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GEDA 2024 August Monthly Meeting

GEDA 2024 August Monthly Meeting

Monday, August 19, 2024
10:45 AM - 2:00 PM (EDT)

Valdosta Convention Center/Rainwater Conference Center

1 Meeting Place
Valdosta, GA 31601

Event Details

Join us on Monday, August 19th, 2024 in Valdosta, GA at the Valdosta Convention Center/Rainwater Conference Center for GEDA's August Luncheon.  We hope to see you there!

Agenda & Speakers

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Registration & Networking

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM Lunch

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Program

Lodging

If you are looking to book lodging in Valdosta, the following hotels are within walking distance:

Hampton Inn & Suites Valdosta/Conference Center

Fairfield Inn & Suites Valdosta

Event Pricing

  Early Registration Regular Registration
Dates Until 07/31/24 08/1/24-08/19/24
Members $50.00 $55.00
Non-members  $65.00 $70.00

Moderator


Scott James Matheson, Mayor of Valdosta

Born and raised in Cocoa Beach, Florida on September 29, 1962, Mayor Scott James Matheson moved to Valdosta in 1990 after living and working in Orlando, Florida and Gainesville, Florida.  Mayor Matheson is an accomplished businessman. He began his career in radio in Gainesville, Florida 36 years ago and managed a multi-station group for 18 years before purchasing his first station in 2005. He then purchased his second station of four (Talk 92.1) in 2007.Mayor Matheson was sworn into office on January 9, 2020.

Speakers


David DiSalvo, President and CEO, Visit Valdosta



 

Jon Vigue, Vice President and General Manager, Wild Adventures



Jay Markwalter, Director, Statewide Tourism, Georgia Department of Economic Development

 Brendan Cumiskey, President, Dalton Agency

For More Information:

CONTACT THE GEDA OFFICE

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THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSOR

Cancellation, Refund, & No-Show Policy

  • A registrant who does not submit a written cancellation, or attend the luncheon, is considered a "No-Show.” No-Shows are not eligible for refunds or credits, and are still liable for outstanding balances. Those who are ill and have a doctor’s excuse or a death in the family will be excused.
  • Substitutions will be accepted at any time.
  • There will be no refunds or credits for cancellations after the close of business (5:00 pm) seven days prior the event.
  • All cancellation requests must be received in writing (email or hard copy) and must be received by the stated cancellation deadline.
  • Refund requests must include the name of the attendee.
  • When possible, refunds will be credited back to the original credit card used for payment.
  • For those who have registered and choose the bill me or pay by check option, you are still subject to the refund policy.