Florida Chamber Foundation to host Military, Defense & Veterans Opportunities Summit
The 2015 Florida Chamber Foundation’s Military, Defense & Veterans Opportunities Summit will gather leaders from Florida’s military and defense industry, economic development experts, policymakers and the business community to examine the challenges and opportunities facing Florida’s future and identify solutions.
WHAT:
Florida Chamber Foundation 2015 Military, Defense & Veterans Opportunities Summit
WHERE:
Hyatt Regency Orlando, International Airport
9300 Jeff Fuqua Blvd
Orlando, Florida 32827
WHEN:
Thursday, August 6, from 9 am – 4 pm
WHO:
Congressman Jeff Miller, Chair of U.S. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
Attorney General Pam Bondi, Florida Office of the Attorney General
Representative Clay Ingram, Chair of Florida House of Representatives Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee
Representative Jimmie T. Smith, Chair of Florida House of Representatives Veteran & Military Affairs Subcommittee
Representative Dana Young, Majority Leader of Florida House of Representatives
Jesse Panuccio, Executive Director of Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
Mike Prendergast, Executive Director of Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
AGENDA TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:
Congressional Conversation: Will Florida Thrive in the Face of Challenges?
Innovations from Tomorrow
The Changing Florida Veteran: Education, Jobs and Healthcare Trends on the Horizon
In Our Defense: Industry Trends, Challenges and Supply Chain
An Inside Look: Data and Trends from the Latest Florida Military and Defense Economic Impact Study
Protect, Attract, Grow: Creating Opportunities for New and Existing Businesses to Meet Industry Needs
Turning Challenges Into Opportunities: Aligning Resources and Creating a Smoother Transition to Civilian Life
How Communities and Business Leaders Can Support Florida’s Military Installations and Defense Industry