WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6TH | 10AM-3:30PM | HOUSE OF ROCK
Join Us!
Friday, August 6th at 10AM
We're talking all things Economic Development in Downtown Corpus Christi, ranging in topics from Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #3 (TIRZ #3) to starting a business here in Downtown, and speaking with professionals in the field that can provide invaluable resources to entrepreneurs, small business owners, investors, and developers.
Event Program
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION | 10:00AM
Arlene Medrano, Executive Director of DMD
KEYNOTE SPEAKER | 10:15AM
House of Rock owner, Casey Lain, talks about his experience as a local small business owner
TESTIMONIAL FROM SARAH FLORES | 10:30AM
Sarah Flores, owner of Loli's Streatery food truck
BREAK | 10:45AM
15 minute intermission to mix and mingle
PRESENTATION AND Q&A | 11:00AM
Jenny Bodwell, Economic Development Manager of DMD
LUNCH | 12:00PM
Lunch provided
TESTIMONIAL FROM FREDDY RODRIGUEZ | 12:45PM
Freddy Rodriguez, owner of RETRO Arcade
Q&A PANEL | 1:00PM
Moderated by Daniela Campos, Communications & Public Relations Specialist of DMD
PUBLIC Q&A PANEL | 1:45PM
Open to the public to ask questions and learn more about opening a business in Downtown from professionals in the industry.
CLOSING REMARKS | 2:30PM
Jenny Bodwell, Economic Development Manager of DMD
DRAMS INTRODUCTION | 2:45PM
David Foster, developer of Drams Bourbon Bar, a new project coming to Downtown