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