8:30 Registration Opens –

9:00 Welcome – Mayor Chris McBarnes

9:30 OCRA Introductions

Mary Shaw, OCRA

Gerry White, OCRA Community Liaison

10:25 Then to now – what difference can 2 years make?

10:45 Break – water & snacks will be available

10:55 Community Tour and Learning Sessions

Weather permitting this will be a walking tour. In the case of in climate weather, busses have been arranged

11:00 51 West Event Center – Build it and they will come

Dr. Jill Snyder

11:25 Why not Demo?

Fred Myers – entrepreneur

11:45 Why Frankfort???

Nickel Plate Flats – Joe Blake & Mike Sandry

12:15 Prairie Creek Park – bird’s eye view

Joe Palmer – City Councilman

12:45 Lunch provided by Arni’s Restaurant

1:30 How does public & private investment impact the economic vitality of a community?

Shan Sheridan Director of Clinton County Chamber and Clinton County Economic Development

2:00 How do we keep the momentum going?

Mayor Chris McBarnes

2:30 Closing Statements and Adjournment