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Florida Rural Economic Development Summit 2024

Rural Florida: Closer Than You Think

November 20-22, 2024 | World Equestrian Center® | Ocala, FL

World Equestrian Center - Ocala Featured in

TIME's Annual List of the World's Greatest Places

This year’s Rural Summit theme is Rural Florida: Closer Than You Think! Truer words were never more evident and the agenda for this year’s Summit is already taking shape and will prove to be extremely valuable! Please see the highlighted speakers confirmed to date.


As always, our commitment is to provide as many substantive and interactive presentations as possible, numerous value-added opportunities for professional networking and relationship building, and simply the best venue for learning and information exchange about rural communities and economic development! Please register ASAP—especially booking your hotel rooms as they will go quickly!


Once you complete your registration for the Summit, you will receive an email confirmation immediately. Conference confirmations include your registration information, totals, and a link to secure your hotel. 


You must register for the Summit before you can book your hotel room.



Regular Registration

$525

Accommodations

(room block cut-off: October 29)


Summit registration must be made prior to hotel reservation.

Hotel room rate:

 $175 per night

RV site rate:

$70 per night

Sponsorship opportunities are

now available!

Meet Our Speakers!

J. Alex Kelly

Florida Secretary of Commerce


Bio

Justin Garner

Sr Director of Operations - Hospitality & Marketing

World Equestrian Center 


Bio

Rob Bowman

President

R+L Global Logistics 


Bio

Christen Johnson

Vice President and Administrator

AdventHealth Wauchula


Bio

Fred Hawkins

President

South Florida State College (SFSC)


Bio

Shellie Phelps

Executive Director

Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce 


Bio

Learn More About Wetumpka's Transformation on HGTV's Home Town Takeover

Additional Speakers Confirmed

Thank You To Our Generous Sponsors To Date!

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< < < Rural Champion Sponsors > > >

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< < < Legislative Awards Sponsor > > >

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< < < Branded Lanyard Sponsor > > >

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< < < Media Partner Sponsor > > >

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< < < Rural Issues Working Group Sponsor > > >

< < < Welcome Reception Cocktails Sponsors > > >

< < < Refreshment Break Enhancement Sponsor > > >

< < < Gold Sponsors > > >

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jlanderson@iog.fsu.edu | (850) 645-6700

3200 Commonwealth Blvd., Suite 7

Tallahassee, FL 32303