Business Connects with Government Luncheon
Date and Time
Monday Sep 11, 2017
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CDT
Monday, September 11, 2017
Noon-1:30 PM
Location
Manitowoc Public Library
Balkansky Room AB (Upstairs)
707 Quay St.
Manitowoc
Fees/Admission
Box lunch may be purchased for $10.
Those wishing to attend and not purchase a lunch are welcome to do so. Registration is required for all events to ensure proper accommodations. All cancellations made within 48 hours of an event are subject to invoice.
Contact Information
Abbey Quistorf
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Description
An Update on Economic Development in the State of Wisconsin & Manitowoc County
Invited Guest: Tricia Braun, Chief Operating Officer for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
Previously WEDC’s vice president of economic and community development, Tricia brings nearly 20 years of economic development leadership experience in three states. Before joining WEDC in November 2013, she was the director of economic development in Riverside, Calif., a city of more than 300,000 people. In that role, she oversaw the attraction and subsequent construction of numerous major commercial and industrial projects that brought thousands of new jobs and several hundred million dollars in new capital investment to Riverside. She was also a key leader in efforts to develop Riverside’s economic development strategy, “Seizing Our Destiny,” a collaboration-based movement centered on improving the overall quality of life in the region. Prior to becoming COO in February 2015, Tricia served as vice president, and before that regional development and attraction director.
A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Tricia has also served as community development director in Zumbrota, Minn., and as executive director of the River Falls Area Chamber of Commerce.
Additionally, Peter Wills, Executive Director, Progress Lakeshore will give a brief update on economical development in Manitowoc County.
Updates from local officials will follow, time permitting.
Business Connects with Government Luncheons provide a venue to inform and educate our community by hosting speakers on topics important to our members. Opinions expressed by speakers do not necessarily reflect the position of The Chamber of Manitowoc County or its members.