PAVE/X Co-Founders Talk Building & Executing a Successful Event on Brian Hess Show

Watch Amy Schwandt & Jessica Lombardo talk with Brian Hess about the successful inaugural PAVE/X and plans for 2025 as the event grows.

February 29, 2024

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After a successful inaugural event, PAVE/X co-founders Amy Schwandt and Jessica Lombardo visit with Brian Hess to talk about the creation and execution of the event and what's in store for 2025 in Chattanooga.

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