Published: 01-15-09
AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) today will host a groundbreaking economic summit in Austin Putting America Back to Work. Prominent business and government leaders including Texas Gov. Rick Perry will gather January 15 and 16 2009 to share information and develop strategies in the areas of the economy energy and manufacturing.
Texas business economic development and education leaders are invited to attend this important event to share ideas and develop strategies to move Texas forward during these challenging economic times.
WHO: Gov. Rick Perry; Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst; Texas Commissioner of Agriculture Todd Staples; BP Capital Chairman T. Boone Pickens; TWC Chairman Tom Pauken; Texas Public Utility Commission Chairman Barry Smitherman; Former Texas Secretary of State Phil Wilson Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Luminant; Former Texas Comptroller John Sharp
WHAT: Texas Workforce Commission Presents Putting America Back to Work
Panel discussions include:
Lessening Our Dependence on Foreign Energy
The Texas Economic Model
Rebuilding Our Manufacturing Base
Challenges of Our Business Tax Structure
WHEN: 1 p.m. Thursday January 15
7:30 a.m. Friday January 16
WHERE: Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark 4140 Governor’s Row Austin
An agenda of the event is available at http://www.twc.state.tx.us/back2work_draftagenda.pdf.
The conference will be held at the Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark 4140 Governor’s Row.
