Where does the Southern Tier exist in the global economy and what is our potential for growth?
What is our own state of readiness? Is your business ready to quickly respond to a rapidly changing environment?
What is an industry cluster and how does it impact your business and our region?
How can the concept of expanding our industry clusters increase your bottom line?
How can young professionals and established executives help shape success across the region?
EVENT SESSIONS
SESSION 1
The Current State of The Southern Tier
Explore statistics & municipal resources with Speaker Jeff Smith, Planning Consultant (Senior VP NYSEG, Retired) & Jen Gregory, Southern Tier 8 Regional Board.
SESSION 2
Readiness for Companies
Expedite your decision-making processes. Hear from our keynote Speaker Joseph Paris, Chairman of XONITEK. Joseph’s “State of Readiness” book will be provided to all attendees.
SESSION 3
Regional Collaboration & Success
Built for IBM families, Visions Federal Credit Union survived and expanded operations across the region. Hear from Ty Muse how Visions was able to adapt and continues to grow.
SESSION 4
Industry Clusters in a local company’s asset-based growth
Discover why Dr. Shailesh Upreti, President of Charge C4V chose to manufacture in the Southern Tier. Presented by Cliff Olin.
SESSION 5
The Value of Industry Clusters
An introduction to Industry Building Blocks [IBB] data intelligence with Mike Decker.
SESSION 6
Regionalism in Economic Development: It Does Work!
Hear how Betsey Hale makes it work.
SESSION 7
Developing Coopetition within your Industry
Tier Energy Network created from Industry Leaders. Tom Kowalik presents how you can do it too!
SESSION 8
ROUNDTABLE FOR PUBLIC AGENCIES
Municipal leaders will explore strategy development and deployment concepts and approaches with Joseph Paris.
SESSION 9
Guided Networking Lunch Session
Attendees will select which cluster they belong to and be grouped with others in their industry. Lunch is included with registration.
SESSION 10
Happier Hour
At the end of the event, there will be a relaxed 'happier hour' with snacks, music, and local beer from Binghamton Brewing Company, Galaxy Brewing Company, and Water Street Brewing
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HOST
REGISTRATION CLOSED
REGISTRATION INCLUDED:
ACCESS TO THE ENTIRE WORKSHOP PROGRAM
MEETING WITH EXPERTS WITHIN YOUR INDUSTRY
SNACKS AND BEVERAGES THROUGHOUT THE WORKSHOP 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM