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What to expect
The Thrive Tri-State Summit presented by TVA will offer participants two full days of enrichment, education, and experiences with keynote speakers, panels, subject matter experts, and fellow community members from across the region.
Participants will have access to valuable resource tools and strategies that Thrive has designed to empower individuals as they drive decision making and goal setting within their own community, based on their unique experiences, telling their stories with their own voices.
Thrive’s data tools include freight and transportation, broadband, cultural assets and conservation dashboards.
Join us to gain valuable insights on how others in our region are leveraging these tools through conversation, connection, and collaboration to guide decision making on designing their community’s future.
Keynote Speakers
Gayle Manchin
Federal Co-Chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission
Manchin collaborates with 13 member governors to build greater community capacity and strengthen economic growth throughout Appalachia, which increases the region’s ability to compete nationally and globally. As ARC Federal Co-Chair, her top priorities are to support the creation of greater economic opportunities in the Appalachian Region through a cross-regional, multi-state approach.
Dar Williams
Singer-Songwriter, Urban-Planning Expert, Educator, Artist, & Author
Dubbed by The New Yorker as “one of America's very best singer-songwriters,” Dar Williams has made her career not in stadiums, but touring America's small towns.
Her book What I Found in a Thousand Towns is more than a love letter to America's small towns, it's a deeply personal and hopeful message about the potential of America's lively and resilient communities.
Professional Enrichment and Learning Opportunities
Take advantage of networking breakfasts
Discover how to use the Thrive Regional Infrastructure Portal
Learn about the Cradle of Southern Appalachia Blueprint and the importance of protecting our region’s biodiversity
Join a training session on accessing resources for broadband through the Federal Affordable Connectivity Program
Learn how to preserve the unique character and history of the 76 incorporated towns across our region
Get to know Freight Alley and the challenges and opportunities surrounding it
Hear directly from our four Resilient Communities teams as they showcase their plans to mitigate the impact of weather-related hazards in their neighborhoods, towns, and cities
Connect with fellow community decision makers at learning luncheons
““The Thriving Communities program rewired people’s capabilities. It made our community ready for the opportunities that came our way.”
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Immersive Experiences
By registering for the summit, participants will have the opportunity to access excursions and experiences across the region including:
Rooftop reception in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee at Steam Logistics.
Expert guided tour of the Appalachian Regional Port in Crandall, Georgia.
Exclusive tour of Catoosa County College & Career Academy in Ringgold, Georgia.
““Thrive has given us the platform to stand up and say This is who we are. This is where we want to go next.””
Be sure to register early to secure your seat and access early bird savings!
Early Bird Rate: $250 (CLOSED)
Regular Rate: $275 (September 1 - until sold out!)
““If you want to see what Thrive is all about, go to where they’ve been. When they’ve entered into a community, it’s better than what it was before they got there. That’s what being a leading organization is all about in my mind.”
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JOIN US TO DISCOVER HOW WE THRIVE TOGETHER:
Thank you to our sponsors who have committed to supporting the summit to further our mission of inspiring responsible growth across Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee.
Current Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Regional Sponsors
Community Sponsors
Thrive Ambassadors
Experience and Excursion Hosts
All sponsors will be recognized in marketing materials as described at the selected sponsorship level, unless a request for anonymity is received at the time of commitment.
DISCOVER WHAT INSPIRED THIS YEAR’S SUMMIT
Since 2012, Thrive has harnessed the power of conversation, connection, and collaboration to create inclusive events and gatherings that bring folks together from across the region.
To get an idea of what it's like to join us as we work together to nurture our region, explore our takeaway report for last year’s Interregional Visit in Northwest Arkansas and hear our region’s partners describe what it means to be “16 Strong” by clicking the buttons below.
ACCOMMODATIONS
For participants interested in selecting lodging accommodations near the Colonnade, the Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce offers a list of options here.
CONNECTING IN CATOOSA COUNTY
Thanks to the generous hospitality of the Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce, the Thrive Tri-State Summit will be held in Ringgold, Georgia at the Colonnade.
Catoosa County is one of 16 counties within the tri-state Thrive Region, which proudly includes four other Georgia counties, two Alabama counties, and nine Tennessee counties.
Fondly known as the “Gateway to Georgia” Catoosa County is filled with historical sites, extensive outdoor recreation opportunities, and a rich cultural heritage throughout Ringgold and Fort Oglethorpe.
FUN FACT: It is believed the word Catoosa is a Cherokee word meaning up on the hill or between two hills.
CONTACT
Please reach out via phone at 423.541.3888 or via email at info@thriveregion.org with any questions about registration, sponsorship opportunities, or volunteer opportunities.