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Roundtable in the South
Palm Coast, Florida
June 18-21, 2012

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IndustryWeek's Expansion Management Roundtables continue to be the premier source for education and networking in the Economic Development Industry.

The Best Value in 2012

Additional Benefits Include:

• Hear case studies and gain valuable insight from eight leading industry experts including site consultants and government officials.
• Participate in scheduled networking events and leisure activities all designed to build relationships and increase your exposure.

Don't wait too long to register for the Roundtable Conferences as seating for each program is limited!

Please click here for presentation summaries and speaker bios.

The Data Center Site Selection process: How your community can win!
Angelos Angelou, Founder & Principal Executive Officer, Chief Strategist, AngelouEconomics

Defense Aerospace Partnerships and BRAC Strategies
Will Cox, Senior Analyst, Hickey & Associates

Case Study: Multi-State Search to Site a North American Distribution Center for an International Company
Larry Gigerich, Managing Director, Ginovus

Decision Analytics in Economic Development
Robert Kittell, P.E., Senior Managing Director, Newmark Knight Frank Global Corporate Services

Competitive Workforce Readiness: People-based strategies to be competitive for job growth & development
Allison Larsen, CEcD, Principal, Chabin Concepts, Member of CompetitiveReady Team

Foreign Direct Investment
Joe Phillips, Managing Consultant, OCO Global

Reshoring Manufacturing Jobs and Competitive Nature of U.S. to China
Dick Sheehy, CH2M Hill, Director, Site Selection

Speakers:

Conference Agenda:

Monday, June 18
5:45 p.m. Registration Opens
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception

Tuesday, June 19
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Scheduled One-On-One Meetings/Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Opening Remarks
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Speaker #1
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Speaker #2
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Speaker #3
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Boxed Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Golf/ St. Augustine Historical Tour/ Tennis at Hammock Beach/ Kayak Adventure

Wednesday, June 20
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Scheduled One-On-One Meetings/Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Opening Remarks
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Speaker #4
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Speaker #5
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Speaker #6
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Boxed Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Scheduled One-On-One Meetings
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Group Dinner

Thursday, June 21
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Scheduled One-On-One Meetings/Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Opening Remarks
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Speaker #7
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Speaker #8
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Closing Remarks

Group Activities:

Dialogue that begins through the conference sessions can be enhanced through participation in a variety of group leisure activities. Guests and speakers may participate in the following:

• One Evening Reception: Included
• Group Dinner: Included
• Golf: $129.00 per person
• St. Augustine Historical Tour: $96.00 per person
• Tennis at Hammock Beach: $60.00
• Kayak Adventure: $96.00 per person

Hammock Beach Ocean Course, A Jack Nicklaus Signature Design: Placing players on the brink of the Atlantic Ocean, the award-winning Ocean Course is a shining example of oceanfront golf perfection. This top 100 golf course not only winds along pristine wetlands and sparkling lakes, but also plays six holes directly on the Atlantic Ocean. The course concludes with a thrilling finale dubbed "The Bear Claw" -- a collection of four daunting holes precariously edging the sweeping coastline. The Ocean Course received a ranking as one of Florida's Top 5 courses. This course is truly "Florida's Ocean Course."

St. Augustine Historical Tour: Start your trip into St. Augustine with a most unusual beginning- pick up a hitchhiker! Don't be alarmed if your driver pulls over to allow this disoriented stranger to board the coach with all of your shocked participants! It's only crazy Ida Alice Shourd Flagler – the oil and hotel baron's second wife! Through the eyes of this colorful woman, you'll learn much about the area and its history as well as all the dirt on Mr. Flagler, of course!

Your tour of the city will include such sites as the Mission of Nombre de Dios, birthplace of Christianity on this continent. When you arrive at the Castillo de San Marcos, you will be invited to step off for a few moments to walk around this fort which is the oldest of our national monuments. Next, your group will see the heart of the city with its magnificent Spanish Renaissance architecture. Mr. Flagler in the late 1880s began to turn this sleepy little town into a resort by creating fabulous hotels and churches. After hearing his complete life story, you can pay your respects to Mr. Flagler when you visit his mausoleum behind the college named for him.

