2024 Talent and Economic Development Annual Meeting

Description

Event Overview

Now more than ever, chamber professionals are stepping into roles that require an intersectional, inclusive approach to solve complex community challenges around education needs, talent development and economic and community growth. The business community is increasingly turning to chambers to convene and collaborate with community partners to address these evolving challenges.

To assist chambers and their community impact efforts, the ACCE Foundation is excited to host the Talent and Economic Development Meeting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, May 22 – 23, 2024. This two-day gathering brings together chamber of commerce education, talent development and economic development professionals for networking, learning and conversation. For economic developers, the event also includes an optional site consultant program.

See the agenda tab for each day’s planned sessions and the topics we’ll be covering.

Site Consultant Program: The site consultant program is an add-on experience geared towards economic developers. It is a great opportunity to get one-on-one time with active site consultants. The program includes a networking dinner with consultants and a half-day session to hear their insights on trends, shifts in the market and what they are hearing from companies.

Confirmed consultants are:

Rajeev Thakur, Senior Managing Director, JLL
Amy Gerber, Executive Managing Director, Business Incentives Practice, Cushman & Wakefield

Thank you to our hosts, the Baton Rouge Area Chamber.

For questions regarding registration, please email registration@acce.org. If you have any questions about the agenda or meeting, contact Rumsha Ahmed (rahmed@acce.org) or Kat Ramseyer (kramseyer@acce.org).

About Baton Rouge:
While in the “Red Stick,” check out the Old State Capitol, Galvez Plaza and Repentance Park. If you’re a foodie, you’ve come to the right location. Explore Cajun flavors and sweet treats from local bakeries and restaurants like Cecelia Creole Bistro and Elsie’s Plate and Pie. Visit Baton Rouge has more information about Downtown Baton Rouge and nearby haunts.

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Meeting and Hotel Details
Meeting Location: Downtown Baton Rouge.
Hotel: Registration covers meeting participation, breakfast and lunch for May 22 and 23. Registration does not include hotel. Below are some hotel options near the meeting location:

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Registration Information
Note: you must be logged in the ACCE member portal to complete your registration. Check out our tutorial for more information on registration. : 

ACCE Members: For registration questions, or if you have difficulty logging into the portal, please contact Event Registration Team registration@acce.org
Nonmembers: The nonmember rate is an additional $200 per ticket. To register, contact membership@acce.org.

To add the Site Consultant Program to your registration:

Select the regular registration ticket and select the program as an add-on during registration if you want to attend the full Annual Meeting
Select the site consultant program ticket if you want to attend the site consultant program ONLY

Scholarships: ACCEF is offering a limited number of scholarships to cover registration. Submit the scholarship application linked here by March 22. Applicants will receive an email update by April 1.

Refunds and Cancellations:  Please email registration@acce.org to cancel your registration. If the cancellation is received on or before April 12, 2024, ACCE will refund the meeting registration amount minus a $50 processing fee. After April 12, 2024, all submitted cancellations will receive a 50% refund minus a $50 processing fee. No refunds will be issued after May 3, 2024. 