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 October 22, 2009 |
"Strategies in Navigating a Tough Economy"
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Holiday Inn, Downtown
Huntsville, Alabama
Department of Community Planning & Urban Studies
Alabama A&M University
| 8:00 a.m. | Registration/Set-Up & Viewing of Exhibits | |
| 8:45 a.m. | Welcome/Greetings | Dr. Andrew Hugine, Jr. |
| President, Alabama A&M University | ||
| Dr. Virginia Caples | ||
| 1890 Extension Administrator | ||
| Alabama A&M University | ||
| Dr. William Gaines Smith | ||
| Extension Director | ||
| Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) | ||
| Auburn University | ||
| Joe Vallely | ||
| Economic Development Director | ||
| City of Huntsville | ||
| 9:00 a.m. | Introduction of | Dr. Amin Sakar |
| Keynote Speaker | Dean, School of Business | |
| Alabama A&M University | ||
| 9:10 a.m. | Keynote Address | Representative Phil Williams, District 6 |
| Alabama House of Representatives | ||
| 10:00 a.m. | Morning Break/View Exhibits | |
| 10:15 a.m. | Panel Discussion: "Individuals: Managing Your Finances During Tough Times" | |
| Facilitator: Dr. Roger Richardson | ||
| Economic Development Specialist, ACES | ||
| Alabama A&M University | ||
| 1st "Retirement Planning and Management" | ||
| Julie Croley, Claims Representative | ||
| Social Security Administration | ||
| Huntsville, Alabama | ||
| Kathy Jodoin | ||
| State Health Insurance Coordinator | ||
| Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments | ||
| Huntsville, Alabama | ||
| 2nd "Affordable Health Care Options" | ||
| Dr. Wally Retan, MD, FACP, Alabama | ||
| State Coordinator, Health Care for Everyone | ||
| Birmingham, Alabama | ||
| 3rd "Investment and Financial Strategies" | ||
| James Falcon, | ||
| Edward Jones Investment | ||
| Huntsville, Alabama | ||
| 4th "Job Seekers: Tips for Employment" | ||
| Michael Fowler | ||
| Manager, Alabama's Career Center System | ||
| Huntsville, Alabama | ||
| 12:00 Noon | Lunch Break/View Exhibits | |
| 1:00 p.m. | Introduction of the | Dr. Virginia Caples |
| Keynote Speaker | Extension 1890 Administrator | |
| Alabama A&M University | ||
| 1:15 p.m. | Keynote Address | M. William Campbell, Jr., MBA, Director |
| Alabama Small Business Development Center Network | ||
| Huntsville, Alabama | ||
| 2:00 p.m. | Afternoon Break/View Exhibits | |
| 2:15 p.m. | Panel Discussion: "Small Business: Managing Your Finances During Tough Times" | |
| Facilitator: Lisa Williams | ||
| Founder & Past President 3D Research Corporation | ||
| Huntsville, Alabama | ||
| 1st "Accounting and Tax-Saving Strategies" | ||
| Kecia D. Wynn | ||
| Certified Public Accountant | ||
| A-1 Accounting and Tax Office | ||
| Huntsville, Alabama | ||
| 2nd "Government Contracting for Small Business" | ||
| Sherry Jones, Procurement Director | ||
| Madison County Commission | ||
| Huntsville, Alabama | ||
| Randy Taylor, Director of Finance | ||
| City of Huntsville, Alabama | ||
| 3rd "Capital Planning and Management" | ||
| David Stacey | ||
| CEO, David Stacey International | ||
| Huntsville, Alabama | ||
| 4th "Marketing Ideas and Sales Strategies" | ||
| Wendy Kobler | ||
| Marketing and PR Manager | ||
| Fiscal Systems | ||
| Huntsville, Alabama | ||
| 3:45 p.m. | Remarks/Evaluation | Dr. Jannie Carter |
| Extension Assistant Director | ||
| Urban Affairs & New Nontraditional
Programs, ACES |
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| Alabama A&M University | ||
| 4:00 p.m. | ADJOURN | |
| Alabama
Cooperative Extension System Urban Affairs & New Nontraditional Programs Alabama A&M University P.O. Box 967 Normal, AL 35762 Phone: 256-372-5710 Fax: 256-372-5840 |
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