From Blight to Right: Brownfields Transformation

This year's FREE symposium has expanded to include all of South Florida! We invite you to come and learn about grants, loans, cleanup and successful Brownfield sites.

Who Should Attend:

Developers, investors, commercial real estate professionals, government, engineers and other interested parties

When:

June 7- 8, 2017

June 9: Sebring International Raceway is offering an optional raceway experience, on your own. Details to follow.

Location:

Chateau Elan, Hotel & Conference Center 
150 Midway Drive 
Sebring, FL 33870

REGISTER NOW!

Discounted Hotel Rates: The hotel is offering discounted rates for the Symposium. Reservations will close on May 19. 

To make a reservation, call 
1-863-655-7200.

JUNE 7:

1 - 3 p.m. Mastering DEP's Online Data Tools: Business Portal, Map Direct and Navigating DEP's Contaminated Locator Database 
Presenters:
Megan Mills, DEP South District Permitting program administrator  
Regina Dick, DEP South District administrative assistant I
George Houston, DEP Central District brownfields coordinator 

The Oculus training is a real-time database education program. Please bring your laptop, wi-fi will be available. 

3 - 5 p.m. Brownfield Grant Writing Seminar
Presenter:
Elizabeth Limbrick, NJIT, project manager

6:30 p.m. Evening Networking & Keynote Speakers
Welcoming Remarks - Highlands County
Joe Ullo, DEP Waste Management director 
Pete Pedersen, Renova Partners  
Solar Energy Solutions for Brownfields Development

JUNE 8:

Presentations from industry and regulatory experts include:

• Ten Best Practices for Designing Sustainable, Healthy Communities and Environments
  Dr. Christian Wells, professor of Anthropology and director of the Center for Brownfields Research, USF
• Human Health Issues Related to Brownfields
  Dr. Deanna Wathington MD, MPH, FAAFP- dean and professor at Petrock College of Health Sciences, School of Graduate Studies, Bethune Cookman University
• Regional Planning Councils as a Brownfields Catalyst 
  South Florida Regional Planning Councils
• Leverage Financing to Spur Brownfield Redevelopment and Community Development Gregory Vaday, AICP, Economic Development representative, Atlanta Regional Office, U.S. Economic Development administrator
• Engaging the Local Community
  Panel discussion of industry leaders
• Property Values Pre-& Post Cleanup & Closure Sites 
  Honorable C. Raymond McIntyre, Highlands County property appraiser
• Latest Technology and Clean Processes
  Panel discussion of industry leaders
• Assistance in Grant Writing for Your Communities
  Panel discussion of industry leaders
• Current Legal Developments in Brownfields 
  Legal panel discussion
  
• 2017 Legislative Update
  Steve Hilfiker, ERMI president 

For more information about this event, please contact
Terry Cerullo or Martha Avila at 239-344-5600.