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Rich Karlgaard to speak at 2008 Regional Economic Summit

Evansville, IN (May 14, 2008) – Business and government leaders from Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky will convene in Evansville on November 20 and 21, 2008 to study the new economic model of future growth. The 2008 Regional Economic Summit will feature nationally-recognized business experts and economists who will discuss the current economic climate and realities facing a 26-county region, as well as outline the steps necessary for prosperity, wealth creation, and economic vitality in the 21st Century.

Kicking off the summit is Rich Karlgaard, publisher of Forbes - the world’s most popular business and financial magazine.
Attendees will have the opportunity during the two-day summit to participate in general and break-out sessions dealing with entrepreneurialism, regional collaboration, building stronger economic development strategies, and alignment to the emerging world economy. The final summit agenda is being developed in cooperation with regional advisory councils from each state.

Founding sponsors for the 2008 Regional Economic Summit are Old National Bank and Regency Properties. Lead sponsors of the event are the Richland County Development Corporation (IL), Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (KY), Northwest Kentucky Forward (KY), Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana (IN), and the Economic Development Coalition of Southwest Indiana (IN).

For registration and more information about the 2008 Regional Economic Summit log onto www.regionaleconomicsummit.com or call 812-463-6102. You may also email Lori Stamm, event administrator, at lstamm@regency-prop.com, or contact Saundra Hadley, event planner with planning…forever events, at saundra@planningforever.com or 812-455-6836.

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Register EARLY & SAVE!

November 20th (DAY ONE) - $150
November 21st (BOTH DAYS) - $200
(register after 11/13/08 - add $25)

Location: The Centre, Evansville IN
715 Locust Street

To reserve online: click here
To reserve by phone: (812) 425-8147 ask for Andrea Deig-Sandefur
To reserve by mail: click here
for the form

For more information about the Summit, please call: (812) 463-6102
or email: Lori Stamm, Event Administrator
Saundra Hadley, Event Planner

Who Should Attend?

This is a timely event for -

• Company Executives & Managers,
• Economic Development Professionals,
• Entrepreneurs,
• Civic Leaders,
• Elected Officials, and
• All Concerned Citizens

Thank you to our Sponsors....

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