Join us on August 26, 2026, from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM (ET) for a Lunch & Learn hosted by McIntosh Associates (an LJA company) in Orlando, Florida.
📍 Location: TBD (new office opening soon)
This session, “Power, Policy, and Pavement: Lessons on Navigating Infrastructure in High-Growth Markets,” will feature Betsy VanderLey, Vice President of Business Development at LJA Engineering and former Orange County Commissioner, in a candid conversation led by Daina Woodman, Business Development Manager at LJA.
The discussion will explore Betsy’s experience at the intersection of politics, infrastructure, and development, offering insight into how public policy and growth pressures shape decision-making in high-growth markets.
Attendees will gain insight into:
• Navigating infrastructure challenges in rapidly growing regions
• The intersection of public policy and development
• Lessons learned from leadership in both public and private sectors
• How to work effectively with municipalities and stakeholders
• Strategic perspectives on growth, planning, and infrastructure
This session is designed to provide valuable perspective for developers, engineers, and land professionals working in dynamic, high-growth environments.
Lunch Provided. RSVP Required.
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If you’re a woman interested in learning more about Ladies in Land, we invite you to join us for this event.
This $35 Event Access Registration allows you to attend one of our education-first sessions and experience how our chapters operate — structured conversations, real industry insight, and meaningful connection.
This event is open to women who are interested in land development and the broader built environment.
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