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2022 Governor's Ag & Economic Development Summit
The Summit brings together ag, business, & econ dev leaders/stakeholders to discuss opportunities/challenges relating to the state's growth
When and where
Date and time
Location
Younes Conference Center North 707 West Talmadge Street Kearney, NE 68845
Map and directions
How to get there
Refund Policy
About this event
A Block of Rooms can be found at The Crowne Plaza (308) 238-7000.
There will be an optional Farm Tour led by Nebraska Department of Ag staff Tuesday afternoon from 2-5pm. The tour will be an opportunity to learn about agriculture in central Nebraska and may feature stops at local grain and/or livestock operations.
Tuesday, August 9, 2022 - Younes Conference Center - Kearney
Optional Farm Tour - Kearney Area -- 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Reception and Banquet - Hosted by the Nebraska Diplomats and NetChoice
6:00pm - Reception -- 7:00pm - Banquet & Awards
Wednesday, August 10, 2022 - Younes Conference Center - Kearney
Summit Agenda - Morning Sessions will be repeated in the Afternoon
8:00am – 8:30am: Registration
8:30am – 8:45am: Welcome – Governor Pete Ricketts
9:00am – 10:00am: Breakout Session 1
Track 1 – Supply Chain Solutions
Track 2 – Small Meat Processors – Post-Covid Lessons Learned
Track 3 – NeDNR - Drought Conditions/Solutions
Track 4 – Apprenticeships
Track 5 - Creative Survival of Small Businesses
Track 6 - NeDNR - Water Initiatives
10:00am – 10:30am: Break
10:30am – 11:30am: Breakout Session 2
Track 1 – International Trade and Marketing
Track 2 – Local Support for Small Business during Covid
Track 3 – NeDNR – Economic Impact of Flooding
Track 4 – ‘Growing Together’ – Community Internship Initiative
Track 5 – Career Pathways
Track 6 - Vietnam: Gateway to Southeast Asia
11:45pm – 1:15pm: Lunch & Keynote Speaker
1:30pm – 2:30pm: Breakout Session 3
Track 1 – Supply Chain Solutions
Track 2 – Small Meat Processors – Post-Covid Lessons Learned
Track 3 – NeDNR - Drought Conditions/Solutions
Track 4 – Apprenticeships
Track 5 - Creative Survival of Small Businesses
Track 6 - NeDNR - Water Initiatives
2:30am – 2:45am: Break
2:45pm – 3:45pm: Breakout Session 4
Track 1 – International Trade and Marketing
Track 2 – Local Support for Small Business during Covid
Track 3 – NeDNR – Economic Impact of Flooding
Track 4 – ‘Growing Together’ – Community Internship Initiative
Track 5 – Career Pathways
Track 6 - Vietnam: Gateway to Southeast Asia
4:00pm – 4:30pm: Wrap-Up & Closing - Governor Pete Ricketts