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Governor to host 11th annual Economic Summit

Thursday, April 13, 2017 - 10:45am
Governor Herbert

Governor to host 11th annual Economic Summit

 

What: Gov. Gary R. Herbert will host the 11th annual Utah Economic Summit, Utah’s premier business event. During the event, industry and thought leaders will share insights and engage in discussion on the economic trends, challenges and successes that impact Utah.

 

Breakout sessions will highlight leading topics in the business community—including air quality, talent recruitment and refugees in the workplace. Dr. Arthur Brooks, president of the American Enterprise Institute, will deliver the keynote address during lunch.

 

When: Friday, April 14, 2017 from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

Where:

Grand America Hotel

555 S. Main Street, Salt Lake City

 

Interview opportunities:

Media availability with Gov. Herbert: 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Media availability with Dr. Arthur Brooks: 1:30 p.m.

 

Agenda:

8:00 a.m. Morning session and power presenters

9:25 a.m. Gov. Herbert offers remarks

10:00 a.m. Media availability with Gov. Herbert

Breakout sessions begin

12:00 p.m. Lunch and keynote speaker Arthur Brooks

Awards presentation

1:30 p.m. Media availability with Gov. Herbert and Arthur Brooks

3:30 p.m. Closing reception