It’s day 2 of the UEDA Annual Summit, and, just like yesterday, we’ve been capturing all the excitement and tweeting about it. We also put together a comprehensive photo album all in one place, right here on the blog. Check it out below, and let us know what you think — tweet at us: @VT_EconomicDev!
- Karen McGuire, senior consultant in public relations and corporate communications for Carilion Clinic, moderates the discussion with Michael Friedlander and Nancy Agee.
- Nancy Agee, president and CEO of Carilion Clinic, and Michael Friedlander, founding executive director of Carilion Research Institute, discuss the innovative partnership between Virginia Tech and Carilion.
- Jonathan Whitt leads the discussion, along with Doug Juanarea and Sam English, on crafting a regional innovation blueprint.
- A panel presents on “Lessons Learned from Building a Statewide Innovation Training Program.”
- During the Awards of Excellence presentations for the “Place” category, Wally Meyer from the University of Kansas, answers questions on the RedTire project, which helps sustain rural business.
- A moderator introduces Vern Squier and Jeff Fortin for their presentation, “A Case Study in University/Community Collaboration.”
- David Terry, executive director of the WT Enterprise Center, kicks off presentations for the “Place + Innovation” category for the Awards of Excellence.
- Keaton Wadzinski leads his portion of the presentation on “How Student Voice Can Help State Government Boost Innovation and Entrepreneurship.”
- Matt Erskine, chief operating officer for the Economic Development Administration, speaks during the lunch keynote.