Join us at the Fall Conference!   The conference is approved for EDFP, CEcD, and AICP continuing education credits.The conference will be held in Stevens Point, WI at the Holiday Inn on October 3rd, and 4th.  Our reception on Wednesday evening will be at SentryWorld after our preconference golf outing or agri-business tours, which are fundraisers for the Wisconsin Economic Development Institute (WEDA’s foundation).

Thursday:

We will introduce you to seven of the new state agency leaders with a networking break to allow for informal introductions. We will have regional executives discussing trends impacting their industry sectors. The final presentation will discuss the new Sands Golf Course Development in central Wisconsin.

Friday:

This session is open to small business owners and will discuss the following topics:

• Panel discussing how small businesses can recruit, re-skill and retain a rural workforce
• Break out sessions with local businesses expanding on their workforce philosophies
• Economic Data – where can it be found and how the economic outlook is for Wisconsin
• WEDC will be sharing how local communities and businesses can utilize the tools and campaigns as part of their workforce strategy

General Registration Questions – If you are having issues registering with the web site, please email weda@weda.org

Conference Sponsorships are still available, which includes free conference registration(s)

(scroll down to the Fall Conference sponsorships)

Registration – Exhibitors, sponsors, speakers and corporate membership levels of (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze)

Please work with Kathy Davies (conference planner) if you have questions related to your registration.  Her email address is kdavies@weda.org .  The system is designed to take your registrations.  With each Exhibitor Package, you receive one registration.