9th Annual North Country Symposium Information

Date and Time:
Monday, April 4th, 2011 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm (registration begins at 6:30pm)
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011 from 8:45am to 3:45pm (registration begins at 8:15am)

Location:
Eben-Holden Conference Center
St. Lawrence University
Canton NY, 13617

To find the Eben Holden Conference Center, from the main intersection in downtown Canton, New York, proceed south on Park Street through the St. Lawrence University campus. Signs will direct you to the appropriate parking lots and the Eben Holden Conference Center. The following visual illustrates these locations. An interactive map of the St. Lawrence University campus can also be found at www.stlawu.edu/campusmap Please note that those requiring front door drop-off or accessible parking can proceed through the traffic gates next to the C lot.

Registration Materials:
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Sumposium Program & Overview

Theme:
"Growing Our Own Way: Strengthening Our Identity for the North Country's Future"

Attendees of the 9th annual North Country Symposium will explore ways in which the region can shape its own future by strengthening an identity that is embraced by its citizens, recognized by those outside the region, and supported by asset-based community development.

Providing a case study for this concept will be Ben Hewitt, author of the renowned book on "The Town That Food Saved." Hewitt will discuss how the farming community of Hardwick, VT was able to jump-start its economy and redefine its identity by capitalizing on its assets of enthusiastic young entrepreneurs and a local, sustainable food system – and what best practices from their experiences can be adopted by other communities seeking such revitalization.

Symposium attendees will participate in a morning breakout session with tracks in Health & Human Services, Business Development, and Food & Agriculture. An afternoon breakout session will feature tracks in Energy, Education, and Arts, Recreation & Quality of Life. Each discussion will be opened by local leaders of that issue area, who will present emerging initiatives in our own communities and share their own insights on how we can strengthen our North Country identity.

Who May Attend?
Anyone with an interest in the future of the North Country!

Registration
You may mail a registration form to the address listed. Alternatively, you may fax your registration information to 315.229.7430. You may also email the completed registration form to bdixon@stlawu.edu

Fees
While no fee is charged this year, we ask that you pre-register. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Questions?
Ben Dixon, Coordinator
North Country Symposium
St. Lawrence University
Canton, NY 13617
315.229.5631
bdixon@stlawu.edu