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Welcome to the 10th Annual La Plata County Economic Summit! Our People, Our Business, Our Future!

The committee put a lot of time and energy into this fun filled day for you. As every year approaches we constantly have to concentrate on how all the elements are affecting our bottom line. We encourage you to open your mind today. Step out of your comfort zone and engage in a new experience. Meet someone new and network with everyone.

You never know when you are going to be the student or the teacher. I hope that you enjoy your day and take away something very valuable to you.

On Behalf of The Alliance Executive Board of Directors, welcome! Enjoy your day!

Emily Meisner2016 Alliance Chairman

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Check-in & Networking Breakfast Welcome & Breakfast Speaker Main Banquet RoomEaston LaChapelle, Co-Founder of Impyrium, CEO/Founder at Unlimited TomorrowPlatinum Sponsor: ImageNet Gold Sponsor: Bank of the San Juans Breakout Session 1Collaborative Change LeadershipFuture of the InternetLeadership Identity - Developing a Powerful Leadership BrandAdvances in Cybersecurity Oversight

Breakout Session 2Future of Air ServiceThe Cloud Diversification of Oil & Gas Economy Social Media and Employee Devices At Work

Lunch & Lunch Speaker Main Banquet RoomJoe Minicozzi, Principal at Urban3 Platinum Sponsor: First National Bank of Durango Gold Sponsor: Russell Planning & Engineering Gold Sponsor: GCC Energy, LLC

Table Top Discussion GroupsImpact & Influence: Sustaining Culture as You GrowCreative Marketing Outside the BoxInnovate Your FutureAvoiding Burnout

Afternoon Keynote Address Main Banquet RoomChris Waugh, Chief Design & Innovation Officer at Sutter HealthKeynote Sponsor: Fort Lewis CollegeKeynote Sponsor: Vantiv

Conference Wrap-Up Main Banquet RoomRoger Zalneraitis, Executive Director Chairman’s Circle Reception Clara Burch Lawn & PatioHosted by Alliance Chairman Circle MembersPrize Drawings for those Present

7:30am

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9:15-10:15am

10:30-11:30am

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Day’s Agenda

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Welcome to the 10th Annual Economic Summit! In honor of this milestone, the Summit committee has prepared quite an event for you. Please be sure to thank all of those who worked to make this year’s event possible: our Program Managers Heather Otter and Ginny Kinnebrew, as well as volunteers Allison Aichele, Gigi Baty, Jessika Buell, Paulette Church, Juan Fernandez, Arlene Longfellow, Doug Lyon, Emily Meisner, and Jen Simon. One thing the committee wrestled with was whether to celebrate the last 10 years, or look forward to what’s going to happen instead. The future prevailed, and we are all excited to be talking about where we go as businesses, people, and as a community in the next 10 years. Whether its trends in aviation and internet, diversifying your business markets, cybersecurity or emerging law about social media, there are new topics every business needs to be aware of to work and grow effectively.

Our speakers will also be highlighting changes and opportunities. Easton LaChapelle will welcome us with great examples of what technology can do for rural businesses like his; Joe Minicozzi will talk about density and its benefit for our communities, and we will conclude with Fort Lewis Alum Chris Waugh as our keynote, highlighting design as a foundational theme for all our work. We will also have Tabletop Discussions this year where you will be the experts- they will be great opportunities to network and learn about key subjects you and the community are facing!

Of course, this event would not be possible without our sponsors. I’d like to especially recognize Fort Lewis College and Vantiv Pay for their continued Keynote sponsorship. Please take a moment to visit the booths of our sponsors and thank them for supporting the Summit!

Finally, if you haven’t already please download this year’s Summit Web App for your phone. The Web App is your way to connect with your fellow attendees, and we will be soliciting audience questions throughout the day via the web app as well as panel feedback in the morning. We’d like to thank ImageNet for generously developing this web app for our attendees!

We hope you enjoy this 10th Anniversary event, and once again come away inspired and enriched. Thank you again for being here, and have a wonderful day.

Warm Regards, Roger Zalneraitis

Executive Director La Plata County Economic Development Alliance

From the Director’s Desk

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Breakfast PresentationEaston LaChapelleCEO-Founder Unlimited Tomorrow, Co-Founder Impyrium

3D Printing the FutureEaston shares his experiences growing up in the area and finding his passion for robotics at an early age. With limited resources and a small bedroom, he slowly but surely made his ideas a reality. The Internet and local competitions helped gain attention around what he was doing that would ultimately lead to forming his company, Unlimited Tomorrow, around robotics. Technologies like 3D printing enable Easton and Unlimited Tomorrow to solve some of the world’s biggest problems. He discusses being a local business owner in Durango and the process for helping to grow the local economy as well as relying on other local businesses to grow.

