Mark your calendars for an insightful morning at the 2024 Legislative Update Breakfast & Quality of Place Summit sponsored by Walton County Tourism.
Join us on April 3rd from 7:30-11:45 AM at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa for breakfast and engaging panel discussions covering topics from Talent Supply & Education to Quality of Life & Quality of Places. This summit is an essential convergence of leaders and innovators discussing key issues like Innovation & Economic Development, Infrastructure & Growth Leadership, Business Climate & Competitiveness, and Civic & Governance Systems.
State Representative, Shane Abbott, will be leading the legislative update along with Andrew Wiggins, Sr. Director of Political Affairs & Coalitions Advocacy at the Florida Chamber. The update will be followed by many thought-provoking panels.
Check out these powerhouse panelists!
Jennifer Conoley, President & CEO of Florida’s Great Northwest
Uriah Matthews, Executive Director of Walton County Economic Development Alliance
Jennifer Hawthorne, Deputy Superintendent, Walton County School District
Kelli Carter, Director of Marketing at Walton County Tourism Department
Terry Mauer, Associate Director, Florida SBDC at the University of West Florida
Nicole Gislason, Executive Director, Haas Center at UWF
Carly Barnes, Executive Director, Caring and Sharing of South Walton
Bernard H. Johnson, Regional External Affairs Manager, FPL
Josh Ervin, Executive Director, DeFuniak Springs Community Redevelopment Agency
Chris Wallace, Planning Director, City of DFS
Latilda Hughes-Neel, Planning Director, City of Freeport
Matthew Avery, Senior VP of Engineering & Operations at CHELCO
Dr. Jennifer Marshall, Troy University
Dr. Jenna Sheffield, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs at NWFSC
Holly B. Holt Administrator and Health Officer for the Department of Health Walton
Lieutenant Khaliqa Wheatley Continuous Improvement Officer at Walton County Sheriff's Office
Keith Wood 2024 President of the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors
Registration is open to both members ($50) and nonmembers ($75), with breakfast provided. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and contribute to shaping our community's future.
April 3rd from 7:30-11:45 AM
7:30 a.m. breakfast and check-in
8:00 a.m. program start time
Fees/Admission:
Registration is open to both members ($50) and nonmembers ($75), with breakfast provided. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and contribute to shaping our community's future.