| Monday, September 26, 2005 |
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| 8:30 a.m. |
Welcome |
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| 8:30 a.m. |
OPENING ADDRESS |
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| 9:00 a.m. |
U.S. Reconstruction Programs -
Government officials discuss current reconstruction programs and opportunities for private sector involvement. |
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| 9:30 a.m. |
Networking Break |
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| 9:45 a.m. |
Economic Infrastructure Reconstruction Priorities -
Leaders in energy, housing, healthcare, and tourism discuss reconstruction needs and priorities in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. |
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| 10:30 a.m. |
Creating Jobs and Building Small Business -
Discussion on initiatives to create jobs and assist small business in the Gulf Coast region. |
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| 11:00 a.m. |
Corporate Sector Involvement -
Contracting experts discuss the recent federal funding and contracts to aide the victims of Hurricane Katrina. |
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| 12:00 a.m. |
Environmental and Contamination Issues -
Discussion on securing exemptions from federal and state emergency response regulations; securing liability protection for cleanup contractors; minimizing potential liability associated with releases of hazardous materials from Katrina damaged facilities; and more. |
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| 12:30 p.m. |
KEYNOTE ADDRESS |
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| 1:00 p.m. |
Adjournment |
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*Final Program Subject to Change |