CONFERENCE GOALS: The 2012 Rural Economic Development and Tourism Summit will focus on several issues facing rural areas. These include changes in the way the state of Florida is focusing on these issues and partnerships with such entities as education and the military. Agenda items will include a legislative update, self-sustainability by economic development organizations, tourism and funding sources.

March 14-16, 2012 - Florida Public Safety institute, Havana, Florida

CONFERENCE AGENDA: Click Here

CONFERENCE LOCATION:
Florida Public Safety Institute (FPSI)
Academy Drive, Havana, Florida
The FPSI is located on US 90, 7.8 miles north of Interstate-10
at Exit 192
https://fpsi.tcc.fl.edu/Pages/layout_Welcome.aspx

Attire: Business casual throughout the conference

Door Prize/Conference Bag Donations:
One promotional item may be included in the conference bags if delivered to Opportunity Florida or the Gadsden County Chamber before March 1, 2012, subject to space limitations.

Off-Site Reception:
Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.,
Reception at Tri-Eagle Sales in Midway.
Transportation will be provided from the hotels.

Hotel Information:

Best Western - Midway $69.00
850-514-2222

Howard Johnson - Midway $54-$59
850-574-8888

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Quincy $89.00,
850-875-2500

Hampton Inn - Quincy- $85.00
850-627-7555

Comfort Inn - Midway $67.99
850-576-7300

For more information, please contact: Susan Estes, 850-718-0453 or susane@opportunityflorida.com or David Gardner, 850-627-9231 or davidgardner@tds.net

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION is CLOSED

The Summit was a tremendous success.
Thank you to all who participated.

Click Here to view the presentations made at the Summit.