2013 National Meeting - Grand Rapids

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2013 National Meeting | AgendaBusiness casual attire for meetings and conference events

Sunday, September 29

4:00 6:00 PM REGISTRATION [JW Marriott Grand Rapids: 235 Louis Campau Promenade NW]Attendees will register for the conference and ArtPrize at this time.

6:30 8:30 PM WELCOME RECEPTION [Reserve Wine & Food: 201 Monroe Ave NW]

Chancellor Nancy Zimpher SUNY; Board Chair, CEOs for CitiesKathleen E. McIntyre Manager, Ford Volunteer Corps; Ford Motor Company Fund.

8:00 PM HOSPITALITY SUITE [JW Marriott Grand Rapids]Open for use by all meeting attendees - refreshments served.

Monday, September 30 [Michigan State University College of Human Medicine- 15 Michigan St. NE; 7th Floo

7:30 AM BREAKFAST

8:00 AM OPENING REMARKS

Lee Fisher President and CEO, CEOs for CitiesChancellor Nancy Zimpher SUNY; Board Chair, CEOs for Cities

Jerry Tubergen CEO and CIO, RDV CorporationThe Honorable George Heartwell Mayor, City of Grand Rapids

8:45 AM KEYNOTE: THE METROPOLITAN REVOLUTIONBruce Katz is a co-author of the new book The Metropolitan Revolution, which is a distillation of his work the emerging metropolitan-led next-economy and its practitioners around the country working toproduce more and better jobs driven by innovation, exports, and sustainability.

Chancellor Nancy Zimpher [Introduction of Bruce Katz]Bruce Katz, Vice President and Founding Director, Metropolitan Policy Program, Brookings Institution

9:50 AM COLLABORATIVE CASE STUDY: THE GRAND RAPIDS MEDICAL MILE

A panel discussion moderated by Brian Harris, President and CEO of H&H Metal Source and Chairman ofthe Downtown Development Authority, about the nationally acclaimed Grand Rapids Medical Mile, whichincludes Michigan State University Medical School, the Van Andel Institute, the Spectrum Health System,and a number of other noted health care and higher education institutions and businesses engaged incutting-edge collaborations that are growing the West Michigan economy.

Brian Harris [Moderator] President and CEO, H&H Metal SourceRichard Breon President and CEO, Spectrum Health SystemThomas J. Haas President, Grand Valley State UniversityBirgit Klohs President and CEO, The Right Place; Grand Action memberLou Anna K. Simon President, Michigan State UniversityRoger Spoelman President and CEO, West Michigan Region, Trinity HealthDavid Van Andel Chairman and CEO, Van Andel Institute


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10:55 AM INTERACTIVE SESSION

Jim Walker Executive Director and Founder, Big Car Collaborative

11:30 AM BREAK / DEPART FOR THE JW MARRIOTT HOTEL

12:00 PM GRAND RAPIDS ECONOMIC CLUB LUNCHEON [JW Marriott Hotel]Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos and author of the book, Delivering Happiness, and members of his senior teamFred Mossler and Zach Ware, will share the exciting and compelling story of how Zappos is transformingLas Vegas into the most community-focused large city in the world by investing $350 million in therevitalization of downtown Las Vegas.

Welcoming Remarks and Introduction of Tony Hsieh:Jim Dunlap Senior Executive Vice President, Regional and Commercial Banking Director, HuntingtonBank

Sean Welsh Regional President, PNC

KEYNOTE: A CITY AS A STARTUP

Tony Hsieh CEO, Zappos; Author, Delivering Happiness

Panel Discussion:Tony HsiehFred Mossler No Title, Zappos (Yes, thats his title!)Zach Ware Founder and CEO, Project 100; Partner, VegasTechFund

1:40 PM Attendees meet in the lobby of the JW Marriott Hotel to begin afternoon programming.

1:45 PM THE GRAND RAPIDS WALKING TOURSEach attendee will choose between four walking tour options during which they will visit two local sites for45 minutes each. Each walking tour will host 50-60 guests and be guided by a local host. There will besufficient walk time for all groups to be guided between tour sites.

