NEW BEGINNINGS: Voices of Impact
AURP Spring Training 2025 Agenda
February 24 - 27, 2025 in Tempe, Arizona
Monday, February 24th
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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AURP Board of Directors Meeting
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10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Registration Desk Open
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1:00 - 2:30 PM
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Women of AURP
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3:00 - 3:15 PM
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Opening Remarks
 
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3:15 - 5:00 PM
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Spring Training Welcome
The Anatomy & Physiology of a Master Plan - Part 1
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6:00 - 8:30 PM
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AURP Board of Directors Sponsor Appreciation Dinner
Sponsored by Stiletto: Make A Point
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Tuesday, February 25th
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6:30 - 7:30 AM
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Journey Up 'A' Mountain
Huddle up in the courtyard with your AURP friends before the journey of a lifetime up A Mountain. Whether meditating, engaging with your colleagues, or walking up A Mountain, being mindful of your body and surroundings, is important at every level of engagement each day and every moment. (Sunrise 6:57 am)
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Packaging The Value of Your Research Park to Diverse Audiences
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8:00 - 9:30 AM
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What Does Your Research Park Attract
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9:30 - 10:00 AM
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Networking Break
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10:00 - 11:00 AM
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Branding and Positioning Your Park
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11:00 - 11:15 AM
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Spotlight Series #1
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11:15 - 11:30 AM
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Spotlight Series #2
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Group Lunch - Roundtable Discussions
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1:00 - 3:00 PM
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Finance Models and Economic Development Engines
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3:00 - 3:30 PM
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Networking Break
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3:30 - 5:00 PM
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Grant Writing Workshop
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5:00 - 6:00 PM
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Margarita Happy Hour |
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6:30 PM
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Informal Group Dinners
Tonight’s the night! Meet up with new colleagues at our peer group dinners. Attendees are encouraged to create new groups and choose a new restaurant of your own.
Meet in the lobby at 6:30PM to depart for restaurants
All fees and expenses are at individual expense.
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Wednesday, February 26th
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6:30 - 7:30 AM
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Hike Up 'A' Mountain
Ready for round 2? Your AURP friends are there to support you as you clear out the cobwebs and set out for Day 2 up A Mountain. The beautiful Arizona sunrise will refresh your heart, mind and body for another day of deep thought and learning. (Sunrise 6:56 am)
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7:30 - 8:30 AM
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Roundtable Discussion Breakfast
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9:00 - 10:30 AM
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Rural Connectivity
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10:30 - 11:00 AM
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Networking Break
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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RAIN (Rural Autonomous Innovation Network) Module
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12:00 - 1:30 PM
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Lunch
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1:30 - 1:45 PM
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AURP Event Promotions
BIO Health Caucus - Boston, MA | June 15-16
2025 International Conference - Las Vegas, NV
2026 Spring Training - Tempe, AZ
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Master Plan Workshop
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1:45 - 2:45 PM
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DIY Master Plan Workshop Part 1
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2:45 - 3:15 PM
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Networking Break
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3:15 - 3:45 PM
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Workshop and Report Outs
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3:45 - 4:30 PM
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Master Plan Workshop Part 2
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4:30 - 5:30 PM
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Happy Hour - Closing Remarks
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6:00 PM
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Informal Group Dinners
In our final night of our informal group dinners, remember to connect with your comrades and collaborate on the discussions from the day.
Meet in the lobby at 6:00PM to depart for restaurants
All fees and expenses are at individual expense.
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Thursday, February 27th
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8:00 - 11:00 AM
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Optional Tour
Maricopa Community Colleges: Semiconductor Manufacturing and Quick State Technician Training
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1:05 PM
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Baseball!
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