2019 Spring Legislative ConferenceApril 29 - May 1, 2019

Hilton Harrisburg@PEDAtweets#PEDAspring19Visit peda.org to register.

Hilton Harrisburg@PEDAtweets#PEDAspring19Visit peda.org to register.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION PIDA Training:In lieu of a pre-conference offering, and based on widely received feedback, this time slot has been made available to Pennsylvania DCED staff for the provision of PIDA training to certified economic development organizations (CEDOs).

The breakdown for the training will include about an hour spent on updates and an overview of important administrative functions relating to CEDOs, an hour on underwriting training and an hour on portfolio management training.

This training will take place in the Desert Room (Plaza Level) of the Commonwealth Keystone Building (400 North Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17120). Further details will be provided directly by DCED staff as they become available and, in the meantime, questions may be directed to Jared Lucas, Director of the PIDA Division within DCED’s Office of Business Financing.

Full Conference Registration:Fees for the 2019 spring conference include all refreshment breaks and meals, as indicated on the agenda. Partial conference registration options are listed on the registration form. Anyone only attending receptions will be charged and should contact PEDA in advance.

Hotel Accommodations:The 2019 spring conference will be held at the Hilton Harrisburg in Harrisburg, PA. Call (717) 233-6000 or visit our customized registration page to reserve your overnight room or to obtain directions. Reference room block group code PEDA19 to receive the discounted rate of $143/night. The deadline to reserve rooms at the PEDA rate is March 28th. After this deadline or once capacity has been reached - whichever comes first - reservations will only be accepted upon availability at prevailing hotel rates.

Sponsorship Opportunities:Sponsorship, display and advertising opportunities are available for 2019 conferences. Download the Sponsorship Form for details.

Off-Site Reception:Our Tuesday evening reception will be held at Whitaker Center in its Kunkel Gallery. This attractive lobby area is located on the Arcade Level of Whitaker Center and can be accessed from the Hilton without having to go outdoors. From the second floor of the Hilton, you may take the corridor walkway toward Strawberry Square. The entrance to Whitaker Center will be on your right, almost directly across from the entrance to the Walnut Street Garage and elevators, which will be on your left. If you choose to walk to this reception outside, the main entrance is located at 222 Market Street.

Dietary Restrictions:If you have any dietary restrictions, please contact PEDA headquarters to make staff aware.

Cancellation / Refund Policies:Due to venue guarantees, requests for cancellations and refunds must be made in writing and received by COB on April 17th. No refunds will be granted after that point. All cancellations and refunds are subject to a $50 administrative fee. No-shows will be billed in full.

Consent to Use of Photographic Images:Registration for, attendance at or participation in the 2019 spring conference constitute an agreement by the registrant, attendee or participant to PEDA’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant’s, attendee’s or participant’s image in photographs.

Questions:Call us at (717) 441-6047 or email conferences@peda.org.

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2019 PEDA SPRING LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCEApril 29 - May 1, 2019

Hilton Harrisburg | Harrisburg, PA

REGISTRATION FORM

Attendee’s Full Name _______________________________ Job Title _______________

Name on Badge __________________ Credentials on Badge (e.g., CEcD) __________

Organization ________________________________________________________________

Organization Type p EDC p SBDC p BFTP p Utility p Higher Ed

p LDD p IRC p Govt p Other ______________________

Billing Address ________________________________________________________________

Phone ____________________________ Email ___________________________________

Registration Information: Please select from the registration options below. A complete registration form and full payment must be received by COB on March 18th to receive the Early Bird rate. Register by COB on April 17th to be included on the attendee list.

Registration Type Early Bird Standard Registration Type Early Bird StandardFull Conference p $345 p $395 Full Conference p $515 p $575Tuesday - Only p $245 p $295 Tuesday - Only p $360 p $415Wednesday - Only p $145 p $195 Wednesday - Only p $260 p $315Lifetime Member p $205

Total Amount Due: $_______ | p Payment Enclosed p Check Forthcoming

Payment Information:1. Check: Send this completed form, with check made payable to PEDA, to 908 N. Second Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102 or fax form to (717) 236-2046.

2. Credit Card: Visit peda.org to register and pay by credit card.

Use of Contact Information: What contact information do you authorize PEDA to share with conference attendees and sponsors? (Please select one.) p Option 1: Name / Title / Organization / Phone / Mailing Address / Email p Option 2: Name / Title / Organization / Phone / Mailing Address p Option 3: No information may be shared.

Cancellation / Refund Policies: Due to venue guarantees, requests for cancellations and refunds must be made in writing and received by COB on April 17th. No refunds will be granted after that point. All cancellations and refunds are subject to a $50 administrative fee. No-shows will be billed in full.

Questions: Call us at (717) 441-6047 or email conferences@peda.org.

MEMBER NON-MEMBER

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BRONZE

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDERS

For more information regarding sponsorships, please visit peda.org/sponsorships.

SPONSORS

2019 PEDA OFFICERS

PresidentJames Becker

Executive DirectorEconomic Progress Alliance of

Crawford County

1st Vice PresidentLaura Goodrich Cairns

Deputy Director of CommerceDelaware County Commerce Center

2nd Vice PresidentVito Gallo

Assistant VP for State RelationsLehigh University

Secretary / TreasurerMichael Grigalonis

COO & Executive VPChester County Economic

Development Council

Immediate Past PresidentPamela Shupp, AICP, CEcD

Executive VP & COOGreater Reading Chamber Alliance

Executive DirectorJoshua Skopp, MPA

Pennsylvania EconomicDevelopment Association

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AGENDA: MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2019Agenda subject to change

9:00 am - 12:00 pm PIDA Training*

In lieu of a pre-conference offering, and based on widely received feedback, this time slot has been made available to Pennsylvania DCED staff for the provision of PIDA training to certified economic development organizations (CEDOs).

The breakdown for the training will include about an hour spent on updates and an overview of important administrative functions relating to CEDOs, an hour on underwriting training and an hour on portfolio management training.

This training will take place in the Desert Room (Plaza Level) of the Commonwealth Keystone Building (400 North Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17120). Further details will be provided directly by DCED staff as they become available and, in the meantime, questions may be directed to Jared Lucas, Director of the PIDA Division within DCED’s Office of Business Financing.

*The abovementioned PIDA Training is worth 3.00 PDUs in finance.

KEYNOTE PRESENTERRich Overmoyer founded Fourth Economy in 2010 and, since then, has been pioneering a new model of community collaboration that inspires and creates tangible action for improved economic outcomes. He is part of an emerging group of leaders that are focused on a community and economic resilience framework as a tool for lasting positive change. Rich combines science and art to help clients translate complex ideas and data into solutions for their communities. He is creative, thoughtful and entrepreneurial and uses his own experiences as a

guide in his work to connect people who share similar ideas and values. He strongly believes in honesty, respect and in creating true partnerships with clients. In his spare time, he’s a pinball whiz and believes in the power of craft beer to create stronger communities.

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Conference Registration

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm EDC Committee / Advocacy Committee Joint Meeting

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm PEDA Board of Directors Meeting

Exhibitor Set Up

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Welcome Reception - Hilton Harrisburg

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AGENDA: TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 20197:30 am - 8:30 am Continental Breakfast & Registration

8:30 am - 8:45 am President’s Welcome & Recognition of SponsorsJames Becker, President Pennsylvania Economic Development Association

8:45 am - 9:00 am DCED Welcome Dennis Davin, Secretary Pennsylvania DCED

9:00 am - 10:15 am Legislative Panel This session will feature panelists who are deeply involved

in the day-to-day efforts to develop and pass legislation pertinent to economic development.

10:15 am - 10:30 am Break

10:30 am - 11:45 am Different Roads to Entrepreneurial SuccessRyan Unger, President & CEO Team Pennsylvania Foundation (Moderator)

Dylan Jacob, Founder BrüMate

Peter Sobotta, Co-Founder & CEO ReturnLogic

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch, Keynote Presentation & General Membership Meeting

Transforming the Trendline Rich Overmoyer, President & CEO Fourth Economy

1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Concurrent Sessions Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance: Addressing the

People Side of Economic Development Mary Beth Wood, Executive Director Wayne Economic Development Corporation

Lucyann Vierling, Executive Director Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance

Helene Mancuso, Director of Workforce Development Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance

Dr. Joann Hudak, Educational Consultant National Center for College & Career Transitions (NC3T)

