Wednesday September 10, 2008

2:00 to 4:00 pm
Hyatt • Empire A, B & C—
State Administrators Panel
Dawn Busick, Director, Missouri Division of Workforce Development;
Byron Zuidema, U.S. Department of Labor-Employment and Training Administration;
Spencer Clark, Acting Director, Missouri Division of Employment Security;
Janel Luck, Director, Family Support Division, Missouri Department of Social Services;
Dennis Harden, Ed.D, Coordinator, Career Education, Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
While preparing to profit for Missouri’s future, many of Missouri’s workforce development partners are forming strategic alliances to collaborate and transform the economic stability of the state to adapt to changing economies. Join the directors of the Division of Workforce Development, U.S. Department of Labor, Division of Employment Security, Family Support Division, and the Division of Career and Technical Education as they discuss initiatives designed to help find solutions to the increasing workload for the state in a changing economy. This informally structured panel discussion will provide insight regarding what’s in the works and what can be done to improve the workforce investment system

Hyatt • Chicago A—
Integrating Veterans’ Programs
Rodney Henry, Veterans Program Coordinator, Missouri Division of Workforce Development;
Tony Smithhart, Missouri’s Acting Director, U.S. Dept. of Labor, Veterans' Employment and Training Service (USDOL/VETS); Bill Benzel, Assistant Director, USDOL/VETS; Jeremy Amick, Assistant Director, USDOL/VETS
Learn how we are partnering across systems to meet the employment needs of veterans. This presentation will focus on the Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) program and the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program specialist (DVOP). Topics will include LVER/DVOP roles, program requirements, how the LVER/DVOP can be successfully integrated into the Career Center operations and into the Title 38 mandated “Priority of Service” to veterans in Department of Labor programs, and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).

2:30 to 4:30 pm
Westin Liberty • A, B & C—
Missouri Economic Development Assembly
Sponsored by Ingram's Magazine and Show-Me Publishing
This Economic Development Assembly will include representatives from each of the sponsors of the Destination Missouri project series. Though participants for the Missouri Economic Development Assembly are by invitation, all who care to observe this important assembly are welcome and encouraged to attend. The Missouri Economic Development Assembly as well as the Missouri Economic Development Report publication (and each of the seven district ED Reports) will be produced in collaboration with the Destination Missouri project.

Thursday September 11, 2008

10:15 to 11:30 am
Hyatt • Empire A—
Staying Ahead in ED: The P-20 Council and Partnership
Christopher Chung, The Missouri Partnership; Benjamin Jones, President of Missouri Economic Development Council; Rod Nunn, Director of Education and Workforce Innovation, Governor's
Office; Mary Bruton, Workforce Research Manager, Missouri Department of Economic Development
Missouri’s economic development strategies have broadened to link our state’s education system to future prosperity for Missourians; along with the development of a new approach to business recruitment efforts. Hear about the state’s P-20 Council and Missouri Partnership. Also covered will be the Missouri Workforce 2025 report, which provides new analysis of education and occupational trend data to examine the mismatch between the supply of emerging workers in the P-20 education system and industry demand for family supporting jobs of the future.

Hyatt • Empire B—
Technology-Based Economic Development: Definitions and Strategies
Alan Spell, Economic and Workforce Research Manager, Missouri Department of Economic Development; Rob Monsees, Executive Director, Missouri Technology Corporation
High-tech is much sought after in the ED field but difficult to define. It can refer to certain industries or occupations and can also describe particular products, production processes, or people involved in these processes. The changing influence of technology and how it is defined, complicates targeted economic and workforce development efforts. This session outlines a method to defining “High-tech” to assist with these efforts. You will also hear from the Executive Director of the Missouri Technology Corporation about the state’s latest initiatives and programs aimed at promoting technology-based economic development. 

Hyatt • Empire C—
HACKED: What Every Business & Government Entity Must Know
Renee Chronister, Chief Executive Officer, Parameter Security;
Dave Chronister, Chief Technology Officer, Parameter Security
Presented by Parameter Security, an ethical hacking firm in , this informative session reveals
hidden dangers businesses and government face daily. Get inside the minds of hackers, learn t
that motivates them, discover who these hackers are, why they target particular businesses and government entities, ways hackers get into networks and tips to better protect yourself. Plus, witness a simulated real-world attack to reinforce methods hackers use and how you can still be hacked even if you think you are protected.

