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Governor Dayton Heads to Duluth for Regional Economic Development Summit
On Friday, October 7, 2011, Governor Mark Dayton will convene a regional economic development summit in Duluth at the University of Minnesota Duluth.
Governor Dayton will be joined by Lieutenant Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon and other state and local leaders for the summit which is aimed at gathering the best ideas on job creation from Minnesotans and to highlight Minnesota's strong business climate and economic development opportunities.
Governor Dayton has held regional summits throughout the state, including: Winona, Fergus Falls, Brainerd, Virginia, Faribault and International Falls. These summits will culminate in a statewide jobs summit later this month.
Who: Governor Mark Dayton, Lieutenant Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon
What: Regional Economic Development Summit
When: Friday, October 7, 2011, 1:00 p.m.
Where: University of Minnesota Duluth, Kirby Ballroom, 1120 Kirby Drive, Duluth, MN 55812-3085
Panelists include:
Governor Mark Dayton
Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon
Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Mark Phillips
UMD Chancellor Lynn Black
Duluth Mayor Don Ness
Rob West of APEX
JoAnn Hoag of St. Luke's Hospital
Bill Ulland of Ikonics
Karen Diver of the Fond Du Lac Band
Dan Urshan of Urshan Retirement Group
Mike Schultz of Sappi Paper
Senator Tom Bakk
Senator Roger Reinert
Rep. Kerry Gauthier
Rep. Tom Huntley
Rep. Mary Murphy
