SCHEDULE

CONVENTION CENTER TASK FORCE (CCTF)

CHAIR: M. G. ORENDER

Subcommittee Meeting

Full Task Force Meeting

January 2007 Task force introduction to the topic and the study process	5:30 – 7p @ Jacksonville Public Library (Main Branch - Downtown) January 25, 2007 CCTF Orientation
February 2007 Visit Jacksonville's Prime Osborn Convention Center and discuss critical factors regarding current operations at the Center.	4 – 6p @ the Prime F. Osborn Convention Center February 22, 2007 Convention Center 101
March 2007: Business Demand Kelly Madden, Chair Scott Stuckey, Vice Chair Using historical data and research on industry trends, examine the meetings and convention business Jacksonville is currently attracting, while determining the size and type of groups the city has the potential to attract with increased facility space. The committee will also explore the idea of “destination appeal” and where Jacksonville falls in relation to competitors.	10 – 11:30 am @ JCCI March 8, 2007 Business Demand Subcommittee - Research March 15, 2007 Business Demand Subcommittee - Discussion March 21, 2007 Business Demand Subcommittee - Consensus 5:30 – 7p @ Jacksonville Public Library (Main Branch - Downtown) March 29, 2007 Business Demand report to the Task Force
April 2007: Market Support & Infrastructure Phil Tufano, Chair Examine the integral components of the current tourism infrastructure to identify additional needs and areas of growth, as they relate to viability as a convention destination. Key factors include hotel development, regional airlift, public transportation, tourism product, strength of the local sales force and funding for sales and marketing initiatives.	5:30 – 7p @ Jacksonville Public Library (Main Branch - Downtown) April 5, 2007 Market Support Subcommittee - Research April 12, 2007 Market Support Subcommittee - Discussion April 19, 2007 Market Support Subcommittee - Consensus 5:30 – 7p @ Jacksonville Public Library (Main Branch - Downtown) April 26, 2007 Market Support report to the Task Force
May 2007: Convention Center Site Inspection	May 24, 2007 @ Daytona or Tampa
June 2007: Review Executive Summary of Convention Center Feasibility Study	June 28, 2007 @ Jacksonville Public Library (Main Branch – Downtown) 5:30 – 7p
July 2007: Site Selection Charles C. Appleby, Chair Toney Sleiman, Vice Chair Consider various location options for convention center development, including the possibility of expansion at the existing site. Factors for debate include land cost and availability, room for future development, proximity to existing hotels and entertainment, as well as ease of access.	5 – 6:30p @ JCCI July 5, 2007 Site Selection Subcommittee - Research July 12, 2007 Site Selection Subcommittee – Discussion July 17, 2007 Site Selection Subcommittee – Consensus 5:30 – 7p @ Jacksonville Public Library (Main Branch - Downtown) July 26, 2007 Site Selection report to the Task Force
August 2007: Finance Mark Wood, Chair Randy Evans, Vice Chair Take an in-depth look at the estimated construction costs of a new or expanded convention center, various financing options to fund the project and the long-term impact of the spending using alternative models of public, public / private partnership and private development.	5:30 – 7p @ JCCI August 2, 2007 Finance Subcommittee - Research August 9, 2007 Finance Subcommittee - Discussion August 16, 2007 Finance Subcommittee – Consensus 5:30 – 7p @ Jacksonville Public Library (Main Branch - Downtown) August 23, 2007 Finance report to the Task Force
September 2007: Facility Operations Don McClure, Chair Jim Pritchard, Vice Chair Determine the most cost-effective and productive means of managing a convention center facility and the accompanying sales efforts necessary to maintain and expand business opportunities.	5:30 – 7p @ JCCI September 6, 2007 Facility Operations Subcommittee - Research September 13, 2007 Facility Operations Subcommittee – Discussion September 20, 2007 Facility Operations Subcommittee - Consensus 5:30 – 7p @ Jacksonville Public Library (Main Branch - Downtown) September 27, 2007 Facility Operations Report to the Task Force
October 2007: Community ROI Ron Townsend, Chair Bruce Ferguson, Vice Chair Explore the results of convention center development and the proposed benefits to the community. The committee will focus on areas of anticipated impact including economic growth, job development and sustained employment opportunities, as well as issues related to an improved quality of life, real estate development, neighborhood revitalization, and attracting & retaining a young, talented workforce.	5:30 – 7p @ JCCI October 4, 2007 Comm. ROI Subcommittee - Research October 11, 2000 Comm. ROI Subcommittee - Discussion October 18, 2000 Comm. ROI Subcommittee - Consensus 5:30 – 7p @ Jacksonville Public Library (Main Branch - Downtown) October 25, 2000 Comm. ROI report to the Task Force

Each of the meetings listed above is open to the public.

Please call 396-3052 or email chandra@jcci.org to reserve a space.