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SUMMARY:2024 - Economic Summit: Executive Leadership Outlook
DESCRIPTION:Due to overwhelming demand\, our event is now sold out! We appreciate your enthusiasm and interest in joining us.\n\n \n\nWe have opened a waiting list for those eager to attend. By joining the waiting list\, you'll be the first to know if any tickets become available.\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on January 18\, 2024\, from 7:30 to 10:00 am at UNCW's Burney Center for the Wilmington Chamber's Economic Summit.\n\n \n\nDr. Mouhcine Guettabi\, Regional Economist at UNCW's Swain Center\, will provide an update on Wilmington's performance\, setting the stage for an insightful session.\n\n \n\nThe Economic Mobility Report highlighted key business sectors crucial to New Hanover County's economic goals. At the summit\, CEOs and leaders from prominent local companies within these sectors will share their insights:\n\n \n\n- Carl Armato\, President and CEO of Novant Health\n\n- Ben Currin\, CEO of Vantaca\n\n- BJ Losch\, President of Live Oak Bank\n\n- Nicolas Montoya\, GM of the Blockade Runner Beach Resort\n\n- Ashley Rice\, President of Cinespace\n\n- Dr. Yousry Sayed\, CEO of Quality Chemical Laboratories\n\n- Jay Wileman\, President and CEO of GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy\n\n \n\nAttendees can expect invaluable takeaways regarding the economy\, workforce\, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to gain critical insights for the future of Wilmington's economic landscape.\n\n\n\nTICKETS & SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION\n\n\n\nTickets for Wilmington Chamber members are $65 each and nonmembers are $75 each. Tables of 10 are available for $650 for members and $750 for nonmembers.\n\n \n\nFor sponsorship information\, please contact Megan Mullins at mullins@wilmingtonchamber.org. \n\n \n\nAGENDA\n\n \n\n7:30 am - 8:00 am\n\nCheck-in\, Networking\, & Breakfast\n\n \n\n8:00 - 8:45 am\n\nProgram begins\n\n\n\n8:45   10:00 am\n\nPanel Discussion\n\n\n\nPlease arrive early and come prepared. Allow ample time for travel\, parking\, check-in\, and seating. If you're not feeling well\, please stay home.\n\n \n\nLOCATION\n\n \n\nBurney Center on campus at the University of North Carolina Wilmington\,\n\nUnion Drive Wilmington\, NC 28403\n\n \n\nPARKING\n\n \n\nParking is in lot M: https://uncw.edu/transportation/documents/campus-map-19_directory.pdf\n\n\n\nOverflow parking will be in the Central Deck adjacent to Lot M.\n\n\n\nARRIVAL\n\n \n\nAfter parking\, find your way to the lobby for check-in. Registered attendees will receive a name tag that will serve as your ticket before being directed to the ballroom. A coat check will be available near registration.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p style="margin: 0in\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: &quot\;Times New Roman&quot\;\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><br />\n<strong><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16pt\;">Due to overwhelming demand\, our event is now sold out! We appreciate your enthusiasm and interest in joining us.</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-size:16pt\;">We have opened a waiting list for those eager to attend. By joining the waiting list\, you&#39\;ll be the first to know if any tickets become available.</span></span></strong><br />\n<br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;">Join us on January 18\, 2024\, from 7:30 to 10:00 am at UNCW&#39\;s Burney Center for the Wilmington Chamber&#39\;s Economic Summit.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>\n\n<p style="margin: 0in\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: &quot\;Times New Roman&quot\;\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; caret-color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;">&nbsp\;</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>\n\n<p style="margin: 0in\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: &quot\;Times New Roman&quot\;\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; caret-color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;">Dr. Mouhcine Guettabi\, Regional Economist at UNCW&#39\;s Swain Center\, will provide an update on Wilmington&#39\;s performance\, setting the stage for an insightful session.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>\n\n<p style="margin: 0in\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: &quot\;Times New Roman&quot\;\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; caret-color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;">&nbsp\;</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>\n\n<p style="margin: 0in\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: &quot\;Times New Roman&quot\;\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; caret-color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;">The Economic Mobility Report highlighted key business sectors crucial to New Hanover County&#39\;s economic goals. At the summit\, CEOs and leaders from prominent local companies within these sectors will share their insights:</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>\n\n<p style="margin: 0in\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: &quot\;Times New Roman&quot\;\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; caret-color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;">&nbsp\;</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>\n\n<p style="margin: 0in\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: &quot\;Times New Roman&quot\;\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; caret-color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;">- Carl Armato\, President and CEO of Novant Health</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>\n\n<p style="margin: 0in\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: &quot\;Times New Roman&quot\;\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><span style="color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\; font-family: arial\; font-size: 16px\; caret-color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;">-&nbsp\;</span><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;">Ben Currin\, CEO of Vantaca</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>\n\n<p style="margin: 0in\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: &quot\;Times New Roman&quot\;\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; caret-color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><span style="color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\; font-family: arial\; font-size: 16px\; caret-color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;">-&nbsp\;</span><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;">BJ Losch\, President of Live Oak Bank</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>\n\n<p style="margin: 0in\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: &quot\;Times New Roman&quot\;\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; caret-color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><span style="color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\; font-family: arial\; font-size: 16px\; caret-color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;">-&nbsp\;</span><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;">Nicolas Montoya\, GM of the Blockade Runner Beach Resort<br />\n- Ashley Rice\, President of Cinespace</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p style="margin: 0in\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: &quot\;Times New Roman&quot\;\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; caret-color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><span style="color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\; font-family: arial\; font-size: 16px\; caret-color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;">-&nbsp\;</span><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;">Dr. Yousry Sayed\, CEO of Quality Chemical Laboratories</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>\n\n<p style="margin: 0in\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: &quot\;Times New Roman&quot\;\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; caret-color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><span style="color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\; font-family: arial\; font-size: 16px\; caret-color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;">-&nbsp\;</span><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;">Jay Wileman\, President and CEO of GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>\n\n<p style="margin: 0in\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: &quot\;Times New Roman&quot\;\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; caret-color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;">&nbsp\;</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>\n\n<p style="margin: 0in\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: &quot\;Times New Roman&quot\;\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; caret-color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;">Attendees can expect invaluable takeaways regarding the economy\, workforce\, and more. Don&#39\;t miss this opportunity to gain critical insights for the future of Wilmington&#39\;s economic landscape.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>\n\n<p style="margin: 0in\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: &quot\;Times New Roman&quot\;\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; caret-color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><b>TICKETS &amp\; SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION</b></span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="background: yellow\;">Tickets for Wilmington Chamber members are $65 each and nonmembers are $75 each. Tables of 10 are available for $650 for members and $750 for nonmembers.</span><br />\n<span style="color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;">&nbsp\;<br />\nFor sponsorship information\, please contact Megan Mullins at<span class="apple-converted-space">&nbsp\;</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\;"><a href="mailto:mullins@wilmingtonchamber.org" style="color: blue\;" title="mailto:mullins@wilmingtonchamber.org">mullins@wilmingtonchamber.org</a>.&nbsp\;<br />\n&nbsp\;</span><br />\n<span style="color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><b>AGENDA</b><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n7:30 am - 8:00 am<br />\nCheck-in\, Networking\, &amp\; Breakfast<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n8:00 - 8:45&nbsp\;am<br />\nProgram begins<br />\n<br />\n8:45&nbsp\;&ndash\; 10:00 am<br />\nPanel Discussion<br />\n<br />\n<i>Please arrive early and come prepared. Allow ample time for travel\, parking\, check-in\, and seating.&nbsp\;If you&#39\;re not feeling well\, please stay home.</i><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<b>LOCATION</b><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nBurney Center on campus at the University of North Carolina Wilmington\,<br />\nUnion Drive Wilmington\, NC 28403<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<b>PARKING</b><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nParking is in lot M:<span class="apple-converted-space">&nbsp\;</span></span><span style="color: rgb(5\, 99\, 193)\;"><a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://uncw.edu/transportation/documents/campus-map-19_directory.pdf" style="color: blue\;" title="https://uncw.edu/transportation/documents/campus-map-19_directory.pdf"><span style="color: rgb(5\, 99\, 193)\;">https://uncw.edu/transportation/documents/campus-map-19_directory.pdf</span></a></span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;">Overflow parking will be in the Central Deck adjacent to Lot M.<br />\n<br />\n<b>ARRIVAL</b><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nAfter parking\, find your way to the lobby for check-in. Registered attendees will receive a name tag that will serve as your ticket before being directed to the ballroom. A coat check will be available near registration.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>\n\n<p style="margin: 0in\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: &quot\;Times New Roman&quot\;\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; caret-color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;">&nbsp\;</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(33\, 33\, 33)\;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>\n
LOCATION:Burney Center on campus at the University of North Carolina Wilmington\, Union Drive Wilmington\, NC 28403
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