The Event 2012

Breakfast Keynote

Dr. George Mark Feiger, Chief Executive Officer at Contango Capital Advisors, Inc., will set the tone for the 2012 Summit by discussing global economics and finance and how they affect this region and the nation. Dr. Feiger's presentations are lively, engaging and highly educational.

Dr. Feiger brings a diverse background in the banking, financial services and wealth-management industries to Contango. He is also executive vice president of the firm's parent company, Zions Bancorporation.

Prior to Contango, Dr. Feiger served in a number of senior positions in the financial services sector. He was a senior advisor to the Monitor Group, Global Head of Onshore Private Banking for UBS and Global Head of Investment Banking at SBC Warburg and was a senior partner at McKinsey & Co. During his time in Europe, he led the merger integration of the corporate finance businesses of Swiss Bank Corp. and SG Warburg, and oversaw the consolidation of SBC Warburg's sales and trading businesses. He was also a partner at Capco, a financial services consulting firm.

Dr. Feiger was an associate professor of Finance at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, and he holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University.

Lunch Keynote

Hyrum W. Smith is senior vice president for sales, Chairman and CEO of Legacy Quest Inc. and Co-Founder & former CEO of FranklinCovey. A highly sought after keynote speaker and author for nearly three decades, he has been motivating people to see reality more clearly and to gain better control of their personal and professional lives.

After serving in the United States Army as the field commander of a Pershing missile battery in Germany, and obtaining a BYU degree, Hyrum rose to become senior vice president for sales for ADP, a pioneering data processing firm. In 1983, he helped create the widely used Franklin Day Planner, and formed Franklin Quest Co. to produce the Planner and train individuals and organizations in the time management principles on which the Planner was based.

Hyrum is the author of several nationally published and acclaimed books, including The 10 Natural Laws of Successful Time and Life Management, What Matters Most, The Advanced Day Planner User's Guide, The Modern Gladiator, and is co-author of Excellence Through Time Management. As he incorporates the Summit theme of "Shifting Dixie's Economic Paradigm", he will also discuss his latest book which he and a co-author will soon be releasing. Hyrum and his wife, Gail, enjoy life at their ranch in Gunlock, Utah, close to their children and grandchildren.

Workshops

First round of Breakout Sessions

Residential Real Estate Review and Preview
Gradual improvement is projected in the 2012 housing market, but what might those "improvements" look like in Washington County? With falling inventory, median home prices should rise this year. And even though home prices have yet to show a definitive stabilization pattern across the board, the over-correction in prices that has been occurring the past few years will now likely result in moderate appreciation in 2012. While tight mortgage credit conditions have been holding back home buyers of late, sizeable pent-up demand based on population growth, employment levels and a doubling-up phenomenon can't continue indefinitely. Look for continued favorable affordability conditions to motivate potential buyers.
Sunbrook A&B

Social Marketing Your Personal Brand
The hottest social marketing trends have set many business promoters atwitter. But few tweeters have mastered the medium as well as serial entrepreneur Alex Lawrence who currently interacts with over 40,000 followers daily. Learn how Alex deploys many social marketing tools to build his personal credibility and even raise money for his companies while not allowing it to overtake his schedule.
Sunbrook C

Water in Washington County: Past, Present, Future
Development of water allowed for the settling of our cities by pioneers 150 years ago. Water managers today are still challenged with providing water to meet demands. This session will discuss both the history and future of water in Washington County and the challenges of meeting water needs in a desert community.
Entrada A

Soltis Economic Update: Looking Ahead
Steven D. Harrop, CFA, and Soltis Board Member will focus on key economic indicators, essential to the strategic planning for business owners and investors facing today's challenging and unique economic environment. Professor Harrop, a retired 5-star money manager, is currently a lecturer in Finance at Southern Utah University, and is the only portfolio manager known to have been recognized by Lipper Analytical Services for performance achievement in the management of stocks, bonds and money market funds.
Entrada B&C

It's All about the Economy (To be repeated in the second session)
Officially, the United States ended that downturn in June 2009, but as unemployment remains high, many feel the recession is still with us. What do the economic indicators truly suggest about the state of the economy? In this session, Lecia Parks Langston, economist at the Utah Department of Workforce Services will update you on the state of the economy and be available to answer your questions about economics and demographics of Washington County.
Auditorium

What's Up Down South Session

What's Up Down South Session
The "What's Up Down South" session features twelve rapid-fire 5-minute presentations given by businesses and organizations on the verge of major expansions. The presentations will be accompanied by visual aids as well as contact information provided in the Summit Presenter's Book. Southern Utah Title Company will once again produce the 2012 "What's Up Down South" presentation.
Ballroom

