Disaster Preparedness Workshop
Event Sponsors
Due to the number of recent disaster in Bastrop County and surrounding areas, we believe that people are more interested in emergency planning than ever before. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, almost 40% of small businesses never reopen following a disaster.
For this reason, the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce along with the Bastrop EDC, Texas State Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and the Elgin and Smithville Chambers are hosting a Disaster Preparedness Workshop. Our target area for this workshop are Bastrop, Caldwell, Lee, Fayette and northern Gonzales Counties, but everyone is invited to attend so that they can prepare their business if a future disaster hits.
This half day event we give business owners a hands-on opportunity to walk away with at least a draft of an emergency plan for their business. Included in the day will be a panel discussion with stories from business owner about lessons learned during recent fires and floods along with a keynote speaker, Former Bastrop County Judge Ronnie McDonald.
Space is limited, so register early.
Schedule
7:30am to 8:00am – Continental Breakfast
8:00am to 8:15am – Keynote Kickoff, motivational guest speaker & Former Co. Judge Ronnie McDonald
8:15am to 8:45am – SBDC Services Presentation
8:45am to 9:15am – BREAK / Info Tables
9:15am to 10:30am – Workshop
10:30 – 11:00am – BREAK / Info Tables
11:00am to 12:30 - Workshop
12:30 to 1:30pm – Lunch with Business Panel Discussion
12:30 to 1:30pm – Info Tables Open
Disaster Preparedness Workshop
Date and Time
Wednesday Sep 28, 2016
7:30 AM - 1:30 PM CDT
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Breakfast at 7:30am with Workshop beginning 8am
Program ends at 1:30pm
Location
Bastrop Convention Center
1408 Chestnut Street
Bastrop, TX 78602
Fees/Admission
Early bird price $35 thru September 22
After deadline $50 per person
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Contact Information
Becki Womble, President
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