Easton LaChappelle has been taking apart anything he could find since he was a child and is now changing industries. At 14, he made his first robotic hand out of LEGOs, fishing wire and electrical tubing. With his gradual improvement, the hand turned into an arm and advanced to a 3D-printed brain-powered invention that he could operate with his mind. After an encounter with a 7-year-old girl at a science fair whose prosthetic arm cost $80,000 (and would need to be replaced when she outgrew it), LaChappelle was inspired to turn his prototype into a practical and affordable device. Not only were his designs amazing, but his young age in addition to his self-taught knowledge of robotics started to make an impact. President Obama shook hands with one of his arms and has traveled the world spreading the message that you can learn outside of the education system including a TED talk. At 18, Easton founded Unlimited Tomorrow, which is advancing 3D printed robotic arms for the use of prosthetics. Much of Easton’s work is open-sourced and is available online for free.

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9:15 — 10:15 am

Collaborative Change Leadership – How to Lead Change Effectively While Everyone is Watching! We’ve all heard that “change isn’t easy” yet too often we also hear that “change is necessary”. So how do you accomplish something that is difficult but necessary in such a way that it sets you, your people, and your organization up for success while you continue to run a normal daily operation? In this interactive session, we will explore tips, strategies and hands on exercises that can help you not only define your change, but give you the tools with which to navigate it in a way that reduces pain and increases success. Ms. Patla will share her story of leading change not only from the context of business, but through the lens of public sector nonprofit leadership as well, leading change for the world to see… warts and all! Bring your perspective on a change you may currently be experiencing or considering, and walk away with some real work accomplished, ready to tackle change anew tomorrow.

Presenter: Erin Patla, StoneAge

Future of the Internet Ever wonder what the future looks like for new technologies that are coming over the next two to ten years? New advances in technology change the way we live our lives, from the way we communicate, to the way we consume entertainment, to the way we study and work. During this fun presentation, we will look at some of the new technologies that are on the horizon and the effect it will have on each of our lives. Our focus will be on new communications and entertainment options and associated “gadgets” that will impact the way we live and work. Great communications technology is imperative for vibrant communities to grow and maintain balanced work/life balance. We will help you understand the exciting things waiting just around the corner.

Presenter: Randy Trost, GVNW Consulting

Breakout Session 1

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9:15 — 10:15 am

Leadership Identity - Developing a Powerful Leadership BrandAs a developing leader, how do you choose what to project to those around you? Each of us exemplifies qualities which help others identify our values, mindset, actions and responses as a leader. Join Suzanne in this informative workshop about how strengthening your leadership brand can help drive decisions as you build a strong presence in the workplace, whether you hold the title of boss or not.

Presenter: Suzanne Phare CPC, ELI-MP, SPHR, Real Ideal Coaching

Advances in Cybersecurity OversightCommissioner Myklebust will preview the Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) and the implications this will have on financial institutions as well as the reasons behind implementation. Presenter: Chris Myklebust, Colorado Bank Commissioner

Breakout Session 1

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10:30—11:30am

Future of Air Service

Air service in the United States has evolved significantly over the past decade. Airline bankruptcies and mergers have changed the paradigm, and airports have been forced to adapt to this quickly changing industry. Four airlines now control 70% of the domestic market share, the remaining carriers have been relegated to niche roles, and aircraft fleets are changing. We will review how this new industry model has impacted the Durango-La Plata County Airport and what the future of air service looks like for Southwest Colorado and the Four Corners Region.

Presenters: Tony Vicari, Airport Operations Manager (Interim Director of Aviation) Durango-La Plata County Airport

A Flight Through “The Cloud”: Discovering a New World of Opportunity

This session offers a brief introduction to the Cloud and explores some of the most frequently asked questions such as, HOW do we actually use it? Juan also details the essential qualities of the Cloud to help define and justify this invisible world. This presentation also touches upon the major aspects of the cloud including security, back-up, redundancy, legacy integrations, energy, cost efficiency, access and more.

Presenters: Juan Fernandez, Director of Managed IT Services/ vCIO at ImageNet Consulting

Breakout Session 2

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10:30—11:30am

Diversification of Oil & Gas Economy

At a time of low gas and oil prices, many companies in our area are struggling to find ways to stay afloat. Some are considering diversification outside of oil and gas to help stabilize and grow their businesses. In this panel, hear from experts about the dos and don’ts of diversifying your business and how best to get started on this challenging but rewarding path.

Presenters: John Feistner, President and Co-founder of Tegre CorporationMika Kusar, Assistant Professor of Management, School of Business Administration, Fort Lewis CollegeTom Bugnitz, Business Consultant, Manufacturer’s Edge

Social Media and Employee Devices at WorkNational Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decisions apply to all employers, not just unions. In the past few years, starting with “the Facebook Cases,” the NLRB has limited employers’ ability to curb employee commentary on social media. Learn what you can and cannot do in this arena and how to avoid legal consequences. In addition, the session will highlight opportunities and threats associated with allowing employees to use their own devices for work (Bring Your Own Device). While BYOD practices can increase efficiencies, they may also hinder productivity and potentially increase employer liability. Gain a practical road map for approaching social media and BYOD at work and keep your economic drivers on track by avoiding unanticipated legal minefields.

