SMPS Annual E-Week Transportation Summit “Northeast Florida, Advancing Its Regional Approach”  February 20, 2013 7:30 a.m – 10:30 a.m. UNF University Center  We invite you to join us for our Annual E-Week Transportation Summit. This exciting program will serve as the launch of the latest initiative by the JAXUSA Partnership in the development of the Northeast Florida Regional Transportation Business Alliance. The Alliance will serve as the recognized regional private sector voice for transportation initiatives and policy in Northeast Florida focusing on strategic solutions to our issues in transportation. The Alliance will strive to ensure economic vitality and quality of life by providing a private sector leadership focus on mission-critical regional transportation investments.  Topics for discussion will include: ·        Engaging the private sector  ·        Impact of Legislation on Regionalism ·        Impact of Regionalism on Transportation Funding ·        Quality Growth and Regional Development  ·        Effects of Transportation Issues on Quality of Life To aid the new Alliance in the development of their goals, a text message based live polling system will be utilized throughout the program to gain your feedback on transportation issues, solutions and more.  Moderator:  Jeff Sheffield, Executive Director, North Florida TPOSpeakers/Panelists:·     Joe Milazzo, Executive Director, Raleigh Durham Regional Transportation Alliance ·     Doug Callaway, Assistant Secretary for Intermodal Systems Development (ISD), Florida Department of Transportation and Former Executive Director, Georgia Transportation Alliance·    Matt Ubben, President, Floridans for Better Transportation ·     Jerry Mallot, President, JAXUSA Partnership ·     Moody Chisolm, CEO, St. Vicent's Hospital and Northeast Florida Regional Transportation Business Alliance Chair   In Partnership With:                          Program Sponsors:    Sponsorships Available: Contact Barbara McKinney at Barbara.McKinney@fredwilson.com  Membership Contest: Become a member of SMPS or refer a new SMPS member between Jan 1, 2013 and this event to be entered into a drawing to win a new Kindle Fire.  Social Media Contest: We encourage you to follow @SMPS_NFon twitter and live tweet during the program. For every tweet sent during the program where you mention @smps_nf, your name will go into a drawing to win a new Kindle Fire. More tweets, more chances!   Visit EventBrite.com for pricing.