AGENDA
Friday, October 22, 2004
8:00am - 4:00pm		 International Game Fish Association
(Bass Pro Shop's Outdoor World)
300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach
8:00 am

Registration/Continental Breakfast
8:30 am

Welcome – Introductions – Summit Overview and Goals
  • Ilene Lieberman, Mayor, Broward County
  • Ray Monteleone, President, Leadership Broward
  • Sandy Moise, President, Leadership Miami
  • Tony Lofaso, President, Leadership Palm Beach County
8:45 am

Icebreaker: Gino Cocamir
9:30 am

Keynote Presentation: How Many Puzzle Pieces Are in the Box?
Lynda Keever, Publisher, Florida Trend magazine

Current trends and issues associated with regional initiatives plus a discussion about the benefits of regional collaboration and the need for collective action.
10:30 am

Break
10:45 am
 Best Practices
  • Stuart Rogel, President/CEO, Tampa Bay Partnership
  • Frank Beal, CEO, Chicago Metropolis 2020

An examination of regional initiatives and how the spearheading organizations were able to bring together the elements needed to foster growth, economic development and the proper governmental structure for regionalism success.
Noon

Lunch - Networking

 
1:00 pm Regional Cooperation – Economic Development
Moderator: Doug Lyons, The Sun-Sentinel
Regional Business Alliance Ralph Marrinson
Broward Alliance Larry Behar
Beacon Council Dana Fernety
PBC Business Development Board Larry Pelton

Genesis, vision, mission and operation – how did the organizations evolve, how are they working in their respective counties, how are they working together and what’s next.
3:00 pm

Wrap- Up: Fitting the Puzzle Pieces Together
Strategies for Regional Leadership Success
Moderator - Dave Luhrsen, Northwood University

An opportunity for participants to discuss areas of consensus and areas of concern with an eye toward ultimately developing a shared vision of regionalism.
4:00 pm Adjourn