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SUMMARY:Growth Symposium: Infrastructure\, Influence & Insight
DESCRIPTION:2025 Growth Symposium: Infrastructure\, Influence & InsightWednesday\, September 17 | 8:30 a.m. 1 p.m.\nTaylor\, TexasAs Central Texas continues to evolve rapidly\, the communities of East Williamson\, Milam\, Lee\, Burleson\, and Bastrop counties are navigating a critical moment in growth\, infrastructure planning\, and public policy. The Taylor Chamber's annual Growth Symposium returns this fall with a new format and a fresh focus on the infrastructure and legislative insights shaping the future of our region.This year's theme Infrastructure\, Influence & Insight brings together public sector leaders\, infrastructure experts\, and seasoned political voices to provide a practical understanding of where things stand and where they're headed.We'll kick things off with coffee\, pastries\, and networking at 8:30 a.m.\, followed by a morning of presentations and discussion.Agenda Highlights:9:10 a.m. TxDOT\nMegan Dutton Director of Advance Project Development at TxDOT Austin District\, overseeing planning across 11 Central Texas counties. will address regional transportation projects and long-range mobility plans.9:40 a.m. Water \nSpeaker to be determined.10:10 a.m. Texas Municipal League\nTML's Mike Martin will offer a perspective on municipal challenges and opportunities amid population growth.10:40 a.m. ERCOT\nGilbert Hughes Vice President of Public Affairs at ERCOT\, with 40+ years in the electric utility industry and deep expertise in Texas public policy\, will share updates on regional power infrastructure and future energy planning.11:10 a.m. Fireside Chat: Politics & Policy\nJesse Ancira and AJ Bingham two seasoned lobbyists and policy insiders will reflect on the recent legislative session and what it means for communities like ours. This engaging\, informal conversation is sure to be both informative and entertaining.12:20 p.m. Housing Panel\nA dynamic discussion on local housing development covering availability\, affordability\, and sustainability featuring panelists Russ Boles\, Williamson County Commissioner (Precinct 4)\; Christy Gessler\, a real estate professional since 2005 and current Chair of the Texas REALTORS board\; and Diana Phillips\, Chair of the Greater Taylor Foundation and past Chair of the Taylor Chamber. With their combined expertise in infrastructure\, economic growth\, nonprofit leadership\, and community impact\, this session will offer valuable insights\, along with opportunities for sponsor participation.1 p.m. Closing Remarks & AppreciationWe're excited to host another engaging and forward-looking event and would love to have you join us. Whether you're a local leader\, a developer\, a policymaker\, or just someone invested in Taylor's future\, this symposium is a chance to hear directly from the voices shaping our region's path forward.Please RSVP early seating is limited!
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2025 Growth Symposium: Infrastructure\, Influence &\; Insight
Wednesday\, September 17 | 8:30 a.m. &ndash\; 1 p.m.
Taylor\, Texas
As Central Texas continues to evolve rapidly\, the communities of East Williamson\, Milam\, Lee\, Burleson\, and Bastrop counties are navigating a critical moment in growth\, infrastructure planning\, and public policy. The Taylor Chamber&rsquo\;s annual Growth Symposium returns this fall with a new format and a fresh focus on the infrastructure and legislative insights shaping the future of our region.
This year&rsquo\;s theme&mdash\;Infrastructure\, Influence &\; Insight&mdash\;brings together public sector leaders\, infrastructure experts\, and seasoned political voices to provide a practical understanding of where things stand and where they&rsquo\;re headed.
We&rsquo\;ll kick things off with coffee\, pastries\, and networking at 8:30 a.m.\, followed by a morning of presentations and discussion.
Agenda Highlights:
9:10 a.m. &ndash\; TxDOT
Megan Dutton &ndash\; Director of Advance Project Development at TxDOT Austin District\, overseeing planning across 11 Central Texas counties. will address regional transportation projects and long-range mobility plans.
9:40 a.m. &ndash\; Water \;
Speaker to be determined.
10:10 a.m. &ndash\; Texas Municipal League
TML&rsquo\;s Mike Martin will offer a perspective on municipal challenges and opportunities amid population growth.
10:40 a.m. &ndash\; ERCOT
Gilbert Hughes &ndash\; Vice President of Public Affairs at ERCOT\, with 40+ years in the electric utility industry and deep expertise in Texas public policy\, will share updates on regional power infrastructure and future energy planning.
11:10 a.m. &ndash\; Fireside Chat: Politics &\; Policy
Jesse Ancira \;and AJ Bingham&mdash\;two seasoned lobbyists and policy insiders&mdash\;will reflect on the recent legislative session and what it means for communities like ours. This engaging\, informal conversation is sure to be both informative and entertaining.
12:20 p.m. &ndash\; Housing Panel
A dynamic discussion on local housing development&mdash\;covering availability\, affordability\, and sustainability&mdash\;featuring panelists Russ Boles\, Williamson County Commissioner (Precinct 4)\; Christy \;Gessler\, a real estate professional since 2005 and current Chair of the Texas REALTORS board\; and Diana Phillips\, Chair of the Greater Taylor Foundation and past Chair of the Taylor Chamber. With their combined expertise in infrastructure\, economic growth\, nonprofit leadership\, and community impact\, this session will offer valuable insights\, along with opportunities for sponsor participation.
1 p.m. &ndash\; Closing Remarks &\; Appreciation
We&rsquo\;re excited to host another engaging and forward-looking event and would love to have you join us. Whether you&rsquo\;re a local leader\, a developer\, a policymaker\, or just someone invested in Taylor&rsquo\;s future\, this symposium is a chance to hear directly from the voices shaping our region&rsquo\;s path forward.
Please RSVP early&mdash\;seating is limited!
LOCATION:5350 Bill Pickett Trail Taylor TX 76574
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