| Agenda |
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| March 6-7, 2008 |
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THURSDAY, MARCH 6
NOTE: Comfortable footwear recommended. Afternoon activities involve short walk and 2 or more hours outdoors. |
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| 7:30 – 8:15 |
Registration |
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| 8:30 – 9:00 |
Breakfast Reception,
Educational Exhibit |
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| 9:00 – 9:15 |
Opening Session |
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| 9:15 – 9:45 |
Assessing the State
of the Region |
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The Rural Opportunity
Louri O’Leary :: Office of the Governor Economic
Development and Tourism |
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| 9:45- 10:45 |
4A and 4B - The Numbers Behind
Economic Development |
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Robert Worley :: Dumas Economic
Development Corporation |
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| 10:45 - 11:00 |
Break |
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| 11:00 –
12:00 |
Experiential Tourism – Opportunities for Sustainable Development of Nature and Agricultural Tourism Operations
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Jed Elrod :: Pecos County
Texas Extension Agent |
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| 12:00– 1:30 |
Lunch |
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A look at best practices in rural economic and tourism development. |
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| 1:30-2:00 |
Transportation to Outdoor
Breakout Sessions |
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| 2:00 – 4:00 |
Outdoor Recreation
& Nature Tourism Activities |
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(Comfortable footwear
and attire recommended. Bus Tour of King Ranch) |
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| 4:00 - 4:30 |
Transportation to Fairgrounds |
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| 4:30 - 6:00 |
Break on Your Own |
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| 6:00 – 8:00 |
Dinner |
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Doing Business in the
Region |
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Cecil Cotten :: Owner Cotten's BBQ, Robstown, Texas |
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| 8:00 - 10:00 |
Reception – Beer
and Desserts |
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Fairgrounds Arena –
Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds. Robstown |
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| FRIDAY, MARCH 7 |
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| 8:00 |
Continental Breakfast
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| 8:30- 8:45 |
Recap and Welcome |
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| 8:45-10:00 |
Retail Development Strategies for Rural Regions
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Susan Campbell :: City of Bowie Economic Development Corporation |
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| 10:00 - 10:15 |
Break |
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| 10:15 - 11:45 |
IDENTIFYING REGIONAL
STRATEGIES FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT |
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Community Marketing
& Branding |
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Jose Quintana :: AdventGX |
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Technology Tools for
Economic Development |
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Jose Quintana :: President
& Chief Technology Officer, AdventGX |
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Group
Discussion: Forming Alliances and Partnerships |
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| 12:00 |
Adjourn |
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Hotels
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Best Western-Tropic Inn
615 S Highway 77, Robstown - (361) 767-3900
Best Value Inn
225 N US Highway 77, Robstown - (361) 387-9444
Days Inn - Robstown
650 Highway 77 South, Robstown - (361) 387-8600
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