TV to GDP: Laurel’s Economic Turnaround

Title: TV to GDP: Laurel’s Economic Turnaround

Description: Can a tv show really make a difference? Just ask the city of Laurel. This workshop is a fun and engaging way to learn how television production in a town has the ability to turn an economy around. The session will include panel discussions addressing the economic impact of television production in a small town, discussions of Home Town's impact on Laurel, and several Federal Reserve lessons on related topics (Human Capital, Entrepreneurism, GDP) to bring the economic lessons of Laurel to your classroom. There will be an optional golf cart tour of Laurel after the workshop for a fee.  

For: 6th-12th grade teachers

Where: Laurel, MS

When: June 25, 2025; 9:00am-3:00pm

Requirements:  

• Attendance at the full workshop
• Web-connected device (e.g., computer, tablet, smartphone)

What’s in it for me? No registration fee, Lunch provided, 0.6 CEU's at no cost, $50 stipend**

Contact: 601-974-1325; mscee@millsaps.edu

Registration Deadline: June 20, 2025

*Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made within 10 days of the workshop and "no-shows" will be charged a $25 fee. Cancellations can be made by calling 601-974-1325 or by emailing mscee@millsaps.edu. No exceptions will be made. You will not be charged during registration. If you attend the workshop, your card will never be charged. However, teachers that cancel within 10 days of the workshop or are a "no show" will be charged $25.

**Workshop Stipend Policy: Gift cards or stipend payments will only be provided to Mississippi teachers who meet the criteria specified in the registration information. It is the responsibility of the recipient to review this information to ensure they qualify. Gift cards or stipend payments will be issued within 30 days of the training to the email address used for registration and must be accepted within 90 days of issuance. If not accepted within this period, the payment will be retracted with no obligation to reissue the payment.