This daylong event began with Governor Mark Dayton highlighting key areas of concern -- and opportunity -- that emerged during his regional economic tours throughout Minnesota.
The Governor's Job Summit continued that important conversation, drawing once again on the insights of entrepreneurs, investors, corporate executives, small-business owners, and workers, local and regional economic development professionals, and public officials.
Monday, October 24
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Welcome Reception - 5 to 7 p.m.
Hosted by Mark Phillips, commissioner, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. The reception is open to all registered attendees. Windows on the River (22nd floor), Crowne Plaza Hotel.
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Tuesday, October 25
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7 to 8 a.m.
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Registration and Continental Breakfast
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8 to 8:10 a.m.
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Welcome
Kathy Tunheim – Welcome and introduction of Governor Mark Dayton and the executive panel.
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8:10 to 8:20 a.m.
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Opening Session
Governor Mark Dayton – Outcomes from the regional economic tours and Minnesota’s priorities.
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8:20 to 9:30 a.m.
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Executive Panel: Minnesota Jobs in the Global Economy
Bill George, professor of management practice at Harvard Business School, former chairman and CEO of Medtronic.
Judy Poferl, president and CEO, Northern States Power Company.
Neil Crocker, president, Schaefer Ventilation Equipment.
Susan Rani, principal, Rani Engineering.
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9:30 to 9:45 a.m.
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Transition Break
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9:45 to 11a.m.
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Morning Breakout Sessions
Eight concurrent working sessions focus on capital access, energy efficiency, worker skills, technology and innovation, lowering government and health-care costs, creating a marketing brand for Minnesota and a new economic dashboard for Minnesota.
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11 to 11:30 a.m.
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Transition Break and Innovation Hall
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11:30 to 11:50 a.m.
11:50 to 12:30 p.m.
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
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Innovation, Research, Jobs: A Call To Action
Dr. Eric Kaler, president, University of Minnesota
Lunch
Luncheon Keynote Speaker
Dr. Michael Mandelbaum, coauthor of the newly released
That Used to Be Us: How America Fell Behind in the World It Invented and How We Can Come Back
Presentation and Q & A
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1:30 to 1:45 p.m.
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Transition Break
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1:45 to 3 p.m.
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Afternoon Breakout Sessions
Seven concurrent working sessions focus on employment disparities, tax reform, regional workforce needs, exports, economic development tools, the changing work world, and long-term infrastructure projects.
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3 to 3:15 p.m.
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Transition Break
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3:15 to 4 p.m.
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General Session
Summary Reports from breakout sessions.
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4 to 4:30 p.m.
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Minnesota’s Strengths, Strategies and Opportunities
Mark Phillips, commissioner, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. “Globally Competitive Tool Kit”
Steven Rosenstone, chancellor, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. “Ensuring Workforce for Jobs in Demand”
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4:30 p.m.
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Closing Remarks
Governor Mark Dayton
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5 to 7 p.m.
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Closing Reception
Great River Ballroom, Crowne Plaza
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