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COME EXPERIENCE UPDATE WILLIAMSON

Come experience Update Williamson: Our Schools, Our Economy, Our County with Williamson Inc. to be held on October 20, 2020 at 9:00 A.M. CT at the Field at Franklin (1810 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN 37064).

The event will highlight how the Williamson County economy is resilient and uniquely suited to prosper in a post-COVID economy. Mayor Rogers Anderson, Williamson County Schools Superintendent Jason Golden and Franklin Special School District Superintendent David Snowden will all give remarks. Additional speakers include: Brendan Kamm, Co-Founder & CEO, Thnks Chris Cochran, CEO, Freightwise, Inc. Hal Lawton, President and CEO, Tractor Supply Company Keith Bulluck, Owner, Just Love Coffee Café- McEwen Lacy Beasley, President, Retail Strategies Misty Woodford, Williamson County Association of Realtors (WCAR) Shannon O’Hare, Senior Managing Director, Cushman and Wakefield Tom Atema, Owner & CEO, AP Live Bob Rolfe, Commissioner of the State of Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development

Onsite entry for the event will open at 8:00 A.M. CT, giving attendees time to purchase refreshments from local food trucks including Franklin Bakehouse, Cracker Barrel and Juice Bar.

Keith Bulluck, former Tennessee Titan and owner of Just Love Coffee Café- McEwen, will be speaking on the process of opening a business - specifically during a pandemic. Bulluck’s Just Love Coffee Café location is one of the many businesses at the newest development in Williamson County, McEwen Northside. Tom Atema, Owner & CEO, AP Live, will discuss how he has used innovation and vision to turn his national business model into a unique, successful, local business. In addition to Atema, Misty Woodford, WCAR, will discuss local real estate trends and forecast.

Nationally recognized economic development executive Shannon O’Hara will discuss community development trends post-COVID. Brendan Kamm, CEO, Thnks, will discuss the company’s recent headquarter relocation to Williamson County with Williamson, Inc. Director of Business Development, Nathan Zipper. Zipper will also moderate a conversation with Chris Cochran, CEO, Freightwise, Inc. Freightwise was recognized in 2019 and again in 2020 by Inc. 5000 for being one of the fastest growing companies not just in the state of Tennessee but in the country.

Tractor Supply Company CEO Hall Lawton will be covering the company’s challenges, innovations and experience in relation to COVID-19. Topics include supporting your team, hiring during a pandemic and a look forward.

Lacy Beasley, President, Retail Strategies, will close the event as she gives an outlook on retail and restaurants with specific advice for business owners as they continue to navigate during this challenging time.

Learn more about Williamson, Inc.’s people, events and information about joining by calling 615.771.1912 or by visiting williamsonchamber.com