31st Annual Economic Development Conference EMPOWERED TO SUCCEED IN A NEW ERA June 3-7, 2015 Hosted in Houston, Texas Attendees may register for the conference and lodging through our website: www.nobco.org Payments may be made via PayPal through NOBCO website following registration For more information about the conference or sponsorship opportunities contact: (202) 350-6696 or [email protected] 25 Massachusetts Avenue, NW  Suite 500  Washington, DC 20001  Phone: (202) 350-6696  Fax: (202) 380-0222  www.nobco.org Greetings, It is with pleasure we invite you to the 31st Annual Economic Development Conference of the National Organization of Black County Officials, Inc. (NOBCO). The theme for this year is “Empowered to Succeed in a New Era”. The conference will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton at 6 Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas from June 3-7, 2015. Our 31st Annual Economic Development Conference will focus on nationally recognized leaders who will share with us relevant information on important issues confronting counties and cities. The primary focus is to look at the economic impact in areas such as education, job growth and development, how to maintain healthy counties, the impact of the criminal justice system, and more. The conference will reach out to government, community and business leaders across the country that will convene in Houston to engage in roundtable discussions, workshops, and presentations that will educate and highlight many issues facing governments today. We are pleased to have so many committed partners, especially with the National Association of Black County Officials (NABCO), our membership organization. Thank you to our committed partners and sponsors! Sincerely, Roy C. Brooks Chairman of the Board NOBCO BOARD OF DIRECTORS & LEADERSHIP OFFICERS Roy C. Brooks, Chairman – TX DIRECTORS AT LARGE Alisha Bell – MI Juliette Okotie-Eboh – MI Julian Bolton, Esq. – TN Andrea C. Harrison, Vice Chair - MD Justin Ford – TN Loretta Smith –OR STAFF Arlanda J. Williams, Treasurer – LA Joan Gardner – GA Robert Steele – IL Chris Rodgers, Secretary – NE Lee May – GA Kurt Summers – IL Helen L. Holton, CPA, MBA, PHR Executive Director Derek Albert, V. P. Economic Development – MI Clayton Mayfield – TX Roderick Woullard – MS GENERAL COUNSEL NOBCO 31ST ANNUAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE JUNE 3-7, 2015  HOUSTON, TEXAS Wednesday, June 3, 2015  Conference Host Day Saturday, June 6, 2015  BRT Business Day Houston (Harris County) Best Practices Tour Morning Health Walk Houston Astros vs. Baltimore Orioles at Minute Maid Park Breakfast Thursday, June 4, 2015  Education Day Session 1: Life After Public Office Breakfast & Conference Formal Opening Session 2: Economics of a Healthy County through the Church Session 1: Education is Economic Development Luncheon Session 2: Pathway to Economic Success: Jobs Scholarship Luncheon Session 3: Mentoring as a Legacy of Leadership Session 3: Assessing the Health of Your County Conference Host Reception – Ft. Bend, Texas Business Roundtable Reception Sunday, June 7, 2015  Faith Day Prayer Breakfast Friday, June 5, 2015  Government Day Morning Health Walk Breakfast Session 1: Restructuring Government Debt for County Growth Session 2: Economic Impact of Criminal Justice System Annual Awards Luncheon Session 3: Planes, Trains & Automobiles: How Do We Move People, Goods & Services? “Break Every Chain” Community Town Hall Forum & Reception Conference Registration: www.nobco.org For more information about the conference or sponsorship opportunities contact: (202) 350-6696 or [email protected]