By Rose Krzton-Presson
Paducah, KY – The Paducah Chamber begins its transportation summit tonight at the Carson Center. River, rail, road & air transportation executives as well as local business leaders will speak on the 2014 Panama Canal Expansion and its impact on the region. Keynote Speaker Lauren Brand is the Director for the Office of Marine Highway and Passenger Vessels for the Maritime Administration.
Wednesday, May 11:
5 - 7 p.m. Reception in River Room
Brief Remarks: Mike Marshall, Delta Regional Authority
Thursday, May 12:
7:30 a.m. Power in Partnership (PIP) breakfast in Lobby; program in Theatre Speaker: Lauren Brand (USDOT); Sponsor: Crounse Corp.
9:00 a.m. Panama Canal Overview in River Room
Terry Reeves, facilitator
Rodolfo Sabonge, Panama Canal
Dale Lewis, CSX (Rail Industry)
Bruce Lambert, Transportation Studies
Q&A
11:00 a.m. Transportation Economic Outlook in River Room
Terry Reeves, facilitator
Greg Pritchett, River
Steve Jaeger, Riverport
Jamie Fiepke, KY Trucking Assoc.
Tim Swinford, Trucking/Freight
Winn Turney, Airports
Greg Higdon, Manufacturers 12 noon Luncheon on Stage
Speaker: KY Transportation Sec. Mike Hancock
Attendee PIP costs: $12 for Chamber members; $25 for non-members; RSVP to (270) 443-1746 or info@paducahchamber.org
For more information, contact Elaine Spalding at the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce (270) 443-1746 or espalding@paducahchamber.org