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The tenth annual Coastal Development Strategies (Smart Growth) Conference will be held May 12-13, 2009 at the IP Casino Resort Spa in Biloxi. Conference attendees will learn about possible solutions to build sustainable communities, spur economic development and improve the quality of life in southern Mississippi.

The conference is hosted by the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (DMR), Office of Coastal Management and Planning CRMP Program and conference partners the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce and Mississippi Gulf Coast Business Council.

CRMP is a program within the DMR. CRMP's mission is to develop a plan to sustain Mississippi’s coastal resources while providing a healthy economy in the region.

The conference will feature speakers and breakout sessions, including topics such as sustainable development, heritage tourism, green building, working waterfronts, livable, walkable communities, Gulf Opportunity Zone (GO Zone) and insurance.

"We are excited to host this tenth annual event," said Tina Shumate, DMR Office of Coastal Management and Planning director. "We hope that you all will join us next year in celebrating 10 years of resilient and sustainable Smart Growth."

This multidisciplinary event draws elected officials, city and county staff, contractors, developers, bankers, planners, zoning officials, realtors and appraisers, engineers, landowners, industry, students, federal and state agencies, boards of supervisors, lawyers, private and corporate entities, environmentalists, resource managers and others committed to rebuilding the Gulf Coast.

Real estate agents and appraisers can earn 10 hours of continuing education credit by attending the tenth annual Coastal Development Strategies Conference, and receipts will be provided to all other professions—such as, engineers, teachers and architects—to submit for credit to their respective organizations.

More details will be announced in coming months.

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For information, contact:

Mississippi Dept. of Marine Resources
Office of Coastal Management & Planning 

Tina Shumate
(228) 523-4122
tina.shumate@dmr.ms.gov

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