Longmont Economic Development Partnership Summit - Wendsday Feb 28th

Final speaker lineup: Click Here. The 2nd Annual Longmont Economic Development Summit is happening this Wednesday at the Plaza Convention Center (1850 Industrial Circle, Longmont) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Final speaker lineup: Click Here.

The 2nd Annual Longmont Economic Development Summit is happening this Wednesday at the Plaza Convention Center (1850 Industrial Circle, Longmont) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This event, which is open to the public for the first time this year, is hosted by the Longmont Economic Development Partnership (LEDP).

According to Jessica Erickson, the LEDP President, the summit will "identify ways to engage a broader spectrum of the community in economic development,".

The Longmont Observer will be live streaming parts of the event on facebook and reposting video of presentations after the event.

What attendees can expect:

An informative year-in-review presentation by Longmont EDP President, Jessica Erickson
A panel discussion featuring representatives of each of Longmont’s four targeted industries, providing a review of recent developments, our successes in supporting each sector, and where we have room for growth
A regional economic forecast by Patty Silverstein of Development Research Partners and resident economist for the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation
Engaging breakout sessions aligned with the Advance Longmont strategy’s priority areas, including education & workforce development, real estate & infrastructure, and business climate.
High level networking with like-minded business and civic leaders from across the Metro Denver and Northern Colorado regions.

Full Agenda:

February 28, 2018

8:00am – 4:00pm

Andy Welch, Chairman, Longmont EDP

Jessica Erickson, President & CEO, Longmont EDP

Panelists:

n Tom Bugnitz, CEO, Manufacturer’s Edge

n David Kerr, Partner, Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti, LLP

n Monica Coughlin, COO, Colorado Technology Association

n Margaret Hunt, Director of Colorado Creative Industries, OEDIT

· Project of the Year

· Primary Job Creator of the Year

· Rising Star Award

· Startup Award

· Tom Brock Award

· Business Climate

· Education & Workforce Development

· Real Estate & Infrastructure

Patty Silverstein, President & Chief Economist,

Development Research Partners

Andy Welch, Chairman, Longmont EDP

8:00am	Registration, Networking, & Breakfast
9:00am	Welcome & Introductions
9:15am	Year-in-Review Presentation
10:00am	Break
10:15am	Target Industry Panel Discussion
11:15am	Break
11:30am	Lunch – Cornerstone Awards
1:00pm	Break
1:15pm	Advance Longmont Breakout Sessions
2:15 pm	Break
2:30pm	Economic Forecast Keynote Presentation
4:00pm	Closing Remarks
4:00pm	Networking Happy Hour