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CONFERENCE
PROGRAM
(subject
to change)
ThinkSouth
2010 is a venue for state and local thinkers and legislators
who want to talk about big ideas and inspire leadership for Southern
states to move forward. Among participants who will be at the free,
invitation-only conference are political leaders, policy experts,
private-sector decision makers, journalists and academics.
The
conference will be held Nov. 12-14, 2010, in Little Rock,
Ark., at the Capital Hotel. Click
here to learn how to reserve your room.
ON
THE PROGRAM (updated
10/31/10)
All
conference events are scheduled to take place in the Capital Hotel
in Little Rock, with the exception of a Nov. 12 reception and dinner
at the William J. Clinton Presidential Library complex. Here is
the conference agenda, which is subject to change.
FRIDAY,
NOV. 12, 2010
3 p.m.
State legislators meet to discuss regional policy concerns.
6:30
p.m.
Opening reception, University of Arkansas Clinton School
of Public Service, hosted by the Clinton School.
7:30
p.m.
Keynote dinner. Thomas
Oppel, chief of staff to the federal effort for developing a
restoration plan for the Gulf coast, will offer remarks to participants
and guests at a buffet dinner in the Great Hall of the William J.
Clinton Presidential Library. Hosted by the University of Arkansas
Clinton School of Public Service.
SATURDAY,
NOV. 13, 2010
8:45 a.m.
Panel One: Tax reform
Conferees will listen to three analysts discuss practical tax reform
proposals, including some in the Center's book, "Doing
Better: Progressive Tax Reform for the American South."
Confirmed participants include:
- Sarah
Beth Gehl,
moderator, presenter and deputy director, Georgia
Budget and Policy Institute. Gehl wrote "Doing Better."
- Mike
Shealy,budget
director of the S.C. Senate Finance Committee.
- Cindy
Avrette,
research division, North Carolina General Assembly.
10:30
a.m.
Panel Two: Environmental issues and the Gulf
Attendees will discuss the Gulf crisis and environmental/energy
ideas that may help the region recover. Included will be facets
of the Center's book, "Getting
Greener: Progressive Environmental Ideas for the American South."
Confirmed participants include:
Noon
Lunch on your own. There is a wide array of restaurants and
cafes around the hotel.
(NEW)
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY: Panelists
and/or their spouses are invited to have lunch and a special tour
of Heifer International
in this open time slot. The world headquarters of the organization
is a short walk -- about 15 minutes -- from the Capital Hotel.
Here is a schedule for event:
- 12:15
p.m.: Lunch available at Heifer
Cafe
- 12:45
p.m.: One-hour tour of Heifer
Village with host Jim Rollings
- 2 p.m.:
Depart Heifer International
2:15
p.m.
Panel Three: Improving safety in the violent South
Panelists will examine various strategies on how the South, the
most violent region in the nation, can improve safety in its communities.
Confirmed participants include:
6
p.m.
Reception, hosted by Bell
Legal Group.
SUNDAY,
NOV. 14, 2010
9 a.m.
Panel Four: Legislating in 2011 and beyond
Several state legislators attending the conference will offer insights
on how pragmatic lawmakers can legislate in the years ahead. They'll
take into account results of the 2010 elections.
- Phil
Leventis , moderator and South Carolina senator
- Walt
Leger III, member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
10:15
a.m.
Final remarks
10:45
a.m.
Board meeting for directors of the Center for a Better South.
MORE
INFORMATION
If you have specific questions about the agenda or other facets
of the conference, please contact Better South President Andy Brack
by
email.
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