Dominate the Decade: A Discussion of the Economic Future of the South

Dominate the Decade: A Discussion of the Economic Future of the South

Mayor Adrian Perkins and the Shreveport – Bossier African American Chamber of Commerce present Dominate the Decade: A discussion on the economic future of the south.

The event will focus on the importance of diversity in business, with a focus on diversityof businesses in the South. There will be two panel discussions. The first panel will feature the current leaders of progressive cities in the South and the second, in honor of Womens History Month, will include some of the brightest female political minds of our time, and in our state.

Panel One (Men in Politics):

Mayor Adrian Perkins, City of Shreveport, LA

Mayor Chokwe Lumumba, City of Jackson, MS

Mayor Frank Scott, City of Little Rock, AR

Mayor Levar Stoney, City of Richmond, VA

Mayor Michael Tubbs, City of Stockton, CA

David St.Etienne, Lousiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation Chief Executive Officer

Ted James, Louisiana State Representative

Panel Two (Women in Politics):

Tammy Phelps, Louisiana State Representative

Sherricka Fields, City of Shreveport Chief Administrative Officer

Levette Fuller, Shreveport City Countil Member

Stormy Gage-Watts, Caddo Parish Commissioner

Kelisha Garrett, Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation Executive Director

Moderated By: Allison Washington