Thrive Regional Partnership invites you to join decision makers and community leaders from across the tri-state, greater Chattanooga region and Freight Alley for the annual State of Freight Forum presented by McKee Foods.

Join us on August 11, 2023 for a conversation about the Thrive Regional Infrastructure Portal, a one-stop shop for regional freight mobility data at your fingertips, along with a discussion about how the TRIP platform is driving innovation in higher education and providing a unique opportunity for the future of our supply chain and logistics workforce!

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AGENDA:

INTRODUCTION

Connie Vaughan, McKee Foods,

Chair, Thrive Regional Partnership

OPENING REMARKS

Rep. Dan Howell, Chair, TN House Transportation Committee

FREIGHT MOBILITY DATA ON DEMAND

Shannon Millsaps, Senior Director of Transportation & Infrastructure, Thrive Regional Partnership

Jacob Bearden, Greater Dalton MPO Coordinator

DRIVING INNOVATION IN EDUCATION

Dr. John Squires, Interim VP of Workforce Development, Cleveland State Community College

CLOSING REMARKS

Bridgett Massengill, President & CEO, Thrive Regional Partnership

PRESENTING SPONSOR: McKee Foods

SUPPORTING SPONSORS: S&H Trucking, S&H Logistics