Refreshment Break – Thursday, October 19, 2017
Refreshment Break 3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Coquina Pre-Function North
Retail Therapy: Changing Concepts, Hot New Retailers and How to Attract Them! – Thursday, October 19, 2017
Retail Therapy: Changing Concepts, Hot New Retailers and How to Attract Them! 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Coquina H The role of entertainment retail especially food & beverage, has changed. The heightened focus on crafting and curating guest experiences has created mixed-use environments that act as a “third place” to gather and build community. The…
Engaging the Underserved Community – Thursday, October 19, 2017
Retail Therapy: Changing Concepts, Hot New Retailers and How to Attract Them! 2:30 p.m. Coquina H
Engaging the Underserved Community – Thursday, October 19, 2017
Engaging the Underserved Community 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Coquina G Working in traditionally underserved communities is often articulated as a priority for local governments. However, projects can only bring real-life benefits when you directly reach out to the community. Our panel will discuss how to effectively engage the underserved community to get direction and…
Who’s Hungry: The Food Industry and Community Development – Thursday, October 19, 2017
Who’s Hungry: The Food Industry and Community Development 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Coquina F The food industry is a key component of cultural tourism and economic development. This session will explore means and methods CRAs can employ to attract restaurants and other elements of the food industry to help your community redevelopment efforts thrive.…
Refreshment Break – Thursday, October 19, 2017
Refreshment Break 2:15 p.m. Coquina Pre-Function North
Plenary Session and Keynote Presentation – Thursday, October 19, 2017
Plenary Session and Keynote Presentation 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Coquina ABC Presiding: Michael Parker, FRA President and Director, Community Housing and Human Services, City of Tallahassee Keynote Presentation: Lenora Billings-Harris, CSP “Constructive Conversations to Build Community Collaboration” CM 1.0
Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall – Thursday, October 19, 2017
Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Coquina DE Sponsored by S&ME, Inc. Continue to make new friends and associates as you meet with exhibitors and other attendees over lunch. The last of the exhibitor door prizes will be drawn during this break. (And, yes, you must be present to win!)
CRA Extension: A Small Town Experience – Thursday, October 19, 2017
CRA Extension: A Small Town Experience 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Coquina H The High Springs CRA was set to expire in December 2016. We will present a case study of the unique challenges faced by a small town CRAs as it relates to CRA modifications and extensions. We will discuss what went well and…
CRA Master Planning: A Story of Two Communities from Vision to Implementation – Thursday, October 19, 2017
CRA Master Planning: A Story of Two Communities from Vision to Implementation 10:30 a.m. Coquina G