‘WHAT’S UP
DOWN SOUTH’ ECONOMIC SUMMIT RETURNS
The Washington County Economic
Summit, also known statewide as “What’s Up Down South,” is slated for
Wednesday, Jan. 11 at the Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center
Dr. in St. George.
Summit planners say this year’s theme,
“Shifting Dixie’s Economic Paradigm,” will explore and suggest opportunities
for the current Southern Utah business landscape. Washington County Economic
Development Director Scott Hirschi pointed out the historical nature of this
region’s paradigm shifts.
“From the pioneers’ Cotton Mission to
today, Dixie’s business framework has evolved and adapted,” Hirschi said. “It’s
what we do.”
The Summit’s most popular session,
the “What’s Up Down South” bullet point presentations, will provide information
about businesses and organizations planning significant developments affecting
the Southern Utah economy in the next 18 months.
Keynoting the breakfast session will
be George Feiger, CEO of Contango Advisors, who will help participants
understand the impact of global markets on a local economy.
“Feiger speaks internationally on
this topic, and we are fortunate to have him here,” Hirschi said.
Lunch keynoter will be Hyrum Smith, former
chairman of Franklin Covey and well-known motivational speaker. Smith has just
co-authored a book with Spencer Johnson, author of the bestseller “Who Moved My
Cheese?” The upcoming book, “Belief Windows,” explores how a person’s belief
windows can work in both a positive or negative manner.
The morning will also feature two
rounds of breakout sessions discussing the following topics: First round, 9-10
a.m.: “Residential Real Estate,” “Social Marketing: Your Personal Brand,” “Water in Washington County: Past, Present,
Future,” “Technology Advances in
Southern Utah,” “Soltis
Investment Update: Looking Ahead” and “It’s All About the Economy,” a presentation on local demographics.
Second round, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m: “Commercial Real Estate,” “True
Life SBA 504 Borrowers,” “Getting Out of the Stone Age: Taking Your Business
Global,” “Ownership and Visioneering – Two Explosive Imperatives for 2012” and “Jobs,
Jobs, Jobs,” a discussion from statewide business leader about the urgent need
for job creation.
Back by
popular demand, the 2012 Summit will again spotlight Washington County food
manufacturers who will provide samples of their wares for attendees. Included
will be Amber Lyn Chocolates, Blue Bunny, Dr. Tim’s Juices, Springdale Candy
Company and T&J Foods.
Following the lunch session, Summit participants
are invited to attend the afternoon bonus sessions, which are free to the
public. At 2 p.m., attendees may choose either the 2012 Vision Dixie report or “An
Entrepreneur’s Journey,” presented by successful serial entrepreneur Alex
Lawrence. Two energy-related sessions will follow: “Natural Gas” at 3 p.m. and “Renewable
Energy” at 4 p.m.
To register for the Economic Summit, visit
www.whatsupdownsouth.com. Cost for the Summit is $90 per person. Price includes
two meals, the Summit book and portfolio with all presenter contacts and
summaries, and all Summit sessions. E-mail summit@dixie.edu for more information.
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