| 7:00 AM - 7:50 AM |
Registration. Continental Breakfast. Networking. Exhibits. |
| 7:50 AM - 8:00 AM |
Welcoming Remarks. |
| 8:05 AM - 8:25 AM |
The Statehouse Report. Discussion of new opportunities, incentives and the affordable cost of doing business in Indiana. The Build Indiana Summit is proud to welcome |
| 8:30 AM - 9:05 AM |
Financing in 2010. Financing in 2010: It is a whole new game with financing. Traditional lending is beginning to open up. Learn how some communities are working with developers in land acquisitions and how others are utilizing venture capitalists. Moderator: Michael Wernke, Marcus & Millichap. Panelists: Rob Gardiner, First Midwest Bank; Charles Weaver, Starke County Economic Development Foundation; Charlie McGill, Entech/Venture Capitalist |
| 9:10 AM - 9:50 AM | Infrastructure, Transportation and Logistics. Rail, port and technology experts will discuss current and future projects/properties, fiber optic routes and technology corridors--some of Northwest Indiana's hidden assets. Moderator: Don Babcock, NIPSCO. Panelists: Rajan Kini, Indiana University Northwest; Chris McGrath, Providence Logistics; Peter Laman, Ports of Indiana; Kevin Soucie, CN Rail |
| 9:55 AM - 10:35 AM | The Developer Perspective. Industrial and commercial project owners and developers, brokers and tenants outline current strategies and issues critical to success in the near future. Moderator: Matt Reardon, SEH Inc. Panelists: Mike Micka, Holladay Properties; Kevin Tobin, Tobin Development; Aaron McDermott, Latitude Real Estate; Jeff Brant, Brant Construction Managment |
| 10:40 AM - 11:30 AM | Illiana Expressway. Governor Mitch Daniels has signed into law the Illiana Public/Private Partnership law for the development of this 10 mile Indiana Roadway. The three proposed routes along with property opportunities will be discussed. Moderator: Dewey Pearman, Construction Advancement Foundation. Panelists: Indiana State Senator Ed Charbonneau, Indiana State Assembly; Mark Maassel, Northwest Indiana Forum; Barb Sloan, Cambridge Systematics; John Swanson, Northwest Indiana Regional Planning Commission; Ed Paesel, South Suburban Mayors & Managers |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Announcement of New Development. The Regional Development Authority will unveil a new phase of development to move Northwest Indiana forward. Presenters: Dan Muscatello, Landrum & Brown; Leigh Morris, Regional Development Authority; Nate Williams, President, Gary Chicago International Airport Board |
Date:
May 6, 2010
Time:
7 AM - 12 PM
Location:
The Avalon Manor
3550 E. Route 30
Merrillville, IN 46410
Directions
The Third Annual Build Indiana Conference
Move IN Forward
Click here to download the Summit materials.
While some experts report the economic recovery is beginning in Asia, will creep through Europe and then arrive in the U.S, the third annual BUILD INDIANA event invites you to join senior-level decisionmakers as they break down the recovery to its elemental effect on Northwest Indiana now and what to expect as the markets gain momentum.
Agenda
Moderator: Michael Wernke, Marcus & Millichap.
