October 25-27 Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel Erie, PA
2010 PEDA FALL CONFERENCE October 25-27 Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel Erie, PA REGISTRATION FORM Attendee Information: One registration per form. For additional registrations, copy this form or download additional forms from www.peda.org. Full Name Name on Badge Company Address City State Zip Phone: E-Mail (required) REGISTRATION OPTIONS Session Information: Please select from registration options below. Register by October 19 to be included on the attendee list. Full Conference Registration Options PEDA Member.......................... $300 PEDA Lifetime Member................. $150 Non-Member........................... $400 Total Amount Due $ Payment Enclosed Check requested/will follow in the mail PAYMENT Single Day Conference Registration Options Tuesday Conference Program............ $225 Wednesday Conference Program........ $125 1. Check download this form, complete required information and mail with check made payable to PEDA to 908 N 2nd St, Harrisburg, PA 17102 or fax form to (717) 236-2046. 2. Credit Card visit www.peda.org to register and pay by credit card. PLEASE RETURN this form with full payment to: PEDA 908 N. Second Street Harrisburg, PA 17102 717-236-2046 (fax) Cancellation & Refund Policies: Due to venue guarantees, requests for cancellations and refunds must be made in writing and received by close of business October 19. No refunds will be granted after that point. All refunds are subject to a $50 administrative fee. No-shows will be billed in full. Registration is non-transferable. Questions?: Contact Marisa Francis at (717) 441-6047 or marisa@wannerassoc.com
Full-Day Conference Registration fees for the 2010 Fall Conference include all refreshment breaks and meals as indicated on the agenda. Fee for PEDA members is $300 and the Non-member fee is $400 per person. Partial conference and one-day registration options are listed on the registration form. Please note: anyone attending receptions only will be charged for food and beverage consumption. Cancellation & Refund Policies: Due to venue guarantees, requests for cancellations and refunds must be made in writing and received by close of business October 19. No refunds will be granted after that point. All refunds are subject to a $50 administrative fee. No-shows will be billed in full. Registration is non-transferable. REGISTRATION INFORMATION Hotel Accommodations: The 2010 PEDA Fall Conference will be held at the Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel. Call the venue directly at (888) 627-8094 to reserve your overnight room or visit www.peda.org. Reference PEDA 2010 Fall Conference to receive the discounted rate of $99/night. Please secure your reservation before September 24. Call the hotel for directions from your location. Questions?: Contact Marisa Francis at (717) 441-6047 or marisa@wannerassoc.com Sponsorship Opportunities: Sponsorship and display opportunities are available at the 2010 PEDA Fall Conference. Visit PEDA s website at www.peda.org to download the Sponsorship Reservation form or call Marisa Francis at (717) 441-6047 for more information.
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TENTATIVE AGENDA* MONDAY, OCTOBER 25 Hero BX Tour Pennsylvania s Largest Biodiesel Company Two scheduled tours - 12:30pm and 1:15pm. Limited to 28 persons per tour. Sign up is not required. 2:00pm Conference Registration Opens 3:00pm 5:00pm Booth set up 1:30pm 4:45pm* Roadmap to Good Lending Practices PEDI Finance Workshop (separate agenda and registration form) Speaker: Jim McClure of SEDA-COG 3.0 Organizational PDUs 3.0 Individual PDUs 2:30pm 5:00pm Board of Directors Meeting 5:00pm 7:00pm Welcome Reception TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26 8:00am 9:00am Breakfast and Registration 9:00am 9:15am Welcome from President of PEDA Introduction of Keynote Speaker 9:15am 10:15am* Pennsylvania: Powering the 21st-Century Energy Economy Dennis Yablonsky Allegheny Conference on Community Development World energy demand is projected to increase by at least 35% by 2030. To meet increasing demand, the world must produce more energy and get smarter about how it uses it. To remain a global leader, America must achieve a degree of energy independence and provide our industries with ready access to reliable, competitively priced supplies of energy. Places that create, commercialize and provide energy-related solutions will flourish in the 21st-century as we strive to meet these goals. Pennsylvania is one of those places. We are uniquely positioned with strengths across seven strategic energy sectors spanning traditional and alternative, and transmission & distribution systems and robust research & development capabilities to find tomorrow s solutions today. No single energy source is the answer to meeting the world s energy needs. By pursuing a portfolio approach, facilitating partnerships and accelerating innovation, Pennsylvania can lead the way.
