Tulane Business Forum

Building on Our Strengths
Program Overview
In order of presentation as of 08/23/2004
Program is subject to change

Dr. Loren C. Scott
Loren C Scott & Associates Inc.
President
Gazing Into the Crystal Ball: The Outlook for the State & Region to 2006
Scott's economic forecasts on local, regional and economic issues are used by many nationally recognized firms and organizations. He is co-developer of the Louisiana econometric model used for providing annual forecasts of the Louisiana economy. A veteran 33-year professor of economics at Louisiana State University, he served as chair of the Economics Department for 13 years and is currently Professor Emeritus.

Retired Maj. Gen. David M. Mize
Science & Engineering Associates, Inc.
Senior Vice President
Growing the Military and Its Support Network in New Orleans
As Head of the Mayor's Military Advisory Committee, Mize's goal is to grow the military's presence in New Orleans and to secure for the City a regional homeland defense operation--this in the face of the Defense Department's preparation for a 2005 base realignment. A growing military presence will act as a catalyst for companies, such as SEA, to bring jobs to New Orleans.

Quint Davis
Festival Productions Inc.--New Orleans
President
Hitting the High Notes in the Music Industry
New Orleans is known for its musical heritage, but what is needed to become a leader in the music industry? Davis has been associated with Festival Productions Inc. since 1970 and has worked on many large entertainment events and festivals across the nation. Festival Productions Inc. has produced and directed events all over the country including New Orleans' own Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Mid-morning Break

E. Peter Urbanowicz
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
General Counsel
Doing Well by Doing Right: Creating an Ethical Corporate Culture
After serving as the Deputy General for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Urbanowicz joined Tenet Healthcare as General Counsel in December of 2003 where he handles all legal matters at corporate, regional and hospital levels. Tenet Healthcare Corporation is an investor-owned hospital company owning or operating 98 hospitals in 14 states throughout the country.

Panel Presentation: Liquefied Natural Gas: Can Louisiana be a Leader?
Presented by Entergy Tulane Energy Institute

Moderator:

Eric Smith
Entergy Tulane Energy Institute
Consultant

Robert J. Gruendel
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
Partner

Tammy Norman
Sempra Energy Trading
Vice President Business Development

Michiel Mak
Shell North America LNG
Senior Vice President

As domestic natural gas supply is on a decline, dozens of companies have announced proposals for Liquefied Natural Gas receiving terminals around the country. Natural gas is expected to provide 25% of the world's energy demand by 2020 and has many environmental benefits over other energy sources. Louisiana's existing infrastructure for transporting gas makes it an attractive location for LNG receiving terminals. LNG receiving terminals would have a significant economic impact on the state. This panel features speakers who will offer their thoughts on Louisiana's chance of making it happen.

Gary Loveman
Harrah's Entertainment
President and CEO
Gaming: A Catalyst for Economic Development
The gaming industry is fraught with myths. Loveman will discuss how gaming can be used as a catalyst for economic growth, and he will use New Orleans as his prime example. He was named CEO in January 2003 after serving as Chief Operating Officer and initiating successful marketing and customer loyalty operations. Harrah's Entertainment is a publicly traded Fortune 500 company that leads the casino industry with $4.3 billion in annual revenue in 2003.