The South Central Texas Economic Network will host an economic summit in conjunction with the 2024 Economic Development Week. We have a great lineup of guest speakers to discuss Texas’ economic future, where our region is heading and the importance of supporting economic development in your community. Light pastries and coffee will be served. Lunch will be provided.
The Summit will be held at The Friar Ag Center at 501 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Cuero TX 77954.
Seated is limited, reserve your spot early.
Agenda
8:00 - 9:00 - Registration & Networking
9:00 - 9:45 - Welcome and EDC Panel Discussion:
Maggie Cromeens, Cuero
Susan Sankey, Gonzales
Chelsea Steffek, Hallettsville
Genora Young, Yoakum
9:45 - 9:55 - Break
10:00 - 10:45 - Chris Fountain, Customer Success Manager at Placer.ai, "Geofencing analyses for Small Businesses, Event Impact, and Community Growth"
10:45 - 10:55 - Break
11:00 - 12:00 - Keynote Speaker, Luke Goetting, Future of Work Expert, "Gen Z Engagement & Retention"
12:00 - 12:15 - Break & Lunch is Served
12:15 - 12:45 - Lunch & Carlton Schwab, Texas Economic Development Council President, State of the State of Texas Economic Development
12:45 - 12:55 - Break
1:00 - 1:45 - Teri R. Moten, MBA, Sales and Marketing Manager for Spherion Staffing and Recruiting, "Simplifying AI for Everyday Business Success!"
1:45 - 1:55 - Break
2:00 - 2:45 - TxDOT Regional Updates
2:45 - 2:55 - Break
3:00 - 3:45 - Robert Royer, President of Building Brands Marketing, "Hiring Hacks To Build Better Recruitment Pipelines"
3:45 - 4:00 - Closing Remarks
