Schedule:

Tuesday, August 30th

Arrive in Shreveport / Bossier City

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Social Gathering & Open Bar – Five Star Lounge

Wednesday, August 31st

  • 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM – Breakfast Buffet – Orleans Room
    • Seasonal Fruit and Fresh Berries
    • Scrambled Eggs
    • Smoked Bacon
    • Sausage Patties
    • French Toast with warm Maple Syrup
    • Country-Style Breakfast Potatoes
    • Cheese Grits
    • Biscuits and Gravy
    • Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee
    • Tea, Milk, and Orange Juice
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM – Welcome and Introductions – Orleans Room
  • 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM – State of Grand View – Orleans Room
  • 9:15 AM – 9:30 AM – Break
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM – 5 Year Plan – Orleans Room
  • 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM – Inter-jurisdiction Communications – Orleans Room
  • 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Lunch Buffet – Orleans Room
    • Sausage and Chicken Gumbo
    • Mixed Green House Salad (Ranch or Italian Dressing)
    • Grilled Chicken with Etouffee Sauce
    • Shrimp Etouffee
    • Smoked Brisket of Beef with Bourbon Street Demi
    • Cajun Red Beans and Rice with Andouille Sausage
    • Dirty Rice
    • Fried Okra
    • Bread Pudding with Whisky Sauce
    • Chocolate Praline Torte
  • 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Reducing Operational Overheads at the Lodge and Grand Lodge – Orleans Room
  • 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM – Open Discussion – Orleans Room
  • 4:00 – 4:30 Closing Remarks
  • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Dinner at Binion’s Steak House (Click Here for Menu)
  • 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Social Gathering & Open Bar – Five Star Lounge

Hotel Suggestions:

Horseshoe Casino and Hotel

https://www.caesars.com/horseshoe-bossier-city

711 Horseshoe Blvd,
Bossier City, Louisiana, 71111

(800) 895-0711

Residence Inn by Marriott Shreveport-Bossier City/Downtown

https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/shvrb-residence-inn-shreveport-bossier-city-downtown/overview/

501 Traffic Street,
Bossier City, Louisiana, 71111

1-318-584-7125

Our Local Airport is Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) 

https://flyshreveport.com/

Please let us know when you will arrive, and we’ll provide ground transportation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are a few frequently asked questions:

Is there parking at the Horseshoe Hotel?

Yes.  If you’re driving, pull up to the Horseshoe roundabout driveway for complimentary valet parking. 

Will the conference be virtual or broadcast on the web? 

We will not be broadcasting or hosting a virtual meeting for this conference.

What is the dress code for the meeting?

The dress will be business casual.