Business Leaders to Join Congressman Dunn to Unlock Billions to Boost Growth, Jobs and Investment in Northwest Florida
— Summit Chairman William Loiry
FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — With rates of interest up, inventory markets down and inflation rising, native companies and entrepreneurs are searching for new alternatives to spice up development, create jobs and safe funding.
Attendees at the Northwest Florida Economic Summit, scheduled for October 17 and 18 at the Destin-Ft Walton Beach Convention Center, will be part of Congressman Neal Dunn, leaders of native Chambers of Commerce and Regional Economic Development Alliances and Partnerships, to discover how billions of {dollars} in State and Federal funds, contracts and investments may be accessed to drive the area’s financial development.
“Congressman Dunn has long been a champion of economic development in our region,” stated Summit Chairman William Loiry. “We are delighted to welcome him to the Summit and have his support on helping local businesses grow and thrive in Northwest Florida.”
The Summit is supported by Florida’s Great Northwest, the 16-county Northwest Florida initiative advertising the area as a globally aggressive location for business to create new jobs and funding. Jennifer Conoley, President & CEO of Florida’s Great Northwest, is one among the Summit’s Keynote Speakers.
“We are all focused on diversifying the economy of Northwest Florida by attracting new companies, creating new jobs and growing local business – expanding the tax base and revenues which will follow. This Summit brings many of the key players together in achieving that goal,” acknowledged Loiry.
Northwest Florida is rising as a serious know-how hub. McKenzie Burleigh, Associate Publisher of 850 Business Magazine, has assembled a distinguished panel to focus on know-how development in the area. Speakers embrace Steve Millaway, Founder & CEO, Tech Farms; Vincent Mayfield, CEO, Bit Wizards; Keith Bowers, Director, Office of Economic Vitality, Tallahassee; and Steve Bornhoft, Executive Editor of 850 Business Magazine.
Following Hurricanes Ian and Michael, rebuilding Florida can also be of nice curiosity to companies and public officers in Northwest Florida. Panama City Commissioner and Mayor Pro Tem Josh Street will talk about the ongoing multi-billion-dollar rebuilding of Panama City and the area following Hurricane Michael. Allison Smith with native firm Horsley Construction will present a quick on how her firm is already aiding in the rebuilding of Southwest Florida following Hurricane Ian. Early estimates embrace $80 billion in property injury in Florida by Hurricane Ian.
Congressman Neal Dunn offers Monday’s Keynote Address at 11:30 AM Central on Monday, October 17, 2022.
Jennifer Conoley, President & CEO of Florida’s Great Northwest, offers Tuesday’s Keynote Address at 9:00 AM Central on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.
Martin Liptrot
Northwest Florida Leadership Forum
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