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| Trenton - Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells will bring together a diverse group of cultural, tourism, business, community development and government leaders for a symposium exploring how investing in New Jersey's arts, history, culture and tourism industries improves the economy, growth, vitality of New Jersey communities everywhere. |
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Nina Mitchell Wells, Secretary of State
Kent Manahan, News Anchor, NJ Network Television
Curtis Bashaw, Former Executive Director, Casino Reinvestment
Development Authority
Jean A. Holtz, Director of Communications and Operations, New Brunswick Development Corporation
Woody Kerkeslager, Mayor, Madison Borough
Michael Mills, Partner, Farewell Mills Gatsch Architects
Gail O’Reilly, Planner, President, Townworks
Marianne Lods, Executive Director, Glasstown Arts District, Millville Development Corporation
Mary Puryear, Program Officer, The Prudential Foundation
Barbara Buono, Senator District 18 (Invited)
Jeff Van Drew, Assemblyman District 1
Jef Buehler, NJ State Coordinator, Main Street NJ (Invited)
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| What: |
"Investing in Our Cultural Treasures and Destinations =
Economic Vitality: A Symposium for the Future of New Jersey"
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| When: |
Monday, June 25 2007
9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Where:
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War Memorial
Ball Room
1 Memorial Drive
Trenton, NJ
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| Cosponsors: |
New Jersey State League of Municipalities
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce
New Jersey Business and Industry Association
New Jersey Network Foundation
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The panels, moderated by Kent Manahan, will present dynamic case studies and discuss a broad range of topics including the importance of art, history and culture to tourism; how to measure success, resources available to assist local leaders and the role of and benefits to the business community.
Advance registration is required for all participants and is open until Wednesday, June 20th. To pre-register, contact Peter Mickulas at 609-984-0954 or email peter.mickulas@sos.state.nj.us. For more information on the symposium, visit www.state.nj.us/state/symposium/Website.htm. All media are requested to register in advance by calling 609-292-4302.
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