Minneapolis - St. Paul 2019
Delegates met with key leaders to discuss how Minneapolis-St. Paul addresses topics that affect the Austin Region. These include high capacity transit, regional collaboration featuring Twin Cities Mayors, workforce development, affordability and land development, addressing homelessness, and welcoming Major League Soccer.
Presentations
MSP from a Media Perspective
- Presented by Dirk DeYoung, Editor, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal; John Rash, Columnist and Editorial Writer, Minneapolis Star Tribune
The Community Benefits of Major League Soccer: Minnesota United
- Presented by Dr. William “Bill” McGuire, Owner, Minnesota United; Dave Greeley, President, Two Oak Ventures; Andy Loughnane, President, Austin FC
Promoting Regional Prosperity: The Twin Cities Economy
- Presented by Peter Frosch, Greater MSP Regional Economic Development; Channon Lemon, Vice President of Economic Development at the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce; Marc Belton, Founder & Principal, Wisefellows Consulting
Transit in the Twin Cities: Metro Transit Overview and Perspectives
- Presentation
- Presented by Wes Kooistra, Metro Transit General Manager; Charles Carlson, Director of Bus Rapid Transit; Joan Hollick, Lead on LRT Project Office; Brian Funk, Deputy COO; Will Roach, Director, Business Development, Baker Tilly
Innovations in Mobility: Autonomous Bus Pilot Lessons Learned
- Presentation
- Presented by Travis Boone, AECOM Executive Vice President, Central Region Executive; Daryl Taavola, AECOM VP, ITS & Traffic Engineering, Transportation and Project Manager for MnDOT Autonomous Shuttle Test; Mark Ryan, AECOM Vice President; Richard Wolsfeld, AECOM Executive Vice President, North America Transportation; Jay Hietpas, MnDOT, Connected and Automated Vehicle Director; Susan Mulvihill, MnDOT, Deputy Commissioner/Chief Engineer
Moving from Bench to Bedside: A Conversation with Innovators
- Presented by Frank Jaskulke, Vice President, Intelligence, The Medical Alley Association; Mary MacCarthy, Venture Center Program Manager, UMN; Dr. Lars Oddsson, Co-Founder & CTO, RxFunction; Dr. Andrew Grande, Assistant Professor and Co-Director, Dept of Neurosurgery, UMN
Preparing Today’s Talent for Tomorrow’s Challenges
- Presentation
- Presented by Marie Larson, Industry Relations Manager, City of Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development; Panel: Nina Robertson, City of Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development, Step Up Director; Hanane Kachman, Workforce Development Consultant, Fairview Health Services; Jashan Eison, President and Owner, H&B Elevators, Minneapolis; Penny Momon, Director, Campus Recruitment and Relations, US Bank
Leading the Twin Cities: Conversation with the Mayors
- Presented by Moderator: Elizabeth Christian; The Honorable Jacob Frey, Mayor, City of Minneapolis; The Honorable Steve Adler, Mayor, City of Austin; The Honorable Melvin Carter, Mayor, City of St. Paul
Ensuring Affordability for All: Planning and Development
- Presentation
- Presented by Lisa Bender, Minneapolis Council President
Providing Shelter and Services: Addressing Homelessness
- Presentation
- Presented by Steve Cramer; President & CEO, Minneapolis Downtown Council; Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde, City Coordinator, City of Minneapolis
Connecting the Twin Cities to Global Opportunity: Air Services
- Presentation
- Presented by Roy Furhman, MAC Chief Operating Officer; Jana Webster, MSP Airport Foundation Executive Director; Brian Peters, MAC Assistant Director, Air Service Business Development; Phil Burke, MAC Assistant Director, Customer Experience
- Sponsor: The South Terminal at ABIA (LoneStar Airport Holding, LLC)
Twin Cities Takeaways
- Presented by Spencer Cronk, Austin City Manager; Writ Baese, Round Rock, Mayor Pro-tem; Scott Sellers, Kyle City Manager
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