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Username: Tacoaficionado
Post Number: 17
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - 6:59 pm: |    |
Has anyone attended the Brownfields Conference at Cobo? It has thus far been an interesting and comprehensive event. Especially considering the fact that it is entirely free. I am curious to know what others think and whether some sessions have been better than others. |
Gannon
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Username: Gannon
Post Number: 12634
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - 10:57 pm: | |
Taco,
Heya, welcome to the board...there are now three threads on this...if my count is correct!
Check through to see if we've already started a discussion on something to avoid redundancy...and work for the mods.
I had a good friend come in from Idaho for this, and although we had dinner at Sala Thai tonight...we didn't talk shop. She seemed pleased with her time here, though.
Cheers! |
Detroitmaybe
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Username: Detroitmaybe
Post Number: 115
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 1:07 pm: | |
The conference is amazing and so educational, and I can't believe that it is FREE. I pity those that did not take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about common Development practices, and meet those who implement the policies affecting this region, seeing as how so many come to this forum to complain about the problem, and those in position to make decisions were all there and fairly open to any questions, comments, or constructive critism.
So far, the best events i've attended were the Downtown CEO roundtable with Dennis Archer, Dave Bing, Karmanos, Dace Gilbert, and George Jackson. Also the session about the layers of financing on the Book Cadillac with the Developer, Mr. Ferchill and the Michigan "Cool Cities" session discussing the future plans for Michigan.
This is exactly what Detroit needed...I hope that we can have more events like this. |
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