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    September 14 – 16, 2022

    Pensacola, Florida

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Join us for a unique opportunity to travel as an Acadiana delegation to Pensacola, FL, learn key lessons, and gain special insight from the city’s leaders.
Add to My Calendar 2022-09-14 12:00:00 2022-09-16 18:00:00 Eastern Time Leadership Exchange Join us for a unique opportunity to travel as an Acadiana delegation to Pensacola, FL, learn key lessons, and gain special insight from the city’s leaders. Pensacola, Florida One Acadiana Linsdey@oneacadiana.org

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Depart for Pensacola, FL

5:30 a.m.

Welcome & Lunch

11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Orientation

“The Founding and Mission of the Studer Community Institute”

12:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Downtown Walking Tour

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Happy Hour Mixer

5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Welcome Dinner + Panel Session #1

“Pensacola’s Burning Platform: Retaining Young Talent”

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunrise Exercise at YMCA (Optional)

6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Breakfast & Panel Session #2

“Galvanizing and Growing Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs”

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Panel Session #3

“Empowering the Community through Civic Conversation”

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Panel Session #4

“Creating a Destination for Locals and Tourists Alike”

10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Lunch + Panel Session #5

“Becoming America’s First Early Learning City”

Or lunch on your own

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Institute for Human & Machine Cognition (IHMC) Tour

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Debrief

4:00 p.m.

Dinner + Pensacola Blue Wahoos vs. Biloxi Shuckers Baseball Game

5:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Breakfast + Check Out

7:30 a.m.

Depart Pensacola

8:30 a.m.

Arrive in Lafayette

2:00 p.m.

WHAT TO EXPECT

An Immersive Experience

This experience includes round-trip transportation, accommodations, meals, and a little time for leisure.

A Vibrant City

Pensacola is a mixture of cultures – Native American, African, Latin, European and Asian – each blending to create something rich and vibrant.

A New Perspective

While Pensacola has not only been voted America’s Strongest Town, and Florida’s Greatest Place it is currently experiencing a new wave of vibrancy spurred by strategic investment.

A Great Place to Stay

Attendees will stay at the Holiday Inn Express in the historic heart of Downtown Pensacola.

REGISTRATION

$1,600

This experience includes:

  • Round-trip transportation via Hotard Coach Bus
  • Accommodations at The Holiday Inn Express Downtown Pensacola
  • All Meals*
  • Leisure excursions

Sold Out

Registration closes on August 12.

Attendee List

Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included in the cost of the trip?

The trip price is all-inclusive and covers the following costs:

  • Round-trip transportation via Hotard Coach Bus
  • Single accommodations at The Holiday Inn Express Downtown Pensacola
  • All meals*
  • Conference sessions
  • Leisure excursions (Pensacola Blue Wahoos vs. Biloxi Shuckers baseball game experience)

*”Lunch On Your Own” option not included in pricing

Do you have to be a member of One Acadiana to attend?

No, you do not have to be a member of 1A to attend.

Can I drive myself to Pensacola?

Yes, attendees are welcome to take their own transportation to Pensacola. However, ticket costs cannot be modified for guests opting out of travel via the Hotard Coach Bus.

For further questions, or to notify our team of your alternate mode of transportation, please email lindsey@oneacadiana.org.

Can my spouse join me?

Because the event is built as a professional development opportunity, there is not an abundance of leisure time. We encourage spouses to attend if they are interested in also attending the sessions and networking dinners. Please contact lindsey@oneacadiana.org for questions or more information.

Can I get a refund on my tickets?

Payment in full is required to reserve a spot for the trip.  A 50% refund will be offered for cancellations until August 12, 2022 with no refund being offered after this date.

Accommodations

Settle in sunny downtown Pensacola.

The Holiday Inn Express Pensacola Downtown

This excursion includes accommodations at the Holiday Inn Express Pensacola Downtown.

The Holiday Inn Express Pensacola Downtown is located in the Historic Downtown District, minutes from the famous Palafox Historic Area and less than a mile from Blue Wahoos Stadium.

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HAVE A QUESTION?

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Feel free to call and talk with Linsdey at 337.408.3672,
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