THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28
12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Opening General Session & Lunch
- Guest Speaker: Ronald J. Kruszewski, Chair of the Board & CEO, Stifel Financial Corp.
- Missouri Legislative Update & Forecast for 2022
- Doug Stone, Member – Lewis Rice LLC, Chair – MEDFA Legislative Committee
- Randy Scherr, MEDFA Legislative Relations Consultant, RJ Scherr & Associates
1:15 P.M. – 2:15 P.M. – General Session
“Impact of Transit on Economic Development”
The major transportation agencies in Missouri are adopting and implementing policies to encourage economic development projects that fund and expand adjoining transportation facilities. These initiatives require partnerships with the private sector and the cooperation of related political subdivisions. Missouri provides some specific incentives for such projects and the panel will examine the strengths, pitfalls, accomplishments, and future of these policies and procedures.
Panelists:
- Tom Gerend, Executive Director, KC Streetcar Authority
- Robbie Makinen, President & CEO, Kansas City Area Transportation Authority
- John Langa, Vice President, Economic Development, Bi-State Development
- Mark Vogl, Project Manager, Great Rivers Greenway
Moderator:
- Jerry Riffel, Attorney, Lathrop GPM LLP
2:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. – General Session
“Negotiating the Deal – Economic Development Success Without TIF”
Whether your community is politically averse to the use of TIF, or the project location just doesn’t quite meet the blight “smell test”, there are situations where you have to structure a deal without TIF. This panel of experienced economic development practitioners will share best practices from communities throughout the state on creative deal structuring that doesn’t involve capturing that elusive increment.
Panelists:
- John Butz, City Manager, Rolla, MO
- Neal Richardson, Executive Director, St. Louis Development Corporation
- Stephen Childers, City Administrator, Ozark, MO
Moderator:
- Sarah Kerner, Director of Economic Development, Springfield, MO
3:45 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.
Bus Tour of Current St. Louis Projects
Tour Guide: Dale Ruthsatz, Deputy Executive Director,
St. Louis Development Corporation
5:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Networking Reception & Richard A. King Award Presentation
Crown Room at Budweiser Brew House, Ballpark Village
7:00 P.M. – Dinner on Your Own
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29
7:45 A.M. – 9:15 A.M. – Breakfast Buffet & General Session
“Thoughts on Economic Development in St. Louis & Beyond”
Special Guest Speakers
- William DeWitt, III, President, St. Louis Cardinals
- Erik Siemers, Editor, St. Louis Business Journal
9:30 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. – General Session
“Economic Development Challenges for Small Communities”
A panel of three economic development professionals from rural communities will share common issues and challenges and describe the impacts and consequences affecting their local economy. For each issue, they will provide MEDFA attendees a road map of how their organizations are taking action to mitigate the impacts and address the consequences.
As a bonus, each will share unique opportunities they have found in rural Missouri and offer the audience the action steps they are taking to capture those and illuminate the great parts of living and working “outstate”. Join us and take home some great ideas for your community!
Panelists:
- Tracy Brantner, Executive Director, Johnson County, MO Economic Development Corp.
- Anita Ivey, City Administrator, St. Robert, MO
- Corey Mehaff, Executive Director, Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council
Moderator:
- Sallie Hemenway, Economic Development Advisor, Nexus Group
10:45 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. – General Session
“The Future of Malls”
Retail establishments, shopping centers, and malls are a revenue “lifeblood” for most cities. This session will cover historic and future retail development trends with examples of how retail developments have been successfully reinvented and what the future of retail development and revenue may look like.
Panelists:
- John Brancaglione, Moderator, Senior Director, PGAV Planners
- Matt Conley, City Administrator, St. Ann, MO
- Tim Lowe, Vice President of Leasing & Development, The Staenberg Group
12:00 P.M.
Closing Remarks – Conference Adjourns
