Economic Future Forum
June 7-9, 2015 │ Madison, WI
Register before April 29 to receive our cheapest rates

Themed “The Ingredients for Success,” the 2015 Economic Future Forum will analyze trends in existing and emerging industries. One industry that’s growing exponentially in Madison, WI, and around the world, is thefood and beverage industry.

The food and beverage industry provides opportunities all along the supply chain – from farms to manufacturers to supporting industries. The food and beverage industry includes over 30,000 establishments and 1.47 million employees, making it is one of the nation’s largest manufacturing sub-sectors in terms of employment, output and total, and gross domestic product, according to a recent report.

At the Economic Future Forum, attendees will learn how to get the most out of their manufacturing and agriculture clusters with our special breakout session:

Growing Strong: The Food and Beverage Supply Chain
Sunday, June 7
4:15-5:45 p.m.

The food and beverage industry can create jobs all along the value chain—from producers of the raw ingredients to Fortune 500 processors and manufacturers.  To keep each link in this chain healthy, there has to be access to capital and real estate, affordable and skilled labor, adequate utilities, food safety assurances, and a conducive regulatory environment. This session will take an in-depth look at how economic developers are helping to keep this essential industry growing.

What you will learn: 

• F&B industry-building techniques from communities of different sizes and geographical locations
• The importance of essential support services from institutional organizations
• Integrating small manufacturers and suppliers into the supply chain.

Speakers:

Neil Everson, EcD
Director
Planning & Economic Development
City of Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 

Shelley Jurewicz
Executive Director
FaB Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI

Jan Rogers
Executive Director
Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization
Twin Falls, ID

Click through for more information about the 2015 Economic Future Forum, expert speakers, and to register today. New speakers are being added daily, so check back often for updates. We look forward to seeing you in Madison this June!