Future of the Region South Texas Conference 2018

In shaping the future of South Texas, the primary objectives are:

Key issues of interest considered during the conferences:

All conference sessions will be held in the Texas A&M International University Student Center Building located at 5201 University Blvd, Laredo, TX 78041.

Day 1 – September 12th, 2018

3:00pm – 4:30pm

Registration: Exterior Student Center Ballroom

4:45pm – 6:00pm

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Best Western San Isidro Inn

8:00am – 8:30am

Registration: Exterior Student Center Ballroom

8:30am – 8:45am

First Plenary Session (Student Center)

9:00am – 11:00am

Session I – Ballroom 2nd floor

Infrastructure Chair

Economic Development Chair

11:15am – 12:15pm

Second Plenary Session (Student Center)

Lunch with Keynote – Topic: A View from the Top

12:30pm – 3:30pm

Session II -Ballroom 2nd floor

Workforce Development Chair

3:30pm – 3:45pm

Break and TAMIU tour (Great Room, Library, Planetarium, etc)

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Breakaway Sessions (6 classrooms in the same building –Student Center)

Room SC 231 Infrastructure

Room SC 236 Economic Development

Room SC 230 Workforce Development

Room SC 225 Border Issues

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Best Western San Isidro Inn

Day 3 – September 14th, 2018

8:00am – 9:00am

Breakfast and Third Plenary Session with speaker

Topic: How a Bill is Developed and Presented

9:00am – 10:00am

Fourth Plenary Session and Workshop (Student Center Auditorium)

“Long-Term Vision Planning for Counties and Cities”

10:15am – 10:30am

10:-30am – 12:00pm

Fifth Plenary: Sessions Presentations and Conclusions

Session I: Infrastructure.

Session III: Economic Development

Session V: Workforce Development

Session VI: Border Issues

12:00pm – 12:15pm

Closing remarks and ceremony

The official hotel of the Future of the Region South Texas Conference 2018 is the Best Western San Isidro Inn located at:

It is with great pleasure to offer an exclusive hotel group rate to groups visiting Laredo, TX. The following rate is valid only at Best Western San Isidro Inn located on Loop 20 (1410 Hospitality Dr.) in Laredo, TX and by booking direct by calling hotel at (956)723-1600.

o Standard King Bed Room: $99.99 ++ (Regular rate $114.99) o Standard Double Queen Bed Rooms: $109.99++ (Regular rate $124.99)

o ++ plus taxes o Check-in time at 3 p.m. and check-out time is at 12 noon o No pets/No smoking Allowed (Designated smoking areas available) o Suites available on first come first serve (Rates at regular rates and vary depending on suite

• Keurig coffee makers, In-room safes, microwaves and mini-refrigerator

• Complimentary Super Wi-Fi

• Breakfast Buffet (Served fresh every morning from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.)

• Updated Courtyard Pool

• 24 Hour Fitness Facility

Upon making a reservation a credit card is required to guarantee the reservation. The credit card is kept on file for incidentals. Upon check-in a $25.00 fee is frozen each day and released upon check-out. Note that each bank institution has their rules and regulations regarding such transactions. (CCA available.)

Please call hotel for more information on reserving the meeting room. (Max 50 guests)