Registration, Networking and Continental Breakfast ...... 7:00 a.m.-7:45 a.m.
Presiding
Chaunya Chavis Rucker
Broadcast and Cable Director, Fulton County FGTV
OPENING SESSION…………………………………………………….7:45 a.m. - 8:45a.m.
Kelly Jarrod National Anthem
Soloist, Clayton State University
Jannquell Peters Greetings Mayor, City of East Point
Artie Jones, IIIA Word from the Host City
Director, Economic Development, City of College Park
Michael Hightower Conference Overview
Managing Partner,The Collaborative Firm, LLC
Doug Hooker Introduction of Video
Executive Director, Atlanta Regional Commission
Video Viewing Atlanta Region At-A-Glance
GENERAL SESSION I……….………………………………………….8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
It’s All About South Metro: The South Metro region possesses many positive attributes including the world’s largest airport, prime real estate and commission districts on the move. This session will feature four new economic development projects, and demonstrate the value of the region we affectionately refer to as “South Metro.”
Moderator:
Jeff Turner
Chairman, Clayton County Board of Commissioners
Speakers:
William “Bill” Edwards
Commissioner, Fulton County Board of Commissioners
Grant Wainscott
Director, Clayton County Economic Development
Tommy Smith
Chairman, Henry County Board of Commissioners
Matt Forshe
President & CEO, Fayette County Development Authority
BREAK (In Place)……………………………….……………………..9:45 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
GENERAL SESSION II…………………………………………...... 10:00 a.m.-11:00a.m.
“Emerging Technologies In Cities and Counties: Local governments throughout the country are exploring approaches to becoming a “Smart City” as we begin to edge closer to a more socially inclusive “e-topia.” The goal is to make cities and counties livable, functional, competitive and modern through the use of new technologies and the establishment of public/private partnerships. This session will further explore technology trends that are shaping the future in local governments.
Moderator:
Tino Mantella
PresidentCEO, Technology Association of Georgia
Panelists:
Tammie Hester
Director, Information Technology, City of College Park
Richard Johnson
Regional Director- External Affairs, AT&T
Russ Martin
Director, Information Services, Douglas County
Miguel Southwell
Interim Aviation General Manager, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Keith Parker A Message From MARTA
General ManageCEO, MARTA
GENERAL SESSION III.…..………………………………..………11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Community Improvement District (CID): In today’s economy, many governments are experiencing budget reductions that often times result in limited dollars for beautification, infrastructure and public safety improvement projects. A CID is apublic/private partnershipthatis a self-taxing district. It also serves as an economic development tool and alternative funding source. This session willprovide general information, and successes about CIDs.
Moderator:
Michael Hightower
Managing Partner, The Collaborative Firm, LLC
Panelists:
Michael Paris
PresidentCEO, Council for Quality Growth
Joddie Gray
Administrator, South Fulton Community Improvement District (CID)
Tom Flanigan
Board Chairman, Boulevard Community Improvement District (CID)
Presiding
Michael Hightower
Managing Partner, The Collaborative Firm
AWARDS LUNCHEON…………………...... 12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m.
Larry Vincent Welcome
Chairman, Development Authority of Clayton County
Donald Earl Bryant, Sr. Invocation
Pastor, Friendship Community Church
Ceasar Mitchell Greetings
President, Atlanta City Council
Paul Morris A Word From Atlanta BeltLine
President & CEO, Atlanta BeltLine Inc.
Jack Longino Recognition Of South Metro Mayors
Mayor, City of College Park
Acknowledgement of South Metro Mayors
2014 Outlook Awards Presentation
Roger Tutterow, Ph.D. Economic Forecast
Professor of Economics, Mercer University
CLOSING SESSION…………………...... 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
South Metro Commercial Development & Housing On The Rise: While it has been slow, the metro region has experienced growth in the housing and commercial sectors as the economy continues to recover from the great recession. The panelists in this session will highlight South Metro housing and commercial development success stories, as well as examine how the area can prepare for faster growth.
Moderator:
Maceo Rogers
President, Development Authority of Fulton County
Panelists:
Valerie E. Edwards
Executive Vice President,Integral Group
David Ellis
Executive Vice President, Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association
Ernestine Garey
Executive Vice President and COO, Invest Atlanta
Vaughn Irons
CEO, APD Solutions
Kevin Kern
President, Grove Street Partners
Michael Hightower Closing Remarks
Managing Partner, The Collaborative Firm
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