Thursday, June 28, 2012
Fall River City Council Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
In partnership with Bristol Community College
11:00 Registration at Heritage State Park on Fall River’s Waterfront
11:15 Welcoming Remarks and Introductions
City Councilor David Dennis, Chair, Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
Remarks
State Representative Paul Schmid
Commissioner Edward Lambert, Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
William Berardi, Dean, Division of Business & Information Management, Bristol Community College (BCC)
11:45 Mayor William Flanagan
Greetings from the City
12:15 Betsy Wall, Executive Director, MA Office of Travel & Tourism
Offering Compelling Tourism Opportunities and Travel Trends
12:45 Keynote Speaker
Sarah Peake, State Rep., Chair, Joint Committmee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development
A State Perspective on Tourism
1:45 Break and Refreshments
2:00 Nancy Durfee, Sr. Comprehensive Planner, SERPEDD
Future of South Coast Rail
2:30 Pat Norton, Executive Director, Narrows Center for the Performing Arts
Lee-ann Wilber, Manager, Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast/Museum
Thriving in Fall River
2:45 Panel Discussion
Success Stories/Marketing Strategies & Growing Tourism
Facilitator - William Berardi, Dean of Business & Information Mgmt., BCC
Greater Boston Convention and Visitor Bureau - Larry Meehan, Vice President
Destination Salem - Kate Fox, Executive Director
Greater Merrimack Valley CVB - Debbie Belanger, Executive Director
Destination Plymouth County - Paul Cripps, Executive Director
JS Hospitality – Jennifer Dekkers, Managing Partner
Discover New England - Sue Norrington-Davies, Managing Director
4:00 Questions & Answers
Closing Remarks
5:00 Reception, music, and a special viewing of the “Pearl Event” at Battleship Cove
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