wisconsin provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements.