Regional Summit

Tuesday, November 3
8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (followed by reception/entertainment)

Wednesday, November 4
7:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Northeastern State University, Tahlequah Campus
Rozell Ballroom, University Center

This working summit brings together leaders to develop networks and partnerships that encourage economic growth in northeastern Oklahoma. Anyone interested in economic growth, learning communities, healthy living, mobility, workforce readiness, infrastructure or how we tell our story is encouraged to attend.

Speakers

  • Dr. Don Betz, Northeastern State University President
  • Rick Brinkley, President and CEO, Better Business Bureau of Eastern Oklahoma
  • Jay Hannah, BancFirst Corp. Executive Vice President of Financial Services
  • Bill Langley, Chair, Four County Economic Development Cooperative (SACC-EZ)
  • Bill Millett, Founder and President of Scope View Strategic Advantage  
  • Chad Smith, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief

Discussion Leaders and Facilitators

  • Rhonda Clemons, Executive Director, Zoë Institute
  • Craig Cromley, AT&T Area Manager of External Affairs
  • Dr. Houston Davis, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs
  • Julie Deerinwater, Cherokee Nation Head Start
  • Mike Eisensmith, Northern Maine Development Commission Economic Development Director
  • Julie Ferguson, Four County Economic Cooperative
  • Nancy Garber, NSU Director of Communications and Marketing
  • Sandy Garrett, Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction
  • Bryan Gonterman, AT&T Oklahoma President
  • Darin Gray, Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Chief Executive Officer
  • Sue Harris, President and CEO, Muskogee Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Robert Lewis, Cherokee Storyteller
  • Michael Lynn, Cherokee Nation Community Services Roads Director
  • Wilma Mankiller, NSU Sequoyah Fellow
  • Ryan McMullen, USDA Rural Development Oklahoma State Director
  • Dr. Neil Morton, Cherokee Nation Education Services Group Leader
  • Ray Murphy, Oklahoma Rural Development Center Director, NSU
  • Ken Purdy, Tahlequah Mayor
  • Jeff Reasor, Reasor’s LLC Chief Executive Officer
  • Dr. Martin Venneman, Dean, NSU College of Science and Health Professions
  • Deidre Myers, Oklahoma Department of Commerce Director of Research and Economic Analysis
  • Norma Noble, Deputy Secretary of Commerce for Workforce Development
  • Steve Shepelwich, Oklahoma Senior Community Affairs Advisor, Federal Reserve
  • Brad Williams, Legislative Liaison, Oklahoma Department of Commerce

Registration

Early-bird Special (extended to October 31): $30. Registration includes a Networking Breakfast on November 3 and a Legislative Breakfast on November 4 plus lunch on November 3, Taste of the Region (regional restaurants and vineyards provide sampling dishes), and an electronic resource packet to take home. After October 31: $50

Register Online Now

Waivers and scholarships are available for those in need including students.

For more information, please call Continuing Education at 918-444-4610.

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