Second Round of Breakout Sessions

Commercial Real Estate
The local commercial real estate market turbulence is finally seeing some welcome improvement! The 2012 Commercial Real Estate panel will present a market overview demonstrating these changes to many segments of non residential real estate market in Southern Utah. Panelists Travis Parry of Commerce Real Estate Solutions and Neil Walters of NAI Utah Southern Region will present their observations. Ray Rosenthal of Vantage will present an update of Ft. Pierce Industrial Park and appraiser Craig Morley of Morley and McConkie will provide an analysis on market trends, value drivers and forecasts. This is a must for anyone involved in this market's commercial real estate sector.
Sunbrook A&B

True Life SBA 504 Borrowers
The SBA 504 Loan Program has been well utilized in Southern Utah. Scott Davis, President of Mountain West Small Business Finance will be joined by actual Washington County 504 borrowers who will share their experiences and insights about applying for an SBA 504 Loan the good, bad and ugly.
Sunbrook C

Getting out of the Stone Age: Taking Your Business Global
In this challenging economy, many small US businesses are surviving, and in many cases, thriving, based upon their expansion into foreign markets. This breakout will focus on the key steps and realities of accessing, expanding and maintaining foreign markets for your Utah business. Lawyers from the international practice groups of two major law firms and an executive with the Chinese Association of Science and Technology will give insights and provide answers to your questions.
Entrada A

Ownership and Visioneering - Two Explosive Imperatives for 2012
Regardless of the economy, prosperity in 2012 hinges on (1) The strength of your vision and (2) The accountability of your people. Stunning results are produced by tough-minded accountable people—"owners" who readily respond to change and overcome obstacles—"owners" who refuse to think like victims—"owners" who take complete responsibility for achieving their company's vision.
Entrada B

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
After several tough years, Utah's economy is now on the mend. Incomes are up, sales are positive, and profits are strong. However, Washington County still struggles with unemployment, and the state as a whole needs to get tens of thousands of unemployed Utahns back to work. The Utah Jobs Agenda is a plan to create 150,000 jobs in five years. Come learn what Utah business leaders are doing to create high quality jobs and ensure a prosperous economy over the long term.
Entrada C

It's All about the Economy (Repeat)
Officially, the United States ended that downturn in June 2009, but as unemployment remains high, many feel the recession is still with us. What do the economic indicators truly suggest about the state of the economy? In this session, Lecia Parks Langston, economist at the Utah Department of Workforce Services will update you on the state of the economy and be available to answer your questions about economics and demographics of Washington County.
Auditorium

Bonus Sessions

These afternoon sessions will take place after the Summit lunch and will be free of charge to the general public as well as Summit participants.

SEED Dixie - An entrepreneur's journey - 2 p.m.
Serial entrepreneur Alex Lawrence has been launching and growing successful companies for more than 15 years. His accomplishments include Lendio, a software-as-a-service company that matches businesses with the right funding (named #34 in the USA and #1 in Utah on the Inc. 500 list), TwitJump. Franchise Foundry, Five Star Franchising and TGIFriday's. In this Bonus Session Alex will describe his entrepreneurial journey, tell how he is both like and unlike the typical entrepreneur, and reveal some of his money raising secrets.
Sunbrook A & B

2012 Vision Dixie report - 2 p.m.
Local officials will be presenting the annual Vision Dixie report as an update of the original process guided by Washington County residents in 2006 to ensure a high quality of life. Registration at the Economic Summit is not required to attend.
Entrada B & C

Questar Natural Gas Coordinating Meeting - 3 p.m.
Businesses and municipalities that use large amounts of natural gas will want to have representatives attend this meeting, especially if they expect their demand for natural gas to increase over the next 12 to 18 months. Questar executives and local system managers will be in attendance to present information about the company's existing and planned expansion of the southern Utah gas infrastructure. Then they will be prepared to hear from their customers' current and future needs. There is no charge to attend this meeting.
Sunbrook C

Renewable Energy 4 p.m.
This session will include a presentation of Utah's 10 Year Energy Strategy including the efforts and plans to diversify the state's energy portfolio. Additionally, several local alternative energy projects will be presented and discussed. The concept of "levelized costs" through using alternative energy in the portfolios of local power purveyors will be explained. This session is a must for local power purveyors and anyone wanting to better understand energy planning and options. There is no charge to attend this meeting.
Entrada A