Ninth District Conference on Tourism is set for Monday, Oct. 29, 2007 at the campus of Wytheville Community College, Wytheville, Virginia.

8:00am registration, 9:00am welcome and opening remarks by Congressman Rick Boucher. 9:15 am Tourism Directed Economic Planning in Rural Communities 10:00am Creating a Unique Identity: Ninth District Communities Become Travel Destinations 11:20am Creating a Regional Identity: Showcasing Southwest Virginia's Heritage and Culture 12:30pm Lunch Guest Speakers include: Alisa Bailey, President VA Tourism Corporation Woody Crenshaw, Owner of Floyd Country Store and others. CONFERENCE IS FREE. e-MAIL Registration to: ninthnet@mail.house.gov or call 276-694-6012 for registration form (Patrick County Chamber of Commerce)