We are passing this notice on to our members and friends on behalf of the Bureau of Governmental Research, which is holding its first-ever North Shore "Breakfast Briefing" on Friday, October 2nd. There is no charge for the briefing, but registration is required. Details below.

More information about the BGR is available at www.bgr.org.

Your Tammany Together Board of Directors

Growing into the Future: How St. Tammany can Maximize its Potential

Friday, October 2, 2009
8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Courtyard by Marriott
101 Northpark Blvd. Covington, LA

Speakers

Ivan Miestchovich, Director of the UNO Center for Economic Development

William Oiler, Chief Administrative Officer, St. Tammany Parish

Dr. Miestchovich will discuss economic trends in St. Tammany Parish and strategies for harnessing growth. Mr. Oiler will discuss the challenges facing St. Tammany and steps the parish is taking to address them.

To RSVP, please contact Angela Henderson via email at ahenderson@bgr.org or call (504) 525-4152, ext. 108, by September 29.

BGR's "Breakfast Briefings" offer citizens the opportunity to discuss significant policy issues with policy experts. Thanks to Chevron and the Courtyard by Marriott, this BGR Breakfast Briefing is free of charge.

Angela B. Henderson
Development Manager
Bureau of Governmental Research
938 Lafayette Street, Suite 200
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 525-4152, Ext 108