The 17th annual Gulf Power Company Economic Symposium, a highly anticipated event focusing on Northwest Florida’s economic future, is scheduled for Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at the Baytowne Conference Center in Sandestin.

Scheduled speakers include Jeremy Gutsche, founder of TrendHunter, co-host of “Trend Hunter TV” and author of “Exploiting Chaos: 150 Ways to Spark Innovation During Times of Change”; Michelle Hurdle, director of Economic and Community Development, Airbus Americas, Inc.; Don Gaetz, Florida Senate President; and Will Weatherford, Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives.

Gov. Rick Scott is also invited to give an opening message at the conference.

This year’s theme, Building the Future, brings together speakers who will discuss a wide range of topics from Creating a Culture of Innovation to reviewing Northwest Florida Demographic Shifts. Panel discussions also have been included to help move the region to action as it builds Northwest Florida’s future today.

Public registration for the symposium is now closed. Please call 877-262-0598 or email econdev@gulfpower.com if you have any questions about the symposium, or visit www.gulfpowersymposium.com. Visit us on Facebook at “Annual Gulf Power Economic Symposium.”

Gulf Power Company is an investor-owned electric utility with all of its common stock owned by Atlanta-based Southern Company. Gulf Power serves more than 430,000 customers in eight counties throughout Northwest Florida. The company’s mission is to safely provide exceptional customer value by delivering reliable, affordable and environmentally responsible electricity while strengthening our communities. Visit online at GulfPower.com or on the company’s Facebook page, “Gulf Power Company.”

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