As your Governor, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the fourth annual Governor’s Utah Economic Summit. The theme for this event is “SOLID GROWTH … Today and Tomorrow,” which reflects Utah’s currently strong business climate and our careful preparations for future success.

The state’s business community continues to be innovative and show great initiative, and our business-friendly efforts have allowed us to foster business growth throughout the state. While Utah has been minimally impacted by the national business slowdown, its business community continues to move forward in many parts of its broad economic base. Utah is fortunate to have experienced significantly less damage than our neighboring states, and we see some bright spots.

As Governor, economic development is one of my top priorities for the state of Utah. Together, we can build a strong economic base that will serve as a model for the rest of the nation. At the 2010 Summit, we will hear from nationally recognized experts in fields ranging from financing to entrepreneurship to strategic marketing. More than 40 experts will share their knowledge with attendees who will also have an opportunity to form valuable new business relationships.

Before joining the Carlyle Group, Quarles was Under Secretary of the U.S. Treasury, where he led the department’s activities in financial sector and capital markets policy, including coordination of the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets, regulatory reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and proposing fundamental reform of the U.S. financial regulatory structure. Before serving as Under Secretary, Quarles was Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs, where he had a key role in response to several international crises — the Argentine debt default, as well as near defaults in Brazil, Turkey and Uruguay — and was responsible for a wide range of international financial matters, focusing particularly on financial structure and stability, cross-border investment and financial regulation, and promotion of free trade in financial services. He led the financial regulatory dialogue between the United States and the European Union, led the U.S. delegation to the Financial Stability Forum (the semi-annual meeting of the heads of regulatory agencies from the world’s largest developed and emerging market countries), and negotiated the financial services provisions of several free trade agreements.

Themes include energy, entrepreneurship and international development. Dr. Chen is Chair of Equilibrium Capital Group and Oregon Innovation Council. His focus on sustainability is a result of his work in venture capital, regional economic development and energy policy. Previously a partner at OVP Venture Partners, in late 2007, he formed Equilibrium Capital Group, an investment firm focused on growth equity investment opportunities in the area of sustainability. He is graduate of UC Berkeley and Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management. Chen is a lecturer at Kellogg and on the faculty of the Prince of Wales Cambridge University Business and the Environment Program.

Themes include education, economic demographics and multicultural markets. Dr. Perlich is a Senior Research Economist at Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Utah. Before joining the BEBR in 2000, Perlich worked for seven years in the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget concentrating on long-term economic and demographic projections. In addition, she is Professor Adjunct in the Department of City & Metropolitan Planning, College of Architecture+Planning. She specializes in Utah demographics, applied regional economic studies, and economic and demographic modeling. Perlich serves on the Utah Council for Economic Education as the representative for the University of Utah and is a member of the Envision Utah Steering Committee. At the University she is a faculty member in the Graduate Certificate in Demography and a member of the Center on Aging. She received her Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Utah and B.S. in Economics and Business from the University of Tulsa.

Launch Sales and Marketing is an outsourced sales company specializing in building business-to-business sales pipelines for clients by providing lead generation, qualification and appointment-scheduling services. Brandt has been featured in the Utah CEO magazine as the sixth fastest growing student founded company in Utah. Brandt has led Launch to 600 percent revenue growth on top of tripling in size from 2009. Launch is quickly becoming one of Utah’s fastest growing companies. Brandt was also selected as a Junto Partner in 2008 and is a mentor for The Community Foundation of Utah, a non-profit organization, as well as working as an area youth leader helping at-risk teens.

As your Governor, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the fourth annual Governor's Utah Economic Summit. The theme for this event is "SOLID GROWTH ... Today and Tomorrow," which reflects Utah's currently strong business climate and our careful preparations for future success.

The state's business community continues to be innovative and show great initiative, and our business-friendly efforts have allowed us to foster business growth throughout the state. While Utah has been minimally impacted by the national business slowdown, its business community continues to move forward in many parts of its broad economic base. Utah is fortunate to have experienced significantly less damage than our neighboring states, and we see some bright spots.

As Governor, economic development is one of my top priorities for the state of Utah. Together, we can build a strong economic base that will serve as a model for the rest of the nation. At the 2010 Summit, we will hear from nationally recognized experts in fields ranging from financing to entrepreneurship to strategic marketing. More than 40 experts will share their knowledge with attendees who will also have an opportunity to form valuable new business relationships.

Before joining the Carlyle Group, Quarles was Under Secretary of the U.S. Treasury, where he led the department's activities in financial sector and capital markets policy, including coordination of the President's Working Group on Financial Markets, regulatory reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and proposing fundamental reform of the U.S. financial regulatory structure. Before serving as Under Secretary, Quarles was Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs, where he had a key role in response to several international crises - the Argentine debt default, as well as near defaults in Brazil, Turkey and Uruguay — and was responsible for a wide range of international financial matters, focusing particularly on financial structure and stability, cross-border investment and financial regulation, and promotion of free trade in financial services. He led the financial regulatory dialogue between the United States and the European Union, led the U.S. delegation to the Financial Stability Forum (the semi-annual meeting of the heads of regulatory agencies from the world's largest developed and emerging market countries), and negotiated the financial services provisions of several free trade agreements.

Themes include energy, entrepreneurship and international development.

Dr. Chen is Chair of Equilibrium Capital Group and Oregon Innovation Council. His focus on sustainability is a result of his work in venture capital, regional economic development and energy policy. Previously a partner at OVP Venture Partners, in late 2007, he formed Equilibrium Capital Group, an investment firm focused on growth equity investment opportunities in the area of sustainability.

He is graduate of UC Berkeley and Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management. David Chen is a lecturer at Kellogg and on the faculty of the Prince of Wales Cambridge University Business and the Environment Programme.

