They're Not Written In Stone....

But here is a first look at the programs planned for the 2005-2006 year. The two groups hope to get the speakers and topics confirmed by August so that we can send out a complete calendar to all of our members.

All regular meetings are lunchtime programs, with a networking reception from 11:30-12, followed by lunch and the featured program from 12-1:30.

September 13: Kick-off Meeting - possibly with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns

October 11: St. Louis at the Heart of the BioBelt

November 8: Renewable Fuels Panel Discussion

December (date & time TBA): Anheuser-Busch After Hours (happy hour/program at AB)

January 10: A Wired Rural America -- w/ Kip Pendleton of AgriStar Global Networks
Special Workshop Opportunity: Blogging 101 w/ Chuck Zimmerman of ZimmComm

February 14: Global Agribusiness

March 20 special date in honor of Ag Day): Agribusiness' Impact on St. Louis w/ Mayor Francis Slay

April 11: (Note: Gateway NAMA typically does not offer a program in April due to the National Convention, but all are welcome to attend this program.)
New Business Partnerships: The Relationship Between Industry and Universities

May 9: Another Look at the Rural Lifestyle Market

This schedule may change depending on the availability of speakers or other hot topics that may arise. If you have information or material you would like to share on any of these topics, or speakers you would recommend, please drop me a note.