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THE LARGEST DEVELOPMENT  CONFERENCE OF ITS KIND IN SOUTH METROPOLITAN  ATLANTA FEBRUARY 19, 2025

GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER | COLLEGE PARK, GA

MESSAGE FROM THE HOST

Dear Partners,

On behalf of The Collaborative Firm, I would like to personally thank you for your participation in our 2024 South Metro Development Outlook Conference (SMDO) on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park.

This year, the 22nd Annual SMDO Conference focused on the theme South Metro: Soaring to New Heights and included topics of discussion such as Economic Forecast & Regional Growth; Future Synergies between Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Electronic Vehicles; Empowering Small Business; Economic Development Highlights; Navigating through South Metro with MARTA and GDOT; Climate Change; and more!
 
Your unwavering support and dedication played an instrumental role in bringing together industry leaders, stakeholders, and visionaries to explore the latest trends and opportunities in our region’s development landscape. 

With well over 600 attendees and more than 30 speakers and participants, it was truly inspiring to witness the collaborative spirit and shared commitment to foster growth and innovation in the South Metropolitan crescent.  The insightful discussions, networking, and initiatives sparked during the conference exemplified the power of collective action in driving impactful change. 

Again, thank you for your invaluable contributions and steadfast support.  We look forward to continuing our partnership and charting new paths of progress together.  Stay tuned for SMDO 2025. 

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Michael Hightower

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