Hawthorn Foundation has been the sole presenter of the Governor’s Conference on Economic Development since 2018, and we are proud of what we have accomplished in that time: bringing educational opportunities, best practices, innovative ideas, and opportunities to make connections to thousands of attendees through the years.
However, it’s time for a change. Starting in 2025, the Governor’s Conference will be brought to you by the Missouri Economic Development Council. We think our friends at MEDC are more than up to the task to achieve the standard of excellence attendees expect from this conference. As for Hawthorn, we will continue to focus on our mission to support the economic prosperity of all Missourians and look forward to bringing new ways to engage to our investors.
We hope to see you at next year’s event - September 3-5, 2025, at the Hilton Branson Convention Center! Please visit the MEDC website for information on how to register.
