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Wednesday, April 3010:00a - 11:30a AAED Board Meeting – Ventana Room

11:30a Golf Tournament Registration – Loews Ventana Canyon Course

12:30p Shotgun StartLocated just steps from the front lobby, Loews Ventana Canyon offers two Tom Fazio-designed championship 18-hole golf courses. The AAED Tournament will be held at The Canyon Course.  This 6,836 yard, par 72 course winds through the inspiring beauty of Esperero Canyon and incorporates the massive rock formation known as Whaleback Rock. The par 5 – 18th hole showcases a partial island green and a steep, cascading waterfall.  This is a golfing experience you will not want to miss!

6:30p - 8:30p Welcome Reception - Upper TerraceIt is Happy Hour(s) AAED Style! Come join us for a Surprise Birthday Party (celebrating AAED’s 40th Anniversary) on the Upper Terrace to celebrate the big 4-OH! of Economic Development success in Arizona (and some of our past presidents). It's a great way to round off a day on the golf course, connect with new (and old) friends and start off this year's conference with a bang. Celebratory drinks, heavy hors d'oeuvre…and a few surprises …will be served.

Thursday, May 17:00a – 8:30a Breakfast Buffet

7:00a – 8:15a Tribal Roundtable – Ventana RoomThis roundtable session features tribal leaders sharing updates on their communities while exploring opportunities with other practitioners and service providers to advance the economic development of tribes in Arizona.

8:30a – 8:45a Welcome and Introductions• Kristen Howard, Committee Chair, Rider Levett Bucknall • Eric Larson, AAED President, AVB Development

8:45a – 9:00a Honoring AAED's 40th Anniversary

9:00a - 10:00a Keynote Speaker Grant WoodsGrant Woods is one of Arizona's most acclaimed and successful lawyers. He served as Arizona’s Attorney General from 1991 – 1999 and was selected by his peers as the nation's top attorney general in 1995. He was one of the principal architects of the states' lawsuits against the tobacco companies and a key negotiator in the resulting largest civil settlement in history. Mr. Woods does not shy away from controversy and he will share his views of where Arizona has been and where we are going. You do not want to miss this hour of great insight from a seasoned Arizona activist that includes plenty of time for Q&A.

10:00a - 10:15a Break

10:15a - 11:45a Transportation in Arizona and the Impact it has on our Economy Transportation plays a critical role throughout our economy, both nationally and internationally.  In Arizona, our linkages to the west and east coasts, Mexico and the ability for safe and efficient travel throughout the state are vital components of our economy.  This session will include representatives from BNSF Railway, Arizona Trucking Association and ADOT who will discuss how goods are mobilized, our competitive advantages and disadvantages and an in-depth look at future Arizona transportation issues.

Moderator:• Sintra Hoffman, Assistant Communications Director, ADOT

Panelists:• Floyd Roehrich, ADOT• Tony Bradley, Arizona Trucking Association• LaTonya Finch, BNSF

12:00p - 1:00p Economic Development Academy of Arizona Inaugural Graduation – Recognition of Class I Luncheon Speaker, Marshall Trimble, Arizona State Historian From an environment considered unsuitable for polite civilization to being consistently one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the United States, Arizona has relied on technology and entrepreneurship to create a place to live and thrive. From the ground-breaking use of evaporative coolers and then refrigerated air conditioning for both houses and businesses to today’s Intel, Gore and others, advance technology has been at the root of Arizona’s advancement. No one knows more about Arizona’s technology, real estate and development heroes and villains than Marshall Trimble, Arizona’s Official Historian. Marshall Trimble is considered the “dean of Arizona historians” and is often referred to as the ‘Will Rogers of Arizona.’ “

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inSide the ConferenCeinSide the ConferenCe1:15p - 2:30p Emerging Entrepreneurials

Over the past decade entrepreneurialism has taken off as the global economy demands a more nimble solution to opportunities that drive economic development.  Hear from key leaders who embrace the spirit of entrepreneurial endeavors every day and make innovation a priority for private sector, public sector and organizations that support these creative companies.  Arizona is one of the most entrepreneurial states in the nation which positions us well for taking advantage of the new “normal” for building businesses here in our state. 

Moderator:• Micah Miranda, Economic Development Director, City of Maricopa

Panelists:• Colonel Joey Strickland, Orcutt Winslow• Russ Yelton, NACET

2:30p - 2:45p Break

2:45p - 4:00p The Evolution of Business in ArizonaOrganizations world-wide are seeing how business is done change virtually every day. New technologies, new ways of communicating, new ways of reaching audiences, customers and employees have made it necessary for all of us to learn and refine practices that for some are truly a sea change. This panel will discuss from three perspectives, public, private and non-profit how each can get their chosen message to the right audience. You may think you know how to market in the new age, but it is a communication form that is never static.

Moderator:• Bill Risser, Introductory Speaker/Moderator, Chicago Title

Panelists:• Denise Resnik, DRA Communications• Commander Colonel Nathan Mooney II, Luke AFB, 56th Squadron

4:00p - 5:00p Practitioner’s Roundtable – Ventana RoomThis roundtable-style event will discuss legislative policy issues as well as any other pertinent and timely topics that help in the everyday practices of the Economic Development Practitioner.

6:00p - 7:00p Economic Development Distinguished by Excellence (EDDE) Awards Cocktail Reception–kiva outdoor Patio

7:00p - 9:00p EDDE Awards Banquet - A Night of MemoriesAbracadabra, Lickety Split, a Little Magic to Make the EDDE’s a HitThe Arizona Association of Economic Development and EDDE Banquet committee formally invite you to this year’s EDDE Awards – A Magical Night of Memories. Plan for an evening of surprises and delights as we honor this year’s award recipients and celebrate AAED’s 40th Anniversary. Cocktail attire; black tie and magic wands optional.

9:00p Dessert Under the Stars–Kiva Outdoor PatioCome join our AAED EDDE Award winners for a delectable selection of desserts on the outside patio, where you can enjoy beautiful Arizona evening under a blanket of stars. This is where the fun begins with our EDDE Awards after party!

friday, May 2 7:00a – 8:30a Breakfast Buffet

7:30a – 8:30a Rural RoundtableRural practitioners are invited for informative discussions and sharing of ideas at our annual Rural Roundtable.

8:30a – 9:00a Conference Wrap Up

9:00a – 11:00a Greatest Economic Challenge in the Next 20 Years (Fourth Economy)How important is reinvention? What will Arizona become in the next twenty years? It was not all that long ago that people spoke of the ‘service economy’, the new, third stage of economic processes built upon the basis of offering services to people wherever there was a need. The new model, the ‘experience economy’ is coming. You won’t want to miss this highly interactive, professionally moderated session leveraging the 4th economy and how we can attract new jobs, residents and visitors. Be sure to attend and add your voice to the discussion!

Facilitator:• Natalie Sayer, Blair David Company

11:00a AAED Business Meeting

12:00 noon Conference Adjourns

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Please make your reservation before April 14th, as our room block expires on this date.

Mention AAED for the special $83/night room rate. 4 day cancellation policy.

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