About the Economic Summit

What is the purpose of the Economic Summit on Jobs?

The purpose is to use the combined knowledge and experience of the community to identify opportunities that results in the direct creation of jobs or creates an environment conducive to job creation.

Do you have to register to come to the Economic Summit on Jobs?

Yes, you will need to preregister for one session by using the form provided on the website. You can submit the form on our registration page.

Is there a registration fee?

There is no fee.

Who can attend?

The Economic Summit is open to the public.

Where will the Economic Summit on Jobs be held?

It will be held at the Civic Center in Dothan, Alabama.

How long is the Economic Summit on Jobs?

The Summit will be held Wednesday, August 31, 2011 and will begin at 7:30 A.M. with registration and a continental breakfast and it should end by 3:15 P.M.  There will be a presentation of the progress reports from the previous Economic Summit followed by topic oriented breakout sessions that will last till lunch.  Lunch will be served and there will be a keynote speaker. Groups will then report on the goal they have selected and will explain their action plan to accomplish the goal.

What will happen during the Economic Summit on Jobs?

Participants will go to their breakout session in the morning.  Each category will have a facilitator that will work with the participants in the group to come up with one goal that they believe can be accomplished in the next 12 months. Each group will decide on a plan to accomplish their goal and who will be involved in the next 12 months to bring that goal to fruition. In the afternoon groups will report to the entire body what goal they selected and their plan to get it accomplished.

What will happen after the Economic Summit on Jobs?

We will use the Economic Summit website to post the goal and plan for each group. Each quarter those from the group will be asked to report what has been accomplished and/or obstacles they encountered. The plan is to make this an annual event with new goals selected each year.