Join us at the Fall Conference!   We will unpack the tools that are in place to help in advance economic and community development efforts. During the conference, the sessions will xpand your economic, community and workforce development skills. The conference will be held in Green Bay, WI at Lambeau Field on Sept 26, 27 & 28.

Link to Conference Agenda: http://www.weda.org/events/fall-conference/

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

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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.

 

 

Fall Conference - Unpacking your Economic Development Toolbox

  • September 26 - 28, 2018
  • Lambeau Field
    1265 Lombardi Ave.
    Green Bay, Wisconsin
    United States
    http://www.weda.org/events/fall-conference/

Event Workshops

Wisconsin Railroads, The Economics And Environmental Benefits (only Pick One)

September 28, 2018  08:00 - 12:00
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:154

This comprehensive session will explore the rail industry today and upcoming changes in the industry.  Speakers will discuss the various service levels and specific opportunities here in Wisconsin to meet future increased demands.  Specific topics to be discussed include:

  • How communities can best communicate with railroads
  • Supply chain cost benefits
  • Railroads as promoters of economic development, i.e. certified sites, logistics parks, etc.
  • Environmental benefits in rail transportation and supply chain delivery
  • Rail efficiencies and the new technologies

Speakers: Ben Guido, CEO, Via Rail Engineering; Eric Pitcher, Industrial Development Manager, BNSF Railway Company; Jim Fountain, PE Manager Business Development & Real Estate, Canadian National Railroad; Will Wangerin, Manager Industrial Development, Canadian Pacific Railway; and Jason Culotta, Director, Progressive Rail, Inc.; Sandy Christiansen, Network Economic & Industrial Development, Union Pacific Railroad; Ken Lucht, Public Affairs, Watco Companies/Wisconsin & Southern Railroad