10:15am 10:30am Refreshment Break 10:30am 12:00pm* How to Cut Costs with Sustainable New Energy Practices Lee Ann Briggs, CEA, REM, REP SBDC, Environmental Management Assistance Program This session will cover a basic understanding of energy efficiency improvements small businesses can make to improve and reduce their energy usage. It will also cover renewable energy and funding opportunities that are available to implement energy efficiency improvements. 12:15pm 2:00pm Awards Luncheon, General Membership Meeting & PEDI Update 2:15pm 3:45pm* Marcellus Shale in PA: Panel Discussion Dearald W. Shuffstall II Shuffstall, Reagle & Associates, PC; Roger Willis Universal Well Services, Inc.; Burt Waite Moody and Associates, Inc.; Louis D Amico Pennsylvania Independent Oil & Gas Association (PIOGA) This panel discussion will cover topics such as: historical aspect and industry needs perspective; environmental issues including the new DEP water protection strategy (TDS Rules); local and global implications of Marcellus Shale development; pitfalls and potentials of lending and the impact on local economic development organizations. 3:45pm 4:00pm Refreshment Break 4:00pm 5:00pm* DCED Update (Secretary Burke invited) 5:00pm 7:00pm Reception at the Convention Center PRESQUE ISLE DOWNS & CASINO A voucher for $10 free slot play will be distributed to conference attendees wishing to visit the Presque Isle Downs & Casino. SHUTTLE RUNS 7:30pm departure from the Sheraton Bayfront Erie to Presque Isle Downs & Casino 9:30pm departure from Presque Isle Downs & Casino to Sheraton Bayfront Erie DENNIS YABLONSKY Chief Executive Offer Allegheny Conference on Community Development Dennis Yablonsky became the CEO of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development and its Affiliates the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, the Pennsylvania Economy League of Southwestern Pennsylvania and the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance on March 24, 2009.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27 8:00am 9:00am Breakfast 9:00am 10:30am* Green Building: It s Not Just a Fad! Valerie Beichner, LEED Green Associate Green Building Alliance Do you know that Pennsylvania has been a leader in green building for more than a decade? Many don t. In fact, many are still confused as to what defines a green building, green product, or green job. Join Green Building Alliance as we help you navigate through the greenwash and half truths to learn the whole truth about green building and how it can help you and your clients stay competitive in an ever changing global economy. 10:30am 10:45am Refreshment Break 10:45am 12:00pm Pennsylvania for Energy Companies: The Good and the Bad Dan Arnett Ernst BioMass; Mike Noble Hero BX This session will focus on companies that settled in Pennsylvania, what incentives they received, what they like about Pennsylvania and what they don t. PEDA PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION All conference sessions marked with an asterisk (*) qualify for Professional Development Units (PDUs) under the PEDA Individual Certification Program guidelines. One PDU equals one hour of actual professional development or educational activity. 7.5 total Individual PDUs are available for this conference. A native of the Pittsburgh region, Dennis is an accomplished and experienced veteran of managing and leading dynamic business growth as a private business leader, a nonprofit economic development professional and a high-ranking appointed government official. The conference session marked with this symbol ( ) qualifies for Professional Development Units (PDUs) under the PEDI Organizational Certification Program guidelines. Serving as Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) from 2003 to 2008, he developed a $3 billion economic stimulus program to support critical infrastructure, core communities and job-producing businesses. He also helped create the Governor s $650 million energy fund aimed at reducing dependence on foreign oil and growing Pennsylvania s energy economy. Additional positions include being the founding CEO of the Pittsburgh Digital Greenhouse and the Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse, and CEO of software companies Cincom Systems and the Carnegie Group.
CONFERENCE ATTIRE IS BUSINESS CASUAL. DISCOUNTED ROOM RATE DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 24. HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS The 2010 PEDA Fall Conference will be held at the Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel. Call the venue directly at (888) 627-8094 to reserve your overnight room. Reference PEDA 2010 Fall Conference to receive the discounted rate of $99/night. Please secure your reservation before September 24. Call the hotel for directions from your location. All photos courtesy of VisitErie.