Governor Bredesen, Commissioner Kisber to Speak at 56th Annual Governor's Conference on Economic and Community Development

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Commissioner of Economic and Community Development Matt Kisber will host the 56th Annual Governor’s Conference on Economic and Community Development. Notable speakers include Governor Phil Bredesen, Commissioner Kisber and Rick Doornbos, president and CEO of Hemlock Semiconductor Corporation. This year’s conference will focus on laying the groundwork for long-lasting progress, seeking out unique opportunities for development and embracing the tide of clean-energy job creation – “Powering New Growth.”

WHO: Governor Phil Bredesen
           Matt Kisber, commissioner, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
           Rick Doornbos, president and CEO, Hemlock Semiconductor Corporation

WHAT: 56th Annual Governor’s Conference on Economic and Community Development

WHEN: Monday, Sept.14 – Tuesday, Sept.15, 2009

              Commissioner’s Luncheon
              Monday, Sept. 14
             11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
             Room: Presidential D
             Speakers: Commissioner Matt Kisber
             Rick Doornbos, Hemlock Semiconductor Corporation

             Governor’s Luncheon
             Tuesday, Sept 15
             12:30 – 2 p.m.
             Room: Presidential D
             Speaker: Governor Phil Bredesen

WHERE: Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center
                 2800 Opryland Dr
                 Nashville, TN 37214
                 (615) 889-1000

*NOTE TO MEDIA: Free parking for media is available in the Magnolia Lobby parking area.

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Contact: Valerie Somerville (ECD)
Office: 615.532.1925
Cell: 205.535.9557
E-mail: valerie.somerville@tn.gov