2024 Legislative Update Breakfast & Quality of Place Summit

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Name: 2024 Legislative Update Breakfast & Quality of Place Summit
Date: April 3, 2024
Time: 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Registration: Register Now
Event Description:
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
  • Jules Kariher, Chief Advocacy Officer, Ascension Florida
  • 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.
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Location:
 Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Date/Time Information:
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.
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