Urban economic developers in the #AmericanSouth are leading the charge in advancing regional development on the global stage. As the world’s premier investment location, the American South’s urban centers are pivotal in shaping our economic future. This session will explore the unique opportunities, advantages, and challenges faced by urban economic developers. Highlighting their critical role in crafting regional economic development, our panel of experts will share insights and strategies that reinforce why urban centers are essential to perpetuating and accelerating economic development in the South. Discover how urban areas are thriving and setting the global standard in metropolitan economic development.