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AGENDA: TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 20191:45 pm - 2:45 pm Concurrent Sessions (continued) Filling the Funding Gap with New Markets Tax Credits Michael Ross, CPA, President Baker Tilly Capital, LLC

Wendy Gessner, NMTC Program Manager Commonwealth Cornerstone Group

2:45 pm - 3:00 pm Break

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Concurrent Sessions Best Practices from PEDA Award Winners Pamela Shupp, AICP, CEcD, Executive VP & COO Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (Moderator)

Steve McKnight, President & CEO Altoona Blair County Development Corporation

Mary Beth Wood, Executive Director Wayne Economic Development Corporation

Gary Gulla, Assistant City Manager City of Hermitage

Strategies to Compete for & Secure Federal Opportunity Zone Investment in Your Community

Robert “Bud” Sweet, Director National Development Council

Kevin Rogers, Senior VP, Community Development Lending

PNC Bank

Ira Weinstein, Office Managing Principal - Baltimore CohnReznick

4:00 pm - 4:15 pm Break

4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Get Some Help! Andrew Skrip, VP, Industrial Development Scranton Lackawanna Industrial Building Company (Moderator)

Bruce Reddock, Economic Development Specialist The Scranton Plan (Moderator)

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Legislative Reception - Whitaker Center Kunkel Gallery (See page 2 for details.)

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AGENDA: WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 20197:45 am - 8:45 am Hot Buffet Breakfast / Networking with Colleagues

8:45 am - 10:15 am Pennsylvania Agriculture’s Economic Impact: Results, Recommendations & the Road Ahead

Kelly Kundratic, Manager of Agriculture Policy & Programs Team Pennsylvania Foundation (Moderator)

Russell Redding, Secretary Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture

Curt Coccodrilli, Pennsylvania State Director USDA Rural Development

Gary Smith, President & CEO Chester County Economic Development Council

Lyle Hosler, Vice President Lancaster Economic Development Company

Jared Grissinger, Project Manager Governor’s Action Team

10:15 am - 10:30 am Break

10:30 am - 11:45 am Marketing Your Location: Digital Marketing & Paid Advertising

Kelly Bonner, Digital Director Pennsylvania DCED (Moderator)

Matt Ross, Account Executive, Government Industry LinkedIn Marketing Solutions

Colin McEvoy, Director of Communications Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation

Pete Juratovic, Director of Strategic Partnerships WebFX

11:45 am Conclude

Professional Development UnitsIndividual Certification: Eligible members of PEDA engaged in its individual certification program may earn a maximum of 8.75 PDUs through conference attendance.

Organizational Certification: PIDA has determined that, through their participation in this event, eligible representatives of DCED-certified economic development organizations (CEDOs) may earn up to 2.00 finance PDUs toward the annual PIDA requirement of 6.00. Conference sessions entitled “Filling the Funding Gap with New Markets Tax Credits” and “Strategies to Compete for & Secure Federal Opportunity Zone Investment in Your Community” have been approved to provide 1.00 PDU each.

Note: One Professional Development Unit (PDU) equals one hour of actual instruction.This Project was financed in part by a grant

from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, DCED.

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This event is recognized by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) as a professional development event that counts towards the recertification of Certified Economic Developers (CEcDs). IEDC’s mission is to provide leadership and excellence in economic development for its communities, members and partners. This complements PEDA’s mission to promote sound economic development policies, provide leading edge economic development education and nurture an effective statewide economic development network to foster the economic growth of the Commonwealth.

IEDC’s courses are offered throughout the year and around the country and a full listing can be viewed at www.iedconline.org.

Feb 21 Be Your Own Best Advocate Webinar

Feb 26 - 27 Business Retention and Expansion Baltimore, MD

Feb 28 - Mar 1 Workforce Development Strategies Baltimore, MD

Mar 6 - 7 Technology-Led Economic Vancouver, BC Development

Mar 7 - 8 Economic Development Strategic Phoenix, AZ Planning

Mar 13 - 15 Introduction to Economic Toronto, ON Development

Mar 21 Get in the (Opportunity) Zone Webinar

Apr 4 - 5 Real Estate Development & Reuse Lansing, MI

Apr 10 - 12 Economic Development Washington, DC Credit Analysis

Apr 14 - 16 IEDC Federal Forum Washington, DC

This Project was financed in part by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, DCED.