Alabama Retiree and Relocation Conference April 19-20 in Dothan


Auburn, April 8, 2004---The Alabama Retiree and Relocation Conference, “Road Map to Retiree 
Attraction and Relocation,” is set for April 19 and 20 at the Quality Inn on Ross Clark Circle in Dothan.
	
The conference will provide an educational experience for retiree attraction practitioners in Alabama by 
having presenters who are recognized as leaders in the field and who can communicate their vision to the 
diverse audience.
       
“Retiree attraction provides economic development opportunities for small and midsize communities as 
well as larger ones,” said Tom Chesnutt, a tourism specialist with the Alabama Cooperative Extension 
System. 
        
“Retirees as a group should not be stereotyped because they come from many different backgrounds, but 
as a whole, they are looking for secure settings, mild climates, quality health care and good people.  
Alabama has all of these,” Chesnutt said.  

The two-day conference will include workshops and panel discussions on Alabama Advantage, attracting 
military retirees, deciding on a market niche, implementing marketing and tracking strategies and 
businesses that benefit a community.  An idea exchange is at which participants will share marketing 
ideas, is also scheduled.

The cost of the conference is $85 per person and includes breakfast and dinner both days. 

Sponsors of the event are the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, the Dothan Area Chamber of 
Commerce, Center for Economic Development at Jacksonville State University, InfoCenter Alabama, the 
University Center for Economic Development at the University of Alabama and Regency Pointe. 

Source:  Thomas Chesnutt, Tourism Specialist, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, 
(334( 844-3517.