Now that you know the more than 400 years of history in the area, let's celebrate with shopping! St. George Street, a shopping "mecca" well-known as a pedestrian walking street with over 240 gift shops, ice cream parlors, and restaurants, is just four short blocks long. Choose to get something to eat, shop, or just relax until it's time to board the coach once more for your return trip.

• Tour guide in period dress
• 2 hour tour of the historical district with certified tour guide
• Entrance into St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Interactive Museum
• Roundtrip transportation
• DPC Activity Representative
• Up to 2 hours of free time on St. George Street for shopping/dining

Tennis at Hammock Beach (not including racquet rental): Enjoy 2 hours of playing time at Hammock Beach's tennis center. A pro will join our group to provide tips on your game while the group plays.

The Hammock Beach tennis complex includes eight lighted Hydro-Grid clay courts overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. Located at Yacht Harbor VillageTM , the Tennis Center at Hammock BeachSM Resort is the perfect place to play.

Kayak Adventure: Enjoy an amazing day out on the S. Joes canal as this amazing kayak tour offers a beautiful eco tour of the Palm Coast waterways. From dolphins, manatees, and other fantastic bird life, guests will see wonderful sites to enjoy throughout the day. After the kayak adventure is complete, guests will have free time to enjoy bicycles on the bike trail or enjoy paddle boards in which they can experience the tutorial and use them for up to 2 hours after the kayak tour is complete. Also, guests can take the kayaks at leisure to continue on their own self guided tour around the waterways for even more fun!
Includes:

• Kayak 2 hour eco-tour
• 2 hours of free time for use of paddle boards, kayaks, and bicycles

Accommodations and Transportation:

Hotel
Hammock Beach Resort
The true essence of Hammock Beach comes from the serene natural environment which the resort draws its name from.  This oceanfront paradise is set on the last major tract of unspoiled oceanfront property on the East Coast.  Located just south of historic St. Augustine, this premier beach destination features luxury condominium accommodations overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, a 91,000 square-foot multi-level water park with lazy river, signature golf courses designed by golf's greatest legends, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson, a rejuvenating resort spa with influences from the sea and a host of other recreational amenities.

Contact Information
Hammock Beach Resort
200 Ocean Crest Drive
Palm Coast, FL  32137
Phone:  866-453-2227
Fax:  321-939-6875
www.hammockbeach.com

Making Reservations
Guests can make reservations by calling the hotel directly at the number above.  Please refer to Roundtable in the South when making your reservation to receive our discounted rate of $189/night + tax and 9.75% resort fee. Also note that the hotel is a cashless resort.

Reservations must be made by May 28, 2012 to receive the group discount.

The following services are included in the resort fee: local and 1-800 calls, pool access with floats, beach chairs, towels and umbrellas, fitness center and health spa access, valet parking, high speed internet access, plus all gratuities for bellmen, valet, concierge service, pool/beach/locker room attendants and housekeepers.

Air Travel
The closest major airport is Daytona Beach International Airport.  Travel time from this airport is approximately 30 minutes. Guests can also fly into Jacksonville International Airport and travel time is about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Getting to the Hotel
We are working on discounted rates for car rental and shuttle service providers.  This information will be emailed to in your confirmation packet in April.

For guests planning to drive or rent a car, onsite valet parking is included.

Registration:

The registration form includes pricing for all three Roundtable Conferences. Special multi-program pricing is available when you attend more than one conference.

Your registration for each event includes:

• Conference Sessions
• Materials
• Meals
• Evening Networking Receptions
• Pre-Scheduled One-on-One Meetings with Roundtable Speakers

Optional group activities are available for an additional fee.

Social Registration:
A social registration option is available should you choose to bring a guest to join us for our evening activities.

Cancellation Policies:
Please carefully review the cancellation policies outlined at the bottom of your registration form!

Payment Options:
Please make sure to indicate your preference for payment when submitting your registration form.

Registration Contact Information:
Kelley Whetsell
EM Roundtable Coordinator
emroundtable@meetingdemands.net
330-558-0012