Themes include education, economic demographics and multicultural markets.

Dr. Perlich is a Senior Research Economist at Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Utah. Before joining the BEBR in 2000, Perlich worked for seven years in the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget concentrating on long-term economic and demographic projections. In addition, she is Professor Adjunct in the Department of City & Metropolitan Planning, College of Architecture+Planning. She specializes in Utah demographics, applied regional economic studies, and economic and demographic modeling.

Perlich serves on the Utah Council for Economic Education as the representative for the University of Utah and is a member of the Envision Utah Steering Committee. At the University she is a faculty member in the Graduate Certificate in Demography and a member of the Center on Aging. She received her Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Utah and B.S. in Economics and Business from the University of Tulsa.

Securing financing for the best projects can be difficult in today's economy. Learn about innovative financing tools such as new ARRA bonding mechanisms and Community Reinvestment Act funds.

Moderator: Raymond Walker, CB Richard Ellis

Panel members include:

Randy Larsen, Ballard Spahr
Alan Westenskow, Zions Bank
James Pattchett, Goldman Sachs

Local officials discuss recent "case-study" projects around Utah and share best practices for all phases of development.

Moderator: Natalie Gochnour, Salt Lake Chamber
Panel members include:
Darrell Smith, Mayor of Draper
Daniel D. McArthur, May of St. George
Mike McKee, Uintah County Commissioner

Two respected marketers have combed the economic-development landscape in search of innovative approaches to the practice of "place marketing." Based upon input from large and small communities across the country, the duo will present a "top 10" list of fresh marketing ideas for economic developers.

Moderator: NEW GUY
Panel members include:
Peggy Lander, Richter7
Steve Duncan, DCI-New York

Venture capital is for many companies the difference between "life and death." Fitzgerald will bring new understanding about Utah and its VC community. How "they" do it and how "we" do it ... you may be surprised that the advantage is moving in Utah's favor.

Moderator: Josh Romney, Romney Ventures
Presenter: Peter Fitzgerald, MD, Ph.D.

The famous game show is back. Three Utah communities will compete to win a date (in this case a one-day site visit) with a nationally-recognized location advisor. The game show will be followed by a Q&A session.

Moderator: Lori Chillingworth, Zions Bank
Your Host: Randy Levine, DCI-New York
The Bachelor: Jason Hickey, Hickey & Associates

Imagination, innovation and organization dare to dream and rethink a lost opportunity. How to move beyond the road blocks that get in your way.

Moderator: Kent Madsen, Epic Ventures
Presenter: Candace Daley, National Federation of Independent Business

Three successful Utah companies will provide their perspective on the challenges and opportunities in the global marketplace and share best practices.

Moderator: Jeff Edwards, Governor's Office of Economic Development
Panel members include:
David Malpas, Imagine Learning
Jeff Nelson, Nelson Laboratories
Jack Sunderlage, Content Watch

Senate and House representative give an overview of the concluding 2010 session.

Moderator: Kirk Jowers, President, The Hinkley Institute of Politics, University of Utah

Panel members include:
Michael Waddoups, President, Utah Senate
David Clark, Speaker, Utah House of Representatives
Pat Jones, Minority Leader, Utah Senate
David Litvack, Utah House of Representatives

The 21st century will be remembered as the era of a new global energy regime. Here we examine global, national and regional markets, identify the kinds of jobs and where they will be created. Particular focus will be given Utah's place in the new regime and what is needed to ensure Utah gets a rightful share of investment.

Moderator: Rey Butcher, Questar
Presenter: Don Schejeldahl, Renewable Energy Strategies, Austin Group

Launch Sales and Marketing is an outsourced sales company specializing in building business-to-business sales pipelines for clients by providing lead generation, qualification and appointment-scheduling services.

Brandt has been featured in the Utah CEO magazine as the sixth fastest growing student founded company in Utah. Brandt has led Launch to 600 percent revenue growth on top of tripling in size from 2009. Launch is quickly becoming one of Utah's fastest growing companies. Brandt was also selected as a Junto Partner in 2008 and is a mentor for The Community Foundation of Utah, a non-profit organization, as well as working as an area youth leader helping at-risk teens.

You have the ideas. You have the desire to win. But, where do you begin? Innovation is the starting point for your business. This session will help you take your ideas and begin to layout the road map to success. With experts in business development and serial entrepreneurs as speakers you will be able to gain insight on how to bring your product to market.

Moderator: John Blodgett, Utah CEO magazine
Panel members include:
Brandt Page, Launch Sales and Marketing
Heather Barber, Visible Marketing
Ron Lindorf, Brigham Young University
Craig Bott, Grow Utah Ventures

Marketing 101: You must connect with your consumer. Who is your target consumer? Social marketing goes beyond Twitter and Facebook tools. You must engage your audience on many levels in today's marketplace. You will learn the importance of applying viral marketing strategies, engaging consumers in traditional social marketing, and implementing a effective strategy for your business.

Moderator: Brad Herbert, Zions Bank
Panel members include:
Janet Thaeler Minors, newspapergirl.com
Dave Bascom, SEO.com
Dave Politis, Politis Communications

Growth capital is an essential part of starting and building a company. Capital requirements can be minor or significant, as can the returns. Join a panel of seasoned entrepreneurs who have raised capital from angels, venture capitalist, and in the public markets, as they highlight the funding practices that have allowed them and their businesses to thrive both in fat times and in lean. How should you approach investors and are there options to raise capital in the current economic climate and for young entrepreneurs.

Moderator: Brock Blake, Funding Universe
Panel members include:
Brian Beutler, Alianza
Kent Madsen, Epic Ventures