Keynote & Capnote

Donna Beegle

David Thornburgh - Interdependence: The Regional Fabric
David Thornburgh's remarks will stretch us to think about regional interdependence. While not taking away from the importance of local communities, what is the "fabric" of regionalism that supports dynamic communities? He will talk about his organization, Alliance for Regional Stewardship, and will share his perspective on the roles for Land Grant Universities and their Extension systems to be key players for regional stewardship.

James Oliver - A Changing America: Leading in the 21st Century
The world we live in today is rapidly changing, becoming increasingly more complex and competitive. Leading in the 21st Century will necessitate dealing in some serious issues and challenges of our time. What we do will affect this generation and many generations to come. In this new environment, it will not be the big who will overpower the small. It will be the fast who run over the slow.