GOLD SPONSORS: Boone-Central Title Company, Columbia Board of REALTORS, Cumulus Broadcasting SILVER SPONSORS: Ameren Missouri, Columbia Mall, Plaza Commercial Realty | LOCATION SPONSOR: Columbia College

MIXER SPONSOR: Veterans United Home Loans | PRINTING SPONSOR: MBS Textbook Exchange, Inc.

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Tuesday, February 20, 2018 | 3–6 p.m. | Bixby Lecture Hall, Brouder Science Center, Columbia College

The 2018 Economic Outlook Conference

Moving Missouri Forward by Thinking BigOur keynote speaker will be Rob Dixon, Director of Missouri Economic Development. Dixon will discuss new state initiatives intended

to spur investment and job creation in all areas and industries in Missouri and highlight the state’s innovative approach to land AmazonHQ2.

Advancing the Workforce of Today and Workforce of Tomorrow US Chamber of Commerce’s Center for Education and Workforce Senior Director Caitlin Codella will lead a panel discussion of developing a competitive workforce by business engagement in early education. Other panelists will include Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Peter Stiepleman and business leaders implementing these efforts locally.

Registration is $50/person and due by Monday, February 19.For more information or to register online go to www.ColumbiaMOChamber.com or contact Jerry Dowell, Director of Government Affairs, Columbia Chamber of Commerce, (573) 817-9115 or jdowell@ColumbiaMOChamber.com

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Rob Dixon, Director of Missouri Department of Economic Development

Caitlin Codella, Senior Director of US Chamber of Commerce’s Center for Education and Workforce

With the support of our fantastic partner and longtime Presenting Sponsor Williams-Keeepers LLC we are able to offer a unique educational opportunity with the 2018 Economic Outlook Conference.

2:30 p.m. .....Registration and Refreshments

3 p.m. .....WelcomeDavid Nivens, Midwest Computech, Board Chairman, Columbia Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Scott Dalrymple, President, Columbia College

Jeff Echelmeier, CPA, Williams-Keepers LLC, Presenting Sponsor and Chair, REDI

  3:15p.m. .....Advancing the Workforce of Today, Workforce of TomorrowCaitlin Codella, Senior Director, Policy  and Programs, US Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Dr. Peter Stiepleman, Superintendent, Columbia Public Schools

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4 p.m. .....Break

4:15 p.m. .....Moving Missouri Forward by Thinking BigDirector Rob Dixon, Missouri Department of Economic Development

5 p.m. .....Closing RemarksTeresa Maledy, Commerce Bank, Vice Chair, REDI

5:15 p.m. .....Mixer Reception (ends at 6 p.m.)

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TuesdayFebruary 20, 20183–6 p.m. Bixby Lecture HallBrouder Science Center Columbia College

The 2018 Economic Outlook Conference

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