Source:  Press Release, 1/26/11

Land and water conservation has created significant economic benefits in local communities, across the state and around the country. Join Land for Tomorrow to hear conservation challenges and success stories from key leaders in economic development, government, business and the military. A new economic impact study by the Trust for Public Land will be unveiled that will, for the first time, quantify the state's return on its investments in conservation. In addition, WRAL's Bill Leslie and Laura Leslie will serve as event emcees and panel moderators.

When: FEBRUARY 23, 2011, 11:30 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.

Where: Raleigh Convention Center

Speakers include:

Nashville, Tenn. Mayor, Karl Dean
Former Governor, Jim Martin
Lt. Governor Walter Dalton
Business Leader, Steve Miller

Visit www.LandForTomorrow.com/Summit for additional speakers, panelists and registration details

Registration fee: $35
Lunch will be provided