Mat-Su Fall Economic Conference

Mat-Su Fall Economic Conference

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The City of Wasilla, Matanuska Susitna Borough, and Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce invite you to the Mat-Su Fall Economic Conference, featuring discussions on issues impacting the Mat-Su Valley and the course of our region's economic future. This conference is an essential rendezvous for leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and stakeholders committed to fostering economic growth and development within our community. 

AGENDA

Check in will begin and breakfast will be served at 8:30 AM. 

Morning Session

9:00 AM - Opening Remarks – Mayor Ledford

• Introduction to the day's agenda

9:15 AM – Healthcare Panel; Moderator: Dennis Spencer

• Panelists: Dave Wallace, Mat-Su Regional Medical Center; Dr Quimby, MSRMC ER Director; Lori Wing-Heier, AK Div of Insurance; Commissioner Hedberg, AK Dept of Health

10:15 AM - Coffee Break and Networking

10:30 AM – Housing Panel; Moderator: Tammy Hansen

• Panelists: Kaitlyn Espada (Valley Board of Realtors); Rebecca Gamble (Mat-Su Home Builders); Daniel Delfino, AHFC

11:30 AM – Break & Lunch Transition

12:00 PM – Lunch Forum

• Mat-Su Borough Ballot Issues Presentation
• Charter Schools Presentations
• Ballot Measure 1 Presentation

Afternoon Session

1:20 PM – Welcome back from Lunch – Mayor DeVries

1:30 PM – Workforce Panel; Moderator: Jillian Morrisey

• Panelists: Jody Serrano (Nine Star); Dr MaryCatherine Harmon (MatSu College); Karolina Zakravska

2:45 PM - Break and Networking

3:00 PM – Energy Panel; Moderator: Stephanie Nowers

• Panelists: John Sims (Enstar); Matthew Perkins (Alaska Renewables); Julie Estey OR Tony Izzo (Matanuska Electric Association); Jim Mendenhall (Alaska Energy Authority)

4:30 PM - Closing Remarks - Jessica Viera

• Acknowledgments and thanks to participants, speakers, and sponsors.

For inquiries, contact the Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce at (907) 376-1299 or contact@wasillachamber.org. 

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An Election Education Forum will be held during the Conference Lunch hour (see agenda for details)