Hyatt • Chouteau—
Thriving Through New Partnerships: Staff Training and Certification
Scott Sattler, Manager, Business & Industry, Workforce Investment Board of Southeast Missouri;
Ann Merrifield, General Manager, Dynamic Works Institute; Rip Rowan, Vice President, Government & Non-Profit Alchemy Systems, LP; Lisa K. Johnson, Skill Development Manager, Missouri Division of Workforce Development
Join your peers in an exciting conversation about new and strengthened partnerships between the Missouri Association for Workforce Development (MAWD), the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP), Alchemy SISTEM™ and Dynamic Works. The presenters will discuss the new tool being offered by DWD for training and certification for workforce development professionals.

Westin • Pershing North & South—
Prepare for the Future with Missouri Connections
John Michael, Director of Field Training, Kuder, Inc.
This session will explore the collaboration of state agencies to coordinate resources and services in an efficient and effective online format for Missourians. Come hear about Missouri Connections, an Internet-based E Portfolio that includes resources for Career Assessment and Awareness, Educational and Occupational Exploration, Postsecondary Planning, Career Preparation and Management, and Job Placement.

Westin • Shawnee/Mission—
Working Outside the Lines—How WorkKeys and the CRC Cross Boundaries
Gary Box, Business Retention Coordinator, Southwest Missouri Workforce Investment Board
Andrea Robins, Central City Career Center Manager, Full Employment Council
We've always been told to "stay inside the lines." When we were children with a coloring book; in school learning to write; or when we got older, learning to drive a car. But there are times when you have to go outside the lines to get things done. The lines in this case are state and county lines. Our speaker will be sharing with you stories of how WorkKeys and the Career Readiness Certificate have enabled him to "work outside the lines" and create new possibilities for his customers.

Westin • Pershing East & West—
The Human Capital Factor
Business Panel
A business panel of executives will explore the role of human capital in structuring a successful organization. The panel will share their insights and experience as they discuss the trends, challenges, and successful initiatives associated with issues such as hiring, training, and skill sets. 

1:30 to 3:00 pm
Hyatt • Empire A—
Shovel Ready Sites and other Tools for Successful Economic Gardening
Marty Romitti, Ph.D., Director of MERIC, Missouri Department of Economic Development; Mark Dawson, District Community Affairs Manager,  Power and Light
What does it take to grow  communities in this era of rapid technological change and global competition? Come to this session to hear from MERIC Director Dr. Marty Romitti on the latest  economic trends, strategies for growth, and urgent infrastructure investments for economic development success. Hear also about the expanded Certified Sites Program available to communities in the state.

Hyatt • Empire B—
Impact of D.R.E.A.M. Two Years Later
Ann Perry, Manager, Missouri Department of Economic Development; Patrick Hanlon and Mike Hemmer, PGAV; Tim Arbeiter, Cape Girardeau
The DREAM Initiative proposes that through solid planning, community participation, and targeted public assistance communities can arrest the causes of, and reverse the effects of, downtown decline. This session will discuss the activities that DREAM communities have participated in over the last 2 years and illustrate the positive impact of the program thus far.

Hyatt • Empire C—
Secrets of Time Management- How To Take Control of Your Time and Your Life
Pat Gruber & Associates
Do you get everything done on your To-Do List every day? Do you start your day dreading that pile of work and end your day wondering why you didn’t get more done? What would it mean to you if you actually got more work done in less time each day? In this power packed session, you’ll learn: 
            • The truth regarding 10 myths we’ve all been taught about work
            • 10 specific actions you can take today that will save time and make you more efficient
            • How to make your calendar and To Do List work FOR you, not against you          
            • How to stay focused and get more done
            • How to SOLVE your specific time management issues

Hyatt • Chouteau—
Work & Worth in the 21st Century
Carolyn Warner, Founder and President, Corporate Education Consulting, Inc.
One of the most dramatic, but least understood shifts in  today is the increasing diversity of the work force and the changing realities of work and the workplace. These changes confront educators, policy-makers, employers and society in general. Carolyn Warner explores these issues and discusses three "challenges for change" concerning the new American work force. These challenges are so great, according to Warner, that meeting them is among the most important tasks faced by business, workforce development and education partners.

