Upper Peninsula Economic Development Alliance Membership Meeting from 9:00am EST to 2:00pm EST at the Franklin Square Inn located at 820 Shelden Avenue in Houghton, MI 49931.
Featuring the Lakeshore SmartZone and business success stories, as well as community profiles.
Members – $25.00
Non-Members – $40.00
AGENDA
8:30 – 9:00 Registration
9:00 – 9:15 Welcome and Board Update – Kim Stoker
9:15 – 9:45 University Presidents-
Hear from Dr. Phillip Johnson, Finlandia University and Dr. Glen Mroz, Michigan Technological University on exciting happenings within their institutions.
Networking Break
10:00 – 10:45 Keynote Speaker – Marilyn Clark
Incorporated in April 2002, MTEC SmartZone is a leader in entrepreneurism and high-tech business acceleration in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula. It is one of 15 SmartZones in the state that focus on commercializing ideas, patents and other opportunities surrounding corporate, university or private research institute efforts. MTEC SmartZone works in partnership with founding members cities of Houghton and Hancock, Michigan Technological University and Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance. MTEC SmartZone provides facilities and resources to help businesses flourish. The small business incubator is connected to local and statewide economic development organizations, with the goal to increase employment, wealth, and recognition for the Upper Peninsula.
Networking Break
11:00 – 12:00 Steve Williams, Co-Owner of DA Glass America and Iowa, Illinois Warehouse Services.
An international glass treatment company announced its expansion to the Copper Country recently, potentially bringing up to 200 jobs to the area. DA Glass committed to adding 102 jobs and investing $10.5 million within three years as part of its loan from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. Mr. Williams will share aspects of his decision making process that led them to the UP instead of Missouri, Iowa or Illinois.
Networking Lunch and Finn Fest Information
1:00 – 1:30 Naturalia Conference –
Naturallia 2013 is a unique and highly effective business-to-business matchmaking event, designed to enable companies to facilitate local, regional, national and international exchanges of Canada’s key sectors. This year, Naturallia will bring together more than 200 companies and SMEs (small and medium enterprises) from over 14 countries in the following sectors:
* Advanced manufacturing
* Value-added forest products
* Mining supply and services
* Smart energy development, supply and services
Learn from conference organizers, how you can connect your business partners and others in with this great opportunity.
1:30 – 2:30 One Minute Updates
Adjournment
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