William S. Loiry President & Host
Equity International
8:30 a.m.
OPENING ADDRESS
9:00 a.m.
U.S. Reconstruction Programs - Government officials discuss current reconstruction programs and opportunities for private sector involvement.
9:50 a.m.
Networking Break
10:00 a.m.
Economic Infrastructure Reconstruction Priorities - Leaders in energy, housing, healthcare, and tourism discuss reconstruction needs and priorities in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
10:50 a.m.
Creating Jobs and Building Small Business - Government officials and private sector experts discuss initiatives to create jobs and assist small business in the Gulf Coast region.
11:40 a.m.
Corporate Sector Involvement - Contracting experts discuss the recent funding and contracts to aide the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
