SMDO Conference Booklet 2021

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general session iASESSION IA8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.2021 Economic Forecast & Regional GrowthAs we move beyond the past year, in this first quarter of 2021, we arefocused on the recovery of the global economy and the necessary transformationof how we live, work and play in a digital age. This session willhighlight regional growth and key variables on the region’s economic forecast.This panel of experts will also provide insight on economic trends,interest rates, unemployment, and general market solutions.Michael ParisRoger C. Tutterow, Ph.D.INTRODUCTION & REMARKSMichael ParisPresident & CEO, Council for Quality GrowthECONOMIC FORECASTRoger C. Tutterow, Ph.D.Director of Econometric Center, Kennesaw State UniversityDoug HookerARC REPORTDoug HookerExecutive Director, Atlanta Regional Commissiongeneral session iBSESSION IB9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.GEORGIA MUNICIPALASSOCIATION RECOGNITIONTRAILBLAZER AWARDVince WilliamsVince WilliamsMayor, City of Union CityPresident, Georgia Municipal AssociationBoard Member, Atlanta Regional CommissionLarry HansonMichael HightowerLarry HansonExecutive Director, Georgia Municipal AssociationMichael HightowerManaging Partner, The Collaborative Firm2021 South Metro Development Outlook
SESSION II9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.general session iiTrends Impacting the Futureof TransportationRegional transit leaders are strategically dealing with a new sense of normalas they reimagine transportation. Join us for this timely discussionof COVID-19 trends impacting the future of transportation planning anddelivery in the South Metro region. Learn how rail, ground, and air transportationin the region are performing in comparison to last year and thenhow some of our behavioral changes will determine what happens withtransportation in the future.Andre DickensJohn SeldenMODERATORAndre DickensCouncil Member Post 3 At-Large, City of AtlantaPRESENTERJohn SeldenAirport General ManagerHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International AirportChris TomlinsonExecutive Director, Atlanta-Region Transit Link AuthorityChris TomlinsonJeffrey A. ParkerJeffrey A. ParkerGeneral Manager/CEO, MARTAgeneral session iIISESSION III10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.PUBLIC SERVICE LEADERSHIP AWARDThe Honorable David ScottU.S. House of Representatives, GA-13INDUSTRY INNOVATION AWARDJohn CorneliusRegional Director, Georgia Power CompanyThe HonorableDavid ScottJohn CorneliusECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INNOVATION AWARDChris PumphreyPresident, Elevate Douglas Economic PartnershipChris Pumphrey2021 South Metro Development Outlook
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