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Nacogdoches Community Stakeholders Conference Call
Join the Nacogdoches Community Stakeholders Conference Call for updates and reports concerning the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and business reopening procedures.
With a presentation by Kay Wolf, CFEE (pictured above)
Executive Director, Texas Festivals and Events Association
Regional Director, International Festivals and Events Association
To Event or Not to Event…That is the Question???
Many of us in the Business world are struggling with the decision of when or if it is time to begin to initiate events and festivals once again.
In recent weeks, business and non-profit leaders have asked for advice on when it is time to once again host face to face meetings, events and festivals.
Ms. Wolf, will help us understand the following:
- What are the trends today? Are we beginning to see groups ramp up events & festivals?
- What is our exposure? How can we protect or businesses and reduce liability?
- Will we see fewer events and festivals in the future?
- How are businesses and organizations transition to comply with the COVID-19 protocols?
10:00 a.m. Welcome & Purpose from C. Wayne Mitchell, President & CEO, Nacogdoches County Chamber
Introduction of Featured Presenter Gary Lee Ashcraft, President, Nacogdoches Area United Way
COVID-19 Impacts Festivals & Events from Kay Wolf, CFEE, Executive Director, Texas Festival & Events Association
Q & A with Ms. Wolf
Stephen F. Austin Update from Dr. Scott Gordon, President, Stephen F. Austin State University
Hospitality Industry Update from Sherry Morgan, Executive Director, Nacogdoches CVB
Office of the Governor Representative from Betty Russo, Regional Representative for Governor Greg Abbott
State of Texas COVID-19 Policy Update from Senator Robert Nichols/ Representative Travis Clardy
Regional Economic Update from Nancy Windham, President & CEO, Texas Forest County Partnership
NEDCO/ City of Nacogdoches Update from Larissa Philpot, President & CEO, NEDCO
Social Services Update from Gary Lee Ashcraft, President & CEO, Nacogdoches Area United Way
NISD Update from Les Linebarger, Communications Director, NISD
About Kay Wolf, CFEE
Executive Director, Texas Festivals and Events Association
Regional Director, International Festivals and Events Association
Kay Wolf currently serves as the Executive Director for the Texas Festivals and Events Association and the Regional Director for the International Festivals and Events Association. She has more than 35 years of event management experience. Previously president and CEO of the Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce, and twelve years as Assistant City Manager, in Hidalgo, Texas, she has extensive experience in every area of event planning, design, and execution. Kay is a graduate of Southern Methodist University’s Institute for Organizational Management and the Purdue University International Festival and Event Association Certified Festival Executive Program.
Mrs. Wolf is a Past President of the Texas Festivals and Events Association and Past Chair of the of the IFEA Foundation Board. She is the recipient of the Professional of the Year Award and the Hall of Honor Lifetime Achievement Award from TFEA, the Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Festival and Events Association and the Hall of Fame Award from the Texas Fairs and Events Association. She is a past chair of TCCE and has been awarded the Texas Chamber of Commerce’s “Marvin Hurley” Award.
Kay has lectured on Special Events, Sponsorship, Leadership, Creativity, Logistics, and Volunteerism throughout Texas, Hawaii, the United States.
Date and Time
Tuesday Sep 8, 2020
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
10 a.m., Tuesday. Sept. 8
Location
Via GoToMeeting
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+1 (408) 650-3123 Access Code: 803-803-805
Fees/Admission
Free of charge
Contact Information
For more information, please call the Chamber at 936-560-5533
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