• Economic Development 101

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    Name: Economic Development 101
    Date: January 18, 2018
    Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST
    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

     
    Contact Information:
    (254) 459-4921
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