Speakers

The 2011 PG Summit will feature the following speakers:

Mark Vitner, Managing Director & Senior Economist, Wells Fargo
Mark Vitner is a managing director and senior economist at Wells Fargo, responsible for tracking U.S. and regional economic trends. Based in Charlotte, N.C., he also writesfor the company’s Monthly Economic Outlook report, the Weekly Economic & FinancialCommentary, and provides regular updates on the housing markets, commercial realestate, regional economies, and inflation.Mark joined Wachovia (then First Union) in 1993.

Mac Holladay, CEO, Market Street Services
J. Mac Holladay is the founder and CEO of Market Street.  Mr. Holladay has been in the community and economic development field since 1972.  He served three Chambers of Commerce over a 13 year period and is the only individual to head state level economic development organizations in three different states.

Joseph Bankoff, CEO, Woodruff Art Center
Joseph R. Bankoff joined the Woodruff Arts Center in September 2006 as president and CEO. He has been an active part of the Atlanta arts community for many years. He worked to raise funds for Atlanta Arts Alliance (original name of the Woodruff Arts Center) and the 1983 expansion of the High Museum. He is a charter member of the High and long-time subscriber to the Alliance Theatre. He joined the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Board of Directors in 1996 after arranging for the ASO to perform at the Olympics Games Opening and Closing ceremonies.

Addtional Segments Include:
Christopher Hanks, Professor, University of Georgia

Mike Grundmann, Director, Georgia Quick Start

Ann Sechrist, Director-Economic Development, Gwinnett Technical College

Bo Morris, Director of Operations, Yes Video

Nicole Wright, Business Development Manager-Technology, Gwinnett Chamber

Sponsorship

The Partnership Gwinnett Summit is an annual event providing an update of the most significant community and economic development initiative in Gwinnett’s History. This event features a selection of speakers, both local and national, while cultivating a unique opportunity to network with leaders from both the public and private sectors guiding the future of Gwinnett.