2011 AAPA Maritime Economic Development Seminar

July 11, 2011
Portland, OR

This seminar explores compelling new economic development opportunities, practices and planning tools that are being developed and implemented by Western Hemisphere port authorities, municipalities, states and the federal government. It will address methods to connect with potential new customers and investment partners, developing client-focused infrastructure and effectively managing property, equipment and infrastructure assets. Speakers will include leaders from the freight and retail business sectors, port marketing, government relations and intermodal transportation experts, port asset management specialists, real estate attorneys, economic development managers and more.

07/11/2011
Welcome and Opening Remarks

• Kurt J. Nagle, President & CEO, American Association of Port Authorities
• Bill Wyatt, Executive Director, Port of Portland
• John Mohr, Executive Director, Port of Everett

07/11/2011
Attracting Private-Sector Investment Partners

Introduction

• Kurt Nagle, President & CEO, American Association of Port Authorities

Speaker

• Jeffrey Holt, Managing Director, BMO Capital Markets

07/11/2011
The Future of Shipping and How to Prepare Your Port

Discussion Leader

• Sebastian Degens, Marine Planning & Development Manager, Port of Portland

Speakers

• John Martin, Ph.D., President, Martin Associates
• Kevin McKelvie, Partner, KM Strategic Advisors

07/11/2011
Making Your Infrastructure Priorities Heard in the Frugal 112th Congress

Moderator

• Rick Finn, Federal Affairs Manager, Port of Portland

Speakers

• Jeffrey A. McKee, Coastal Navigation Program Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters
• Kristin Meira, Government Relations Director, Pacific Northwest Waterways Association
• Larry Paulson, Executive Director, Port of Vancouver, USA

07/11/2011
Lessons Learned in Port Real Estate Purchasing, Development and Leasing

Discussion Leader

• Kathryn McDermott, Deputy Port Director, Port of Los Angeles

Speakers

• Keith Leavitt, General Manager, Business Development & Properties, Port of Portland (OR)
• Franc J. Pigna, Managing Director, Aegir LLC Port Property Advisers, Miami Beach, FL
• Gail Wasil, Assistant Director of Real Estate, Port of Long Beach

07/11/2011
Using FTZs to Attract/Retain Business and Tenants

Discussion Leader

• David R. Ostheimer, Esq., Partner, Lamb & Lerch, New York, NY

Speakers

• Jack Hedge, Director, Real Estate & Asset Management, Port of Tacoma
• Mary Anne Rooney, Commissioner, Port of Hueneme/Oxnard Harbor District

07/12/2011
Identifying Private Sector Business Partners

Discussion Leader

• Franc J. Pigna, Managing Director, Aegir LLC Port Property Advisers, Miami Beach, FL

Speakers

• Joseph Seliga, Esq., Partner, and Jeromy S. Cannon, Esq., Associate, Mayer Brown LLP, Chicago, IL
• Pierce Homer, Transportation Director, Moffatt & Nichol, Richmond, VA
• Nathaniel "Sam" Ruda, Director of Marine and Industrial Development, Port of Portland (OR)
• Jonathan Red, Partner, Global Logistics Development Partners, New Orleans, LA

02/12/2011
Enhancing Your Port's Bond Rating

Introduction

• Kristin Decas, Port Director, Port of New Bedford, Vice Chairman, AAPA Maritime Economic Development Committee

Speakers

• Seth Lehman, Senior Director, and Emma Griffith, Director, Fitch Ratings, Global Infrastructure & Project Finance

07/12/2011
Realizing the Benefits of a Maritime Industrial Zoning Overlay District (MIZOD) and Related Programs

Moderator

• John Mohr, Executive Director, Port of Everett, Chairman, AAPA Maritime Economic Development Committee

Speakers

• Jim Dwyer, Deputy Director, Planning, Maryland Port Administration
• Traci M. Goodwin, Esq., Senior Port Counsel, Port of Seattle
• Shahriar Afshar, Director of Government and Community Relations, Port of San Diego

07/12/2011
Interactive Workshop on Strategic Asset Management

Discussion Leader

• Erik Stromberg, Port Management Consultant

Speakers

• Jean Banker, Manager, Finance and Administrative Services, Maritime Division, Port of Oakland
• Gary Tosh, Infrastructure Asset Management Coordinator, Engineering, Port Metro Vancouver (Canada)
• Jeff L. Strader, CPA, Chief Financial Officer, North Carolina State Ports Authority

Breakout Session Highlights

07/13/2011
Unleashing America's Untapped Trade Potential

Introduction

• Barry Horowitz, Principal, CMS Consulting Services LLC

Speakers

• Barry Horowitz, Principal, CMS Consulting Services, LLC
• Scott Goddin, Director, U.S. Export Assistance Center, U.S. Department of Commerce

07/13/2011
The Port's Role in Trade Promotion and Economic Development

Discussion Leader

• Adam Wasserman, Partner, Global Logistics Development Partners

Speakers

• Kathryn McDermott, Deputy Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles
• Susan Bladholm, Vice President, Marketing, Greater Portland Inc.
• Robert W. Jennings, Jr., Executive Vice President, Gigabit Squared