Southeast Public Finance 2024
How is the region dealing with infrastructure projects, social services and housing amid population and business booms? What’s the status of Southeastern airports, ports and rail hubs — some of the biggest in the nation — and how are they growing? The region’s brightest minds will convene in Hollywood, Florida, to address these questions and many more.
During our networking luncheon, we will have the Executive Director of the Florida State Board of Administration, Chris Spencer, join us and provide his remarks on the overall economic growth and upcoming initiatives for the state.
Kick off your day with an issuer panel discussing how the nation's governments and nonprofits use debt and cash as important strategic tools to help them move both their communities and organizations forward. Topics of discussion will include reactive treasury management vs. strategic treasury management, the impact of modernizing your organization, and more.
As the muni market adapts to the ever-changing macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions, we will take a look at how the investors are adapting and what strategies they are employing when thinking about this market.
Our panel of experts will discuss sea-level rise, hurricanes/tornadoes resilience and mitigation efforts. Additionally, they will discuss current and future efforts related to developing and retrofitting cities and infrastructure to meet the climate-related challenges of the future. Lastly, we will spend some time discussing the availability, or lack thereof, of property/flood insurance.
As the nation attempts to address the very poor condition of its transportation infrastructure and reduction in the purchasing value of the gas tax, we will take a look at how the use of P3s is paving the path forward for the region. Additionally, we will spend some time discussing how the EV industry's growth is spurring economic opportunities for the region's issuers.
Key topics include: Supply-chain challenges, Inflation effects, Technology improvements
The implementation of two large infrastructure laws – the IIJA and IRA – a new regulatory rule from the SEC – the FDTA – and other rule changes and policy shifts are underway in Washington, all amid a presidential election year. These topics and more will be discussed with our expert panelists.
Key topics of discussion: International competitiveness, Enplanement growth, Miami international airport, JFK, Atlanta
As prepaid gas deals rebound – especially in the Southeast – during this panel discussion we will take a look at general overview of structure and market developments.
How are Southeast states expanding their infrastructure and addressing increased demand on services as people and businesses move in?
Our panel of issuers will share their insights into the current state of the public finance sector and the road ahead. Topics of discussion will include the economic growth, issuance status, state and local government credit conditions, ESG approaches, and more.
Join our market leaders as they present their viewpoints on the macroeconomic picture and prospects for the Southeast and the U.S. muni market.