About this Event
WLRN's Sunshine Economy Summit is a one-day event presented by the Ft. Lauderdale Alliance and hosted by Tom Hudson, Interim CEO of WLRN and former Senior Economics Editor and Special Correspondent for WLRN.
The Summit brings together key stakeholders, business leaders, policymakers, and community experts to discuss the region’s economic growth, challenges, and opportunities. This engaging summit features insightful panels, keynote speakers, and interactive sessions focused on innovative strategies to foster economic development, support local businesses, and create jobs in South Florida. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of our vibrant South Florida community.
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Agenda
*Schedule subject to change
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:45 AM
Coffee and registration
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Opening remarks
🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:45 AM
Gubernatorial Panel 1
Host: David Jolly, Democratic Gubernational Nominee
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Gubernational Panel 2
Host: Byron Donalds, Republican Gubernational Nominee
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Coffee break
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Housing Affordability Panel
Host: Jon Paul Perez, The Related Group
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
High Impact Philanthropy
Host: Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, Community Foundation of Br
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:05 PM
Aviation, Maintenance and Repair Talk
Host: Victor Mendelson, HEICO
🕑: 12:05 PM - 12:45 PM
Mayoral Panel 1
Host: Dean Trantalis, Fort Lauderdale Mayor
🕑: 12:45 PM
Lunch begins
🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:45 PM
Mayoral Panel 2
Host: Christi Fraga, Doral Mayor
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:15 PM
Sports Talk
Host: Michael White, President of Business Ops., Panthers
Event venue & nearby stays
Downtown Event Center - Fort Lauderdale, 416 NE 1 St, Fort Lauderdale, United States
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