North Fulton Leaders To Discuss Transportation, Economic Development

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The Council for Quality Growth will join forces with Progress Partners of North Fulton to host a gathering of stakeholders, developers, economists and leadership from local and state agencies to explore development opportunities.

The North Fulton Opportunity Outlook, which will define the impact of ongoing projects, identify emerging areas for growth and explore transportation resources in detail, will take place 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Regal Cinemas Avalon, which is located at 3950 1st Street in Alpharetta.

Member registration is $35, and non-member registration is $50.

Panelists represent a range of industry and sub-markets throughout North Fulton. The event’s keynote speaker, Russell Stall, founder of Greenville Forward in Greenville, South Carolina, will discuss his experience with Greenville’s economic development success and how best practices can be applied to North Fulton.

The event will also feature two panel sessions, the first focusing on transportation, featuring Keith Parker, CEO of MARTA; Ann Hanlon, executive director of the North Fulton CID; Mark Burkhalter, GDOT board bember representing the 6th Congressional District, and Jeff Dils, vice president with Cousins Properties.

The discussion, moderated by Georgia State Senator Brandon Beach, will provide an in-depth exploration of North Fulton transportation resources and future planning.

A consecutive panel will focus on investing in North Fulton. Rob Meyers, general manager of Alcon, Mark Toro, managing partner of North American Properties, Karen Thurman, partner with Frazier & Deeter, and Pat Rains, owner of Gate City Brewing, will discuss the impact of ongoing projects and emerging areas for growth, as well as tools and incentives that will allow developers to maximize investment.

For questions about registration, contact Mallory Johnson at mj@councilforqualitygrowth.org or 770-813-3372. For questions about sponsorship, please contact Amanda Janaskie at aj@councilforqualitygrowth.org or 770-813-3381.

Progress Partners of North Fulton Atlanta is an initiative of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. Its goal is to position the area -- inlcuding the cities of Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs -- as one of the top destinations in Georgia for long-term economic growth and superior quality of life.

Visit Progress Partners’ website for more information.

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