Nebraska Chamber
Economic Development Summit
More than 130 business, community and state leaders gathered at the Nebraska Chamber’s 2019 Economic Development Summit, designed to match public, education, and private sector partners to initiatives that keep Nebraska competitive in the contest for skilled labor, investment and economic growth.
Keynote speakers Governor Pete Ricketts and Dr. Jeffrey P. Gold, Chancellor of UNMC and UNO, shared their visions for growing Nebraska, including the role of research and development.
Conference breakout sessions were inspired by Blueprint Nebraska and delved into the challenges and opportunities awaiting the state in customized workforce solutions, economic incentives, community revitalization and tech-enabled innovation. The UNL Bureau of Business Research presented its new Nebraska Thriving Index.
Keynote speakers Governor Pete Ricketts and Dr. Jeffrey P. Gold, Chancellor of UNMC and UNO, shared their visions for growing Nebraska, including the role of research and development.
Conference breakout sessions were inspired by Blueprint Nebraska and delved into the challenges and opportunities awaiting the state in customized workforce solutions, economic incentives, community revitalization and tech-enabled innovation. The UNL Bureau of Business Research presented its new Nebraska Thriving Index.
Presentations from the 2019 Nebraska Chamber Economic Development Summit
In order of presentation - select presentation title or individual to download the pdf of their presenation:
Keynote Speaker - “Fostering Innovation and Commercialization in Healthcare”
Michael Dixon, Ph.D., president & CEO, UNeMed Corporation, associated with the University of Nebraska
Blueprint Nebraska Progress Report, Jim Smith, Executive Director, Blueprint Nebraska
Morning Breakout sessions
1) People: “Customized Workforce Solutions”
Bill Owen, Metropolitan Community College
Greg Adams, Nebraska Community College Association
Mark Zumdohme, Graepel North America Inc.
2) Government: “Incentives Through the Eyes of a Site Selector”
Ann Petersen, Atlas Insight
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
1) Places: “Nebraska Thriving”
Eric Thompson, Bureau of Business Research Director, University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Nebraska Thriving Index
Kayla Meyer, Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development Young Professionals Group
Dave Rippe, Queen City Development Company & Former Nebraska Economic Development Director
2) Sectors: “Fueling Innovation through Technology”
Tim Peters, Lincoln Premium Poultry
Scott Volk, MetalQuest Unlimited, Inc.
Ben Pankonin, Social Assurance
“Unity of Purpose”, Bryan Slone, President, Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry
In order of presentation - select presentation title or individual to download the pdf of their presenation:
Keynote Speaker - “Fostering Innovation and Commercialization in Healthcare”
Michael Dixon, Ph.D., president & CEO, UNeMed Corporation, associated with the University of Nebraska
Blueprint Nebraska Progress Report, Jim Smith, Executive Director, Blueprint Nebraska
Morning Breakout sessions
1) People: “Customized Workforce Solutions”
Bill Owen, Metropolitan Community College
Greg Adams, Nebraska Community College Association
Mark Zumdohme, Graepel North America Inc.
2) Government: “Incentives Through the Eyes of a Site Selector”
Ann Petersen, Atlas Insight
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
1) Places: “Nebraska Thriving”
Eric Thompson, Bureau of Business Research Director, University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Nebraska Thriving Index
Kayla Meyer, Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development Young Professionals Group
Dave Rippe, Queen City Development Company & Former Nebraska Economic Development Director
2) Sectors: “Fueling Innovation through Technology”
Tim Peters, Lincoln Premium Poultry
Scott Volk, MetalQuest Unlimited, Inc.
Ben Pankonin, Social Assurance
“Unity of Purpose”, Bryan Slone, President, Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry
