A panel discussion will give us a closer look at the tranformative $650M investment and innovative jet engine technologies being developed in Asheville and the wages and skills required to staff the 800 new jobs in our region. Discussion will focus on what factors drove the selection of our community and the role of the Chamber, Economic Development Coalition, County and State government and land developers in winning the largest economic development commitment in the history of WNC.

Panelists Include:

• Dan Field, Asheville Site Leader, Pratt & Whitney
• Tim Love, Buncombe County
• Ben Teague, Senior Vice President for Strategic Develoment, Biltmore Farms
• Clark Duncan, Senior Vice President for Economic Development

5:30-6:30 - Social Hour (snacks and beverages provided)

6:30-7:30 - PD Session

Please register for this event in order to help us plan accordingly.

The Young Professionals of Asheville (YPA) provides outstanding professional leadership development opportunities through educational seminars, service opportunities and networking for Asheville professionals between the ages of 21 and 40. For more information or to join, please visit Young Professionals