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
Event Sponsors
Date and Time
Wednesday Apr 3, 2024
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
April 3rd from 7:30-11:45 AM
7:30 a.m. breakfast and check-in
8:00 a.m. program start time
Location
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
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.
