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2004 Economic Development Conference

Two days. Eleven experts. Frank discussions.

Nevada Economic Development Conference

Hosted by Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt
June 3 and 4, 2004
Harrah's Reno Casino/Resort
[Harrah's rooms are $49 on Wed and Thurs nights for single/double occupancy-$10 for each additional person]
[Reservations may be made at 1-800-427-7247 - ask for Reno and reference Group Code SO6NCED - reservation cut-off date is 5/20/04]

$150 Conference Fee

Fee covers the opening session luncheon, all
conference breakout sessions, receptions, and the
luncheon with keynote speaker Dr. Joseph A. (Jay) Kayne


Why making Nevada "tech ready" is important is the focus of this year's professional development conference. Economic development practitioners, local, regional, state and federal officials, the academic community, and entrepreneurs should attend this conference to garner information about understanding the dynamics of the technology sector.

The new economy contains elements foreign to Nevada's current strongholds in manufacturing and tourism. Intangible concepts - patents, human capital, entrepreneurial networks, research, and entrepreneurial capacity - take the place of traditional equipment capital and an infrastructure built for customer service and recreation.

Learn the demands of the new economy in presentations covering topics such as marketing to technology industries, intellectual property law, strategic planning, cultivating entrepreneurs, and utilizing Nevada's image and assets.

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June 3
10:30-11:30 a.m. Nevada Economic Development Association Meeting (Open to the Public)
11:30-1 p.m. Opening Session/Luncheon - Wayne Schell, President/CEO, California Association of Local Economic Developers
1:15-3 p.m. "Strategic Planning for Results" - Lorna Sheppard, Vice President/Director of Account Planning, Rose/Glenn Group
3:15-4 p.m. "Why Intellectual Property Law is Important to Small Business" - Kenneth D'Alessandro, Sierra Patent Group, Ltd.
5:30 p.m. Reception - Prospector's Club

June 4
7-8 a.m. Buffet Breakfast
8-9:45 a.m. "Marketing to Technology - Is It Different?" - Utah Technology Alliance
10-11:30 a.m. "Does Image Matter?" - Panel Discussion
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Closing Session/Keynote Luncheon
Closing Session/Keynote Luncheon
Keynote Speaker Dr. Joseph A. (Jay) Kayne
  • Cintas Chair in Entrepreneurship
    Richard T. Farmer School of Business at Miami University
  • Acting Director of the Page Center for Entrepreneurship

  • This conference page will be updated regularly with more details including breakout session details and presenter bios.



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