MEDIA ADVISORY
                                                                    April 14, 2003

Contact:
Terry Hapney, Director of Communications
Office: (740) 351-3112; FAX: (740) 351-3179
E-mail: thapney@shawnee.edu

To news directors, editors, producers, and reporters:

           The Knowledge Economy Community Leaders’ Forum is April 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Micklethwaite Banquet Hall located in the University Center at Shawnee State University.

           This is a chance for SSU and the Portsmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, along with other local business and community leaders, to identify factors and plans for success in the knowledge economy, and an opportunity for the community to come together and talk about how well south central Ohio is doing addressing three core issues in the knowledge economy-ensuring citizens are continuously improving their knowledge and skills; creating an entrepreneurial, innovative business climate; and improving the quality of life in our region.

           The results of the forum will be included in the Governor’s statewide conference on ‘Communities, Higher Education, and the Changing Economy’ set for June 17-18 in Columbus.

           Media representatives who are interested in attending for stories or photo opportunities should contact the SSU Office of Communications at (740) 351-3112.

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