In "Listening to the South," the SGPB posed questions on why Southern states have lost over 1.5 million jobs in the past two years and unemployment rates are at or near record highs. Questions also included: "What does all this mean in terms of economic development? What can communities do to respond to current economic challenges, while at the same time positioning themselves for success in the future?"
On October 28, the SGPB will host a free webinar from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET.
During the webinar, participants will get an update on the Southern economy, hear the findings of the "Listening to the South" process, and learn from practitioners about strategies for making progress toward recovery.
Speakers will include:
- Ted Abernathy, Executive Director, Southern Growth Policies Board
- Linda Hoke, Director, Council on the Southern Community, Southern Growth Policies Board
- Sam Leiken, Vice President, Council on Competitiveness
- Mary Ellen McClanahan, Director, Entrepreneur & Small Business Development, Georgia Department of Economic Development
- Joe Sumners, Director, Economic & Community Development Institute Auburn University
The webinar is free and the SGPB would like participants to register in advance here.
For more information on the Southern Growth Policies Board, click here.
Posted: 10/15/2010
