PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

11:00 A.M. - REGISTRATION (Outside Room 240)

11:30 A.M. - LUNCH/KEYNOTE PRESENTATION (Union Room 240)

1:00 P.M. - ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS (Union Room 238)

2:00 P.M. - ROUND TABLE REPORTS & WRAP UP

ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS

INFRASTRUCTURE & REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT will focus on existing transportation, communication and utility networks - building a physical environment that facilitates job creation.

INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP will focus on new technologies,"green initiatives," access to capital and angel networks to encourage more entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship is the process of creating a business idea and turning it into a real business.

QUALITY OF LIFE will focus on the economic well being, life style, and environment such as education, medical facilities, quality and affordable housing, environmental sustainability, recreation, parks and entertainment.

RETAIL, FRANCHISING & COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT will focus on retail recruitment, retention, revitalization and replacement in addition to franchise and opportunities and trends in commercial development.