WALKING TOUR OPTIONS:

1. Site One: GRid 70Site Two: Start Garden & MiSpringboard

2. Site One: Start Garden & MiSpringboardSite Two: Haworth | Interphase @ MoDiv

3. Site One: Haworth | Interphase @ MoDivSite Two: GVSU Johnson Center for Philanthropic Research

4. Site One: GVSU Johnson Center for Philanthropic ResearchSite Two: GRid 70

WALKING TOUR TIMING:

1:45-2:00 PM Travel Time from JW Marriott to First Site2:00-2:45 PM First Tour2:45-3:00 PM Travel Time from First Site to Second Site3:00-3:45 PM Second Tour3:45-4:00 PM Travel Time from Second Site to Public Museum


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WALKING TOUR SITE DESCRIPTIONS:

GRid 70

Grand Rapids innovation and design at 70 Ionia, best known as GRid70, is one of only a few design hubs inthe world. Bringing together creative talent from six major corporations Meijer, Amway, Steelcase,Pennant Health, Wolverine World Wide, and Process Automation Concepts, GRid70 allows for innovation,ideation, and cross-pollination. Its an environment that stimulates out-of-the-box thinking, every day.

Blake Krueger Chairman, CEO and President, Wolverine Worldwide

Grand Valley State Universitys Dorothy A. Johnson Center for PhilanthropyHosted by The Grand Rapids Community Foundation

Grand Valley State Universitys Johnson Center for Philanthropy is a leader in providing key research anddata on key issues facing communities across Michigan. Created more than 20 years ago, it has becomecritical for many philanthropic foundations and other organizations and businesses as a partner in researand evaluation. Grand Rapids Community Foundation helped create the Community Research Institute,which is a component of the Johnson Center. We will discuss the Johnson Centers role in helping to guidfoundations and others in many community improvement efforts.

Beverly Grant Associate Director, GVSU Johnson Center for PhilanthropyDiana Sieger President, Grand Rapids Community Foundation

Haworth | Interphase @ MoDiv

Haworth | Interphase @ MoDiv is both an experimental and collaborative effort between Haworth, Inc. andtheir local Grand Rapids dealer, Interphase Interiors. In order to supplement their local showroomresources, the multipurpose space is much more residential in feel compared to the traditional Haworthoffice scene. MoDiv is an innovative concept with retail incubation and programming that helps bring cityblocks alive and gives new retailers a space to grow.

Franco Bianchi President and CEO, HaworthKristopher Larson President and CEO, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.Mike VanGessel CEO, Rockford Construction

Start Garden & MiSpringboard

Many cities are trying to jumpstart entrepreneurial activity. In April 2012, Start Garden announced a$15,000,000 fund that would invest $5,000 into two ideas every week. Ideas are submitted tostartgarden.com. In just over a year, they've deployed over $3 million into over 140 investments that rangefrom back-of-the-napkin ideas to fast-growth startups. MiSpringboard is a state-wide program designeto remove some of the barriers associated with starting and growing a business by providing free legalservices to new business initiatives. Through MiSpringboard, Varnum will invest up to $1 million in freelegal services to businesses referred to us by various economic development and other organizationsacross the state.

Amanda Chocko Community Relations, Start GardenSeth Ashby Partner, Varnum LLP; MiSpringboard program

4:00 PM RECEPTION [Grand Rapids Public Museum - 272 Pearl St NW; 2nd Floor]

Jim Dunlap [Introduction of Governor Snyder]The Honorable Rick Snyder Governor, State of Michigan

5:00 PM ROLE OF ART IN PUBLIC PLACES [Grand Rapids Public Museum Auditorium]A panel discussion with national leaders in the arts.

Jim Hackett [Moderator] [Grand Rapids] Chief Executive Officer, Director, Steelcase CorporationRick DeVos [Grand Rapids] Founder, ArtPrize & Start GardenKemi Ilesanmi [New York City] Executive Director, The Laundromat ProjectMichael Kaiser [Washington, DC] President, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts


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6:00 PM ATTENDEES EXPLORE ARTPRIZE

Attendees are own their own for dinner. Restaurant recommendations can be found on p. X of the program

8:00 PM HOSPITALITY SUITE [JW Marriott Grand RapidsOpen for use by all meeting attendees - refreshments served.

Tuesday, October 1 [Michigan State University College of Human Medicine- 7 th Floo

7:30 AM BREAKFAST

8:00 AM WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Robert Milbourne President and CEO, RHM Advisors; CEOs for Cities Board MemberDoug DeVos President, Amway CorporationChancellor Nancy Zimpher SUNY; Board Chair, CEOs for Cities

8:20 AM THE GREEN DIVIDEND REPORTRelease of new CEOs for Cities Research

Joe Cortright, Senior Policy Advisor, CEOs for Cities

8:40 AM MORNING KEYNOTEAnil Menon joined Cisco in March 2009 as President of the Smart+Connected Communities. In this role, Anis responsible for developing the strategy and leading the global execution of Cisco's S+CC business. Undehis leadership, Cisco has quickly become an industry leader, with hundreds of groups around the globeusing the network as a platform to drive economic, social and environmental sustainability around theworld.

