Pratt & Whitney, one of the world's largest jet engine producers, opened a huge facility in Asheville in 2022 to manufacture turbine airfoil components.  The company's decision to locate its 1.2 million square foot plant here has important implications -- both for our region's  economy and our national security.  At LAF's March 27th Critical Issues Forum, we'll explore the evolution of that decision and how it was coordinated with the help of state and local officials.  Our panel of guest speakers are:

   Dan Field                 Ben Teague             Clark Duncan

    Dan Field manages Pratt & Whitney's Asheville production facility.  He also serves on the Western Carolina University Board of Trustees and the Asheville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

   Ben Teague is Vice-President Strategic Development at Biltmore Farms, where his focus is crafting and executing strategy to turn real estate and relationships into capital investment and jobs for the community.

   Clark Duncan is Senior Vice-President of Economic Development for the Asheville area Chamber of Commerce, a public-private partnership charged with expanding economic opportunity in Buncombe County.

 Here are the details:

WHAT: LAF's March 27th Critical Issues Luncheon

          WHERE: The Country Club of Asheville, 170 Windsor Road

          TIME: Food Service begins at 11:45am, the program at 12:00pm

          COST: $25 for LAF members, $35 for nonmembers

         RESERVATIONS REQUIRED, by 12 NoonWednesday, March 20th.

Luncheon Registration for March

This month, we are taking luncheon registrations through an online form, as we work to provide a more streamlined experience for attendees.  You may register by clicking this link, and you will receive an email confirmation upon submission.  If you prefer, you may also email LAF board member, David Bennert at davidbennert@gmail.com to register.  Nancy Williams will be back at the helm later this spring!