This document provides information about an upcoming economic development event, including registration prices, deadlines, schedule, and sponsorship opportunities. AAED member registration is $50, non-member is $60, and all late registrations are $65. The registration deadline is November 15th at noon. The all-day event on November 21st will feature panels on economic success stories and reuse/infill projects from across northern Arizona. Sponsorship levels include Platinum for $1000, Gold for $500, and Silver for $250, with various promotional benefits included at each level.

1. Prices:
AAED members :
Non-members:
All late-registrants:
$50.00
$60.00
$65.00
Registraon Deadline: November 15th at Noon
Lunch sponsor:
Event sponsors:

2. Program, Thursday, November 21, 2013
9:30 - 10:00 am
9:30 - 10:00 am
Registration & Coffee/Tea
10:00– 11:30 am
10:00– 11:30 am
Economic Success in Northern Arizona -- Case studies from around the region will spotlight
successful acvies and programs, idenfying what economic tools or markeng skills were used to leverage the
success.
Moderator & Speaker: John Sgmon, Vice President, Economic Collaborave of
Northern Arizona
Panelists:
John Saltonstall, Business Retenon & Expansion Manager, City of Flagstaff
Robert Riley, Economic Development Director, Kingman Airport Authority, Inc.
Steve Ayers, Economic Development Director, Town of Camp Verde
Alexandria Wright, Director of Regional Economic Development Center, Yavapai College
11:30 - 11:45am
11:30 - 11:45am
ACA Update:
Keith Watkins, Sr. Vice President, Economic & Rural Development, Arizona Commerce Authority
11:45 - 12:15 pm
11:45 - 12:15 pm
Lunch & Networking
12:15 – 1:30 pm
12:15 – 1:30 pm Repurpose/Reuse/Infill -- Vacant parcels oen lead to blight, learn from professionals about some unique
projects that were not only an economic success but an overall win for the community. Economic Developers will
share strategies and ideas that may be transferrable to your own community.
Moderator & Speaker: Gary Marks, Execuve Director, Presco Valley Economic
Development Foundaon
Panelists:
Casey Rooney, Director, Coonwood Economic Development Council
Gary Kellogg, CEO, Partnership for Economic Development, Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Gary Jeppson, Development Service Director, City of Kingman
Paul Esparza, Community Development Director, Town of Pinetop-Lakeside
1:45 – 3:00 pm
1:45 – 3:00 pm
Walking Tour: Historic Old Town Cottonwood -- Enjoy the beauful Fall weather in
Coonwood. With the flight to the suburbs and development of mega malls, downtowns in the U.S. declined. Come
see how Coonwood has reinvented its historic downtown shopping district. This guided tour will show the
successes shared in the Repurpose/Reuse/Infill poron of the program. Wine tasng on your own following the
tour.
Registraon for this event can be found at
hp://aaednov21st.eventbrite.com
Your registraon for this event will serve as your guarantee for service and AAED's guarantee for payment. Cancellaons must be
received at least 72 hours in advance of event for you to receive a refund. Please note that payment for lunch needs to be paid in full prior to
the luncheon date. No entry without payment. If you have any quesons call AAED (602) 240-AAED (2233).
Registraon Deadline: Friday, November 15th, 2013 @ NOON

3. Planum Community Sponsor $1000
Six Free Registraons to Event
You will be introduced at the at the event opening as a Planum Community Sponsor
Table space at event for brochures, business cards or anything you want to display
Your logo or name will be on PowerPoint presentaon at event
Your logo or name will be on any printed and email event materials
Your logo or name on special signage at event
Special Badge idenfying you as a Planum Community Sponsor
Gold Community Sponsor $ 500
Three Free Registraons to Event
Table space at event, for brochures, business cards or anything you want to display
Your logo or name will be on PowerPoint presentaon at event
Your logo or name will be on any printed and email event materials
Your logo or name on special signage at event
Special Badge idenfying you as a Gold Community Sponsor
Silver Community Sponsor $ 250
One Free Registraon to Event
Your logo or name on any printed and email event materials
Your logo or name on special signage at event
Special Badge idenfying you as a Silver Community Sponsor
If you have any quesons, or would like to parcipate
as a sponsor, please contact Dee Dee Bark at
480-998-1489 or by email at deedeeb7@cox.net.