Hyatt • Van Horn—
Toolbox 2: Reporting and Enhancements (Session will be repeated at 3:30)
Roger Baugher, Project Director,  Division of Workforce Development;
Lisa K. Johnson, Skill Development Manager,  Division of Workforce Development
Toolbox 2.0 is the new integrated case management system developed for the Missouri Division of Workforce Development. This system contains several components using cutting-edge hardware with the latest database technology. Workshop attendees will learn about recent Toolbox 2.0 updates, including the reporting functionality contained within Toolbox 2.0 as compared to the new reporting software, MoPerforms. Additional time will be spent discussing proposed Toolbox 2.0 enhancements and future modifications to the system.

3:30 to 5:00 pm
Hyatt • Empire A—
Chasing Cheetahs: Key Lessons from Missouri’s Fast-Growth Firms
Wendy Harrington, , Business Research and Information Development Group
Achieving job growth through strategies that emphasize entrepreneurship is a popular topic in economic development. The fact that today’s largest companies were once start ups gives confidence entrepreneurship strategies can work. But more businesses fail than succeed, and very few will become major employers, the fastest of the fast-growth firms—dubbed Cheetah Firms. Come to this session and hear about Missouri Cheetah businesses and from the owners themselves on what it takes to support these types of employers in your area.

Hyatt • Empire B—
Economic Impact of Exporting—Your Community's Global Future
Mr. Gentry Sayad, Director, Missouri Department of Economic Development, Shanghai, China;
Mr. Hiroaki Shino, Director, Missouri Department of Economic Development, Tokyo, Japan;
Mr. Todd Nelson, Director, Missouri Department of Economic Development, Monterrey, Mexico;
Mr. Ian Parker, Director, Missouri Department of Economic Development, London, UK
During the past 25 years, exports have made important contributions to our country's economic growth - increasing six-fold from $224 billion to more than $1.3 trillion last year. These exports supported millions of American jobs and hundreds of thousands of Missouri jobs. Almost 25 percent of all jobs in America's manufacturing sector depend on exports, and workers in these jobs receive wages higher than the national average. DED's foreign office Managing Directors from China, Japan, Mexico and the UK will discuss and answer questions on the best prospects (product/service) in their respective markets for the Missouri firms located in your communities.

Hyatt • Empire C—
Work Smarter with WorkSmart
Mike Waltman, Manager, Policy and Communications,  Division of Workforce Development
Faced with the ever-increasing amount of and need for workforce system information, the Division of Workforce Development developed WorkSmart: an on-line communication resource that allows members of the workforce system the ability to access and contribute to volumes of valuable information. Since its launch, WorkSmart has evolved to include many new features and roles, including a component of the state's job matching website, MissouriCareerSource.com. Come learn more about the website, billed as “workforce information for ’s workforce professionals,” and be ready to contribute your ideas as well. 

Hyatt • Chouteau—
Quality Management in a One-Stop Environment
Ann Merrifield, General Manager, Dynamic Works Institute
Quality management systems are not about managing quality. They are about the quality of management. The eight principles of quality management are customer focus, leadership, involvement of people, process approach, system approach to management, continual improvement, factual approach to decision making and mutually beneficial relationships. This workshop will discuss how to apply these principles in your role of manager/supervisor/leader.

Hyatt • Van Horn—
Toolbox 2: Reporting and Enhancements (repeated session)
Roger Baugher, Project Director,  Division of Workforce Development;
Lisa K. Johnson, Skill Development Manager,  Division of Workforce Development
Toolbox 2.0 is the new integrated case management system developed for the Missouri Division of Workforce Development. This system contains several components using cutting-edge hardware with the latest database technology. Workshop attendees will learn about recent Toolbox 2.0 updates, including the reporting functionality contained within Toolbox 2.0 as compared to the new reporting software, MoPerforms. Additional time will be spent discussing proposed Toolbox 2.0 enhancements and future modifications to the system.

General Session

Friday, September 12, 2008

9:00 - 10:15
Westin • Century B & C
United Development Efforts
Dawn Busick, Director, Missouri Division of Workforce Development;
Terry Maglich, Community and Economic Development Manager, Missouri Department of Economic Development Alan Spell, Economic and Workforce Research Manager, Missouri Department of Economic Development; Bill Elder, Ph.D., Director, Office of Social and Economic Data Analysis
This session, narrated by state Workforce and Business & Community Services leaders, provides regional insights and information that can advance our common goals. Learn valuable lessons and tools that can be used to better unite workforce with business demands so that Missourians profit in the new economy!

Business and Community Services
301 W. High Street, Rooms 720, 770  Jefferson City, Missouri 65102
Tel: 1-866-647-3633    Fax: 1-573-751-7384    Email: missouridevelopment@ded.mo.gov