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Executive Discussion Series
#7 - Fall 2010
Health Care Reform
What it means for businesses in Hampton Roads
Health care reform continues to be a controversial subject. The Health Care Reform Act, passed earlier this year, was signed into law on March 23, but debate and attempts to repeal it continue. While the debate goes on, we are putting together a panel of experts to talk about changes in health care and give examples of things businesses have done to control costs and still provide for the health care needs of their employees.
Panelists
Gary R. Brandt - Chairman and CEO, American Maritime Holdings (AMH)
Philip Clarke - VP of Human Resources Operations, Amerigroup Corporation
Richard C. Keatley - Principal, Mercer
Victoria Lucente - Assistant Superintendent for Budget and Finance, Chesapeake Public Schools
Cher E. Wynkoop - Employee Benefits Lawyer, Willcox & Savage
Moderated by Cathy Lewis
Host/Executive Editor, WHRO
September 22, 2010
7:30-8 a.m.Networking & Breakfast
8-9:30 a.m. Panel Discussion
Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina
700 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton
Free admission * Space is limited
Register by September 14
#6 - Summer 2010
Growth at the Port of Virginia
What the Port's growth means for the Hampton Roads economy
The Heartland Corridor, a rail upgrade to allow trains to double-stack containers on a route to the Midwest, is expected to open in September. Work is under way to widen the Panama Canal to allow for bigger ships to travel to ports on the East Coast. And the Virginia Port Authority has plans to expand operations on Craney Island. What do these developments mean for the business community of Hampton Roads? What do they mean for transportation in the region? What new opportunities for economic growth will result?
Catherine Carney
Vice President/Director of Customs Compliance, The Hipage Co. Inc.
John E. Crowley
General Counsel, APM Terminals
Greg Grootendorst
Chief Economist, Hampton Roads Planning District Commission
Jeff Heller
Group Vice President of International Intermodal Marketing, Norfolk Southern
J.J. “Jeff” Keever
Senior Deputy Executive Director, External Affairs, Virginia Port Authority
Moderated by Cathy Lewis
Host/Executive Editor, WHRO
June 15, 2010
7:30-8 a.m.Networking & Breakfast
8-9:30 a.m. Panel Discussion
The Founders Inn
5641 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach
Free admission * Space is limited
Register by June 8
The Heartland Corridor, a rail upgrade to allow trains to double-stack containers on a route to the Midwest, is expected to open in September. Work is under way to widen the Panama Canal to allow for bigger ships to travel to ports on the East Coast. And the Virginia Port Authority has plans to expand operations on Craney Island. What do these developments mean for the business community of Hampton Roads? What do they mean for transportation in the region? What new opportunities for economic growth will result?
Catherine Carney
Vice President/Director of Customs Compliance, The Hipage Co. Inc.
John E. Crowley
General Counsel, APM Terminals
Greg Grootendorst
Chief Economist, Hampton Roads Planning District Commission
Jeff Heller
Group Vice President of International Intermodal Marketing, Norfolk Southern
J.J. “Jeff” Keever
Senior Deputy Executive Director, External Affairs, Virginia Port Authority
Moderated by Cathy Lewis
Host/Executive Editor, WHRO
June 15, 2010
7:30-8 a.m.Networking & Breakfast
8-9:30 a.m. Panel Discussion
The Founders Inn
5641 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach
Free admission * Space is limited
Register by June 8
Post-event coverage
#5 - Spring 2010
Job Recovery in Hampton Roads
Pre-event panelist views
As published in the March 8 edition of Inside BusinessPost-event coverage
#4 - Winter 2009
Transportation: In What Direction Is the Region Headed?
Pre-event panelist views
As published in Dec 09 edition of Inside BusinessPost-event coverage
