Michael Bidwill, president of the Arizona Cardinals and one of Arizona’s biggest champions for economic development, will be the keynote speaker April 18 as WESTMARC hosts its 2013 Economic Development Summit at the Renaissance Glendale Hotel, 9495 W. Coyote Blvd. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
As president of Arizona’s NFL team, Bidwill has been a vital part of economic development initiatives and strategies for many years. He will share his thoughts on statewide and regional economic development and the direction of his investment in the West Valley.
Panel discussions will follow the theme, “Why the West Valley?” Learn from companies doing business and expanding in the West Valley in key industries, including:
>> Manufacturing: Bill Lawrie, Corporate Manager of Manufacturing Engineering – Sub-Zero;
>> Aerospace and Defense: Joe Marvin, President, Prime Solutions Group;
>> Healthcare: Jeff O’Malley, Vice President of Strategy and Business Development, St. Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Center;
Also speaking will be Christine Clouse, Director of Development, Midwestern University.
Learn from experts in economic development and real estate the potential for the future of the West Valley and what we need to do to get there. Panelists will include:
Barry Broome, President & CEO; Greater Phoenix Economic Council; Nate Nathan, President and Designated Broker, Nathan & Associates; and Sandra Watson, President & CEO, Arizona Commerce Authority.
Registration is available online at westmarc.org.
