Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber Presents the Return to the Perimeter Series

The Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber will host the virtual Return to the Perimeter series, starting Thursday, May 21, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The series will present insight from panels of industry experts on rebuilding the post-COVID-19 economy regarding healthcare, technology, and the workforce. Here are the panels and the dates they will be produced:       

• Return to the Perimeter | A Conversation with Dr. George "Bud" Peterson – On Thursday, May 21 at 11 a.m., former President of Georgia Tech Dr. George “Bud” Peterson will share his thoughts on how technology will help shape business in the post-COVID-19 economy. The event will be moderated by Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber Board Member, Shirley Borghi, TruBiz Partners Inc. & Executive Director & Co-Vice Chairman of the Hispanic Health Coalition of Georgia.
• Return to the Perimeter | Reopening the Workplace – On Thursday, May 28 at 11 a.m., we will discuss how some of the largest employers in the Perimeter Market are making plans to return more than 100,000 employees to work. Panelists include Bill Baker, Senior General Manager Perimeter Mall; Joann Schuster Operations Manager in Underwriting, State Farm; Chris Kirk, Senior Director, Internal Control & Compliance Cox Enterprises/Cox Automotive. This panel will be moderated by Jennifer Boettcher, Director of Communications for the City of Dunwoody.
• Return to the Perimeter | Healthcare in the Perimeter – On Thursday, June 11 at 11 a.m., we will discuss how healthcare providers are meeting the demands of the region during the pandemic. Panelists include Kathleen Funk, Northside Hospital and an Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital representative. The panel will be moderated by Tamira M. Moon, Program Manager, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.
• Return to the Perimeter | Conversation with Mayor of Dunwoody, Lynn Deutsch – On Thursday, June 25 at 11 a.m., Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch will discuss what she’s learned from the past three months and what’s ahead for the remainder of the year as the City of Dunwoody experiences a new normal in operations and providing support to citizens. This conversation will be moderated by Jennifer Boettcher, Director of Communications for the City of Dunwoody.  

“As the state of Georgia works to reopen during these unpredictable times, the Chamber thinks it’s imperative to discuss what rebuilding after a pandemic entails across industries. We hope that series will serve as a valuable resource to local businesses as they strategize what re-opening will look like for them individually,” said Stephanie Freeman, President & CEO of the Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber.

Attendees can access this series on Facebook Live via the Chamber’s three Facebook pages: Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber, Emerging Leaders of Dunwoody, and Engage Dunwoody. Viewing of the series is free; everyone is invited to attend. This series is sponsored by Cox Enterprises, Inc. Additional sponsorships ranging from $250 to $4,000 are available here.

About Cox Enterprises, Inc.
Cox Enterprises is a global company with approximately 55,000 employees and $21 billion in revenue. Cox remains a values-driven private corporation that can invest in long-term growth and is proud of its four-generation family leadership. Through our major divisions—Cox Communications and Cox Automotive —we lead in the communications and automotive industries. Our widely recognized national brands include Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, and Cox Homelife.

About the Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber
The Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber advances economic prosperity.  The Chamber serves as an impact organization for businesses by engaging in economic development, fostering collaborative regional leadership, and advocating for business prosperity. For more information concerning the Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber, please visit www.perimeterchamber.com or call (678) 244-9700.