Will County Route 66 Centennial Summit
April 10 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Join local leaders, visionaries, and changemakers as we celebrate 100 years of progress and shape the next century of growth. Be part of the conversation—register now to make an impact!
OPTIONAL – PRE-SUMMIT ED SESSIONS 9 to 10 am Route 66 History and Preservation – John Weiss & Greg Peerbolte 10 to 11:30 am Reaching Visitors through Social Media – Unidos Marketing
LUNCH – ON YOUR OWN Suggestions provided by Joliet’s City Center Partnership
WILL COUNTY’S ROUTE 66 SUMMIT SCHEDULE 12:30 pm Arrival/Check In 1:00 pm Opening & Welcome – Greg Peerbolte and Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant
1:15 to 2:00 pm Mayor’s Panel – How Cities are Celebrating the Centennial Moderated by County Executive, Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant Joliet, Wilmington, and Pontiac
2:00 to 2:30 pm The First Hundred Miles of IL Route 66 – Bob Navarro Route 66 Grant Projects Marketing & Promotion 2:30 to 3:00 pm IL Route 66 Centennial Commission Update – Cory Jobe 3:00 to 3:45 pm State and National Centennial Efforts William Thomas, The Road Ahead Initiative Casey Claypool, IL Route 66 Scenic Byway 3:45 pm Wellness Break – Sponsored by The First Hundred Miles 4:00 pm Travels with Darley – Darley Newman Route 66 Illinois episode Bloopers and Q&A 5 – 7 pm Entertainment with Refreshments provided and Cash Bar.
Must Register to Attend – Registration Fee includes Dinner & Entertainment.