Bruce Katz, Keynote Speaker and Author of The New Localism

Downtowns are increasingly becoming the major economic generators for cities. Our inaugural Downtown Development Forum will review national trends and explore economic growth opportunities for the region. Urban expert Bruce Katz, author of The New Localism, will be the keynote speaker. A panel of expert speakers on focus areas of business, mobility, residential and retail will follow with a panel discussion moderated by Cathy Lewis.

Thursday, December 13, 2018

Hilton Norfolk The Main, 3rd Floor

7:15am - Registration Opens

7:45am - Breakfast and Keynote Address with Bruce Katz

9:00am - Focus Area Remarks and Panel Discussion

• Mobility - Brooks Rainwater, National League of Cities
• Retail - Rod Blake, Starwood Retail Partners
• Residential - Todd Zimmerman, Zimmerman/Volk Associates
• Business - Larry 'Chip' Filer, Old Dominion University

12:00pm - Luncheon and Downtown Plan Update and Conversation

RSVP

Online or by telephone at 757-623-1757 no later than December 7.

Cost

Morning Keynote Program $30 • Half Day Forum Program $75