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Independent Fall Meetings announced

Harrah’s Casino in downtown Joliet will host the 2009 Independent Fall Meetings from October 5-7, 2009.

The 2009 Independent Fall Meetings are headed for Chicagoland. Harrah’s Casino in downtown Joliet, Illinois will host the 2009 Independent Fall Meetings from October 5th through October 7th, 2009.

The Independent Fall Meetings are a gathering of Independent Professional Baseball Executives to review the previous season, exchange operational and promotional concepts, and to promote the continued growth of the industry.

"These Fall meetings provide an excellent opportunity for meaningful dialogue and the exchange of ideas among some of the premier Independent baseball franchises,” said Pat Salvi, owner of the Gary Southshore Railcats of the Northern League. “As an owner of a team in the Northern League, I have no doubt this will be a terrific event and very important for any Independent franchise operator to attend."

Tentative Speakers for the 2009 Independent Fall Meetings Include: Keynote Speaker Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger
Pat Salvi – Owner – Gary Southshore Railcats
Chris Franklin – Executive Vice President & General Manager – River City Rascals
Kevin Reichard – Publisher – August Publications – Ballpark Digest
Jonathan Cole – Partner – Pendulum Studio
Ben Burke – General Manager – Schaumburg Flyers
Craig Brasfield – General Manager – Shreveport-Bossier Captains
Bob Wirz – Author – Independent Baseball Insider
Uri Geva – Chief Executive Officer – Infinity Pro Sports
Kurt Hunzeker – Direct of Business Development – Active Marketing Group
Matt McDermott – Founder – IndependentMinorLeagueBaseball.com