Cliff Thomas [Introduction of Anil Menon] Managing Director, Cisco Systems, Inc.; CEOs for Cities BoardMember

Anil Menon President, Smart+Connected Communities; Cisco Dy. Chief Globalisation Officer

9:30 AM CITY SUCCESS STORIES - LIGHTNING ROUND FORMATA rapid-fire series of brief compelling city success stories from innovative leaders.Introduction by Brian Boyle, co-Chief Executive Officer, Issue Media Group

Meg Fitz [Des Moines] Senior Vice President, Regional Business Development, Greater DesMoines Partnership

Capital Crossroads: A Transformational Roadmap to DSM's Future Phillip Cooley [Detroit] Developer, Ponyride

Innovation through Inclusivity and Participation Erin Flynn [Portland] Associate Vice President, Office of Research and Strategic Partnerships,

Portland State UniversityCity University Partnerships Driving Urban Sustainability

Karen Gahl-Mills [Cleveland] Executive Director, Cuyahoga Arts & CultureHow Public Funds for Arts & Culture Strengthen Artists & Communities

Tim Maloney [Cincinnati] President and CEO, Haile / U.S. Bank Foundation and Dan Reynolds [Cincinnati] Creative Director, Landor Associates (co-presenters)

Harnessing the power of art to inspire and transform communities Chris Muller [Grand Rapids] Founder and President, M Retail Solutions

Grand Rapids Whitewater: Putting the Rapids back in the Grand Jessica Zenk [San Jose] Senior Director, Transportation, Silicon Valley Leadership Group

Intersection: Art+Transportation Create Urban Mobility


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10:20 AM BREAK

10:35 AM THE POWER OF PLACE: REDESIGN, REBUILD, REVITALIZE YOUR CITYThree visionary leaders will highlight their extraordinary placemaking success.

Brian Payne [Moderator] [Indianapolis] President, Central Indiana Community Foundation; CEOs for CitiBoard MemberAlex Michel [San Francisco] Director, 5M ProjectDick DeVos [Grand Rapids] President, The Windquest Group; Co Chair, Grand ActionJessica Goldman Srebnick [Miami] CEO, Goldman Properties

11:25 AM CITY CHANGEMAKER HONOREES ROUNDTABLECEOs for Cities will honor five innovative leaders who are changing their cities.(Note: a sixth City Changemaker Award will be presented to Mayor Nutter at the closing luncheon)

Chancellor Nancy Zimpher [Moderator] SUNY; Board Chair, CEOs for CitiesThe Honorable Tom Barrett [Milwaukee] Mayor, City of MilwaukeeMark Rosenberg [Miami] President, Florida International UniversityOlga Stella [Detroit] Vice President, Business Development, Detroit Economic Growth Corporation

Jim Walker [Indianapolis] Executive Director and Founder, Big Car CollaborativeThe Honorable AC Wharton [Memphis] Mayor, City of Memphis

12:15 PM BOX LUNCHEON & NETWORKING SESSIONDont miss your last chance to connect with your fellow meeting attendees who each can offer a uniqueperspective on how to improve the work in your city.

12:45 PM KEYNOTE SPEAKERRecently re-elected to his second term as Mayor of his hometown, Michael A. Nutter has set an aggressivagenda for Americas fifth largest city devising the Citys innovative school reform strategy, vowing tostrengthen community policing through Philly Rising, a unique partnership between vulnerableneighborhoods and the City, and continuing to implement the nationally recognized GreenWorks

Philadelphia initiative that is helping to make the City of Philadelphia become the greenest city in America

Paul Grogan [Introduction of Mayor Nutter and presentation of City Changemaker Award] President andCEO, The Boston Foundation; CEOs for Cities Board Member

The Honorable Michael Nutter Mayor, City of Philadelphia; Immediate Past President, U.S.Conference of Mayors

2:00 PM CLOSING REMARKS & VIDEO

SUNY Chancellor Nancy ZimpherLee Fisher, President and CEO, CEOs for Cities

3:00 PM ADJOURN

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