The TALON Forum included top industry leaders as keynotes and panelists to discuss why Jacksonville is America’s Logistics Center. The event was held on October 10, 2023 for an entire day at the Jacksonville Public Library. Professionals from all corners of transportations/logistics were in attendance including: supply chain managers, engineers, operation managers, trucking representatives, technology providers and attorneys/bankers focusing in maritime and transportation. The event mixed information and networking to ensure maximum participation for all in attendance. COMTO Jacksonville, in conjunction with, WTS Jacksonville collaborated to support a speaker for the event. The guest speaker sponsored was Michelle Dennard – VP for the Jacksonville Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. She is responsible for the Branch’s board of directors and the Sixth District’s Advisory Council on Transportation and Logistics.

TALON is a collaborative effort between eight (8) industry-related organizations who focus on information sharing, workforce development, business and economic opportunities for Northeast Florida.