PNM Annual Conference
Fostering and Sustaining Local Economic Growth
The Public and Nonprofit Management Program at the University of Texas at Dallas will hold its eighth annual conference on Friday, April 5, 2024.
Location: FC Dallas Toyota Stadium
9200 World Cup Way, Frisco, Texas 75033
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Conference Agenda
8:30 – 9:15 a.m.
Registration, Continental Breakfast
9:15 – 9:25 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Plenary: Fostering and Sustaining Local Economic Growth
Mark Israelson, City Manager Plano
Chris Hillman, City Manager Irving
James Childers, Town Manager Flower Mound
Paul Grimes, City Manager McKinney
Wes Pierson, City Manager Frisco
10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
Panel 1: Scoring Goals and Winning in Economic Development: The Public Policy of Growth
Panel 2: Frisco’s Economic Growth: The Case of Frisco Texas’s Universal Kids Resort
12:00 – 12:45 p.m.
Networking Luncheon
12:45 – 1:00 p.m.
Keynote: Ms. Sereniah Breland City Manager of Pflugerville
1:05 – 1:20 p.m.
PNM Program Highlights by Dr. James Harrington
1:20 – 1:45 p.m.
Student Awards and Recognition
Registration includes lunch and all sessions.
Parking will be complimentary and directions will be forwarded via e-mail to registrants prior to the conference.
2024 UT Dallas Public and Nonprofit Management Conference – Sponsorship Opportunities
Title Sponsor: $5,000
- Your company or organization will be noted as the Title Sponsor, with your logo prominently included on all print and digital materials.
- You will be invited to deliver welcoming remarks at the beginning of the conference.
- A one-time $1,000 scholarship named in honor of your company or organization will be created for a promising Public and Nonprofit Management student.
Luncheon Sponsor: $3,000
- Your company or organization will be noted as the Luncheon Sponsor, with your logo included on all print and digital materials.
- You will be invited to deliver welcoming remarks at the beginning of the luncheon.
- A one-time $500 scholarship named in honor of your company or organization will be created for a promising Public and Nonprofit Management student.
Session Sponsor: $1,000
- Your company or organization will be noted as a Session Sponsor, with your logo included on all print and digital materials.
- You will be invited to introduce the session speaker for the session you are sponsoring.
Morning Reception Sponsor: $500
- Your company or organization will be noted as a Reception Sponsor, with your name included on all print and digital materials.
- You will be given special recognition for your sponsorship at the morning reception refreshments with signage available.
Questions?
Contact Dr. Abraham David Benavides
Professor of Public and Nonprofit Management
940-367-6063
benavides@utdallas.edu
Contact Erin Dougherty
Senior Director of Development and Alumni Relations at EPPS
972-883-3938
erin.dougherty@utdallas.edu