Description

Join us for the 2024 Brookings Economic Summit that aims to bring business leaders and community members together to discuss the economic landscape of Brookings. This event will feature conversations with local economic development leaders that will discuss the strategies and initiatives driving our local economy. 

Here's a what attendees can expect to learn about^*:

• Why Economic Development Matters
• The City of Brookings Economic Development Masterplan - What is it? How we developed it? Who is the team?
• Brookings Economic Ecosystem Partners Panel - Who and what are our organizations doing to better Brookings? 
• The Economic State of Brookings - Where does Brookings Rank? Where are we headed next?
• Breakout Discussion - Led by Economic Development Ecosystem Leaders

Don't miss this opportunity to gain a greater understanding of our local economy! 

This event is hosted by the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce and the Brookings Economic Development Corporation.

Agenda:

7:45am - Check-In & Network

8:00am - Welcome

8:05am - Why Economic Development Matters

8:25am - City of Brookings Master Plan Overview

8:45am - Brookings Economic Ecosystem Panel Discussion

9:30am - SDSU Update

9:50am - Discussion

10:00am - Networking Break

10:10am - How Does Brookings Compare?

10:30am - Breakout Session Overview

10:40am - Breakout Session 1

11:15am - Breakout Session 2

11:45am - Closing