2008 Discovery Trip
October 22nd and 23rd
It is with much excitement that The Greater St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce publicly announces our fact finding mission to Madison, Mississippi. This is a wonderful opportunity for many of us to gather together and learn from the successes and struggles Madison encountered through their rapid growth, change and development. Numerous key municipal and civic leaders have already reserved the date on their calendars. It is our desire to also have strong participation from the business owners and members of the chamber who live in our wonderful parish. We hope that you strongly consider participating and take full advantage of this opportunity to interact with other leaders of our community.
I have personally attended three of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber's Canvas Trips (Austin, Nashville & Raleigh-Durham) and each trip, in its own way, was tremendously beneficial for the development of Baton Rouge. With strong participation, this Discovery Trip could have similar results in bringing the community even closer together by building on existing relationships and forging new ones. With respect to our parish's future, there are many concerned groups working independently but with similar objectives. Hopefully, as a result of this trip, we can unite to enhance the climate in our community for living, working and conducting business!
Our trip will cover numerous topics that growing communities face such as economic development, tourism, taxes, planning, ordinances, technology, housing, and more. We have been warmly welcomed by the mayor of Madison, Mary Hawkins Butler, and her staff and greatly thank them for their assistance. We will leave by chartered bus early on the morning of Wednesday, October 22nd and return the following afternoon. Accommodations have been made at the Hilton Garden Inn in Madison. All meals, transportation, lodging and more are included in your trip cost.
Price per person:
$600 single occupancy
$500 double occupancy
Early next week we will have the form available to registration for the trip. Please mark your calendars as we look forward to your participation in this inaugural Chamber Discovery Trip.
Miles Higgins
2008 President
Greater St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce
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