EDCC’s 2nd Annual Drive | Lead | Succeed Conference Announces New Agenda Details

WESTMINSTER, Colo. - Sept. 16, 2014 - PRLog -- The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) is pleased to announce The 2nd Annual Drive | Lead | Succeed Conference: “Igniting Colorado’s Genius”, taking place on October 1, 2 & 3, 2014 at The Westin in Westminster, CO.  The conference will offer attendees inspiring speakers, interactive sessions, and new tools and connections to lead their organizations and communities to the next level.

The annual conference examines current economic developments and obstacles, working to challenge and educate attendees and provide essential insights to create a more vibrant economic future, locally as well as globally.

“We are so pleased to again host this exciting event,” said Frank Gray, EDCC Chairman and President & CEO of the Castle Rock Economic Development Council.  “No where else is there such a remarkable gathering of the top influencers in Colorado’s economy.  When you bring that much Genius together, there is no doubt something amazing is going to happen.”

The conference features a formidable speaker line-up consisting of influential thought leaders and industry experts speaking on a diverse range of topics.  Featured Speakers include Bob Rice, Managing Partner at Tangent Capital; Author, The Alternative Answer; Bloomberg TV Contributing Editor; Amy Liu, Co-Director and Senior Fellow, Metropolitan Policy Program; and Walter Robb, Whole Foods Co-CEO.

New for 2014, the conference’s “Genius Sessions”, held Thursday, October 2^nd from 1:15-2:15pm, bring thought leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and executives from companies across Colorado and its key industries to share their vision of the future of their industries in an exciting and engaging format. Genius Guests include:

Paul Brinkman, Co-Founder & Partner, Brinkman Partners

Christy Cooke, Owner, Freenotes Harmony Park

Marcia Coulson, President, Eldon James


Dr. Reginald Franciose, Surgeon, Vail Valley Medical Center

Andras Korenyi-Both, Principal Scientist & CEO, Tribologix Inc.


Alex Milewski, Co-Founder, Beneath the Ink

Joel Moxley, Entrepreneur & Venture Capitalist


Jake Rishavy, Director of Innovation, Denver South EDP; Co-Founder, PrIME Health Collaborative

“We’ve worked to bring the most interesting, inspiring, and diverse minds together again for 2014,” said Jessica Erickson, EDCC Conference Chair and Sr. Industry Development Manager at Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade.  “The event is successful and unique because every single attendee is actively contributing, participating and working towards real change.”

Also new this year, the conference has added an engaging lineup of pre-conference events on Wednesday, October 1^st. Pre-conference events include:

GIS for Economic Development –
A Hands-On Workshop | 10:00am-2:00pm

Opening General Reception at The Westin Westminster 
 | 5:00-6:30pm

EDCC is a state-wide, nonprofit organization dedicated to successful, responsible economic development. EDCC professionally represents the collective economic development interests of both the private and public sectors. Their mission is to strategically retain, expand and attract primary employers.  EDCC is committed to an equitable, balanced, public/private partnership and growing the economic climate of Colorado to the mutual benefit of employees, employers, governments and citizens.  Visit the EDCC’s website at www.edcconline.org.

WHEN:

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Friday, October 3, 2014

WHERE:

The Westin

10600 Westminster Boulevard

Westminster, CO 80020

COST:

General Admission: $350

EDCC Member Admission: $300

Admission Plus EDCC Membership: $550

To register, learn more, or view the full agenda, visit www.edccevents.org.