Join the Nacogdoches Community Stakeholders Conference Call for updates and reports concerning the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and business reopening procedures.
With presentation by Richard A. "Tony" Bennett, pictured, President & CEO of the Texas Association of Manufacturers (TAM).
AGENDA
10:00 a.m. Welcome & Purpose from C. Wayne Mitchell, President & CEO, Nacogdoches County Chamber
Introduction of Featured Presenter from Larissa Philpot, President & CEO, Nacogdoches Economic Development Corp.
The Texas Manufacturing Industry and the COVID-19 Impact by Richard A. “Tony” Bennett, President & CEO, Texas Association of Manufactures (TAM)
Stephen F. Austin Update from Dr. Scott Gordon, President, Stephen F. Austin State University
Memorial Hospital Update from Lisa King, Memorial Hospital, At-Large Board Member
Office of the Governor Representative from Betty Russo, Regional Representative for Governor Greg Abbott
State of Texas COVID-19 Policy Update from the Honorable Senator Robert Nichols/ Representative Travis Clardy
Nacogdoches Economic Update from Larissa Philpot, President & CEO, NEDCO
City of Nacogdoches Update from Dr. Amy Mehaffey, Communications Director, City of Nacogdoches
Social Services Update from Gary Lee Ashcraft, President & CEO, Nacogdoches Area United Way
Nacogdoches ISD Update from Les Linebarger, Communications Director, NISD
About RICHARD A. “TONY” BENNETT
Tony Bennett is President & CEO of the Texas Association of Manufacturers (“TAM”), an Austin-based industry trade association representing over 600 member companies, including more than 70 of the state’s largest employers. He joined TAM as President in 2012 following a 33-year career with Temple-Inland Incorporated, the former forest products and financial services company. Mr. Bennett retired from Temple-Inland as Vice President of Government Relations where he directed local, state and federal government relations in multiple U.S. states and in Washington, D.C.
In 2005, Mr. Bennett was the founding chairman of the Texas Association of Manufacturers, reviving the trade group after a more than 30-year hiatus. He holds both a B.S. and M.S. degree in Forest Management with a Business Emphasis from Stephen F. Austin State University.
Mr. Bennett has served in various leadership positions on several state and national boards and committees, including the National Association of Manufacturers, the American Forest & Paper Association, the Texas Association of Business, and the Texas Taxpayers & Research Association. He currently serves on the Texas Student Success Council, an effort of Educate Texas, and is a former board member of the Capitol Area Council - Boy Scouts of America.
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
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