5th Annual North Country Symposium Information

Date and Time:
April 24, 2007, Registration begins at 8:30am, Event from 9:00am to 4:30pm

Location:
Eben-Holden Conference Center
St. Lawrence University
Canton NY, 13617

Registration Materials:
Available online. (Get registration materials ... )

Theme:
"North Country First - Creating Opportunities for Sustainable Growth"

This year’s Symposium will focus on creating opportunities for sustainable growth in the North Country.  Panelists will present on several emerging initiatives that implement the concepts presented in previous Symposiums: building on our regional strengths and assets while plugging leakages.  We will view this approach through a virtual lens that demonstrates how the promotion of renewable energies can in turn promote workforce and economic development in our region.  Speaking to this point will be our keynote speaker, Ed Murphy.  Ed is the Director of the New York State Workforce Development Institute and one of the founders of the New York State Apollo Alliance (for more information on Mr. Murphy, please see his bio here).  In addition to the keynote address and presentation of emerging initiatives, exhibits pertaining to organizations and local efforts will be available for viewing and networking.  Following presentations in the morning, attendees will have the opportunity to break out into action teams in the afternoon, in order to identify ways in which they can promote initiatives supporting our region’s economy, environment, and educational vitality.

Fees:
Free. We do ask for pre-registraion, however. (Get registration materials ...)

Presentations/Schedule:
8:30am      Registration & coffee
9:00           Welcome
9:10           Keynote Address by Ed Murphy, Executive Director of the New York State Workforce Development Institute and co-founder of the New York State Apollo Alliance
10:30         Presentations of projects in the works
12:00         Lunch
1:00           Instructions and Work Sessions: Action-Research Team Collaborative Planning
3:15           Action-Research Team Reports
4:30           Thanks and Adjournment

Who May Attend?
Anyone with an interest in the future of the
North Country (an invitation is NOT required but please register all attendees to assure adequate space and meals )

Registration:

Registration materials are available online (Link to registration materials).

We ask that you pre-register so that we may secure the space and food appropriately.

You may mail your registration form by April 19, 2006, to the address listed.

Alternatively, you may fax your registration information to 315.229.7423.

You may also email the completed registration form to ljevan04@stlawu.edu.

Fees: While no fee is charged this year, we ask that you pre-register. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

For further information: See the Symposium Overview (attachment link)

Questions?
Ben Dixon, Coordinator
North Country Symposium
St. Lawrence University
Canton, NY 13617
315.229.5664
bdixon@stlawu.edu

Updates:
www.northcountrysymposium.org