Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) will bring together local, state, and federal representatives, area stakeholders, and the public at-large for the 8th Annual East and Southeast Fort Worth Economic Development Summit on Friday, September 28, 2012. The annual event highlights development in the East and Southeast quadrant of Fort Worth, showcasing current and potential projects and featuring a perspective of the broad macro-environment as well as specific project accomplishments, and anticipated development.

“This area of the district faces many challenges with regards to spurring economic growth and sustaining that growth, and the communities’ needs are substantial,” Dr. Burgess said.  “I’ve hosted this event every year since 2005 with the goal of bringing together stakeholders and to facilitate partnerships and revitalization efforts to overcome the obstacles East and Southeast Fort Worth faces.  The short-term goal is to recognize ways growth can be spurred, and the long-term goal is to ensure that the projects and improvements are sustainable, which is a key component to success.”


Summit Highlights

• Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26)
• Morning Keynote:  Richard W. Fisher, President & CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
• Economic Update: City of Fort Worth
• Luncheon Keynote: Jennifer Purdy, Assistant Director for Outpatient Services, VA North Texas Health Care System
• Experts from local, state and federal organizations

Constituents wanting more information regarding the 8th Annual East and Southeast Fort Worth Economic Development Summit can visit burgess.house.gov/economicdevelopment. To RSVP for the summit constituents can send an email to TX26RSVP@mail.house.gov or call (817) 531-8454.