JANUARY 5, 2016 PROGRAM:
Will Privately Funded High Speed Rail be Born in Minnesota?
You’ve seen it in the local and national news, the United States transportation infrastructure in crumbling from the lack of proper funding mechanisms. This occurring at a time when we as a country look to retain our leadership and competitiveness. Fortunately for Minnesota, it’s business leaders, lawmakers and citizens are made of the stuff that innovates what’s next and leads the way.
This is the moment for Privately-funded High Speed Rail to be “Born” in Minnesota. Wendy Meadley, the Chief Strategy Officer for the North American High Speed Rail Group is one Minnesota business leader who is driving a collaborative effort that would bring this to life.
Come get a glimpse of the High Speed Rail landscape globally and in the United States and learn how and why Minnesota can truly become a leader in this emerging industry.