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Economic Development 101
Name: Economic Development 101Date: January 18, 2018Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CSTWebsite: http://www.stephenvilleeda.com/Event Description:Please join the SEDA Board of Directors as they present “Economic Development 101.” This event is open to the public and you are encouraged to attend by submitting your registration at www.stephenvilleeda.com. Presenting information regarding the future of economic development in Stephenville will be Dr. John Hubbard, SEDA Executive Director, Ms. Janie Havel from the Office of Governor Greg Abbott and Mr. Jeff Moore with Brown & Hofmeister, L.L.P.
2:00 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 101, City Council Chambers
Dr. John Hubbard, Stephenville Economic Development Authority
Overview of Economic Development
Stephenville, Strengths & Weaknesses
SEDA’s Mission
Jeff Moore, Brown & Hofmeister, L.L.P.
Overview of a Type B Organization
Legal Requirements – Open Meeting Act, Contracts, Negotiations and Public Approvals
Stephenville’s role in Economic Development
Janie Havel, Office of Governor Greg Abbott
The Importance of Economic Development in Texas
State Resources for Rural Communities
Team Texas
3:30 - Question and Answer Opportunity
4:00 - Closing Remarks by Dr. John Hubbard, SEDA Executive Director
Sign Up for this event at www.stephenvilleeda.com or call the SEDA office at 254-459-4921.Location:Stephenville City Hall
Council Chambers
298 W. Washington Street
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