The Senator Ken Yager Grants Conference, in cooperation with the Roane State Office of Workforce Development, has been set for:
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
O’Brien Theatre, Roane State Community College, Harriman
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Eastern time
(driving directions) (campus maps)
The event is free but registration is required.
Masks are recommended. The room may be cold so dress accordingly.
Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available upon request.
All times local
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Time |
Item |
|---|---|
| 7:30 am | Check in |
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8:30 am |
Welcome and Announcements State Senator Ken Yager Dr. Chris Whaley, President, Roane State Community College |
|
9:00 am |
Keith Harrison, Assistant Commissioner for Business Development Tennessee Department of Agriculture |
|
9:30 am |
Panel Discussion Mark Farley, Executive Director, Upper Cumberland Development District Beth Jones, Executive Director, Southeast Tennessee Development District Rick Yakubic, Executive Director, East Tennessee Development District |
|
10:00 am |
Emily You, Broadband Grants Manager Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development |
|
10:30 am |
Break Representatives from Senators Blackburn and Hagerty as well as Representatives DesJarlais, Fleischmann, and Rose will be available for questions regarding Federal Grant Programs. |
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11:00 am |
Brooxie Carlton, Deputy Assistant Commissioner Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development Community Development Initiatives |
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11:30 am |
Sammie Arnold, Assistant Commissioner of Community and Rural Development
Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development Rural Development |
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12:00 pm |
Lunch Dave Worland, Executive Director, Faith-Based and Community Initiatives The Office of Governor Bill Lee |
Sonya Parker • (865) 481-2031 • Click name for email address
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