The Tri-State Development Regional Report

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JULY 2024 | Issue 20

Upcoming Events

October 2-3, 2024

Catfish Bend Convention & Event Center

Burlington, Iowa

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Please consider sponsoring the 2024 Tri-State Development Summit. Your partnership helps fund the activities, meetings, tools, programs, and work of Tri-State Development all year long.

Sponsorship levels can be viewed by clicking here.

Thank you for your consideration and support.

Join us for

impactful networking opportunities
informative economic discussions
engaging break out sessions
new ideas and strategies

For more information about the 2024 Summit, including hotel information, visit our website at: culver.edu/tsd

Welcoming Six New Counties in Southeast Iowa to the Tri-State Development Region!

We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in the ongoing growth and success of the Tri-State Development Region. We are delighted to welcome six new counties from southeast Iowa into our dynamic community. This expansion marks a new chapter filled with opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and progress.

The addition of these counties—Appanoose, Keokuk, Lucas, Mahaska, Monroe, and Wayne—brings a wealth of resources, talents, and unique attributes that will strengthen our collective efforts. Each county has its own rich history, vibrant culture, and economic potential that will contribute to the Tri-State Development Region's overall mission.

A Unified Vision for the Future

Our vision has always been to create a thriving, interconnected region that leverages the strengths of its individual parts for the greater good. By expanding our collective voice, we are not only broadening our geographical footprint but also enhancing our ability to drive impactful change. Together, we will:

Foster Economic Growth
Enhance Infrastructure
Promote Sustainable Development
Strengthen Education and Workforce Development

We invite all members of the Tri-State Development Region and our new partners in southeast Iowa to join us in celebrating this momentous occasion. Together, we will build a brighter, more prosperous future for our entire region.

Stay tuned for upcoming events, meetings, and opportunities to get involved. Let's embrace this new era of collaboration and growth with enthusiasm and determination. Welcome, Appanoose, Keokuk, Lucas, Mahaska, Monroe, and Wayne counties – we are excited to work alongside you and achieve great things together!

TAKE A LOOK AT US NOW

October 2-3, 2024

Catfish Bend Convention & Event Center

Burlington, Iowa

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Here's What You Can Expect

1:00pm

Workshop: Economic Development Essentials for Tri-State Community Leaders

Facilitators

Allie Bennett, Manager of Economic Development and Member Services at Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative

Shari Shenewerk, Regional Manager North, Regional Engagement Division, State of Missouri Department of Economic Development

Back by popular demand! This introduction to economic development workshop will provide an overview of economic and community development programs, insights, and tools that will provide you with the knowledge needed to help identify and assist with economic development priorities in your town or county.

3:00pm

Tour: Silgan Manufacturing

This state-of-the-art manufacturing plant tour is limited to 12 participants, so please RSVP early. Don't miss out on this opportunity for a guided tour through one of the region's state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. You'll see innovation in action as you witness the latest automation developments in advanced manufacturing. The future is here! You won’t want to miss this chance to see for yourself.

4:00pm

Downtown Revitalization Stroll

Join us for a stroll through the bustling and busy Burlington downtown as we engage with members of Burlington Partnership who share insight into the town’s approach to effective and sustainable downtown transformation. Uncover the vision, the challenges, and the innovative solutions that have shaped the downtown revitalization, and learn about the exciting plans for this vibrant river town’s future.

5:30pm

Networking at The Night Cap

Join fellow Summit attendees for an engaging networking event at Burlington’s hottest downtown listening lounge and bar, The Night Cap. This unique venue is located in the heart of downtown Burlington, tucked into the beautifully restored Capitol Theater, a 1937 Art Deco jewel that re-opened in 2012 after sitting silent for 33 years. We will hear how the Capitol Theater was brought back to life, learn about the restoration project, and how the Theater is now serving as the hub for downtown entertainment, drawing in diverse crowds from near and far for live events.

Breakfast and lunch are provided with registration!

8:00am - 3:00pm

Tri-State Development Summit

The Summit will feature breakout sessions, panel presentations, and engaging talks on some of the most compelling subjects in economic development impacting our region. You won't want to miss it!

Childcare Solutions that Work
Transportation Project Updates in the Tri-State Region
Artificial Intelligence: Rural's Unfair Advantage
Ports As Business Clusters
Community Strategic Planning
The Importance of Welcoming Communities to the Future of Our Region
Utilizing Incentives for Community Growth
Opportunities to connect with offices of federal elected officials
Meet our 2024 Tri-State Development Summit Honoree

Stay tuned for more information on presentations and our expert presenters as we get closer to the Summit.

INTERESTING READING

Economic Conditions Outlook

Executives’ views on the world economy remain more positive than negative, though they believe a recession is increasingly likely.

June 27, 2024

McKinsey & Company

By Sven Smit

with Jeffrey Condon and Krzysztof Kwiatkowski

Click here for the article

Remote work: How manufacturers are experimenting in a hands-on industry

July15, 2024

Manufacturing Dive

By Megan Ruggles

Manufacturers are strategizing how to integrate work-from-home policies to boost retention, but doing so is tricky in an industry that requires in-person labor.

We are grateful to our sponsors

who have generously provided support for the

2024 Tri-State Development Summit

Please consider becoming a sponsorship partner. Your investments supports not only the Summit but community-focused activities, resources, and tools all year long.

2024 Presenting sponsor:

and supported by:

IMPACT PARTNERS

$1,000

Blessing Health System

Klingner & Associates

Northeast Power

Schmiedeskamp Robertson Neu & Mitchell LLP

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

$500

Lewis County Industrial Dev. Agency

Quincy Medical Group

Moberly Area Community College

SUSTAINING PARTNERS

$250

Great River Economic Development Foundation

Pike County Economic Development Corporation

Pike-Scott Farm Bureau

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Tri-State Development at Culver-Stockton College supports the region by cultivating collaborative relationships, promoting interdisciplinary problem-solving, fostering the expansion of academic-organization-industry initiatives, and developing an environment for collective impact to address the current and emerging economic, and social challenges in the region.

Tri-State Development Summit at Culver-Stockton College | culver.edu/tsd

Leslie Sieck, Executive Director lsieck@culver.edu]

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