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Friday, January 23, 2009 <br />8:30 to 9:30 a.m. <br />Session Four <br />Track A: What Are You Thinking? <br />The Rise of Technology Transfer in Economic Development — Danny Klingler, <br />Project Manager, Angelou Economics <br />Track B: How to Do It <br />Track C: Case Studies <br />Academic tech transfer — the formal transfer of university research, inventions and <br />intellectual property to private industry for purposes of commercialization — has seen <br />rapid growth in recent years. Universities across the country are increasing their tech <br />transfer activities, leading to increases in the number of licenses executed, the number of <br />startups generated and a host of other variables. This impressive growth is not only <br />bringing valuable new products to the marketplace that enhance the quality of live, it is <br />also inducing large amounts of private investment, helping industries to expand, and <br />fostering entrepreneurial activity _ often in the local community. Academic tech transfer <br />is a powerful new economic development tool; practitioners must either proactively reap <br />its rewards for their communities or watch it escape the community to benefit other <br />regions and states. This presentation explores the growth and maturation of academic <br />tech transfer both nationally and in the state of Minnesota and identifies best practices <br />EDOs can use to leverage this trend for economic development. <br />Roadside Advertising in a Digital World — Neil Linscheid, Extension Regional Office, <br />Marshall <br />Attendees will learn how to: place their business or organization on a variety of digital <br />maps; understand the emerging consumer use of GPS technology in everyday activities; <br />make sure the available information about their community is correct; and how to <br />maximize their organization's digital map presence. <br />Economic Development: A Key Component of the Comprehensive Planning <br />Process — Janna King, CEcD, CEDFP, President, Economic Development Services; Bill <br />Weber, AICP <br />The emphasis placed on economic development in the comprehensive planning process <br />varies significantly among Minnesota communities. Economic development may be a <br />perfunctory data chapter or a well- researched, carefully considered component that is <br />fully integrated into the plan influencing land use, transportation and other sections of the <br />plan. Participants will learn about the elements of a well- integrated approach and how <br />thoughtful integration of economic development made a difference in several <br />comprehensive and small area plans. <br />9:30 to 9:45 a.m. Break <br />9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Session Five <br />Track A: What Are You Thinking? <br />From Both Sides: How ED Professionals from Different Fields Could Work <br />Together. <br />— Rebecca Kurtz, Financial Advisor, Ehlers and Associates; Dave Anderson, Vice <br />President, Frauenshuh <br />29 <br />