Presentations

What IS the Innovation Economy and Where Do Ports Fit In?
     · Egils Milbergs, Executive Director, Washington Economic Development Commission
     · Connie Bacon, Commissioner, Port of Tacoma and Washington Economic Development Commission
     · Representative Norma Smith, Ranking Minority Member, House Committee, Economic Development and Trade Committee
     · Representative Mark Liias, Member, House Community, Economic Development and Trade Committee

Emerging Industries and Technologies
     · Jason Modrell, Manager, Government Programs and Business Development, Infinia Corp.
     · Deborah Knutson, President, Snohomish County Economic Development Council
     · Dick Larman, Executive Director, Lewis County Economic Development Council

Possible Partners for Ports
     · David Freiboth, Executive Secretary, M.L. King County Labor Council
     · Steve Van Ausdle, President, Walla Walla Community College
     · Larry Williams, Assistant Director for International Trade and Economic Development, Washington State Commerce Department
     · Lee Cheatham, Executive Director, Washington Technology Center

What Does Innovation Economy Infrastructure Look Like?
     · Rich Mitchell, AIA, LEED-AP Managing Principal, Group Mackenzie
     · Burr Stewart, Strategic Planning Manager, Finance and Budget, Port of Seattle
     · Patsy Martin, Executive Director, Port of Skagit County
     · Dr. Donald E. Tilton, Executive Director, Green IT Alliance

Port Projects That Embrace the “Innovation” Economy
     · Curtis Shuck, Director of Economic Development and Facilities, Port of Vancouver
     · Bob Elsner, Director of Engineering, Port of Anacortes
     · Diahann Howard, Director of Economic Development and Government Affairs, Port of Benton