Presenter: Lynne Sholler, Sholler Edwards, LLC

Breakout Session 2

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Joe Minicozzi, Principal at Urban3

The Economics of Land Use: The Dollars and $ense of Development Patterns Land Use Economics is a fiscally responsible way to use land wisely. Few communities consider the important role that the value of land plays in land use planning, zoning, place making, and capital improvement planning. This session will change the way people think about the cost of development, sprawl, and the value of land. Joe will present the results of the Pueblo Study and demonstrate the market and tax revenue effect of various land use patterns. His work makes visual the tenet that “form follows finance.” To steal a line from Jerry McGuire, Joe will “show you the money.”

Joe Minicozzi is the principal of Urban3, a consulting firm created by Asheville real estate developer, Public Interest Projects. Urban3’s work in pioneering geo-spatial representation of economic productivity has prompted a paradigm shift in understanding the economic potency of urbanism and the value of well designed cities. Their studies for municipalities across the United States and Canada have affected the reevaluation of public policy and a broader understanding of market dynamics created by tax policy.

Joe is a sought after lecturer on city planning issues and his work has been featured in numerous journals and at international conferences. He is a founding member of the Western North Carolina-based, non-profit Asheville Design Center. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Miami and Master of Architecture and Urban Design from Harvard University.

Lunch Presentation

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1:15 – 2:35 pm

Tabletop discussions are excellent for meeting colleagues with similar interests, engaging in in-depth discussions, and for giving and receiving targeted feedback. We’ve incorporated this flexible format to encourage extended discussions among small groups. Tabletop sessions will be facilitated by key leaders who will share expertise and provide a foundation for the group to delve into and produce key take-aways which will be reported back to the larger Summit audience.

Impact & Influence: Sustaining Culture as You Grow Moderator: Ellen Babers, P4 Consulting As companies grow quickly, the number of employees who “know the ropes” or “get the culture” can quickly be dwarfed by the number of new people who bring in fresh ideas and their own sense of what a company culture should be. This interactive session first explores the strength of your current culture and your leadership brand, followed by effective ways to integrate new employees without diluting or losing the company energy and vibe.

Creative Marketing Outside the Box Moderator: Jessika Buell, Marketing Concepts Squared (MC²)We all know that we need to do marketing for our businesses. Print, digital, radio, social; we create ads and go. But are your getting your money’s worth? Are there tricks or techniques your competitors are using to get more traction and see bigger results. Are there innovative ways to market that you are not thinking about when putting your marketing campaigns out there? In this tabletop session we will brainstorm ways to really THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX when it comes to marketing your company. We will learn how creativity really works and then collaborate to find techniques for inspiration, focus our ideas, and aim for marketing strategies that will really help us reach our business goals.

Tabletop Discussion Groups

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Innovate Your FutureModerator: The MakerLab TeamThe MakerLab provides a workshop space where amateurs and professionals interested in various fields such as electronics, robotics, software, wood or metal working, art, video, or photography can expand their skills, invent, and build new products in a collaborative environment. In order for business communities to remain competitive in the global economy, technological require an increased knowledge base for industrial innovation. In this regard, nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship is a central component of the strategy of any business. Companies need to invest and foster a talented workforce in order to stay competitive in the global economy. In this Tabletop session you will collaborate with others to make a product that accomplishes predetermined objectives. We will discuss how you can create a collaborative environment of innovation in your business. Come MAKE with us! The MakerLab was created by the joint effort of several local community members from various backgrounds and all of which have a passion from learning and creation. Your facilitators today are Ryan Finnigan, Owner of Carbon Form Design, Alexii Carey, Partner at E7 Systems, Brandon Welsh, Owner of Solutions Graphics, and Tomas German-Palacios, Owner of Kreativ Business Consulting.

Avoiding Burnout: Specifically, for You, What is Burnout?Moderator: Barbara Gormally, Studio Me Unlimited x9, LLCOne reason there is not a silver bullet solution for how to avoid burnout is because the structure of our individual personality plays a significant role. This interactive session will let you 1) identify how you specifically experience stress, 2) how your stress takes you on pathways of burnout; and 3) explore what you can do individually to circumvent burnout.

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Chris Waugh, Chief Design & Innovation Officer at Sutter Health

Experience Design: Insights from Durango to Silicon Valley In this session Chris discusses the era of design in modern businesses and its practical ability to transform industries. He will unpack why Durango businesses have an unfair advantage by starting with constraints. Chris will share a number of real world examples of design thinking and its applicability to the region. Thinking like a designer can transform the way organizations develop products, services, processes, and strategy. This approach brings together what is desirable from a human point of view with what is technologically feasible and economically viable.

Chris’ journey started in Durango in 1993. Over the past two decades he’s been a part of IDEO (www.ideo.com), Specialized Bicycles (www.specialized.com), One Medical Group (one medical.com) and, most recently Sutter health, a 51,000 employee healthcare system in Northern California (www.sutterhealth.org) where he leads design and innovation.

His experience in human centered design brings tremendous value to the region and the rapidly changing value propositions of our modern business environment.

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