Kathy Keane, Executive Director of the Texas Midwest Community Network, will make a presentation at the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce February luncheon on the topic of regional economic development. Keane will look to define regional economic development and how it affects local businesses. Amy Wright with America’s Small Business Development Center will also speak and highlight the importance of regionalism.

The luncheon will be held Friday, February 16th from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Brownwood Country Club. Cost is $15 per person for lunch payable to the Brownwood Country Club. Register by calling the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce at 646-9535 or go online at BrownwoodChamber.org.

And – just a reminder – the Chamber has announced that registration for the 2018 Economic Summit is currently underway. The event will feature Texas State Demographer Dr. Lloyd Potter as the keynote speaker. The summit will be Tuesday, February 20th at Howard Payne University from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. Potter will outline current demographic and population trends in the state of Texas and specifically Brown County and how they may impact the economic future.

U.S. Congressman Mike Conaway will also make a presentation that will outline the current economic state of the federal government and how that may impact business locally. Also speaking at the event will be Guy Andrews, Executive Director of the Brownwood Municipal Development District and a representative from the Heartland Association of Realtors.

The speakers will give an in-depth look at the local and state economy regarding sales tax, employment statistics, the real estate market, current trends and more. Breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. with the program beginning at 8:30. Cost of the summit is $15 per person. For more information or online registration, go to the Chamber’s Calendar of Events at brownwoodchamber.org or call the office at 646-9535.