Coffee, and continental breakfast items provided

Listen as Lester Miller, Mayor of Macon, GA, Jaime Arnold, Executive Director of Eisenhower Business Improvement District, Stephen Adams, Executive Director at Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority, and Gary Wheat, President / CEO at Visit Macon discuss economic development and how sports tourism is a proven economic development tool in Georgia and across the country. Hosted by Community Playmaker Editor in Chief, Ashley Whittaker.

Paul Midkriff, USA pickleball expert,  Robert Walker, Director of Recreation at Macon-Bibb County Government, and Andrea Lee, director of operation at Rhythm & Rally discuss the in-and-outs of the sport. The discussion will included development/re-development costs, meeting increasing community demand, and the answer to the question “will the pickleball bubble burst?” hosted by Rhythm & Rally General Manager, John Roberts.

Catering will be provided by a local restaurant 

Learn how this beautiful facility went from great idea to grand opening.

This discussion will be led Jim Arnold, National Director of Business Development at Sports Facilities Companies and will feature Rhythm & Rally General Manager, John Roberts, Executive Director at Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority Alex Morrison, and Senior VP / COO at Visit Macon Aaron Buzza.

Tour Rhythm & Rally Sports & Events with General Manager, John Roberts. Learn about the operational and design features that make this a successful pickleball destination.

Led by Rhythm & Rally staff, this clinic will give you the ins and outs of pickleball

Connect with Playmaker staff and other local government leaders before departing for the day.