Economic Development in Alabama – A Story of Continued Success

Emory University Alumni Association - Global Networking Series 2018: Birmingham

Event

Speaker(s)

Thursday, April 12, 2018
6:00 PM-8:00 PM CST

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
1819 5th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203

How does Alabama continue landing some of the largest economic development projects in the country, and what impact do these projects have on Alabama and Birmingham? Panelists will breakdown what Alabama does to continue landing some of the most sought-after economic development projects. They will forecast the impact of these projects on Alabama's economy, with a particular focus on Birmingham's economic development efforts, both past and future.

Other Speakers:

Christina DePasquale, Assistant Professor of Economics at Emory University
Alan Reeves, Project Manager, Economic Development, Birmingham Business Alliance
Hunter Williams, Birmingham City Councilor