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56th Annual Governor's Conference in Nashville

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The 56th Annual Governor’s Conference on Economic and Community Development will energize attendees with innovative and timely strategies for growth, from capitalizing on unique development opportunities to preparing for sustainable improvement. This year’s conference will be held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center and takes the theme, “Powering New Growth,” a multi-pronged message focused on laying the groundwork for long-lasting progress, seeking out unique opportunities for development and embracing the tide of clean-energy job creation.

Governor Phil Bredesen will share his insights regarding the opportunities presented to Tennessee by the changing economy at the Governor’s Luncheon on Tuesday, September 15. More information regarding the keynote speaker for the Commissioner’s Luncheon on Monday, September 14 will be available soon.

Session topics will cover a variety of subjects including state incentives, work force education and training, grants, foreign direct investment and trade, bio-fuels and other clean energy sources, water management, housing, technology, marketing and more. Highly-respected site selection consultants will share their knowledge with attendees and you’ll hear from experts who are on the leading edge of emerging industries, all with the goal of creating an effective, attainable plan for job growth.

Message from Commissioner Kisber


Exciting Giveaways

At this year’s Governor Conference, attendees will have the chance to win one of a number of exciting prizes! Simply visit the on-site exhibit hall and participate in the ECD Power Up activity or attend Power Hour on Sept. 14 from 8 – 9 a.m. to win a spot in the drawing.

Power Up

Each attendee will be given a solar panel card, and each exhibitor you visit will have a stamp to validate a square on the panel. Collect stamps and drop your completed card off in the Exhibit Hall to become eligible to win one of the following prizes:
  • SolarGorilla

    The SolarGorilla laptop charger features a portable, fold-up design that offers added protection to the solar panels when stored. Its 24 volt and 5 volt USB socket make it the ultimate renewable power station for laptops, mobile phones, iPods and more.

    SolarGorilla utilizes two photovoltaic solar panels, which generate electric current when exposed to light. The green LED on the SolarGorilla indicates the strength of the charge. These technically advanced solar panels ensure superb power and reliable performance, all housed in a tough outer casing.

    SolarGorilla is compatible with most notebooks, iPods, iPhones, PDAs, MP3/MP4 players, handheld game consoles, Sat Navs, Nokia, Mini Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, LG and Sony Ericsson.

    The SolarGorilla has a 20 volt power socket and standard 5 volt USB socket and comes with a Neoprone zip case.
  • PowerCost Monitor

    The PowerCost Monitor™ – featured on Fox News, ABC and CNN Online – is a wireless, energy monitor helping thousands of people across the U.S. and Canada save money on their electric bills.

    At a glance, the PowerCost Monitor tells you how much electricity your home is using from moment-to-moment and in total. Why wait for your electricity bill when you can see what you are spending on electricity as you spend it!

    Testing done in Ontario and elsewhere has proven that households who use real-time electrical use feedback are able to reduce usage by as much as six to 18 percent.
  • Tennessee State Parks Package

    Golf Get Away Package including:
    • Two nights lodging at any Tennessee State Park Inn
    • 18 holes of golf for two people
    • SEAFOOD buffet for two
    • Breakfast buffet for two





Power Hour

Kick-off the 2009 Governor’s Conference with continental breakfast and a visit to the Exhibit Hall in the Governors Ballroom from 8-9 a.m. Visiting during Power Hour will give you a chance to win the following prizes:
  • Livescribe and Journal

    Livescribe enhances personal productivity, learning, communication and self-expression for anyone that uses pen and paper. Through a low-cost mobile computing platform – an integrated system of smartpen, dot paper, applications and development tools – Livescribe is fundamentally changing the way people capture, use and share information.

    Along with these Livescribe, the winner will receive two, black-lined journals. These small, light-weight journals are perfect for your notes, sketches and thoughts when you’re on the go.
  • $200 Bass Pro Gift Card

    This $200 Bass Pro gift card can be redeemed for online purchases, catalog orders or purchases made at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World retail stores.


Conference Survey

We are always striving to make the Governor’s Conference better, but we need your feedback. If you take a moment to complete the overall conference survey, you’ll be eligible to win:
  • Titans Tickets

    Club-level tickets to a regular-season Tennessee Titans game; more details to follow.